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Speak French with the teachers who wrote the books.

Stan and Darcya, 8+ years of teaching French each. One-to-one on Zoom, a method built from years of real lessons, and something new to read in French every morning.

★★★★★“One of the best investments I've ever made.”
8+ yearsteaching French, each
137grammar lessons, A1 to B2+
240graded stories to read
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From our students

“Every minute of the lesson has purpose.”

★★★★★

Stan Lee is the best! He is very engaging and patient in teaching me how to learn and speak French. He comes to class well prepared and motivates me to do my best every time.

CALadyabout Stan
★★★★★

I am very satisfied with my lessons with Stan and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a French tutor.

DEJuliaabout Stan
★★★★★

Stan is a wonderful tutor who curates lessons that cater to the needs of his students.

MYElaineabout Stan
★★★★★

Stan is organized and adapts to your needs. Both me and my partner take lessons with him, and even though we have a different level in French, he has made it fun for both of us to learn.

LULeoabout Stan
★★★★★

Stan is very patient and respectful. He understands your level and tries to push you just enough to keep you engaged.

NLJoaoabout Stan
★★★★★

A very good teacher who really focuses on each student's needs and goals. I highly recommend him.

CHMarcabout Stan
★★★★★

He is really great!! He is patient with my poor French. I am very satisfied with the personalized teaching! Thank you very much, Stan Lee :)

KRHyejungabout Stan
★★★★★

Stan is an excellent French tutor. His lessons are clear, engaging, and very well structured. He has a great ability to explain complex things in a simple way and always adapts to my needs.

CHAnatolyabout Stan
★★★★★

Taking lessons with Stan Lee has been one of the best investments I've ever made in my French journey. He is not just a teacher he is a real mentor.

CAFemiabout Stan
★★★★★

Stan Lee is extremely engaging & kind! He also tailors the lessons to your goals, whether it's improving for a specific exam or getting better at French in general.

CAAthiruabout Stan
★★★★★

Stan is a very nice person with whom you can talk on various topics. He teaches well and explains everything several times if needed ;)

EGTonyabout Stan
★★★★★

I started at around B2 level, and have been taking classes with Stan two times a week for the last six months and planning to continue.

ESIsraabout Stan
★★★★★

I've really enjoyed having Stan as a teacher. He always selects topics that make you think critically about the world around us and help you find the words to articulate your ideas.

AURicardoabout Stan
★★★★★

He is very inspiring and open minded. He is always patient and he knows well about the exams of French and he knows how to encourage different people.

CN悦about Stan
★★★★★

Stan Lee is a great French tutor. His classes are not only fun but also really helpful, and he always adapts them to my needs and goals.

ESGabrielaabout Stan
★★★★★

He always put his effort into correcting the pronunciation of the words and adding details of the meaning, which helps me a lot to discover more and understand it better.

JPRyotaabout Stan
★★★★★

Professor Stan Lee is spectacular, I feel that the format of the classes helps me a lot to learn French, we see theoretical parts, we ask each other questions, and it is an excellent way to…

PTMariaabout Stan
★★★★★

I just started learning from sir Stan Lee and after just one lesson I feel confident about my speaking. Merci beaucoup.

PKKehkashanabout Stan
★★★★★

Stan is an excellent teacher. He makes me feel comfortable and adapts very well to my learning needs. I feel like I can improve quickly with him!

ITMatteoabout Stan
★★★★★

Stan is great... competence, empathy, and a lovely positive attitude all together!

CHKimberlyabout Stan
★★★★★

I'm having a great experience with Stan. He has a unique teaching method and I can truly see my progress! I was able to get a great score at the DELF B2 thanks to his classes and support.

FRLeonardoabout Stan
★★★★★

Stan is a great French teacher! Always well-prepared, flexible, and attentive to individual needs.

CHTanjaabout Stan
★★★★★

Stan is a very kind teacher who always makes you feel comfortable. He carefully prepares his lessons, provides lots of exercises, and leaves plenty of room for conversations and questions.

CAGiuliaabout Stan
★★★★★

Stan Lee gives clear lessons. They are well-prepared and have a clear structure. You can also print out the papers afterwards and do homework. That's nice.

NLGideonabout Stan
★★★★★

Stan Lee is the best! He is very engaging and patient in teaching me how to learn and speak French. He comes to class well prepared and motivates me to do my best every time.

CALadyabout Stan
★★★★★

I am very satisfied with my lessons with Stan and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a French tutor.

