Become a Fluent French Speaker

Learn French through real-life conversations with your language partner and by yourself.🇫🇷

It’s time to change the way you’ve been (not really) learning French

You’ve spent a lot of years/energy/money to learn French

If you’ve spent a lot of years/energy/money to learn French and still can’t use it with confidence and ease in real life… you’re probably thinking that you simply don’t have “talent for languages“.
There’s no other explanation, right?!

Well, there actually is a reason why you haven’t seen the desired results.

The problem is not in you, but in the way you’ve been learning so far.

One of the main problems

The Problem Lies in How French is Taught 👩🏻‍🏫

You’re diligent in class, but progress seems to elude you. Let me tell you the truth: the issue lies with the teachers!

🧑🏻‍🏫 Most of them grew up in a traditional education system and experienced traditional teacher training. Naturally, they then teach you French in a traditional manner. But something essential is missing in their classes and approach!

🧠 First, they are not trained in neuroscience. They don’t understand how your brain works. It’s like trying to learn to ride a bike with a flat tire and a loose chain!

Traditional teachers guide you for an hour, and that’s it! They might give you exercises to do at home, but do you really want to relive the student status of your 12-year-old self? 👧🏼

They hold the control, which doesn’t help you explore resources you enjoy, use them effectively, or form new habits.

The teachers aren’t to blame. After all, this is what they experienced as students, and in their training.

👵🏼 Second, they’ve never experienced Montessori pedagogy. Most of them have never heard of it, or they have a very superficial knowledge.

The roles are clear-cut: they are the teacher, and you are the student.

They want to maintain control of your learning to keep you as a student for as long as possible, probably because they don’t know how to help you regain control of your learning!

🚀 It’s time to discover how to tailor-make your own French-speaking environment!

And have fun! Enthusiasm is the fertilizer of the brain!

If you know what to do, if you enjoy doing it and if you actually do it, you will improve!

Marie's testimonial

I currently have the pleasure of working closely with Céline Guerreiro as her student, and I can confidently say she is an outstanding professional and an excellent teacher.

Céline’s ability to creatively and precisely tackle the complex challenges her students experience in learning a new language is inspiring. She has a remarkable talent for helping American expats speak French fluently using the Montessori teaching method. What’s more, she consistently delivers results that meet and exceed expectations, instilling confidence in her students.

Céline’s dedication to her work is evident in everything she does. She is proactive, continually seeking ways to improve processes and outcomes that directly help her students. Her attention to detail ensures that nothing is overlooked. What truly sets her apart is her collaborative approach and excellent interpersonal skills, which make her a joy to work with and highly respected. Her proactive nature and her use of the Montessori Language Coaching Program will make you feel secure in her hands.

Whether you are learning because you will be positioned in France, have clients there, are planning a retirement there, or simply because you may enjoy traveling to the City of Light or elsewhere in France, I highly recommend Céline Guerreiro for helping you, someone you know or your staff who want to learn or refresh their knowledge of the French language. Her expertise, work ethic, and commitment to her students’ success are commendable.

Montessori isn't just for children!

What's Different with Languagemate?

You need these 4 conditions:

📌 You must ENJOY the learning process (otherwise, it’s just torture)
📌 You must spend enough TIME with the language (attending a course twice a week is just not enough)
📌 You must use effective METHODS (otherwise, you’ll feel discouraged)
📌 You must create a French ENVIRONMENT at home and having a language partner to talk to (otherwise you won’t persevere long enough)

My goal is to help you regain control of your French learning! 🎯

In 12 months you’ll know how to learn French efficiently, and then you won’t need me anymore! You’ll have your language partner to keep improving.
Of course, I’ll always be here for you if you want to continue our journey, but after 12 months you’ll be able to continue your learning independently!

I’m not offering you the traditional weekly French class. 📖

I’m not the teacher, and you’re not a student. I’m a Montessori teacher, and you’re a learner. And that distinction makes all the difference.

I’ll show you how to choose your own resources, decide on topics that excite you, check a grammar point when needed, develop a growth mindset, develop your self-discipline, and create new habits.

I’ll also match you with a French native speaker because practicing with a native speaker is one of the strongest advantages of the program. 👩🏼‍🦳👨🏽

Let me help you regain control of your learning and speak French confidently! 🇫🇷

I'm on a mission

I am Céline, your mentor, founder of languagemate

Hi, I’m Céline Guerreiro, the founder of Languagemate.

