Learn French Through The Power Of Story
An Innovative New Programme to Learn to Speak French With Confidence, Imagination & Flair!
Dear Friend,
When you first started learning French, you might have imagined yourself living some kind of "fairytale"...
And with good reason!
Who wouldn't be tempted to...
But if you've ever tried actually speaking French in the real world, your dreams may have quickly turned from "fairytale" to folie!
Here are just a few confessions I've received from French learners:
- I've lived in France for 5 years, but am still too scared to say anything! I don't want to keep feeling stupid every time I make a silly mistake!
- All my French friends speak perfect English, so it’s been difficult to make progress -- I feel like I’ve failed...despite living in France!
- French people speak so fast! They blend their words together, swallow syllables... I feel lost at sea, trying to decode what's being said. I give up!
- I know some French... but people don't understand me because I mispronounce words! It is so frustrating!
- There are so many words that sound the same to my ear. Often, the words are the same, but they are spelled very differently & have completely different meanings.
- Sentence structure & grammar differences are hard. It's so different from English... it's like learning three languages at once! And verb tenses can get pretty nasty!
Do any of these struggles sound familiar?
If they do, then read on.
I'd like to tell you about an innovative approach to learning French through the power of story, that can have you closer to living your "fairytale" than you may have thought possible...
I Didn't Have A Clue How To Learn French
My name is Olly Richards.
And perhaps the most interesting fact about me is that I’ve taught myself eight languages.
I’m also an author and teacher, and my learning methods have helped thousands of people around the world successfully learn a second language.
Many years later, I discovered that I wasn't the only one to struggle like this with French!
"I Feel Tongue-Tied When I Speak French!"
You see, it turns out that most French students have a pretty hard time learning to speak French in the real world...
(Even those who have gone to live in France!)
It’s not uncommon to hear students say:
"I live in France, but I can't communicate with people or understand what they say... it puts me at a distinct disadvantage!"
Or...
"I'd just like to be able to hold a conversation without feeling stupid about making silly mistakes!"
What you've just read is the harsh reality of learning a new language.
And it's reflected in the statistics:
Almost eight out of 10 who have studied French at school say they can do no more than understand basic phrases.
- The Guardian, Nov 7th 2014
Traditional methods of learning French lead you to "think in rules" & translate in your head, so you end up Tongue-Tied When You Come Face-to-Face With Native Speakers
Look...
There's a reason you feel tongue-tied when you speak French... It's because you're "thinking in rules" and "translating in your head".
There's a reason you don't understand fast, spoken French... It's because you're spending all your time studying, rather than immersed in the language!
There's a reason you lose interest in studying French after a few months... It's because you're not using a method that entertains and inspires you!
So what should you do instead?
Quebec City, Canada
The Secrets of Fluent French Speakers
If traditional methods to learn French leave you tongue-tied...
Then the secret to speaking French fluently is to turn that method on its head!
Look...
Successful French learners start with the end in mind.
They learn in a way that helps them achieve the most important things of all:
- Effortlessly understand fast, spoken French, so that you can take a full part in conversations, enjoy your travels to the full, or live a rewarding life in your local community
- Master French phonetics so that you can accurately pronounce even the most difficult words, make a good impression on the people you meet & sound less "foreign" when you speak French.
- Speak French with confidence, so that you can easily and warmly communicate with the people around you, without fear of making mistakes, and keep the conversation in French without the annoyance of reverting to English at every opportunity!
- Enjoy the process of learning French, so it feels like less of a chore and more of a joy, so you can make faster progress towards your goals and enjoy the journey.
Now, doesn't that sound like a more appealing way to learn French?
Yes, I thought so too!
That's why I decided to develop an innovative new method to teach French that turns traditional learning on its head.
It's a method that I've created specifically to help you avoid the frustration associated with speaking a new language, so learning is more natural & fun...
This method helps you communicate effectively in French, impress the locals with your command of the language & Fully integrate into the local community.
