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.
Level 3 Notre-Dame: French Intermediate Program for Kids Ages 8+
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.
Moreover, 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 gain the confidence to express themselves naturally in any situation. From describing experiences to planning future events, they’ll communicate like a true French speaker.
✓ 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
Trusted by 500+ families • Rated 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Is it right for your child?
PERFECT IF YOUR CHILD:
✅ Is 8 years old or older
✅ Can hold 5-minute conversations in French
✅ Masters present tense verb conjugations
✅ Knows all 20 French phonics sounds
✅ Is ready to learn past and future tenses
✅ Wants to express complex ideas and past experiences
✅ Is motivated to reach intermediate fluency
NOT THE RIGHT FIT IF:
❌ Your child is a beginner → Start with Level 1 (Tour Eiffel)
❌ Hasn’t mastered present tense → See Level 2 (Arc de Triomphe)
❌ Under age 8 without strong French base → Complete Level 2 first
❌ Already fluent with all tenses → Consider Level 4 (Château de Versailles)
❌ Has French-speaking family → See French Mastery program
What Happens in a Typical 50-Minute Class?
Minutes 1-10: CONVERSATION PRACTICE 👋 First, we engage in natural French conversation about daily life, review previous grammar and vocabulary, and practice the theme of the week (professions, animals, sports, travel, etc.).
Minutes 11-25: NEW GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY 📚 Then, we introduce 15-20 new words, teach advanced grammar concepts (futur simple, passé composé, pronouns, comparatives), and explore complex sentence structures through interactive examples.
Minutes 26-40: FRENCH STORY & COMPREHENSION 📖 Next, we read an engaging French story together (like « L’album photo du grenier » or « Secrets et surprises à Paris ») that reinforces the week’s grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills.
Minutes 41-50: PHONICS, WRITING & CREATIVE EXPRESSION ✏️ Finally, we master French phonics and spelling patterns ([b]/[p], [d]/[t], [f]/[v], etc.), practice verb conjugations (passé composé, futur simple), complete creative writing exercises (« jogging d’écriture »), and review everything learned!
🎯 Result: Your child masters 15-20 new French words, complex grammar (past/future tenses), advanced phonics patterns, AND writes creative French paragraphs every class!
What your child will achieve
What Your Child Will Achieve in Level 3
First Trimester – Mastering Descriptions & Present Tense (Months 1-4) AFTER 4 MONTHS (Sessions 1-5). Your child will:
– Describe themselves and others with physical and personality traits
– Talk about city places, professions, and extreme sports
– Master interrogative and negative sentence structures
– Use all 3 verb groups in present tense (regular & irregular)
– Conjugate key verbs: avoir, être, aller, venir, faire
– Master complex phonics: [b]/[p], [d]/[t], [f]/[v], [j]/[ch]
– Describe images with precision using adjectives and complements
– Vocabulary themes: Family descriptions, City/shops, Professions, Animals, Extreme sports
Then, second Trimester – Comparisons & Future Tense (Months 5-6) AFTER 6 MONTHS (Sessions 6-10 + Mid-Level Assessment). Your child will:
– Describe natural landscapes and discuss table manners/French meals
– Express their tastes using the 5 senses
– Use comparatives and superlatives
– Master demonstrative and possessive determiners and pronouns
– Conjugate 2nd and 3rd group verbs in present tense
– Learn futur proche (immediate future: going to…)
– Master advanced phonics: silent letters, « ill » grapheme, [s] spellings
– Speak about friendship and preferences
– Vocabulary themes: Natural landscapes, French meals/table, Extinct animals, 5 senses
📊 Session 10:** Comprehensive mid-level assessment
Furthermore, third Trimester – Future Simple & Conditional (Months 7-9) AFTER 9 MONTHS (Sessions 11-15). Your child will:
– Discuss ephemeral places (circus, fair, ice rink)
– Make restaurant reservations and order politely
– Plan vacations and talk about games
– Describe professions, routines, and schedules
– Master FUTUR SIMPLE (will do) for all verb groups
– Use CONDITIONAL TENSE for polite requests
– Master IMPERATIVE mood (commands) with pronouns
– Use reflexive verbs with imperative
– Use complement pronouns
– Master advanced phonics: [ɛ], « eu », [s]/[z], [ail-eil-euil], [oi]/[oin]
– Vocabulary themes: Ephemeral events, Restaurants, Vacation planning, Games (video/board), Professions/routines
Finally, the graduation – Past tense Mastery (Months 10-12) AFTER 1 YEAR (Sessions 16-20 – Level Complete!). Your child will:
– Talk about superheroes, household chores, and shows
– Discuss travel and extraordinary constructions
– Describe space and discoveries
– Master past tense completely
– Negative form with passé composé
– Use time markers for past tense
– Use adverbs
– Use coordinating conjunctions
– Master final phonics: [u]/[ou], [in]/[on], [an]
– Write detailed narratives about past experiences
– Hold 15 minute conversations mixing all tenses!