DEJuliaabout Stan
★★★★★

Stan is a wonderful tutor who curates lessons that cater to the needs of his students.

MYElaineabout Stan
★★★★★

Stan is organized and adapts to your needs. Both me and my partner take lessons with him, and even though we have a different level in French, he has made it fun for both of us to learn.

LULeoabout Stan
★★★★★

Stan is very patient and respectful. He understands your level and tries to push you just enough to keep you engaged.

NLJoaoabout Stan
★★★★★

A very good teacher who really focuses on each student's needs and goals. I highly recommend him.

CHMarcabout Stan
★★★★★

He is really great!! He is patient with my poor French. I am very satisfied with the personalized teaching! Thank you very much, Stan Lee :)

KRHyejungabout Stan
★★★★★

Stan is an excellent French tutor. His lessons are clear, engaging, and very well structured. He has a great ability to explain complex things in a simple way and always adapts to my needs.

CHAnatolyabout Stan
★★★★★

Taking lessons with Stan Lee has been one of the best investments I've ever made in my French journey. He is not just a teacher he is a real mentor.

CAFemiabout Stan
★★★★★

Stan Lee is extremely engaging & kind! He also tailors the lessons to your goals, whether it's improving for a specific exam or getting better at French in general.

CAAthiruabout Stan
★★★★★

Stan is a very nice person with whom you can talk on various topics. He teaches well and explains everything several times if needed ;)

EGTonyabout Stan
★★★★★

I started at around B2 level, and have been taking classes with Stan two times a week for the last six months and planning to continue.

ESIsraabout Stan
★★★★★

I've really enjoyed having Stan as a teacher. He always selects topics that make you think critically about the world around us and help you find the words to articulate your ideas.

AURicardoabout Stan
★★★★★

He is very inspiring and open minded. He is always patient and he knows well about the exams of French and he knows how to encourage different people.

CN悦about Stan
★★★★★

Stan Lee is a great French tutor. His classes are not only fun but also really helpful, and he always adapts them to my needs and goals.

ESGabrielaabout Stan
★★★★★

He always put his effort into correcting the pronunciation of the words and adding details of the meaning, which helps me a lot to discover more and understand it better.

JPRyotaabout Stan
★★★★★

Professor Stan Lee is spectacular, I feel that the format of the classes helps me a lot to learn French, we see theoretical parts, we ask each other questions, and it is an excellent way to…

PTMariaabout Stan
★★★★★

I just started learning from sir Stan Lee and after just one lesson I feel confident about my speaking. Merci beaucoup.

PKKehkashanabout Stan
★★★★★

Stan is an excellent teacher. He makes me feel comfortable and adapts very well to my learning needs. I feel like I can improve quickly with him!

ITMatteoabout Stan
★★★★★

Stan is great... competence, empathy, and a lovely positive attitude all together!

CHKimberlyabout Stan
★★★★★

I'm having a great experience with Stan. He has a unique teaching method and I can truly see my progress! I was able to get a great score at the DELF B2 thanks to his classes and support.

FRLeonardoabout Stan
★★★★★

Stan is a great French teacher! Always well-prepared, flexible, and attentive to individual needs.

CHTanjaabout Stan
★★★★★

Stan is a very kind teacher who always makes you feel comfortable. He carefully prepares his lessons, provides lots of exercises, and leaves plenty of room for conversations and questions.

CAGiuliaabout Stan
★★★★★

Stan Lee gives clear lessons. They are well-prepared and have a clear structure. You can also print out the papers afterwards and do homework. That's nice.

NLGideonabout Stan
★★★★★

Darcya is a very patient and attentive teacher. She took the time to understand my individual goals and adapts the lessons accordingly.

CAYaaraabout Darcya
★★★★★

Darcya is very patient and kind. She is organized and prepared for each lesson. She is encouraging and easy to feel comfortable with in the "classroom". She is fun!

CGKelciabout Darcya
★★★★★

An excellent teacher! In just 5 lessons, I have made tremendous progress. She is super kind, always available, and responds very quickly to all questions. I highly recommend her.

CHSofiaabout Darcya
★★★★★

Very friendly and helpful, she has really helped me to improve my confidence and vocab!

GBPhoebeabout Darcya
★★★★★

Darcya is a very nice teacher. She is patient, fun and makes you feel at ease to talk.

DEVeneziaabout Darcya
★★★★★

An exceptional educator whose dedication and attentive approach have helped me successfully navigate my challenges in learning French.