This method is based on the power of story.
And in some ways, this method isn't anything new.
Stories, after all, are as old as time!
But when you apply this method to learning a language, it's anything but traditional!
In fact, this "story method" might not make any sense to you at first. But if you're serious about learning French, then what I'm about to show you is important...
And if you’re planning a trip to France, Belgium, Canada, or indeed any of the 29 French-speaking countries in the world...
And you’d like to elevate your experience from "tourist" to "insider"...
Then this will be the most important information about learning French that you'll read this year.
Here’s how this method works...
How To Learn French Through Immersion
You already know that traditional methods to learn French leave you tongue-tied and unable to understand fast French...
It's because you're "thinking in rules", rather than relaxing and thinking in French!
So how do you learn to think in French?
Well, you've heard of the concept of "immersion"....
And you probably share the intuition that immersion would be quite helpful for learning French...
When You Learn With Immersion, French "Learns Itself" In The Background, While You Relax & Surround Yourself In The Beautiful Sounds Of The Language!
Are You Ready To Learn French Through Immersion?
If what you've just read about learning French through immersion sounds good...
Then you might be interested in my new French programme for beginners - French Uncovered.
I’ve “bottled up” everything I know about learning French and created an exciting online course that contains everything you need to learn and master French:
- A complete curriculum for beginner French learners, with learning guidance throughout to make sure you learn the right way
- All "immersion" material prepared for you, so you can begin enjoying reading and listening to French at the right level without wasting time searching for the right material
- Full language instruction from world-class teachers, so you won't have to do any guess work - you'll learn the shortcuts that will have you speaking fluent French in no time!
I've worked hard to create the most exciting, fun and innovative French programme you’ll find anywhere.
Introducing...
French Uncovered
Learn French Through The Power Of Story
- Converse with people in confident French, deepen existing relationships and make new friends
- Understand natural spoken French, so you can travel around the Francophone world as an “insider”... not just another tourist
- Indulge your passion for the French way of life, and deepen your knowledge of French culture by reading in the original language
- Start a new life in France, Canada, or other French-speaking country, apply for French-language jobs, and undertake any project that requires a good level of French
- Keep your brain fit and agile, performing “mental pushups” while enjoying a method that puts fun and enjoyment at the centre of the learning process
Curious how the course works?
Who Is The Man In The Hat?
In order to understand how French Uncovered works, you need to know about the man in the hat.
Or L’Homme Au Chapeau in French.
You might have spotted him, heading down into the metro:
French Uncovered Gives You Immersion In French Through The Power Of Story, Even As A Complete Beginner, With No Previous Knowledge Of French
So why is this method so fun?
Science actually.
Here's what I mean...
The Science
The method behind French Uncovered is supported by decades of research into language acquisition.
This research shows how "input-based" methods (i.e. immersion) reliably outperform traditional study:
• One 2014 study in Spain demonstrated that this style of teaching worked about six times faster than traditional instruction.
• In Hungary, a 2007 study showed that students learning with stories can learn more vocabulary than students in regular classes… without any study at all!
Here's how Dr Stephen Krashen, professor emeritus at USC explains how the method works:
"As we get input through listening and reading, we ‘absorb’ the grammar and vocabulary of the second language.”
Meet Your Course Tutors!
Olly Richards, Coaching
Olly Richards is a language educator, author and polyglot from the UK, who speaks 8 languages. Through his popular blog and podcast, I Will Teach You A Language, Olly reaches 100,000s of language learners every month.
He has published a best-selling series of books in sixteen languages, consulted for major institutions across Europe, and is a regular speaker at international language events.
Diane Sbihi, Course Tutor
Diane trained as a teacher with the Alliance Française in France over 10 years ago & has been teaching French professionally ever since!
She has taught French to people from all backgrounds, from children to CEOs, teachers to professional rugby players.
