Level 2 - CP (Cours Préparatoire / 1st Grade)
This CP French program teaches French-speaking children to read fluently and write independently, mastering all French phonics sounds and grammar foundations.
In our CP French program, students learn to read phonetically and fluently, write simple words and sentences in cursive, discover basic grammar rules (nouns, verbs, adjectives), and begin conjugation with infinitives through 20 structured sessions.
Welcome to CP
- Complete phonics mastery (all French sounds)
- Reading fluency with complex sounds (OU, AN, GN, TION)
- Cursive writing independence
- 40+ French sight words
- Basic grammar (pronouns, avoir, être, determiners)
- Numbers 0-100 and telling time
- Rich vocabulary (family, food, city, professions)
- 25 or 50-minute classes adapted to 1st graders
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What your child willlearn
Our students strengthen their language skills by exploring more complex grammar and discussing various topics. They master verb tenses with greater precision — present, present perfect, past continuous, future — and use the subjunctive to express nuances of feeling or doubt.
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Your child’s journey through Level 2 CP
First Words & Simple Reading
L, K, O, A, S, R, B, N, D, M, F, I, V, U, É
JE (I), A (has), UN/UNE (a), LE/LA (the), SUIS (am), C'EST (it is), DES (some), VOIS (see), FAIS (do), SUR (on), SOUS (under), AVEC (with), DEUX (two), JOUE (play), TROIS (three), BLEU (blue), J'AI (I have), BEAU (beautiful), IL Y A (there is), ME (me), DANS (in), TE (you)
• Simple syllables and words using basic sounds (ma, lo, si, rat, bol)
• Words with silent E final (porte, table, livre)
• E between consonants (merci, perle, ventre)
• Double consonants (plume, brave, crème, train, classe)
• Reading simple French sentences
• Family members (père, mère, frère, sœur, grand-père, grand-mère)
• Describing family composition
• Numbers 0-100 and tens (dix, vingt, trente, quarante...)
• Geometric shapes (triangle, carré, cercle, rectangle, losange)
• Transportation (voiture, vélo, bus, train, avion, bateau)
• City locations (école, parc, magasin, bibliothèque, hôpital)
• Days of the week (lundi, mardi, mercredi, jeudi, vendredi, samedi, dimanche)
• Directions (à gauche, à droite, tout droit, en face)
• Ordinal numbers (premier, deuxième, troisième)
Reading and writing simple words and sentences, copying vocabulary, cursive practice with proper letter formation
Your child reads simple French sentences, masters 20+ sight words, and knows numbers 0-100!
Complex Sounds & Grammar Introduction
È, CH, G (hard), OU, ON, EU, AN, IN, OI, GE, GI, CE, CI, QUE, QUI, ILL
ET (and), VAIS (go), MANGE (eat), BOIS (drink), BOIT (drinks), AU (to the/at the)
• È (mère, père, frère, lièvre)
• CH (chat, chien, chocolat, chaussure)
• Hard G (gare, gâteau, garçon)
• OU (loup, doux, cou, genou)
• ON (bon, son, rond, pompier)
• EU (peu, feu, deux, jeu)
• Personal pronouns (je, tu, il, elle, nous, vous, ils, elles)
• Words and sentences (les mots et la phrase)
• Verb "avoir" (to have)
• j'ai, tu as, il/elle a - "Il y a / Il n'y a pas" (there is/there isn't)
• Sentences and text structure (les phrases et le texte)
• Transition adverbs (d'abord, puis, ensuite, enfin)
• Infinitive verbs (les verbes à l'infinitif)
• Verb "être" (to be)
• je suis, tu es, il/elle est
• Punctuation (period, question mark, exclamation mark)
• Possessive determiners (mon, ma, mes, ton, ta, tes, son, sa, ses)
• 3 verb groups (1st -er, 2nd -ir, 3rd irregular)
• Body parts and health "avoir mal" (tête, ventre, dent, bras, jambe)
• Months and seasons (janvier, février... / printemps, été, automne, hiver)
• Professions (docteur, professeur, pompier, cuisinier, boulanger)
• Rooms of the house (cuisine, chambre, salon, salle de bain, jardin)
• Prepositions of place (dans, sur, sous, à côté de, devant, derrière)
• Daily routine vocabulary (se réveiller, se laver, manger, dormir, aller à l'école)
• Shops (boulangerie, boucherie, pharmacie, supermarché) - Food vocabulary (pain, viande, légumes, fruits, fromage, lait)
• Telling time (Quelle heure est-il? Il est une heure, deux heures...)
Your child reads with complex sounds (OU, AN, OI), understands basic grammar (avoir, être, pronouns), and writes complete sentences!