PTAnaabout Darcya
★★★★★

Darcya is an amazing teacher and person! Her classes are very well organized, and the whole lesson is full of conversation about different and interesting topics that are relevant to you.

ESDariaabout Darcya
★★★★★

Darcya is so great!! I'm very grateful to have had such an amazing French teacher.

ESNathalyabout Darcya
★★★★★

A wonderful French teacher who clearly puts a lot of thought and care into every lesson. She is always well prepared, and the materials she uses are organized, engaging, and easy to follow.

ILLydiaabout Darcya
★★★★★

Darcya is an amazing tutor! She is kind, patient, encouraging, and approachable. She creates a safe space for learning while also motivating me to improve.

AUDanaabout Darcya
★★★★★

I have been having lessons with Darcya for 2 weeks and I can highly recommend her! I feel more confident after every lesson and like I'm making progress.

GBRoseabout Darcya
★★★★★

Darcya is so encouraging and fun in her lessons! I really enjoy that it feels more like a fluid conversation even when I get really stuck, and that she rephrases and corrects pronunciation…

GBOluabout Darcya
★★★★★

Darcya is a very good teacher. She not only makes the classes fun but also helps you gain confidence. Thanks to her, I am progressing very quickly and her tips are great!

ESVerónicaabout Darcya
★★★★★

Darcya is a great teacher and makes the lessons really fun and informative! Highly recommend.

GBWillabout Darcya
★★★★★

Darcya is very patient and provides clear explanations, making her ideal for beginners.

A studentabout Darcya
★★★★★

Fantastic lessons with Darcya. She is a great teacher who clearly puts in extra effort to ensure the lessons are tailored to my needs and interests.

CHConorabout Darcya
★★★★★

The classes are super dynamic and interesting, she teaches you to be able to talk about any subject.

Lauraabout Darcya
★★★★★

I highly recommend Darcya as a French teacher! She is an excellent educator - flexible in adapting her teaching style to suit students' needs, always helpful, and incredibly supportive.

ESSimonaabout Darcya
★★★★★

Darcya is a great listener and takes her time to understand your needs in learning French. I enjoy the lessons and think that they are very well planned and tailored to my linguistic needs.

CHMarie-Mithuraaabout Darcya
★★★★★

Darcya's lessons are really enjoyable. We focus a lot on conversation, and she chooses topics that I express an interest in.

CHFabianabout Darcya
★★★★★

Darcya is a wonderful tutor! She is always so prepared, patient and encouraging. I look forward to my classes with her and love learning French from her! ❤️❤️

FRMcKenzieabout Darcya
★★★★★

I really enjoy lessons with Darcya, she is very nice, competent and well prepared for each lesson.

PLNataliaabout Darcya
★★★★★

Darcya is an amazing teacher, she is very patient and does her best in explaining vocabulary. She speaks very clearly and makes the lessons very fun!!

DEEssinaabout Darcya
★★★★★

Very patient and very pleasant. Good accent, very good diction, and above all, she is an example of cadence, which is something we students tend to do poorly in French.

ADMiguelabout Darcya
★★★★★

Darcya is a very patient and attentive teacher. She took the time to understand my individual goals and adapts the lessons accordingly.

CAYaaraabout Darcya
★★★★★

Darcya is very patient and kind. She is organized and prepared for each lesson. She is encouraging and easy to feel comfortable with in the "classroom". She is fun!

CGKelciabout Darcya
★★★★★

An excellent teacher! In just 5 lessons, I have made tremendous progress. She is super kind, always available, and responds very quickly to all questions. I highly recommend her.

CHSofiaabout Darcya
★★★★★

Very friendly and helpful, she has really helped me to improve my confidence and vocab!

GBPhoebeabout Darcya
★★★★★

Darcya is a very nice teacher. She is patient, fun and makes you feel at ease to talk.

DEVeneziaabout Darcya
★★★★★

An exceptional educator whose dedication and attentive approach have helped me successfully navigate my challenges in learning French.

PTAnaabout Darcya
★★★★★

Darcya is an amazing teacher and person! Her classes are very well organized, and the whole lesson is full of conversation about different and interesting topics that are relevant to you.

ESDariaabout Darcya
★★★★★

Darcya is so great!! I'm very grateful to have had such an amazing French teacher.

ESNathalyabout Darcya
★★★★★

A wonderful French teacher who clearly puts a lot of thought and care into every lesson. She is always well prepared, and the materials she uses are organized, engaging, and easy to follow.

