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Level 2 Arc de Triomphe: French Upper Beginner Program for Kids Ages 7+

Our students strengthen their language skills by learning all complex sounds. They learn present tense conjugation and use a broader vocabulary to communicate more fluently.

Welcome to Level 2 Arc de Triomphe, our French upper beginner program designed for children ages 7 and up who have completed Level 1 or have basic French knowledge. This dynamic level deepens language skills through advanced grammar, phonics mastery, and real-world conversation practice.

Meet the teachers your child will love learning with!

Welcome to Level 2 Arc de Triomphe

  • Complete in 1 year (2 classes/week)
  • Developing grammar, phonics & conversation skills
  • Master 600+ new words across 20 themes
  • Perfect French pronunciation with 20 phonics sounds
  • Hold 10-15 minute conversations confidently
  • Perfect progression after Level 1 Tour Eiffel

Trusted by 500+ families | Perfect 5/5 rating

What your child willlearn

With native French teachers and our proven 20-session curriculum, your child will master complex French structures, perfect pronunciation with phonics, and gain fluency to hold confident conversations. From describing their world to expressing preferences and hypotheses, they’ll communicate naturally in French.

Objectives

Develop the ability to describe and compare
familiar topics (e.g., clothing, animals, daily routine, places in town)
Use present, near future, and conditional tenses
of common verbs (être, avoir, aller, vouloir, pouvoir, etc.) in context.
Understand and use basic grammar structures
(articles, negation, possessives, demonstratives, pronouns, adverbs, prepositions).

Skills

Listening Comprehension
Understand short sentences and familiar expressions related to daily life (e.g., describing objects, giving preferences, asking directions).
Speaking
Ask and answer simple questions using full sentences in structured contexts (e.g., at the market, describing an animal, expressing preferences).
Reading Comprehension
Read and understand short texts and dialogues using familiar vocabulary and grammatical structures.
Writing
Write simple, structured sentences using correct word order and key grammar to describe familiar topics such as food, pets, and routines.

What happens in a typical50-minute class?

Your child masters 15-20 new French words, one phonics sound, grammar concepts, verb conjugation, AND reads a complete French story every class!

Minutes 1-10
Warm-up & oral routine
We start with conversational French practice using routine questions, review previous vocabulary and grammar, and discuss the weekly theme (sports, France, clothing, etc.).
Warm-up & oral routine
Minutes 11-25
New learning
New learning
We introduce new vocabulary (15-20 words), teach the phonics sound of the week ([A], [I], [O], [U], etc.), and explore new grammar concepts through interactive examples.
Minutes 26-40
French story time
Morning, afternoon, or evening—we fit your family schedule. Pick 25 or 50 minutes daily, up to 5 days a week. We adjust to your summer plans.
Illustration of a white rooster with blue tail feathers and comb, singing with musical notes above its open beak, standing beside a red heart shape and a smaller pink heart nearby.
Illustration of a smiling woman with curly blonde hair wearing a black beret and a blue and white striped shirt, holding a pencil with a wavy dark blue line extending from it.
Minutes 41-50
Grammar practice
& games
We practice verb conjugations (avoir, être, aller, etc.), complete grammar exercises, play the « Magic Hat & Suitcase » game with the phonics sound, and review everything learned!

Is right for yourchild?

Happy cartoon dog wearing a blue beret and a collar with a gold bone tag, with a red heart and yellow star on a white grid paper background.
Perfect if your child
Is 7 years old or older
Can introduce themselves and hold basic conversations in French
Knows the French alphabet A-Z
Is ready for grammar and verb conjugations in French
Is motivated to reach conversational fluency
Not the right fit if
Your child is a complete beginner → Start with Level 1 tour Eiffel
Under age 7 without French experience → See Level 1 tour Eiffel first
Already fluent in French → Consider Level 3 Notre-Dame
Is ready for grammar and verb conjugations in French
Would like to focus on reading, grammar rules, and verb conjugation → See French Mastery Program

Your child’s journey through Level 2
Arc de Triomphe

1-5
6-10
11-15
16-20
Units 1-5

Mastering Foundations

Vocabulary Themes:

• Sports 

• France geography 

• Clothing (detailed) 

• House elements 

• Classroom objects

Oral Skills:

• Talking about yourself 

• Describing what you wear 

• Precise descriptions 

• Expressing preferences 

• Justifying motives and actions

Phonics Sounds Mastered:

[A] - [I] - [O] - [U] - [E] + accents (É, È, Ê)

Grammar Skills:

• Indefinite articles 

• Definite articles 

• Color adjective agreement (masculine/feminine/plural) 

• Negative form 

• Advanced negation 

• Forming questions with "Do you...?"

