How lessons work
Three steps. That's it.
Every lesson follows the same simple flow: Watch → Copy → Chat. This is The Copycat Method — the same way you learned your first language.
Step 1: Watch
Just listen. No pressure.
A French conversation plays automatically. Your only job is to experience it:
Round 1: Listen — The text is blurred so you focus on the sounds, not the spelling
Round 2: Read — Now you see the text while hearing it again
Round 3: Review — Tap any phrase to replay it at your own pace
There's a "Slow" mode if things feel too fast. Use it whenever you need.
"Your ears are smarter than textbooks give them credit for."
Step 2: Copy
Shadow each phrase with real-time feedback.
This is where the magic happens:
Listen first — Tap the button to hear the native pronunciation
Now you try — Record yourself saying the same phrase
Get instant feedback — AI analyzes your pronunciation and shows you a score
You'll see a word-by-word breakdown showing exactly which sounds need work. Try again as many times as you want — that's the whole point.
Low score? No judgment. Just try again. High score? On to the next phrase.
Step 3: Chat
Practice freely with Copy the cat.
After copying the phrases, you unlock a conversation with Copy about what you just learned. This is where rote memorization becomes real communication:
Copy remembers the lesson you just completed
Practice the same phrases in natural conversation
Make mistakes freely — Copy gently guides you
The lesson is complete when you've finished your chat.
The Path Unlocks as You Go
Each step must be completed before the next unlocks:
✅ Watch → unlocks Copy
✅ Copy → unlocks Chat
✅ Chat → Lesson complete!
This isn't arbitrary — each step builds on the last. You can't copy what you haven't heard. You can't chat about what you haven't practiced.
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Lessons
Don't skip Watch — Even if you're eager to speak, your ears need to absorb the sounds first
Use Slow mode liberally — There's no shame in slowing down; native speakers aren't waiting for you
Try Again is your friend — In Copy mode, hitting "Try Again" is progress, not failure
Preview the conversation — Tap "Preview the conversation" on the lesson page to see all phrases before starting
How Long Does a Lesson Take?
About 10-15 minutes for most lessons. But don't rush — going slower and really absorbing the material beats speeding through.
No guilt. Just French.