In her own words: "I love the process of learning and I enjoy helping others to learn too, that is why I love teaching."
The French Uncovered System
Here’s an overview of the 4-Step process you'll be using to learn French in the course:
STEP 1: Immerse
An extract from Chapter 1 of the story.
This immersive experience builds your ability to cope with real French from the very first day.
Over time, this is what ultimately helps you speak French naturally. You build the well before you're thirsty!
Full English translations of the story are provided, so you can check your understanding and keep up with the story.
Each chapter features a short comprehension quiz like this one so you can check your understanding of the story.
STEP 2: Learn
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1) COGNATES - Grow your vocabulary instantly by identifying French words with a shared root in English...
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2) VOCABULARY: "Unlock" the story by learning the key words you need to understand the plot:
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3) GRAMMAR: Uncover grammar from the story naturally... instead of from rules:
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As you can see, in French Uncovered, we teach you French by from the pages of the story!
It’s a magical process, and we're with you every step of the way!
In fact, you'll even have me (Olly!) "drop in" at strategic points throughout the course to share pro tips about language learning, so you’re becoming an independent learner at the same time...
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STEP 3: Consolidate
After each lesson, there are worksheets with creative exercises to help you consolidate what you’ve learned from the story.
Unlike traditional methods, however, our activities don't aim to "teach"...
The activities and practice exercises in French Uncovered help you:
- Review and practice French you’ve learned from the story, so you develop a strong memory through a process of review
- Introduce new vocabulary, so you can expand your working vocabulary far beyond what you find in the story itself
- Perform creative tasks with what you’ve learned, so you learn to actually use what you’ve learned in real situations, not just “collect new information”
A sneak peek inside the beautifully designed French Uncovered member area.
One of the vocabulary worksheets you'll use to internalise your French knowledge during the course.
You’ll love how fun learning is when you can easily memorise new things naturally, without any rote learning!
STEP 4: Activate
Learning to express yourself fully in French, without freezing up, forgetting words, or taking ages to form a sentence, is a central aim of this course.
That’s why, in French Uncovered, at the end of every module, we bridge the gap from the classroom to the real world with pronunciation training and speaking activities that take what you’ve learned from the story, and help you activate it through controlled speaking exercises you can use by yourself or with an French-speaking friend or tutor.
Pronunciation Training: Diane teaches you the sounds of French, step-by-step, in glorious HD video. After learning the basic sounds of the language, you’ll then embed the sounds in some of the tricky words and phrases from the story!
You’ll quickly reduce any foreign accent you may have and speak French with more confidence...
Diane teaching the nuances of French pronunciation
Speaking Packs: In each chapter, you'll find a set of speaking activities for two people. These packs are written in French, so you can literally hand the pack to an French-speaking friend, partner or tutor. They’ll read the instruction and instantly have a selection of exciting activities to help you practice what you’ve learned from the story.
(Since there is no “live” component to French Uncovered, you can study the course at a pace that suits you, so you can learn most effectively without falling behind.)
You'll immerse yourself in French through our compelling story.
And students love it...
What Students Are Saying About My Uncovered Courses...
"Truly Inspirational Learning Material"
"Olly's materials are astounding to me. In all my many years of frustrated foreign-language learning,
I never before had access to such comprehensive materials,
which in my book are truly inspirational!"
- Michael
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Is French Uncovered For You?
You might be asking yourself if French Uncovered is the right level for you.
Let's take a look:
Complete Beginner
French Uncovered is designed for complete beginners. It's everything you need to learn French from day one.
My goal is for this to be the last French programme you EVER need!
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Are you an intermediate French learner?
Can you already speak French comfortably and understand most of what you hear?
Then sorry, but French Uncovered isn’t for you. Please drop me a line about my intermediate programmes and I'd be happy to recommend something more suitable for you.
Price today: Only $297 (USD)
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Satisfaction Guaranteed!
