Learn French the way it's actually spoken
13 characters across 2 properties in the Don Joaquín hospitality empire. From the luxury hotel in Paris to the countryside estate in Provence—each location with its own rhythm, characters who remember your mistakes.
Two locations. Two worlds.
From the polished elegance of the 8th arrondissement to the sun-drenched wisdom of Provence. Learn the French that matches where you'll actually use it.
Luxury Hotel · 8th Arr.
Don Joaquín Paris
Don Joaquín's crown jewel. This Haussmann-era building near the Champs-Élysées houses twelve characters who embody Parisian elegance and directness. From Philippe guarding the lobby at night to Chef Éloïse commanding her Michelin-starred kitchen—this is where you learn to navigate French with sophistication.
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Country Estate · Lavender
Don Joaquín Provence
A converted mas in lavender country. Jean-Luc, retired diplomatic attaché, holds court explaining why your waiter seemed rude (he wasn't), why nobody responds to your bonjour (you're doing it wrong), and why the French are cold until suddenly they're not.
13 personalities. 13 ways to learn.
From the patient night security guard to the sharp business consultant. Each character teaches different aspects of French language and culture.
Philippe
Numbers, greetings, patient basics
Margot
Colors, shopping, everyday vocab
Pierre
Café culture, food, small talk
Chef Éloïse
Kitchen French, fine dining
Antoine
All verb tenses, late-night philosophy
Laurent
Transportation, directions
Malik
Modern slang, verlan, nightlife
Amélie
Romance, dating, social scenes
Docteur Karim
Medical French, emergencies
Julien
Reflexive verbs, daily routines
Sylvie
Grammar patterns, elegant precision
Camille
Business French, email writing
Jean-Luc
French culture, social codes
Conversation is the curriculum
No flashcard grind. No gamified streaks. Just real conversations with characters who adapt to how you actually speak.
Take the Assessment
A 5-minute voice conversation that maps your level, goals, and regional preferences. No multiple choice—you actually speak.
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We recommend characters matched to your level and goals. Subscribe to unlock all 13—from Philippe's patient first words to Jean-Luc's cultural wisdom.
Speak. Get Corrected. Improve.
Each conversation builds on the last. Characters remember your mistakes, track your progress, and adapt their difficulty as you grow.
AI That Actually Remembers
Mess up passé composé on Tuesday? Antoine will bring it up in his next late-night story. Forget formal "vous" with Sylvie? She won't let you forget. That's not a bug—it's the point.
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Take the free 5-minute assessment. We'll match you with characters who fit your level, goals, and the French you actually want to speak.