– Vocabulary themes: Superheroes/chores, Entertainment/shows, Travel, Space exploration
📊 Session 20: Final comprehensive assessment + celebration!
🎉 **Level 3 Complete! Ready for Level 4: Château de Versailles!
The 20-Session Intermediate Curriculum
Level 3 Notre-Dame consists of 20 expertly structured sessions. Each session includes conversational practice, new vocabulary, advanced grammar concepts, verb conjugation in multiple tenses, French phonics and spelling patterns, and an engaging French story for reading comprehension! Program Structure:
– Sessions 1-5: Present tense mastery & descriptions (family, city, professions, animals)
– Sessions 6-10: Comparatives & future tense introduction (landscapes, meals, senses) + Assessment
– Sessions 11-15: Futur simple & conditional mastery (events, restaurants, vacations, games)
– Sessions 16-20: Passé composé complete mastery (past experiences, travel, space) + Final exam
Vocabulary Themes: Family physical & personality descriptions • City places & shops • Professions • Amazing/scary/cute/funny animals • Extreme sports
Grammar Skills:Personal pronouns • Nouns and adjectives • Definite articles • Prepositions of place and movement • Noun plurals • Interrogative sentences • Negative sentences • Noun complements • Demonstrative determiners & pronouns • Adjectives
Verb Conjugations: 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
Phonics & Spelling: [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
Reading & Writing: 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
By Session 5: Your child describes people and places with rich vocabulary, masters all present tense conjugations including irregular verbs, forms complex questions and negations!
Vocabulary Themes: Natural landscapes • French meals, table manners, food families • Extinct animals • The 5 senses and related verbs • Expressing tastes
Grammar Skills:Adjectives • Partitive articles & quantity expressions + negation • Comparatives and superlatives • Possessive determiners • Possessive pronouns • "Verb + infinitive + noun" structure
Verb Conjugations: 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
Phonics & Spelling: Silent letters at end of words • "ill" grapheme • Letter "c": [s] or [k] • Spellings of [s] sound
Reading & Writing: Describe a landscape • Talk about eating habits and meal routines • Describe a friend (comparative/superlative) • Express tastes related to 5 senses • Talk about friendship
By Session 10: Your child compares and describes using superlatives, masters all present tense verb groups, introduces future concepts with futur proche, and writes detailed descriptive paragraphs!
Vocabulary Themes: 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
Grammar Skills:Future time markers • Polite form • Proper nouns • Complement pronouns 3rd person • Complement pronouns 1st & 2nd person • Time indicators • Masculine/feminine professions
Verb Conjugations: 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
Phonics & Spelling: Spellings of [ɛ] sound • "eu" grapheme • [s] and [z] sounds • [ail-eil-euil-ouil] sounds • [oi] and [oin] sounds
Reading & Writing: 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
By Session 15: Your child confidently uses futur for future events, employs conditional for polite requests, masters imperative, and naturally incorporates complement pronouns in speech!
