French Succession™ - Learn French Through Real Conversations
Join Don Joaquín's Parisian Empire

Master French Through
Parisian Luxury

Step into Don Joaquín Paris—a 19th-century palace hotel in the 8th arrondissement. Practice French with characters who bring Parisian elegance, business sophistication, and authentic culture to every conversation.

🏨 Welcome to Don Joaquín Paris

A luxury hotel where international guests, local Parisians, and a fascinating staff create the perfect environment for French immersion. From security guards teaching basics to Sorbonne professors perfecting your accent—every character has a story to tell.

8 unique characters from night security to Sorbonne professors
Parisian scenarios: luxury hotel, cafés, wine tastings, business meetings
Business French from corporate consultant Camille
Characters remember you and adapt to your progress
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2024

321 Million French Speakers Today. 715 Million by 2050.

French isn't dying—it's exploding. With 62% of speakers in Africa and fastest-growing economies in the Francophone world, French connects you to the future.

88 Countries
16.5% World GDP
$59K Translator Salary
4.7 yrs Alzheimer's Delay
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Your Learning Journey

9 Months to French Fluency

Based on US State Department standards: 750-900 hours to professional proficiency. At 1 hour per day, you'll be conversational in 9 months.

Month 1

Bonjour Paris

Basics with Philippe, shopping with Margot, café orders with Pierre

Month 2-3

Daily Life

Navigate Paris with Sophie, handle reservations, daily routines

Month 4-5

Past & Future

Master all tenses with Antoine, tell stories, share experiences

Month 6-7

Sophistication

Wine vocabulary with Jean-Luc, elegant expressions, subjunctive mood

Month 8-9

Professional

Business French with Camille, perfect grammar with Geneviève

Beyond

Fluent

Think in French, ready for any Francophone country

Based on Foreign Service Institute data showing 750-900 hours needed for French fluency—slightly longer than Spanish (600-750) but still Category I easiest languages.

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8 Characters (16+ Coming Soon)

Every Character at Don Joaquín Paris Teaches Something Different

From night security guards teaching basics to Sorbonne professors perfecting your accent—each character brings authentic French expertise

Philippe Beginner
Philippe Beaumont
Night Security Guard • Patient Teacher
Numbers & Greetings
Margot Beginner
Margot Dubois
Gift Shop Manager • Style Expert
Colors & Shopping
Pierre Beginner
Pierre Dubois
Café Owner • Third Generation
Food & Coffee
Sophie Beginner
Sophie Laurent
Hotel Concierge • Paris Navigator
Directions & Travel
Antoine Intermediate
Antoine Moreau
Night Bartender • Story Master
All Tenses
Jean-Luc Advanced
Jean-Luc Fontaine
Retired Sommelier • Wine Expert
Sophisticated Vocab
Camille Professional
Camille Dupont
Management Consultant • Corporate
Business French
Geneviève Advanced
Geneviève Beaumont
Retired Sorbonne Professor • Perfectionist
Perfect French

More characters coming soon! We're building 8 additional French characters to give you even more variety across all levels—bringing the total to 16 unique personalities at Don Joaquín Paris.

How It Works

Three Simple Steps to Speaking French

No complicated setup. Just real conversations that build your confidence.

1

Choose Your Character

Pick from 8+ characters based on your level and what you want to learn. Each has unique expertise and personality.

2

Practice with Drilling

Study key concepts with character-specific practice questions before and after conversations to reinforce learning.

3

Have Real Conversations

Talk about hotels, wine, business, or daily life. Characters remember you and adapt to your progress.

Community Progress

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Real people making real progress every single day

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Conversations
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