It's Not You. It's How You Were Taught
Every method you tried trained understanding, not speaking French. That's why you freeze despite months or years of serious study.
The Cruel Truth About French Learning Nobody Tells You
You've studied French for years. You can read a menu in Paris. You understand the waiter when he speaks slowly. You might have even passed a B1 exam.
But the second someone asks you a question in French, the second you need to actually respond, your mind goes blank.
You don't have a learning problem. You have a method problem.
Every method you've tried, grammar courses, vocabulary apps, listening programs, taught you to understand French. But understanding and speaking are completely different skills.
When you read, your brain is in "reception mode." When you speak, your brain needs "production mode." These are two separate cognitive abilities.
You can't learn to play piano by listening to Mozart. You have to put your hands on the keys.
Why Everything You've Tried Has Failed
You sign up for a course. You learn grammar rules. Then you go to France, someone asks a question, and you cannot produce a single coherent sentence. You translate in your head, search for words, and by the time you're ready, the moment has passed.
Here is why most methods fail:
You've spent years training the wrong skill.
What If You Could Finally Train the Skill That Actually Matters?
Imagine sitting down with a French speaker. They ask you a question. Instead of freezing... you just answer.
Naturally. The words come out because your brain has been trained to produce them, not just recognize them.
This is possible through practicing actual production. From day one.
The Speaking Method That Changes Everything
If you want to speak French, you need to practice speaking French.
Not listening. Not reading. But actually producing original French sentences, out loud, from your own thinking, starting from the very first lesson.
This is what the program Spoken French Now does. It uses two complementary training approaches that work together to build real speaking ability:
Guided Speaking Sessions
In these sessions, you learn sentence structures, but immediately after, you are guided to create original French sentences out loud.
As you make French sentences slowly out loud by yourself, you get the confidence to use these sentences in public.
You aren't repeating what you heard or filling in blanks. You are creating. You are thinking in French. The guidance ensures you build sentences correctly, training your brain to go directly from thought to French output.
I guide you all along the program so you put the right words together properly. We do original combinations of sentences that are fun and skyrocket your motivation.
As you're always thinking of what you have to say in French, you acquire the French language, and you transform yourself into a French speaker.
Speed Training Sessions
Understanding structure isn't enough; you need reflexes. These timed exercises transform knowledge into instinct.
You hear English. You have seconds to speak French. You hear the correction.
This eliminates the "freeze" response by training your brain to retrieve language instantly.
You boost your confidence in speaking French.
The short sentences are easy enough so you can make it, and challenging enough so you create the right reflexes and get used to speaking French quickly and confidently.
Why This Works When Other Methods Don't
The Speaking Method addresses the root cause of the "freeze." Your brain has likely been trained to analyze and translate, but not to speak.
When you practice active production from day one, you build the neural pathways needed for conversation. When you do it under time pressure, you train the ability to access that knowledge quickly.
My students regularly describe breakthrough moments where they realize they are no longer translating; they are thinking in French.
What's Included in Spoken French Now
The complete system to go from "freezing" to confident A2 speaker. Everything is available 24/7 on your computer, tablet, and smartphone.
If you practice 50 minutes daily, you'll complete the entire program in four months. If you take longer, that's perfectly fine, you have lifetime access.
Want personal guidance? The "With Thomas" option adds four one-on-one 60-minute Zoom sessions for speaking practice, pronunciation feedback, and guidance tailored to your goals.
See how the program works:
What You'll Be Able to Do
By the end of Spoken French Now, you will:
Have simple day-to-day conversations in French with confidence
Respond to French speakers without freezing
Construct original sentences on the spot, not just repeat memorized phrases
Order at restaurants, chat with locals, navigate everyday situations in France
This isn't about passing a test. This is about speaking with real people in real life.
An Investment in Your Lifelong Dream
If you hired a private tutor for 100 hours of speaking practice, you'd pay €4,000 to €6,000. And that's assuming the tutor has a structured plan, which most don't. Then add the methods you've already tried: apps, courses, books, group classes. Most students who join this program have already spent €2,000 to €5,000 on approaches that trained understanding, not speaking.
And you still can't speak.
For less than what most people spend on methods that don't work, you get a complete system that actually teaches speaking. And unlike tutoring sessions that disappear the moment they're over, you keep this program forever. Spoken French Now is a one-time investment for a skill you will keep for the rest of your life.
If you want personal guidance alongside the program, the "With Thomas" option adds four private Zoom sessions for feedback on your speaking, pronunciation, and progress.