I’m a language mentor.
I help French and English native speakers become fluent.

I created a unique approach to language learning that helps French and English speakers regain control of their learning and stop relying on a teacher.

I’m on my way to revolutionizing language learning.

Unlike traditional language classes, I don’t teach French or English to students. I help my learners take back control of their learning.

I help them:

📌 to create a French or English environment at home
📌 to learn efficiently by themselves and with their language partner
📌 to create new habits and develop self-discipline
📌 to gain confidence and enjoying the process

Before 2020, I couldn’t express myself in English, even though I studied English at school.
I felt dumb.
I decided to become fluent in English, but I didn’t want to rely on a teacher and feel like I was 15 again.

My degree in Neuroscience and my background in Montessori education allowed me to create my own method.

And by the way, I’ve been learning English in France without ever living abroad, attending courses or paying for teachers.

Languagemate Program

Learn how to learn French and have access to French language partners trained to my method

I created a brand-new approach to language education where everyone learns independently and with their language partners, rather than relying on a teacher and traditional methods.

I teach people to turn the internet into an unlimited resource of learning materials, use it to their advantage in an efficient way and enjoy the process.

Forget school methods!

Forget about:

❌ Sitting through the usually tedious language classes in a classroom
❌ Proceeding strictly in line with the grammar
❌ Arbitrarily chosen course modules
❌ Old-fashioned, stilted audio materials
❌ Interactive exercises that don’t prepare you for real life
❌ Group sessions with other English native speakers

My method

Here’s what you will learn:

✅ Learn how to find resources you like and at the good level
✅ Learn how to design tiny experiments and create new habits
✅ Learn how to develop self-discipline
✅ Learn how to take advantage of your conversations with your language partner
✅ Gain confidence with your language partner
✅ Develop a growth mindset

$5370

22 Coaching sessions + language partners trained in my method

✅ 12-month access to Languagemate to learn how to learn French
✅ Access to hand-picked resources to help you read, write, understand, think, speak — and improve your pronunciation (no more boring training videos!)
✅ Get your own accountability partner (that’s me!): I’ll answer all your questions from Monday to Friday so you’re never stuck — and I’ll keep you motivated to take action
✅ Lifetime access to unlimited practice time with your language partners to build confidence and finally break through speaking blocks (at least one video call per week and one sentence a day on WhatsApp)
✅ Two group sessions per week to apply 'the steps' using a podcast and its transcript.
✅ I'm your writing partner: send me one sentence a day on WhatsApp and get feedback.
✅ 22 one-on-one coaching sessions (1 hour each) for personalized support and speak French together

Only 2 spots available

$2420

10 Coaching sessions +
language partners trained in my method

✅ 12-month access to Languagemate to learn how to learn French
✅ Access to hand-picked resources to help you read, write, understand, think, speak — and improve your pronunciation (no more boring training videos!)
✅ Get your own accountability partner (that’s me!): I’ll answer all your questions from Monday to Friday so you’re never stuck — and I’ll keep you motivated to take action
✅ Lifetime access to unlimited practice time with your language partners to build confidence and finally break through speaking blocks (at least one video call per week and one sentence a day on WhatsApp)
✅ Two group sessions per week to apply 'the steps' using a podcast and its transcript.
✅ 10 one-on-one coaching sessions (1 hour each) for personalized support

Only 5 spots available

$1090

Self-study
+
language partners trained in my method

✅ 12-month access to Languagemate to learn how to learn French
✅ Access to hand-picked resources to help you read, write, understand, think, speak — and improve your pronunciation (no more boring training videos!)
✅ Get your own accountability partner (that’s me!): I’ll answer all your questions from Monday to Friday so you’re never stuck — and I’ll keep you motivated to take action
✅ Lifetime access to unlimited practice time with your language partners to build confidence and finally break through speaking blocks (at least one video call per week and one sentence a day on WhatsApp)
✅ Two group sessions per week to apply 'the steps' using a podcast and its transcript.

10 spots available

You choose your level of support

Conversations

Build confidence speaking French with your language partner, who is learning English, by applying a specific method that works.

Flashcards

Creating and practicing flashcards is excellent for memory. I will guide you through this process.

Media

The opportunity to immerse yourself in a French environment by listening to and reading resources you love!

A Native Speaker in your Pocket

Consistency is key!
Send your language partner a daily sentence on WhatsApp to receive feedback on your pronunciation, grammar, etc.