I’m a big believer in fairness, so I offer a 100% money-back guarantee for French Uncovered.
Join today & try out the course. If it’s not for you, simply email us any time in the next 30 days.
My friendly customer service team will promptly refund every penny you paid for the course.
It's my cast-iron guarantee.
Sound fair?
(Can your local language school offer this guarantee?)
I'm certain that if you join French Uncovered and commit to the programme... and watch how quickly you learn when you do... you're unlikely to want to take advantage of this guarantee!
But the guarantee is there nonetheless, for your peace of mind.
It's the right thing to do, and allows you to join with confidence today.
What Is Speaking Real French Worth To You?
If you’ve read this far, I know what you really care about is making French a part of your life, so you can travel to France, Canada, or another French-speaking country and communicate meaningfully with the people you meet.
• Perhaps you've been putting off getting started with French?
• Perhaps you've never found the right time?
• Perhaps you've studied French before... but never found a method that excited you?
Either way, think about this:
If another year passes, and you still can't speak confident French with the people you meet… is that acceptable to you?
I know it wouldn't be for me.
Not any more.
Now, ask yourself how different your next trip to France could be when you can easily strike up a conversation in French, and understand what comes back at you!
In French Uncovered, Diane and I will help you:
- Fully express yourself in French as an independent, confident speaker
- Make the most of your next trip to France, able to speak at will with the people you meet
- Transform your relationship with French speakers close to you, as you can communicate in their own language
- Learn about French culture, watch your favourite movies, or read your favourite authors in the original French, and understand the true meaning of their words
I've created this programme so you can make French a reality in your life, and experience what it's like to find true joy in language learning.
As you will see below, my students all around the world are finding extraordinary success using my Uncovered courses and I'd love for you to be my next success story!
I'm excitied to welcome you into French Uncovered!
What Other Students Are Saying...
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New Bonus Content...
New for French Uncovered, we've introduced a valuable set of material that will help you learn French even faster!
Canadian French Support
In French Uncovered, we include a Québécois version of the story (and audiobook), so if you plan to travel to Canada, we have you covered!
You’ll learn to understand authentic Québécois French, so you're prepared for can travel around French-speaking Canada and be ready for anything.
And if you live in Canada, you don't have to worry about learning the "wrong" French - you'll gain a command of both standard French and your local dialect!
Advanced Listening Training
Everyone knows that spoken French can be difficult to understand, so we wanted to go the extra mile to make sure you can understand French in the real world!
Our dedicated ear training lessons put you in common situations and asking you to identify what you hear:
• Places
• Names
• Times
...so you can travel in French-speaking countries, able to understand the vital details you need to get by.
Pronunciation Primer
It's vital to master French pronunciation from the beginning, so you can pronounce new words confidently and avoid bad habits.
Now, French Uncovered contains pronunciation lessons in every module. But we didn't stop there.
We wanted to include a Pronunciation Primer right at the start of the course, that gives you a thorough overview of:
• The most important sounds of the language
• How sounds change in fast speech
• Silent sounds & letter combinations
It's all the "need to know" info about French pronunciation, so you’re ready to start learning French without feeling intimidated by unfamiliar sounds.
How French Uncovered Was Made...
Olly and Diane spent months planning, researching, creating and recording French Uncovered to create an entirely new experience for learning French...
Learn In Your Own Time & Become Fluent Faster
French Uncovered is a self-study course that you take online.
As a self-study course, you learn at your own pace.
You also have lifetime access... so there's no risk of falling behind!
You’ll be pleased to know that French Uncovered is extremely easy to use, and has been designed with the "tech phobic" in mind!
So, even if you’re not great with technology or confident with computers, you'll be able to navigate the course with ease, on a desktop computer, laptop, tablet... or even your phone... so you can focus on learning French, not battling with your iPad!
But, in the unlikely event you do run into any tech trouble, our friendly customer support team are always available to help you out.