ILLydiaabout Darcya
★★★★★

Darcya is an amazing tutor! She is kind, patient, encouraging, and approachable. She creates a safe space for learning while also motivating me to improve.

AUDanaabout Darcya
★★★★★

I have been having lessons with Darcya for 2 weeks and I can highly recommend her! I feel more confident after every lesson and like I'm making progress.

GBRoseabout Darcya
★★★★★

Darcya is so encouraging and fun in her lessons! I really enjoy that it feels more like a fluid conversation even when I get really stuck, and that she rephrases and corrects pronunciation…

GBOluabout Darcya
★★★★★

Darcya is a very good teacher. She not only makes the classes fun but also helps you gain confidence. Thanks to her, I am progressing very quickly and her tips are great!

ESVerónicaabout Darcya
★★★★★

Darcya is a great teacher and makes the lessons really fun and informative! Highly recommend.

GBWillabout Darcya
★★★★★

Darcya is very patient and provides clear explanations, making her ideal for beginners.

A studentabout Darcya
★★★★★

Fantastic lessons with Darcya. She is a great teacher who clearly puts in extra effort to ensure the lessons are tailored to my needs and interests.

CHConorabout Darcya
★★★★★

The classes are super dynamic and interesting, she teaches you to be able to talk about any subject.

Lauraabout Darcya
★★★★★

I highly recommend Darcya as a French teacher! She is an excellent educator - flexible in adapting her teaching style to suit students' needs, always helpful, and incredibly supportive.

ESSimonaabout Darcya
★★★★★

Darcya is a great listener and takes her time to understand your needs in learning French. I enjoy the lessons and think that they are very well planned and tailored to my linguistic needs.

CHMarie-Mithuraaabout Darcya
★★★★★

Darcya's lessons are really enjoyable. We focus a lot on conversation, and she chooses topics that I express an interest in.

CHFabianabout Darcya
★★★★★

Darcya is a wonderful tutor! She is always so prepared, patient and encouraging. I look forward to my classes with her and love learning French from her! ❤️❤️

FRMcKenzieabout Darcya
★★★★★

I really enjoy lessons with Darcya, she is very nice, competent and well prepared for each lesson.

PLNataliaabout Darcya
★★★★★

Darcya is an amazing teacher, she is very patient and does her best in explaining vocabulary. She speaks very clearly and makes the lessons very fun!!

DEEssinaabout Darcya
★★★★★

Very patient and very pleasant. Good accent, very good diction, and above all, she is an example of cadence, which is something we students tend to do poorly in French.

ADMiguelabout Darcya
Your teachers

Two teachers, one method.

Both of us teach every level and prepare every goal, from your first conversation to the TCF, the TEF Canada and the DELF, with the same method and the books we wrote together. Choose the voice you prefer.

Where do you start?

Tell us where you are. We'll tell you where to begin.

Pick the line that sounds like you: your level, the book, and how to work each day.

Start atA1

Start with Grammar to Speaking, Volume 1, lesson 1, and the free speaking guide 01. From week two, add 30 Days to Read French, level A1: one story a day, morning and evening.

Free speaking guide 01Kit 1, A1 to B1

How it works

Every student follows the same four stops.

The pace changes with you. The route does not: speak from day one, read every day, and see the progress.

1

Trial lesson

25 minutes on Zoom. You speak, we listen, and you leave knowing your real level.

Day 1
2

Your plan

The format, the rhythm, the book and the daily routine that fit your goal.

Day 1
3

Lessons + books

You speak in every lesson; at home, one story a day, morning and evening.

Every week
4

You hear the change

Corrections kept in writing, a level check every month, the exam or the interview in sight.

Every month
The daily routine

Fifteen minutes a day, at home.

Nothing here comes from a textbook template. Every book, guide and routine comes from our own lessons: the mistakes our students really make, the habits that got them speaking, and the small daily gestures that make words stay. Follow the routine step by step: it is what makes the method work.

  1. Morning: read today's storyUnderline the words you do not know and write their meaning, in English at first. Keep the words of the day.
  2. Learn every noun with le or laGender has no reliable rule in French. Write la valise, not valise, and the article will come by itself when you speak.
  3. Evening: remember, then rereadBefore you open the book, try to recall the morning's words. Then read the same story again, out loud.
  4. Twice a day, three if you canSame story, morning and evening, for 30 days. Two readings a day is the minimum; three is ideal.
  5. Go back to the lessonWhen a story uses a rule, the note gives you its lesson in Grammar to Speaking. Read it, then reread the sentence.
  6. Say it, then speak with someone2 to 5 minutes a day with a speaking guide, out loud. Then talk with a teacher or a partner: reading builds the words, speaking puts them to work.