Choose Your Plan
Private tutoring for 100 hours costs €4,000–6,000. Most of our students spent €2,000–5,000 on methods that didn't teach them to speak. Get the complete speaking system for a fraction of that.
- Full access to all 30 modules
- 100+ hours of video training
- Guided Speaking Sessions
- Speed Training Sessions
- PDF aide-mémoires
- Email support
- Lifetime access
- 90-day money-back guarantee
- Full access to all 30 modules
- 100+ hours of video training
- Guided Speaking Sessions
- Speed Training Sessions
- PDF aide-mémoires
- Email support
- Lifetime access
- 90-day money-back guarantee
- 4 one-on-one 60-min sessions with Thomas
The "No-Questions-Asked" 90-Day Guarantee
I assume all the risk. You have 90 days, three full months, to try the program.
Do the modules. Work through the program. See if your confidence grows. If, for any reason, you don't feel this is the breakthrough you've been looking for, if you decide it's not for you for any reason whatsoever, simply email me.
I will refund 100% of your money. No conditions. No questions asked.
Only 4% of students have ever requested a refund, and mostly due to lack of time. 96% of students succeed.
What Students Are Saying
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Common Questions
Is this really different from other courses I've tried?
Fundamentally different. Most courses teach you about French: grammar rules, vocabulary lists, comprehension exercises. This program trains you to actually produce French from the first lesson. You'll spend your time creating original sentences out loud, not absorbing passive knowledge.
If you've tried grammar courses, listening programs, shadowing methods, or apps without getting speaking results, this works on a completely different principle: active production under time pressure, which builds the reflexes you need for real conversation.
I've spent so much money already. How do I know this will work?
I understand the skepticism. You've been burned before. Here's what I can tell you: 64 students have joined this program. Only 2 have ever requested refunds, and both said it was a time issue, not a method issue. That means every person who actually used the program was satisfied.
The reason previous methods failed isn't because you're bad at languages. It's because they trained the wrong skill, understanding instead of speaking. This program trains the skill that actually matters. Combined with the 90-day money-back guarantee, you're risking nothing to find out if this works for you.
What's the difference between the two options?
Both options give you the complete program: all 100+ hours of video training, all 30 modules, the Guided Speaking Sessions, the Speed Training Sessions, the PDF aide-mémoires, email support, lifetime access, and the 90-day guarantee. The core program is identical.
The "With Thomas" option adds a personal layer: four one-on-one 60-minute Zoom sessions where you practice speaking directly with me. I listen to your French, correct your pronunciation, answer your questions, and give you feedback tailored to your specific goals and weak points.
Think of it this way: the base program teaches you to speak French. The "With Thomas" option adds a personal guide who makes sure you're on the right track.
Do I need the one-on-one sessions to succeed?
No. The program is designed to work completely on its own. The video training gives you everything you need to go from freezing to confident A2 speaking. Most students make excellent progress with the program alone.
That said, the sessions are especially valuable if you want personalized feedback on your pronunciation, or if you simply feel more confident knowing someone is checking your progress. Some learners thrive with that accountability, if that sounds like you, the "With Thomas" option is worth considering.
Am I too old to learn French?
Students in this program range from their 20s to 78+. Age isn't the barrier, the method is. Traditional memorization-based learning does get harder with age. But this method doesn't rely on memorization. It builds understanding of how French sentences work, then trains production through guided practice.
Several students in their 60s and 70s initially worried they were "too old." They now tell me they should have found this approach years ago.
What if I don't have time?
Each video is 10 minutes. You can make meaningful progress with one video per day, that's less time than a coffee break. There's no homework. You practice during the videos themselves. And you have lifetime access, so there's no pressure to finish by a certain date. Go at whatever pace fits your life.
I've passed B1 exams. Isn't A2 too basic for me?
This is actually the perfect situation for you. The A2 speaking level addresses the exact gap you're experiencing: you have advanced knowledge but basic (or nonexistent) speaking ability. Many students in this program have passed B1 exams and still freeze in conversation.
The program meets you where you actually are as a speaker, regardless of what level you've tested at on paper.
I prefer learning in person. Will video work for me?
Surprisingly, the video format has an advantage: you practice without the anxiety of someone waiting for your response. When you're building a sentence during a speed training, there's no awkward silence, no impatient tutor. You build confidence and reflexes first, then apply them in real conversations where you'll feel far more prepared.
Several students who strongly preferred in-person learning have told me they were surprised how well this works. And if you want the personal element, the "With Thomas" option gives you four private Zoom sessions alongside the video training.
What if it doesn't work for me?