Advanced Complex Sounds
S (between vowels), EAU, AU, GN, PH, K, Y (i and ii), X, WI, Z, TION, TIA, H (silent), CH (K sound), UM, OM, IEN, GUE, GUI, GEA, GEO
• S between vowels (maison, poison, rose, oiseau)
• EAU/AU (eau, beau, cadeau, auto, chaud, jaune)
• GN (montagne, champagne, gagner, signer)
• PH (photo, téléphone, éléphant, pharmacie)
• K variations (kilo, koala, kangourou, basket)
• Y as I (stylo, yeux, pyjama)
• Y as II (payer, crayon, voyage)
• X (taxi, exemple, six, dix)
• WI (kiwi, wifi, sandwich)
• Z (zéro, zèbre, douze, quinze)
• TION (attention, station, question, natation)
• TIA (patience, démocratie, initiation)
• Silent H (hôtel, heure, homme, hiver)
• CH as K (chorale, orchestre, Christine, écho)
• UM/OM (parfum, album, ombre,ombre)
• IEN (chien, bien, combien, rien)
• GUE/GUI (bague, guider, guitare, figue)
• GEA/GEO (Georges, pigeon, géographie, bourgeois)
• AN (dans, maman, grand, enfant)
• IN (lapin, pin, vin, jardin)
• OI (moi, toi, roi, oiseau)
• Soft G: GE/GI (orange, girafe, bougie)
• CE/CI (merci, cerise, ciel)
• QUE/QUI (qui, que, quoi, pourquoi)
• ILL (fille, famille, grenouille)
Reading longer texts with advanced sounds, writing complex words, spelling practice with difficult patterns, beginning dictation (dictées simples)
Your child decodes advanced French phonics patterns (GN, TION, PH) and reads increasingly complex texts!
Complete Phonics & Reading Fluency
EN, Ç, OM, AM, IM, AIL, EIL, EUIL, AIN, EIN, double consonants (MM, NN, SS, LL, RR, TT), ER (É), final consonants (X, Z, G, C, T), OIN, AON, SC, EI (È), OEU, OE, Ï, Ë
• EN (vent, dent, enfant, parent)
• Ç (garçon, leçon, français, reçu)
• OM/AM/IM (ombre, jambe, timbre, tambour, important, simple)
• AIL/EIL/EUIL (travail, soleil, feuille, écureuil, réveil)
• AIN/EIN (pain, main, plein, peinture, frein)
• Double consonants: MM (pomme, femme, somme), NN (année, bonne, personne), SS (passer, classe, poisson), LL (belle, ville, appelle), RR (terre, verre,arro ser), TT (botte, nettoyage, lettre)
• ER sounds like É (parler, chanter, jouer, manger, marcher)
• Silent final consonants: X (deux, vieux, heureux), Z (nez, chez, assez), G (long, sang), C (blanc, banc), T (petit, chocolat, rat)
• OIN (coin, point, loin, soin)
• AON (paon, faon, taon)
• SC (scène, science, piscine, descendre)
• EI as È (neige, beige, reine, baleine)
• OEU/OE (cœur, œuf, œil, nœud, bœuf)
• Ï/Ë (maïs, Noël, naïf, Raphaël)
• Reading complete French texts independently
• Reading with expression and intonation
• Story comprehension and retelling
• Answering comprehension questions in complete sentences
• Independent reading practice
• Writing complex words with all phonics patterns
• Creating complete sentences with proper punctuation
• Paragraph writing introduction
• Proper capitalization and punctuation
• Spelling with all French patterns (orthographe)
• Copying and dictation (dictées)
Final comprehensive CP assessment - Reading fluency, phonics mastery, writing, grammar
Your child has completed the CP French program and masters ALL French phonics sounds! Ready for CE1 (2nd grade)!
FAQsabout onlineFrench classes for kids
Our online French summer camp is designed for children ages 5 to 15. Our native teachers adapt every lesson to your child’s age, level, and learning style whether they’re a total beginner or already have some French. Every child gets a program that feels just right for them.
Not at all. All levels are welcome, including complete beginners who have never heard a word of French. Our native teachers use games, visuals, and storytelling to make everything clear and fun from the very first lesson, no prior knowledge needed, just a smile and a screen.
Your child gets a free 25-minute 1-on-1 lesson with a native French teacher. No credit card required, no automatic billing, and absolutely no commitment. You simply decide afterward whether you’d like to continue most families book their first week the same day.
The camp is completely flexible, join for as little as 1 week or up to 10 weeks, with up to 5 sessions per week. You choose the duration that fits your summer. There’s no need to commit to all 10 weeks upfront — you can add weeks as you go.
Yes, and that’s one of the things that makes our program special. Your child works with the same dedicated native teacher all summer long. This consistency builds trust, confidence, and real momentum. Their teacher will know their name, their pace, and what makes them tick.
Just a computer or tablet with a camera and a stable internet connection. We use Zoom, you’ll receive a link before every session. No special software, no materials to buy, and no complicated setup. If your child can join a video call, they’re ready to go.
Apps and group classes give every child the same experience. We don’t. Every lesson at Little French Speakers is 100% personalized, built around your child’s level, pace, interests, and goals. They work 1-on-1 with a real native teacher who adapts in real time. No algorithm, no waiting, no getting lost in a group. Just your child and a teacher who’s fully focused on them.
After the free trial, you will receive an email with your child’s level placement and the recommended class duration based on their attention span.
Yes, to ensure continuity, each class across all levels is delivered by the same teacher.
Yes, it is absolutely possible to organize classes for siblings or friends, as long as the children are of a similar age and have a comparable level of French.
Join our amazing French class!
- Personalized 1-on-1 lessons
- 25 minute or 50 minute classes
- All teachers are native French speakers
- 100% online interactive program