Verb Conjugations:

• Personal pronouns 

• To have, To be, To go 

• Infinitive verbs

By Session 5:

Your child talks about themselves confidently, describes clothing and preferences, uses basic and advanced negation, and has good pronunciation of 5 key phonics sounds!

Units 6-10

Questions & Descriptions

Vocabulary Themes: 

• Body parts 

• Fruits 

• Vegetables 

• City places 

• Magic

Oral Skills:

• Formulating hypotheses 

• Making comparisons 

• Describing pets 

• Describing environment 

• Asking questions

Phonics Sounds Mastered:

[OU] - [UI] - [ON] - [F] - [AN] - [CH] - [OI] - [GN] - [IN]

Grammar Skills:

• Asking questions with "Do you...?" 
• Partitive articles 

• Singular possessive determiners 

• Plural possessive determiners 

• Interrogative words

Verb Conjugations:

• To be and to have - full present tense 

• Infinitive verbs

By Session 10:

Your child asks questions confidently, describes their body and environment, makes comparisons, uses possessive determiners, and masters 9 additional phonics sounds!

Units 11-15

Animal World & Nature

Vocabulary Themes:

• Pets 

• Marine animals 

• Farm animals 

• Wild animals

Oral Skills:

• Talking about pets 

• Describing marine life 

• Discussing farm animals 

• Describing wild animals 

• Discussing living beings and nature

Phonics Sounds Mastered:

[AI] - [B] - [D] - [L] - [M]

Grammar Skills:

Present tense indicators (aujourd'hui, maintenant, en ce moment)
• Future tense indicators
• Demonstrative determiners
• Time adverbs
• Frequency adverbs
• Quantity adverbs

Verb Conjugations:

• 1st group verbs in present tense 

• To go - full present
• Going to...

• To want - present tense 

• Pouvoir (can/to be able to) - present tense

Grammar Skills:

Present tense indicators (aujourd'hui, maintenant, en ce moment)
• Future tense indicators
• Demonstrative determiners
• Time adverbs
• Frequency adverbs
• Quantity adverbs

Units 16-20

Complete Phonics & Reading Fluency

Final Complex Sounds:

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

Complete Phonics Mastery:

• 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 Fluency:

• Reading complete French texts independently 

• Reading with expression and intonation 

• Story comprehension and retelling
• Answering comprehension questions in complete sentences 

• Independent reading practice

Writing Mastery:

• 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)

Session 20:

Final comprehensive CP assessment - Reading fluency, phonics mastery, writing, grammar

Congratulations! 

Your child has completed the CP French program and masters ALL French phonics sounds! Ready for CE1 (2nd grade)!

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Whatparents sayabout Level 2

“From Level 1 to perfect pronunciation!
After completing Level 1, my daughter entered Level 2 and her French pronunciation improved dramatically! The phonics approach really works.”
Michelle T.
Michelle T.
mom of 8-year-old Emma
“From sentences to conversations!
Level 2 was where my son’s French really took off. He went from simple sentences to having real conversations about animals, food, and daily life!”
Robert K.
Robert K.
dad of 9-year-old Noah
“She's become our little French teacher!
The stories in Level 2 are so engaging! My daughter loves ‘Le cochon ronfle dans la maison’ and reads it to her little brother. She’s actually teaching him French!”
Sarah L.
mom of 8-year-old Sophia

Why Level 2works

By the end of Level 2, your child will describe the Arc de Triomphe in French, discuss its history, and explain why it’s important to French culture!