- Easy-to-Use Member Area:Makes browsing the course and access the course materials a delight
- Responsive Design: Access the course from any computer, table or mobile device
- Fully Downloadable Materials: Download all course materials to your device, so you can study in places where your internet connection is unreliable!
- Interactive Discussion Areas: within each lesson mean you can ask questions about anything you learn on the course and get a reply from myself or Diane
- Free Lifetime Updates - Any improvements or additions that are made to the course in the future, you get FREE. So you can join French Uncovered today, safe in the knowledge that you'll always have the most up-to-date version!
- World-Class Customer Support - I have a fantastic, dedicated customer support team who love helping you out. If you do run into any technical trouble, for whatever reason (however small!), you can rest assured there will be help at hand, and it won't stop you learning!
Perfect For Busy People
"When we wanted to create an online course on how to learn a language we asked Olly to write it with us. His experience as a language learner has been invaluable."
Dr. Tita Beaven, The Open University
"Olly’s top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work—and you will too!"
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"Olly’s advice on language learning is the real deal, and I recommend you pay attention to what he has to say!"
Benny Lewis, Fluent in 3 Months
"Learning a language is challenging, but it’s one of the best things you can do for your brain and your learning skill set… Olly Richards is doing some seriously incredible work to empower more and more people to rise to the challenge."
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Frequently Asked Questions
I'm not a complete beginner. Is this course still relevant for me?
Yes, absolutely. Although you might be covering some familiar territory in the early lessons, many people find it helpful to go over the basics more than once. The main advantage of this course is that you will be listening and reading to the story that accompanies the course from the beginning, which you will be able to enjoy even more with your existing knowledge. The speaking lessons will also enable you to consolidate the French you already know, which all contributes to building a strong foundation and making fast progress in the language.
What variety of French do you teach in the course?
The course is based on standard French from France. However, you'll also get a complete Canadian French version of the story and audio narration! This will help you learn the differences between standard French and Québécois French, in terms of accent, vocabulary, and so on, so you can be confident speaking French wherever you may live or travel to.
With a strong foundation in the language, which this course provides, you will have the knowledge and flexibility to adapt to whichever particular variety of French you wish. The most important thing is that you learn in the first place, and this beginner programme is the best possible place to do that.
What is your refund policy?
I want you to be delighted with French Uncovered, so I offer a 100% money-back guarantee for the course. Join today & try out the programme... if it’s not for you, simply email us any time in the next 30 days. My friendly customer service team will promptly refund every penny you paid for the course.
How comprehensive is this course?
There are 20 course modules in French Uncovered. Each module module contains 7-10 hours of study time (minimum), comprising:
• Reading and listening to one chapter of the story
• Cognates activity and lesson
• Vocabulary and grammar lessons plus practice worksheets
• Pronunciation training plus exercises
• Speaking activities
With French Uncovered we aim to take you through A1-A2 level, to the point where you’re ready to begin a B1 level intermediate course. As such the total study time on the course is 150-200 hours, which is plenty to get you to B1 level.
How long does the course take to complete?
The approximate study time of the course is 150-200 hours. (Although the study time could be significantly more depending on how much time you dedicate to the immersion practice.)
If you decide to study two modules per week (a brisk pace), it would take you approximately 10 weeks to complete the course. At a more leisurely pace of one module per week, you would complete the course in 20 weeks.
Why is the course in US Dollars?
I have students from many countries around the world, and the US Dollar is the most widely-accepted currency. But don't worry! You can purchase the course with any debit or credit card, no matter where you live, and your bank will automatically convert the USD to your local currency at the market rate.
What's the difference between French Uncovered and your Short Stories?
My books of French short stories are supplementary reading material for people who already have some foundation in the language. What you're seeing on this page is my complete beginner programme (a structured course), which is suitable for those who are complete beginners in French, just getting started, or wanting to revisit the basics. After completing this beginner course, you'll be ready for my books of short stories!
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