Then you get your money back. The 90-day guarantee exists so you can try the full program without risk. Work through the modules. Practice with the speed training. See how you feel. If you're not satisfied for any reason whatsoever, one email gets you a complete refund. No conditions, no questions asked.
I'm confident you won't need it, 96% of students haven't, but the option is always there.
Is This Program Right For You?
Here's What's Waiting for You
You've tried other methods. You've spent the time and money. You know that what you've been doing isn't working. The only question left is: how much longer will you stay stuck?
Four months from now, you could be in one of two places.
You're exactly where you are now. Still freezing in conversations. Still wondering why you can't speak French despite everything you've learned. Maybe you've tried another course or app. Maybe you've convinced yourself that you're "just not good at languages." The dream of actually speaking French has faded a little more.
You've spent the last four months actually practicing French. You've trained with Guided Speaking Sessions and Speed Trainings. You've built the reflexes that turn knowledge into speech. And the next time someone asks you a question in French... you answer. Confidently. Naturally. The words come because you've trained your brain to produce them.
The difference is whether you start today.
The Choice Is Yours
Choose your plan and begin today.
90-day money-back guarantee on both plans. No questions asked.
See Where You Stand: Test Your Spoken French
Wondering if your level is already too advanced? Here is a sample of sentences you will be able to produce confidently after just the first 8 modules.
Listen to the English. Try to say it in French before I give the answer. This is a pure self-assessment tool to see if this program is the right fit.
Your Learning Journey
Each module builds on the previous one. No guessing.
1 Modules 1–10 Foundations
- 1. Start speaking French (also in the free masterclass)
- 2. Why, no more, because (also in the free masterclass)
- 3. It & them as direct object (I have it, I'm going to watch them)
- 4. To be, imparfait, her, him, me
- 5. Of the, this, this is vs it is
- 6. Passé composé, can & to want
- 7. Adjectives, passé composé with it & them
- 8. Choose passé composé vs imparfait (also in the free masterclass)
- 9. IR verbs introduction, 2 nouns in a row, these
- 10. French in transports & restaurants
2 Modules 11–20 Expanding
- 11. Expressions with to have (to need, to get used, to feel like), IR verbs with plural pronouns
- 12. To know introduction, to come, to hold, if, with
- 13. That: que vs qui, near past, I have come (passé composé with to be)
- 14. Expressions with "de" (to need, to be happy, to be sure), some, to know (savoir vs connaitre)
- 15. To do, who, at the, what in sentences, second category of IR verbs
- 16. To him and to her with indirect object verbs (le vs lui), nobody vs everybody
- 17. Must, to have to, to ask, because of, expressions with to do (to pay attention, to cook, to do the shopping / the cleaning)
- 18. To be currently doing (être en train de), lots of, there is / there are, to them (les vs leur), to like, other
- 19. What in questions, to say, masculine "at the", that as "ça", more
- 20. Conditional with IR & RE verbs, without, less & fewer, few, enough, this is vs it is abstract
3 Modules 21–30 Mastery
- 21. To call, often, himself, herself, themselves, myself, to wonder, several, few vs a few (peu vs quelques), a bit vs few (un peu vs peu), his & her
- 22. Future tense with IR, RE & ER verbs, well vs good (bien vs bon)
- 23. To stay, should & could (conditional), masculine my, to happen, to cost, how much vs how many, better, per
- 24. To get ready, as & like, will do & will do again, to be in the future tense, ranking, each other
- 25. To have in the future tense, firstly secondly..., to go in the conditional, You have to (il faut), which, would like, to stop doing, well vs good with taste (bien vs bon), thanks to, someone & something
- 26. Me & you indirect (moi & toi), the one (celui & celle), than, of them (en), to talk about vs to think about (de vs à)
- 27. Ago, at my place (chez), our your their, talk about the weather, so do I & me neither
- 28. Mine & yours, time, early & late, this one (celui-là & celle-là), "Il faut" + subjunctive introduction
- 29. Passé composé with to wait & to have, without + infinitive, the best vs the worst, some as "en"
- 30. For & since (depuis), to start doing & to finish doing (à vs de), passé composé with to be, there as "y", quantities (kilos, metres, litres)
Join Spoken French Now
Choose your plan and begin today.
90-day money-back guarantee on both plans. No questions asked.
Your dream of speaking French isn't impossible. You're not too old. You're not bad at languages. You've just been using methods that train the wrong skill.
It's time to train the right skill.
I'll see you inside the program.
Thomas
Questions before joining? Reply to any of my emails (thomas@relaxyoulearnfrench.fr) or reach out through the contact form. I personally respond to every message.