Independent in 6 months

You may have studied French before, at school or with an app, yet still struggle to understand real spoken French or to respond naturally in everyday situations.

Become independent in French in 6 months

A clear goal: handle everyday life in French with confidence in the vast majority of real-life situations, primarily in France, and more broadly across the French-speaking world.

This course was designed to focus on what truly matters, without unnecessary detours or cognitive overload.

It is built around a deliberately limited core of high-frequency vocabulary and useful phrases, selected for their real-life relevance, allowing you to reach up to 80% comprehension of everyday conversations.

Visual and auditory experience is an integral part of learning.
Special attention is given to pronunciation clarity, rhythm, listening comfort and visual coherence. The aim is not to impress, but to create a smooth, pleasant and motivating learning environment you naturally want to come back to.

A few minutes a day are enough

This course is based on a simple principle: consistency matters more than duration.

Whether you have 5, 15 or 30 minutes a day, you move forward at your own pace, without losing continuity.

• 5 minutes a day → gentle, continuous progress
• 15 minutes a day → solid consolidation of core skills
• 30 minutes a day → optimal pace to reach independence in 6 to 12 months

What matters is not doing a lot, but doing a little, every single day.

Focus on real usage, not gimmicks

Independent in 6 months is designed for learners who want to avoid flashy games and low-value exercises.

Each assessment has a clear purpose and appears at a strategic moment, helping long-term retention and real reuse.

Words and sentences are selected for one simple reason: their high probability of use in everyday spoken French.

This is a structured course for learners who want to understand French as it is actually spoken and be able to act and interact in concrete situations.

Within the first weeks, words become familiar, sentences start making sense, and the ability to grasp the overall meaning of a conversation gradually develops, both orally and in writing.

French: a truly global language

French is spoken on all five continents and counts around 320 million speakers worldwide. It is an official or widely used language in Europe, Africa, North America, the Caribbean and parts of Asia.

Beyond France, French plays a key role in international organizations, diplomacy, education, culture and business, making it a valuable language both personally and professionally.

Standard French from France, clearly explained

This course focuses on standard French as spoken in France, providing a clear, structured and widely understood foundation.

This variety allows you to communicate naturally in France and to easily adapt later to other French-speaking regions such as Canada, Belgium, Switzerland or Africa.

Why this method works particularly well for French

French relies heavily on fixed structures, common verb patterns and high-frequency expressions. A relatively small set of forms allows you to understand a wide range of situations.

The Loecsen method takes advantage of this by embedding vocabulary directly into complete, real-life sentences, making comprehension easier even when faced with natural speed or connected speech.

French grammar integrated into real usage

French grammar is introduced gradually, always through concrete examples, never as abstract theory.

In this course, grammar is never an end in itself: it appears only when it becomes useful to understand or express something more clearly.

Each sentence is explained word by word, allowing you to internalize agreements, verb tenses and sentence structure naturally.

Smart repetition and long-term memory

Progress is built on a key principle: repetition, applied intelligently rather than mechanically.

The Loecsen method uses an adaptive memory loop that adjusts reviews according to your real difficulties.

More complex elements are revisited more often, while mastered content is spaced out over time, ensuring steady progress without overload.

Aligned with the CEFR (A2 – B1)

The course follows the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and supports a functional progression between levels A2 and B1, through authentic situations and real communicative tasks.

Level A2: understanding and managing everyday situations

At A2 level, learners focus on understanding frequent expressions and reacting appropriately in familiar contexts.

• Everyday objects and immediate surroundings.
• Essential phrases and functional connectors.
• People, roles and social relationships.
• Core verbs used in daily life.
• Practical questions: where, how much, when.

Level B1: interacting with growing independence

At B1 level, learners can follow clear speech and actively take part in conversations on familiar topics.

• Comparing and expressing contrasts.
• Linking ideas and structuring a message.
• Talking about time, duration and frequency.
• Locating and moving in space.
• Expressing opinions and preferences.

Towards functional independence

The goal is to learn French in order to understand real interactions, communicate naturally and act effectively in everyday situations, rather than memorizing isolated grammar rules.

How long does it take in practice?

This course is based on a core of approximately 700 key words and expressions, practiced until they become truly usable.

Functional independence typically requires between 66 and 106 hours of cumulative learning, depending on your consistency.

• 5 minutes a day → 36 to 48 months • 15–20 words / month
• 15 minutes a day → 12 to 18 months • 40–60 words / month
• 30 minutes a day → 6 to 9 months • 80–120 words / month

Key takeaway: to reach independence within 6 to 12 months, the most realistic pace is around 30 minutes a day, with regular practice.

Who this course is for

• Complete beginners and false beginners.
• Students seeking practical French.
• Professionals working in an international environment.
• Expats and travelers living in or visiting France.

Frequently asked questions

Is a few minutes a day really enough?

Yes. Short daily exposure builds strong habits. Consistency matters far more than session length.

Can I start even if I know no French at all?

Absolutely. The course is designed for complete beginners as well as learners who want to structure existing knowledge.

Will I understand spoken French, which is often fast?

Yes. The course focuses on real spoken French and trains you to grasp meaning even at natural speed.

Do I need to memorize grammar rules?

No. Grammar is always introduced through real sentences and only when it becomes useful.

What if I miss a few days?

You simply pick up where you left off. The progression is flexible and forgiving.

Is this course enough to live or work in France?

Yes, if your goal is functional independence: understanding, interacting and managing most everyday situations.

Start today

If your goal is to understand French as it is really spoken and handle real-life situations with confidence, then this course is for you.