Vocabulary Themes: Superheroes & superpowers • Household chores (tidying, cleaning, cooking) • Entertainment world (shows, performances) • Travel & extraordinary constructions • Space exploration
Grammar Skills:Past time markers • Adverbs • Negation with past tense • Coordinating conjunctions
Verb Conjugations: 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"
Phonics & Spelling: [u] and [ou] sounds • [in] and [on] sounds • [an] sound • ou/où distinction • Graphic accents and trema
Reading & Writing: Talk about household activities (past tense) • Discuss vacation or daily activities • Talk about shows and outings • Describe past events (performances) • Talk about extraordinary discoveries
By Session 20: By Session 20: 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! 🎉
📈 Complete Level 3 Achievement Summary : ✨ 700+ new French words mastered (1700+ total vocabulary!) ✨ 3 major tenses mastered: Present (all groups), Futur simple, Passé composé ✨ Advanced grammar: Questions, negation, comparatives/superlatives, pronouns (demonstrative, possessive, complement), conjunctions ✨ 20 French stories read and analyzed ✨ 20+ verb conjugations:All groups in present, future and past tenses, conditional, imperative ✨ Complex phonics mastery: All advanced spelling patterns ✨ Conversation fluency:15 minute conversations on any topic ✨ Time expression: Past, present, and future events naturally
✨ Ready for Level 4: Château de Versailles! 🏰 💡 Most children complete Level 3 in 12 months with 2 x 50-minute classes per week + weekly homework practice
What Parents Say About Level 3
« Level 3 was the breakthrough level for us. My son finally mastered the past tense and can now tell complete stories about his day in French! »
— Jennifer M., mom of 9-year-old Thomas
« After Level 3, my daughter went from having conversations to actually writing creative French stories. The practice in class really developed her skills! »
— David L., dad of 10-year-old Sophie
« The advanced phonics and grammar in Level 3 transformed my daughter’s French. She now speaks with confidence and proper grammar in all tenses! »
— Maria K., mom of 9-year-old Isabella
Ready to See Your Child Love French Too?
Book a FREE 25-minute trial class and watch your child start speaking French with confidence!
Why Level 3 works
📖 REAL-WORLD THEMES: Each session covers topics kids genuinely care about: superheroes, games, travel, space, restaurants. They learn to communicate about their actual interests!
⏰ THREE TENSES MASTERED: Moreover, Level 3 systematically teaches present (all groups), futur simple (will do), and past tense. By session 20, your child expresses past, present, and future naturally!
✍️ CREATIVE WRITING PRACTICE: Additionally, the unique « jogging d’écriture » (writing sprint) in every class develops written expression. Kids write about camping, city trips, and their imagination!
🎯 PROGRESSIVE GRAMMAR BUILDING: Furthermore, grammar builds logically: questions and negation → comparatives → future tense → past tense. Each concept supports the next.
📚 20 ENGAGING STORIES: Every session includes a themed French story that brings vocabulary and grammar to life. Kids remember « Le premier one-man-show de Léon » better than textbook rules!
🔤 ADVANCED PHONICS MASTERY: We systematically teach complex French spelling patterns: silent letters, « eu » grapheme, [s]/[z] distinctions, accent usage. Perfect pronunciation AND spelling!
👨🏫 1-ON-1 EXPERT GUIDANCE: Finally, your child works with a dedicated native French teacher who corrects grammar perfectly, ensures tense mastery, and adapts every lesson to their learning pace.
✅ PROVEN WITH 500+ FAMILIES: Parents report Level 3 is where « it all clicks » their child finally speaks fluently across all time frames!
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.
Fun facts:
– 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 ✨
Notre-Dame symbolizes French history, art, and resilience—just like your child’s journey to French mastery! 🇫🇷
By the end of Level 3, your child will describe Notre-Dame’s architecture in French, discuss its historical significance, and explain why it’s so important to French culture and heritage!
Frequently asked questions
FAQ OF OUR PROGRAMS
The time required to complete each level depends on the program and class schedule. Here’s an overview of the estimated timelines:
- The Little Academy: 1 year, with 3 sessions of 15 minutes per week.
- From Starter to Master Levels: 1 year per level, with 2 sessions of 50 minutes per week.
These estimates are based on regular attendance, active participation, and consistent completion of homework assignments.
The number of classes for one unit can vary depending on the child’s progress, but typically it ranges from 4 to 20 classes.
We assess students’ progress after every 10 units with a review to check their understanding. If necessary, we revisit key concepts before moving on to the next unit.
We send progress reports once a year. These reports provide an overview of their achievements, areas of improvement, and next steps in their learning journey.
We recommend that students have a pen and a notebook during class to practice writing. This allows them to take notes and complete any written exercises as part of their learning.
Yes, once a week, within 48 hours after the last class of the week, our students receive homework by email to complete before the next class. Homework is not mandatory, but we highly recommend it to help students practice between classes and reinforce their learning.
A lesson lasts 15, 25, or 50 minutes, depending on the program and the child’s attention span.
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.
Our classes are tailored to each student, ensuring comfort and inclusivity. Teachers adjust their language to meet individual needs, with a special program for beginners. We use games and immersion, starting with simple words, mimes, and gestures. As students progress, teachers introduce more complex language to build confidence. All teachers are bilingual and can use English when needed.
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.
The little french speakers
- Custom 1-on-1 classes
- 25 minute or 50 minute classes
- All teachers are native French speakers
- 100% online interactive program
From $27 per class
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