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.
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.
★★★★★
I am very satisfied with my lessons with Stan and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a French tutor.
★★★★★
Stan is a wonderful tutor who curates lessons that cater to the needs of his students.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
Stan is very patient and respectful. He understands your level and tries to push you just enough to keep you engaged.
★★★★★
A very good teacher who really focuses on each student's needs and goals. I highly recommend him.
★★★★★
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 :)
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
Stan is a very nice person with whom you can talk on various topics. He teaches well and explains everything several times if needed ;)
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
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…
★★★★★
I just started learning from sir Stan Lee and after just one lesson I feel confident about my speaking. Merci beaucoup.
★★★★★
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!
★★★★★
Stan is great... competence, empathy, and a lovely positive attitude all together!
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
Stan is a great French teacher! Always well-prepared, flexible, and attentive to individual needs.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
I am very satisfied with my lessons with Stan and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a French tutor.
★★★★★
Stan is a wonderful tutor who curates lessons that cater to the needs of his students.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
Stan is very patient and respectful. He understands your level and tries to push you just enough to keep you engaged.
★★★★★
A very good teacher who really focuses on each student's needs and goals. I highly recommend him.
★★★★★
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 :)
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
Stan is a very nice person with whom you can talk on various topics. He teaches well and explains everything several times if needed ;)
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
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…
★★★★★
I just started learning from sir Stan Lee and after just one lesson I feel confident about my speaking. Merci beaucoup.
★★★★★
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!
★★★★★
Stan is great... competence, empathy, and a lovely positive attitude all together!
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
Stan is a great French teacher! Always well-prepared, flexible, and attentive to individual needs.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
Darcya is a very patient and attentive teacher. She took the time to understand my individual goals and adapts the lessons accordingly.
★★★★★
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!
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
Very friendly and helpful, she has really helped me to improve my confidence and vocab!
★★★★★
Darcya is a very nice teacher. She is patient, fun and makes you feel at ease to talk.
★★★★★
An exceptional educator whose dedication and attentive approach have helped me successfully navigate my challenges in learning French.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
Darcya is so great!! I'm very grateful to have had such an amazing French teacher.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
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…
★★★★★
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!
★★★★★
Darcya is a great teacher and makes the lessons really fun and informative! Highly recommend.
★★★★★
Darcya is very patient and provides clear explanations, making her ideal for beginners.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
The classes are super dynamic and interesting, she teaches you to be able to talk about any subject.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
Darcya's lessons are really enjoyable. We focus a lot on conversation, and she chooses topics that I express an interest in.
★★★★★
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! ❤️❤️
★★★★★
I really enjoy lessons with Darcya, she is very nice, competent and well prepared for each lesson.
★★★★★
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!!
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
Darcya is a very patient and attentive teacher. She took the time to understand my individual goals and adapts the lessons accordingly.
★★★★★
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!
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
Very friendly and helpful, she has really helped me to improve my confidence and vocab!
★★★★★
Darcya is a very nice teacher. She is patient, fun and makes you feel at ease to talk.
★★★★★
An exceptional educator whose dedication and attentive approach have helped me successfully navigate my challenges in learning French.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
Darcya is so great!! I'm very grateful to have had such an amazing French teacher.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
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…
★★★★★
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!
★★★★★
Darcya is a great teacher and makes the lessons really fun and informative! Highly recommend.
★★★★★
Darcya is very patient and provides clear explanations, making her ideal for beginners.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
The classes are super dynamic and interesting, she teaches you to be able to talk about any subject.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
Darcya's lessons are really enjoyable. We focus a lot on conversation, and she chooses topics that I express an interest in.
★★★★★
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! ❤️❤️
★★★★★
I really enjoy lessons with Darcya, she is very nice, competent and well prepared for each lesson.
★★★★★
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!!
★★★★★
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.
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.
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.
You can introduce yourself but freeze in a real conversation. Volume 1 from chapter 7 for the past tenses and pronouns, the A2 reading books, and four lessons a month to start speaking.
You understand a lot but your sentences stay simple. Volume 2 for agreement, nuance and argument, the B1+ to B2+ reading books, and regular conversation to make it automatic.
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.
Morning10 minEvening5 minEvery day30 days
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.
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.
Evening: remember, then rereadBefore you open the book, try to recall the morning's words. Then read the same story again, out loud.
Twice a day, three if you canSame story, morning and evening, for 30 days. Two readings a day is the minimum; three is ideal.
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.
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.
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
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.