Why it works

English help, at the right doseNotes in the learner's own language help beginners learn more words, and the advantage shrinks as they improve. So the English fades from book to book.Kim, Lee & Lee, Language Teaching Research
Almost every word is familiarGuessing new words stops working when more than about one word in fifty is unknown. Each story is written for its level, repeats its words and explains the rest.R. Waring, Extensive Reading Central
Rereading aloud builds speedLearners who timed their reading and reread aloud read faster after 12 weeks. Every story has a ticket to note your time.Reading in a Foreign Language, 2018
Lessons

Start small. Keep going.

A $5 trial first, so you meet your teacher before you commit. Then the rhythm that fits your life.

All lessons and prices
Start here

Trial lesson

$525 minutes

Your speaking level, the two or three things to fix first, and the plan and book that fit your goal.

  • Your speaking level, A1 to B2+
  • What to fix first
  • $5 off your first plan
Book my trial
Most chosenMonthly plan

8 lessons a month

$26a lesson · $208/month

About two lessons a week, 50 minutes each. Cancel any time.

  • Same teacher every week
  • Corrections kept in writing
  • 4 or 12 lessons also possible
Choose 8 lessons or 4 or 12 lessons
Exam

TCF, TEF Canada, DELF

$29010 hours + 2 mocks

Every speaking and writing task with real timing, the structures examiners expect, two full mock exams marked with the official criteria.

  • Real timing, every task
  • Marked with the official criteria
Get the exam pack
The books

Ten books, twenty speaking guides, one path to B2+.

Learn the rule in Grammar to Speaking, read it in 30 Days to Read French, say it with the speaking guides. Each one sends you to the others.

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Grammar to Speaking

Two volumes, 137 lessons, A1 to B2+

Grammar to Speaking

Every rule explained in English, practised in French, and turned into sentences you can say. Each volume comes with its complete answer key.

  • 137 lessons, each one rule explained once in English, then turned into sentences you say
  • A graded review after every chapter tells you which lesson to reread
  • Complete answer key included
30 Days to Read French

Eight books, 240 graded stories, A1 to B2+

30 Days to Read French

One short story a day with a twist at the end, the words you need beside the text, and exercises that bring the grammar back. PDF and EPUB.

  • One story a day, read morning and evening: the routine we give our own students
  • English help that fades: full translation at A1, French-only notes from B1+
  • 2,280 words to keep with their gender, never repeated from one book to the next
Communiquer en français

20 speaking guides for your phone, A1 to B2+

Communiquer en français

Each guide is a 14-page PDF laid out for a phone screen: 10 days, one theme a day, five sentences to say out loud with pronunciation written for English speakers, a dialogue on day 9 and a test on day 10.

  • The daily speaking step: the rules and words from the books, said out loud in 2 to 5 minutes
  • Pronunciation written for English speakers, stressed syllable in capitals
  • Every grammar spot linked to its lesson in Grammar to Speaking
Read free

Something new to read every morning.

The journal and the magazine open in a new tab, so you never lose your place here.

Questions

Before you ask, we probably answered it.

Anything else: [email protected]. We answer every message ourselves.

Can I choose between Stan and Darcya?

Yes. Both of us teach every level, A1 to B2+, and every goal: conversation, grammar, professional French, interviews, TCF, TEF Canada and DELF, with the same method and the same books. Stan is known for getting students to speak, Darcya for making grammar click. Choose the voice you prefer; you can switch at any time.

I am a complete beginner. Where do I start?

With the free speaking guide 01 and Grammar to Speaking, Volume 1. If you want a teacher from day one, take the $5 trial: you will leave with a plan.

What is the daily French journal?

Every morning, three news stories from around the world, written in easy French (A2 or B1), with the useful words in English and a question to check you understood. It is free.

Are the books PDFs?

Yes, instant download, kept in your library. The 30 Days to Read French books also come in EPUB, whose text adapts to your phone or e-reader.

How do I contact you?

Write to [email protected]. We answer every message ourselves.

Start this week

Your first French conversation is 25 minutes away.

Book the $5 trial with Stan or Darcya. You speak, we listen, and you leave with your level and your plan.