The recipe for success

The Method is Based on 4 Fundamental Pilars

I want to help you reveal the beauty of language self-study and having a language buddy.

The opportunity to revolutionize your French language journey is just a click away!
Are you ready to embark? 🚀

Why he decided to join the Montessori Language Skool

Bruce's testimonial

"I have a sense of confidence that you trust that I will be able to do it. I can feel that."

Cynthia's testimonial

« I highly recommend Céline if you’re looking to improve your fluency in French.
I had studied 5 years of French when I was a student but hadn’t used it in 30 years when I decided I wanted to restart my studies.
The method of teaching foreign language when I was a student was grammar based and focused on memorization but even after years of study I wasn’t fluent.

Céline’s Montessori approach plus her knowledge of neuroscience have proven to be excellent at getting me back on the path towards fluency.
Having Céline to practice speaking and writing with along with the native speaking language partner she pairs you with have been invaluable in improving my French.

Her advice on ways to immerse yourself in the language are also critical to getting back in practice and improving comprehension.
I am so glad I decided to work with her and I’m looking forward to practicing my French the next time I visit. »

A Concept Dear to My Heart

Accountability - the essential ingredient

Here’s an illustration of this concept, which is very dear to my heart for language learning.

When it comes to meeting with your language partner, the concept of accountability will help you show up every week!

🎯 You have dozens of exciting things to share with your language partner!

🎯 You love your meaningful conversations!

🎯 You joyfully nurture your social connections!

🎯 Your partner needs your help to be able to make rapid progress in English!

🎯 You don’t want the risk of your dynamic partnership coming to an end!

That’s an illustration of the concept of accountability! 🤝

So, do you think you’ll have more chance of becoming fluent by taking classes? Or by practicing on an app? Or by interacting with a human being who shares your interests?

Don’t miss your chance to befriend a French speaker who is deeply involved in learning English.

In addition to engaging with your language partner starting from the 4th session, you’re also working with me! 👩

I’m your « accountability partner »!

Every week, you share your progress with me! Hand in hand, you create good habits to become a fulfilled French speaker.

In 12 Months You Will Learn to Acquire a Language by Applying both Neuroeducational and Montessori Principles

On Your Way to Success 💪

The First 4 Weeks: Building Solid Foundations to Acquire French

1️⃣ We assess your habits, interests, history with French, and goals together so that I can assist you effectively 🎯
2️⃣ You create a French-speaking environment at home (reading and listening in French) to improve your comprehension 🎧
3️⃣ You learn to choose French resources that suit your level and interests for progress and enjoyment 🧑🏽‍💻
4️⃣ You listen to the exchange with my partner to get a clear idea of how the partnership works 🎧
5️⃣ You develop self-discipline 💪
6️⃣ You make contact with the language partner I match you with 👩🏽
7️⃣ You learn to improve your pronunciation to be understood by French native speakers 🗣

The Next 4 Weeks: On the Path to Speaking Fluently and Confidently

1️⃣ You build a mutually beneficial exchange with your language partner 🗣
2️⃣ You learn to provide high-quality feedback to your partner ✍🏻
3️⃣ You learn to use the feedback you receive from your language partner to make progress 🧠
4️⃣ You establish a daily ritual with your partner to make rapid progress 👨🏼‍💻
5️⃣ You discover neuroeducational principles to give meaning to all your actions 🧠
6️⃣ You assess the French speaking environment you've created at home📚
7️⃣ You learn to accept your mistakes to reach the next level ✅
8️⃣ You learn to use grammar and conjugation to enhance your progress without falling into repetitive exercises 📖
9️⃣ You discover how to harness the power of flashcards 🧠
🔟 You gain confidence to speak up 🚀

The final 2 sessions: One Month Later and Three Months Later

Arnell achieved fluency in French and turned shame and embarrassment into pride and confidence!

« Before joining the Montessori language program, I wanted to improve my conversational French.

My previous learning experiences were more traditional, focusing on grammar and vocabulary using educational resources.

The program unlocked a more immersive French environment for me.

Engaging with podcasts, music, flashcards and reading materials in French has significantly enhanced my speaking, listening, and reading skills.

I feel much more confident speaking in French now.

The daily support and interaction have made a big difference and the continuous support is invaluable.

Every day, I send phrases to Céline and my language partner, Carole, and I always receive helpful feedback.

I appreciate my interactions with Céline and Carole because they help me overcome my shyness around native speakers, allowing me to engage more comfortably and confidently in conversations. »
Arnell