Oral routine every class
Each session starts with conversational practice using routine questions. Your child develops natural speaking reflexes, not just vocabulary memorization!
Systematic phonics mastery
Moreover, we teach one French sound per week (20 total) with the unique “Magic Hat & Suitcase” game. 
Built for online learning
20 engaging stories 
Additionally, every session includes a themed French story that brings vocabulary and grammar to life. Kids remember «Le cochon ronfle dans la maison» better than textbook exercises!
Progressive grammar building
Progressive grammar building
Furthermore, grammar is introduced logically across 20 sessions—from articles to verb conjugations to relative pronouns. Each concept builds on the previous one.
Real-world themes 
Real-world themes 
Our curriculum covers topics kids actually care about: animals, food, sports, transportation, daily life. They learn to communicate about their real world!
1-on-1 expert guidance 
1-on-1 expert guidance 
Finally, your child works with a dedicated native French teacher who adapts every lesson, corrects pronunciation perfectly, and ensures mastery before advancing.
Trusted by 500+ Families
Proven with 500+ families
Parents see dramatic improvement in pronunciation, confidence, and conversation skills within months!

A bit of culture: Let's discoverthe Arc de Triomphe!

Did you know?

Did you know?

The Arc de Triomphe is one of the most famous monuments in Paris! It’s a massive triumphal arch located at the center of Place Charles de Gaulle, where 12 avenues meet in a star pattern.

Fun facts:

Built between 1806-1836 by NApoleon Bonaparte

Stands 50 meters (164 feet) tall

You can climb 284 steps to reach the top platform

Honors those who fought for France

The Tomb of the Unknown soldier lies beneath it

The Champs-Élysées leads directly to it

A bit of culture- Let's discover the Arc de Triomphe!

FAQsabout onlineFrench classes for kids

Does my child need to speak French to join?

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.

How does the free trial work?

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.

What does my child need to join online?

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.

How is this different from a French app or group class?

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.

How will I choose between 25, or 50-minute classes?

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.

Is it possible to have multiple children in the same class?

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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“My first magical French words!”

Age
5+ years
Focus
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Time
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Sessions
15 min
What your child will learn:
Discover vocabulary through songs, drawings, and games
Build listening & speaking with no reading required
Fall in love with French through fun and movement
Perfect for complete beginners under 6 who learn best through fun and movement — short 15-minute classes keep them engaged and excited.

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Tour Eiffel

“Bonjour! My first French words!”

Age
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Focus
Building Sentences
Time
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Sessions
25 or 50 min
What your child will learn:
Greet people, introduce themselves, and have simple conversations
Count, name colors, say days of the week, and talk about the weather
Pronounce French sounds correctly with native accent from day one.
By the end of this level, your child will confidently say “ Bonjour! Je m’appelle Leo! ” and understand basic French instructions.

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Level 2Upper Beginner

Arc de Triomphe

“I can talk about my daily life!”

Age
7+ years
Focus
Interactive Dialogues
Time
1 year
Sessions
25 or 50 min
What your child will learn:
Talk about school, family, home, and their favorite activities
Use present tense verbs to describe what they do every day
Expand vocabulary: food, hobbies, clothing, and household items
By the end of this level, your child will hold simple conversations about their daily routines and interests in French.

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“French conversations feel natural now!”

Age
8+ years
Focus
Daily Conversations
Time
1 year
Sessions
25 or 50 min
What your child will learn:
Discuss school, friends, hobbies, and weekend plans confidently
Talk about past events using both present and past tenses
Watch simple French videos and understand children’s audio stories
By the end of this level, your child will participate in 10-minute conversations about familiar topics without hesitation.

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Château de Versailles

“I’m becoming a confident French speaker!”

Age
9+ years
Focus
Fluent Storytelling
Time
1 year
Sessions
25 or 50 min
What your child will learn:
Hold conversations on diverse topics: food, sports, travel, and culture
Use past, present, and future tenses fluently to tell stories
Understand longer French texts and follow faster conversations
By the end of this level, your child will chat comfortably about their experiences, plans, and opinions in French.

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Sacré-Cœur

“I can express complex ideas in French!”

Age
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Focus
Advanced Fluency
Time
1 year
Sessions
25 or 50 min
What your child will learn:
Express feelings, opinions, dreams, and abstract ideas fluently
Master all major tenses including past continuous for storytelling
Watch French films with subtitles and understand the dialogue
By the end of this level, your child will think in French and express nuanced thoughts without translating from English.

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