Is Step Up French for you ?
Step Up French is for you if :
— You're an international learner with a real connection to French — a French-speaking partner, life in a francophone country, or simply a deep love for the language and culture
— You've studied French before but feel stuck — you understand quite a bit but can't yet express yourself freely
— You're starting from scratch and want to build real foundations before moving to spoken French
— You're tired of traditional methods that focus on grammar and theory — and ready for something that actually works in real life
If you recognise yourself here — you're in the right place.
Start here
Not sure where to start ? Get instant access to a free 10-minute activation video - and understand exactly why your French is blocked.
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The 12 Week Activation Program
Stop studying French. Start speaking it.
The Step Up French Activation Program is a structured 12-week online coaching program in a small group — designed to help you move from passive knowledge to confident, natural spoken French.
Ideal for intermediate learners who understand French but struggle to express themselves freely in real conversations.
How it works
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Weekly 90-minute live group session with guided speaking practice
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Individual and pair exercises between sessions to practise daily
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Personalised feedback on your progression throughout the programme
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A small, motivated group that keeps you accountable and makes practice feel natural
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Everything online — join from anywhere in the world
Group sessions take place every Wednesday at 18:00 CET
The program structure
The 12 weeks unfold in 4 phases, each building on the previous one.
Phase 1 — Activating your speaking foundations (Weeks 1–3) You understand how you currently speak French — and you start changing it. We work on expanding sentences naturally, connecting ideas fluidly, and keeping the conversation going even when vocabulary is missing.
Phase 2 — Building conversational flow (Weeks 4–6) You develop real conversational control. We work on using tenses naturally, expressing opinions with clarity, and staying in charge of spontaneous conversations instead of freezing.
Phase 3 — Developing authentic expression (Weeks 7–9) You go deeper. We work on expressing emotions naturally, navigating social interactions with ease, and adding nuance and precision to everything you say.
Phase 4 — Confident real-life communication (Weeks 10–12) You bring it all together. We work on high-stakes conversations, personal narratives, and integrating everything you've built over the previous weeks.
By the end of the programme, speaking French feels natural — and requires significantly less effort.
Program dates
New cohorts start three times per year : January · April · September
Participants start and finish together — this is what creates the progression and the group dynamic. For this reason, it is not possible to join once the programme has started.
790€ — or 2x400€. Next group starts Wednesday 15th April 2026.
Before you join
Everything starts with a free 15-minute diagnostic call. We explore your current level, your speaking patterns, and your goals — and make sure the programme is the right fit for you.
Private Coaching
For learners who prefer a more personalised approach.
Private coaching sessions are tailored entirely to your level, your goals and the situations where you want to use French — whether you're preparing for professional conversations, working on fluency, or starting from scratch.
Some learners use individual coaching alongside the group programme. Others prefer a fully personalised path.
Sessions take place online and can be scheduled flexibly around your availability.
60€ per session (50min) — or 500€ for a pack of 10 sessions.
As with everything at Step Up French, it starts with a free 15-minute diagnostic call.
About
I'm Michael, a French native originally from Paris — and someone who has spent years learning, struggling with, and eventually feeling comfortable in other languages.
I speak five languages : French, English, Norwegian, Spanish and German. That experience taught me something most language courses miss — the gap between understanding a language and actually speaking it isn't about knowledge. It's about activation.
For the past years I've been coaching French online to international learners. What I enjoy most is that moment when someone who has studied French for years suddenly starts expressing themselves freely — naturally, without thinking.
That's what Step Up French is built around.
Let's step up your French.
Your first step
Every learning journey begins with clarity.
During this free 15-minute call we explore your current level, your experience with French and the situations where you want to feel more confident speaking.
From there we find the most suitable path for you — whether that's the 12-week Activation Programme, individual coaching, or the Foundations programme coming soon.
No pressure. No commitment. Just a conversation.
Any questions? Reach me at michael@stepupfrench.com