During the first half of the course (usually the first 50 to 150 lessons), you simply listen, read, and repeat. You do not worry about producing original sentences or mastering complex grammar rules yet. The goal is to absorb the rhythm, sounds, and structure of the French language passively. 2. The Active Phase

: Since Assimil emphasizes reading aloud, include a feature that allows users to record their voice over the native audio and compare the two waveforms for phonetic accuracy. The "Second Wave" Active Prompt