Don't Just Learn the Language. Crack The French Social Code
I help American Expats & Francophiles break the 'Social Glass Ceiling' and finally belong in France.
Stop looking at France through a window
Reclaim your social authority
You moved to France because you love the culture, the art, and the lifestyle. But without the language, you’re looking at France through a window.
I help you open the door and step inside.
I don’t teach you ‘classroom French’; I give you the keys to Social Belonging.
Most American expats in France are living in a « Gilded Cage. »
You have the apartment, the view, and the morning croissant. But when the sun goes down and the dinner parties begin, you feel invisible.
– You understand the words, but you miss the jokes.
– People switch to English to « help » you, and it feels like a door slamming shut.
– You’re a high-achiever in English, but you feel like a child in French.
You didn’t move here to be a spectator; you moved here to belong.
Reclaim your social authority and move from « Gilded Cage » isolation to genuine human connection in 90 days.
French Social Code for American expats and francophiles
Imagine your life 90 days from now...
You walk into your local bistro or a friend’s soirée. You don’t feel that « pre-social anxiety. »
When someone makes a fast-paced witty comment, you chime in—not with a textbook sentence, but with you.
You aren’t just « surviving » the conversation, you are leading it.
I give you a French friend on day one, and through that friendship, your French becomes natural and your life in France feels like home.
The 90-Day French Social code is a system to decode French culture, connect with native peers, and build your social life.
I don’t just teach you French. I translate your personality and professional authority into the French language so you can finally feel like yourself again.
I don’t just give you a teacher. I give you your first real French friend. Someone who guides you through the nuances of a dinner party, the jokes you don’t ‘get,’ and the cultural ‘codes’ that textbooks never mention.
The French Social Code: A 90-Day System to Decode French Culture, Connect with Native Peers, and Build Your Social Life.
The French Social Code
Pillar 1: The Pedagogical Reset
We stop « studying » and start acquiring French. We map your real life—your neighborhood, your passions, your professional circle—so you learn the language you actually use, not « classroom French. »
Pillar 2: The Native Proxy (Vetted Partners)
Don’t talk to just anyone. You are paired with high-level, culturally savvy French natives who are rigourously vetted. They act as your « Social GPS, » identifying your social blind spots and giving you the unfiltered feedback a friend would be « too polite » to share.
Pillar 3: The Cultural Code-Cracker
We teach you the unwritten rules of French social interaction: how to interrupt elegantly, how to debate with authority, and how to use the nuances of French humor to express your true personality.
Why Traditional Methods Fail
Who It’s NOT for
- ❌ Beginners with zero French or A1 level
- ❌ People looking for grammar-heavy courses or traditional classroom lessons
- ❌ Anyone not ready to invest time and energy in real progress
Who It’s For
- ✅ English native speakers able to have a conversation in French (even with a lot of mistakes) : A2, B1, B2
- ✅ People who live in France — or plan to — but still speak mostly English, or francophiles who want to have French friends living in the US.
- ✅ Learners tired of apps, classes and grammar drills who want real-world fluency.
- ✅ Americans who need a flexible, personalized approach.
I’m your language mentor, on a mission to help you speak with confidence.
Céline Guerreiro
Hi, I’m Céline Guerreiro, the founder of LanguageMate.
I’m a language mentor.
🎯 𝗠𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲: 19+ years in education, trained in Montessori and neuroscience, truly passionated about learning (I’ve been learning English for 5 years and Korean for a few months)
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.
Integration cannot happen in a vacuum. Most programs leave you alone with a textbook.
My approach is centered around my active LanguageMate Community—a curated space where I personally facilitate connections between French and American peers.
Here, we don’t just ‘study’ the language, we bridge the cultural gap in real-time, moving you from an observer to a participant in French life.
3900€
The 90-Day Integration Ecosystem
✅ 10 Strategy & Pedagogy Sessions: 45-minute deep dives to rewire your learning habits and build your custom « Social GPS. »
✅ 10 Social Integration Lab Sessions: Private, one-on-one sessions with me to translate your personality into French and build unshakable confidence.
✅ Daily « Language-in-Motion » Feedback: Direct WhatsApp access (Mon–Fri) for real-time micro-coaching, error correction, and vocabulary expansion as you navigate your day.
✅ Curated Resource Vault: Immediate access to a hand-picked library of premium materials designed to align your thinking, speaking, and listening with real-world French.
✅ Dedicated Accountability Concierge: You are never stuck. I provide daily professional support (Mon–Fri) to answer questions and ensure you maintain consistent momentum (I’m your accountability partner).
✅ Group Immersion: 4 weekly sessions including « Strategic Steps » and live Q&A Office Hours for collective breakthroughs.
✅ Lifetime Cultural Bridge: Unlimited access to my vetted LanguageMate Community to continue building social authority with high-level French native peers.
To ensure a total transformation, I only accept 5 clients per month. I vet every applicant to ensure you are ready for the work required to break the Social Glass Ceiling. If we aren't a match, I will honestly tell you and point you toward other resources.
Our Mutual Commitment to Your Integration
The 90-Day French Social Code is not a passive course, it is a high-level partnership.
To ensure you break through the social glass ceiling, we both have roles to play.
What I bring to the table:
The Blueprint: A customized pedagogical map of your real life in France.
The Access: Vetted Native Proxies who provide the high-level feedback no one else will give you.
The Expert Guidance: 90 days of my full professional support to navigate the unwritten cultural codes.
What you bring to the table:
Presence: You commit to the sessions and the « real-world » missions we design.
Openness: You are willing to « unlearn » academic habits and embrace a more active, reflexive way of speaking.
Action: You are ready to step out of the « Gilded Cage » and test your new social authority in the real world.
« I can provide the GPS and the vehicle, but you must be the one behind the wheel. We only succeed when we work as a team. »
The "Social Breakthrough" Commitment: My 90-Day Results Guarantee
In 90 days, you won’t just be « studying » French, you will be living it.
You will have reclaimed your identity, translated your personality, and gained the social authority required to lead conversations in your community.
The Promise: If, after completing the 90 days of the program, you do not feel you have the tools, the cultural codes, and the social confidence to navigate a dinner party or a professional gathering without feeling like an outsider, I will continue to work with you 1-on-1, at no additional cost, until you do.
I don’t just sell curriculum; I sell the result of Social Integration.
I am so confident in this pedagogical framework that I am willing to stay by your side until that « Invisible Wall » is gone.
The Next Step: Your time in France is too valuable to spend another year on the sidelines.
Let’s make sure this is the right fit for your goals.
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. »
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.
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
Cross the gap between knowing French and having French friends
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