Level 3 Notre-Dame: French Intermediate Program for Kids Ages 8+
Our students develop their mastery of French by consolidating their skills in grammar, conjugation, and conversation. They use present and past tenses to discuss familiar topics.
Welcome to Level 3 Notre-Dame, our French intermediate program designed for children ages 8 and up who have completed Level 2 or have solid French foundations. This comprehensive level elevates language mastery through advanced grammar, complex verb tenses, and sophisticated conversation skills.
Welcome to Level 3 Notre-Dame
- Complete in 1 year (2 classes/week)
- Master 3 major tenses: Present, Future, Past
- Advanced grammar: Questions, negation, pronouns, comparatives
- Master 700+ new words across 20 real-life themes
- Hold 15 minute conversations on complex topics
- Perfect progression after Level 2 Arc de Triomphe
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What your child willlearn
With native French teachers and our expertly designed 20-session curriculum, your child will master the passé composé (past tense), futur simple (future tense), interrogative and negative structures, and hold 15-minute conversations mixing all tenses.
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Your child’s journey through Level 3 Notre-Dame
Present Tense Mastery & Descriptions
• Family physical & personality descriptions
• City places & shops
• Professions
• Amazing/scary/cute/funny animals
• Extreme sports
• Personal pronouns
• Nouns and adjectives
• Definite articles
• Prepositions of place and movement
• Noun plurals
• Interrogative sentences
• Negative sentences
• Noun complements
• Demonstrative determiners & pronouns
• Adjectives
• To have & To be present tense
• To go & To come present tense
• 1st group -er verbs (regular & irregular)
• Verbs of preference (-er)
• To do present tense and its uses
• [b] and [p] sounds
• [d] and [t] sounds
• Adjectives in -eau/eaux
• [f] and [v] sounds
• C + vowel / C + consonant
• [b] and [d] sounds
• G + vowel / G + consonant
• [j] and [ch] sounds
• Describe family
• Creative writing about camping
• Describe images with "To go" and "To come"
\• City trip creative writing
• Imagine being an actor/actress
• Describe objects precisely with adjectives and complements
• Talk about extreme sports preferences
Your child describes people and places with rich vocabulary, masters all present tense conjugations including irregular verbs, forms complex questions and negations!
Comparatives & Future Introduction
• Natural landscapes
• French meals, table manners, food families
• Extinct animals
• The 5 senses and related verbs
• Expressing tastes
• Adjectives
• Partitive articles & quantity expressions + negation
• Comparatives and superlatives
• Possessive determiners
• Possessive pronouns
• "Verb + infinitive + noun" structure
• 2nd group in present tense
• Need, must and have to
• Revision of 1st and 2nd group verbs
• 3rd group verbs in present tense
• Complete present tense revision
• Can present tense
• Immediate future
• Silent letters at end of words
• "ill" grapheme
• Letter "c": [s] or [k]
• Spellings of [s] sound
• Describe a landscape
• Talk about eating habits and meal routines
• Describe a friend (comparative/superlative)
• Express tastes related to 5 senses
• Talk about friendship
Your child compares and describes using superlatives, masters all present tense verb groups, introduces future concepts with futur proche, and writes detailed descriptive paragraphs!
Futur Simple & Conditional Mastery
• Ephemeral places (circus, fair, winter ice rink)
• Restaurant moments in France (choosing, reserving, ordering)
• Vacation planning (destinations, accommodation)
• Games (video games, board games)
• Professions, routines, schedules
• Future time markers
• Polite form
• Proper nouns
• Complement pronouns 3rd person
• Complement pronouns 1st & 2nd person
• Time indicators
• Masculine/feminine professions
• Will do
• Irregular verbs in future
• Conditional present
• Future with negation
• Imperative
• Imperative with negation
• Imperative with complement pronouns
• Reflexive verbs
• Imperative with reflexive verbs
• Spellings of [ɛ] sound
• "eu" grapheme
• [s] and [z] sounds
• [ail-eil-euil-ouil] sounds
• [oi] and [oin] sounds
• Explain future plans
• Talk about restaurant habits and reservations
• Discuss vacation destinations and lodging
• Talk about gaming experiences and preferences
• Discuss habits and routines
• Describe images
• Talk about competitive spirit
Your child confidently uses futur for future events, employs conditional for polite requests, masters imperative, and naturally incorporates complement pronouns in speech!
Past Tense Complete Mastery
• Superheroes & superpowers
• Household chores (tidying, cleaning, cooking)
• Entertainment world (shows, performances)
• Travel & extraordinary constructions
• Space exploration
• Past time markers
• Adverbs
• Negation with past tense
• Coordinating conjunctions
• To have & To be
• Past tense of 1st group verbs with "To have"
• Past tense of 2nd and 3rd group verbs with "To have"
• Past tense with "To be"
• [u] and [ou] sounds
• [in] and [on] sounds
• [an] sound
• ou/où distinction
• Graphic accents and trema
• Talk about household activities (past tense)
• Discuss vacation or daily activities
• Talk about shows and outings
• Describe past events (performances)
• Talk about extraordinary discoveries
Your child masters past tense with both "To have" and "To be", narrates past experiences fluently, uses all three major tenses naturally, and holds 15 minute conversations! Ready for Level 4!
Your child has completed the CE1 French program and masters grammar, present tense, and future tense! Ready for CE2 (3rd grade)!
Whatparents sayabout Level 3
Why Level 3works
A Bit of French Culture:Notre-Dame Cathedral!
Did you know?
Notre-Dame de Paris is one of the most iconic cathedrals in the world! This masterpiece of Gothic architecture sits on the Île de la Cité in the heart of Paris.
Construction began in 1163 and took nearly 200 years
Features stunning stained glass rose windows
Home to the famous bells, including the 13-ton « Emmanuel
Inspired Victor Hugo’s famous novel « The Hunchback of Notre-Dame
Survived the French Revolution and a major fire in 2019
Currently being restored with incredible craftsmanship
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.
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- Personalized 1-on-1 lessons
- 25 minute or 50 minute classes
- All teachers are native French speakers
- 100% online interactive program
Online French Classes for Kids: From First Words toReal Conversations.
Level 0.1Early Years
“My first magical French words!”
Ready for Level 1
Tour Eiffel →
Level 1Beginner
“Bonjour! My first French words!”
Ready for Level 2
Arc de Triomphe →
Level 2Upper Beginner
“I can talk about my daily life!”
Ready for Level 3
Cathédrale Notre-Dame →
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“French conversations feel natural now!”
Ready for Level 4
Château de Versailles →
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Sacré-Cœur →
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“I can express complex ideas in French!”
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