Individuals & Families
Individuals & Families
Learn French, English or Spanish for yourself or with your child. Follow structured lessons and regular practice towards more confident, independent communication, at a pace that fits your life—with language coach support and feedback on open-ended activities.
START WITH WHAT MATTERS TO YOU
Your goals. Your routine. A language-learning path with purpose.
Build French, English or Spanish through connected lessons and purposeful practice. Start with an appropriate pathway and work toward more independent communication.
Explore the relevant toolsFind a pathway for French practice, English learning, Spanish or literacy support. Connected activities help your child build skills rather than jump between unrelated exercises.
Explore the relevant toolsUse connected lessons and practice to bring language learning into your home routine. Choose an appropriate starting point and revisit skills as needed.
Explore the relevant toolsYOUR GOALS. YOUR LEARNING ROUTINE.
Follow a clear sequence and practice the language out loud. Build useful vocabulary, connect it to sentence patterns and bring it into everyday conversations.
Give your child a structured path, varied activities and opportunities to speak. Encourage a regular routine, with feedback from your language coach on open-ended work.
Make language learning part of your week. Use connected lessons, interactive practice and printable resources, with language coach support for questions and open-ended activities.
Whether you have a few minutes to practise or more time to explore a lesson, Smash helps you make your learning count. Follow a thoughtfully structured path that builds listening, speaking, reading and writing over time.
Each stage builds on what you know, helping you move from learning new vocabulary and sentence patterns to using the language with greater confidence and independence.
Short sessions can reinforce a skill or help you review. Continued practice and opportunities to use the language support meaningful progress, at a pace that fits your life.
Connected lessons guide you from useful words and sentence patterns to conversations. Revisit a skill when you need more practice, then continue along a clear learning path.
Listen to a model, try a guided conversation and put new words into spoken language. Speaking activities and pronunciation feedback give you ways to practise out loud.
Use audiovisual lessons, interactive activities, games and printable resources to revisit skills in different ways.
Extra practice for school, structured learning at home or a language for yourself. Find the starting point that fits.
Choose a language to explore its pathways.
Extra school practice, support for immersion or a language-learning routine at home. Start with the need; we’ll help you find the pathway.
Choose a pathway according to the learner’s age, proficiency and goals. School program names describe learning contexts; review the available language resources for your home-learning needs.
Follow a sequence that connects with Core French learning at school. Revisit skills and build confidence through regular practice.
Core French is a school pathway based on the Ontario curriculum. Additional French practice can reinforce the skills your child is working on.
Build useful language step by step, with a structured route to understanding and speaking.
The elementary CEFR pathway uses a shared reference for language proficiency. DELF Prim practice is available for children preparing for that French-language exam.
Add structured French practice alongside school learning, with a starting point suited to your child.
Elementary and secondary CEFR pathways can support French Immersion and other French-as-a-second-language settings. The right choice depends on your child’s level and goals.
Use connected lessons and language practice instead of jumping between unrelated exercises.
CEFR Secondary supports a structured progression in French. CEFR describes what a learner can do with a language at different proficiency levels.
Explore a French pathway designed around the needs of newcomers in Québec.
ILSS stands for linguistic, school and social integration. Its Paliers pathway is relevant to secondary newcomers learning French in Québec.
Build a regular learning routine with a structured language sequence and opportunities to practise out loud.
Explore the CEFR-based French sequence and additional practice according to your starting point and goals.
DELF is an official French-language diploma. It gives learners a recognized way to demonstrate proficiency and a concrete communication goal to work toward. Smash includes DELF practice; DELF Prim practice supports younger learners preparing for the child-focused version.
Smash supports practice and preparation. Official examinations and diplomas are administered separately.
Learning English and learning to read are connected, but they are not the same task. Find language practice and literacy support that match your learner’s needs.
Build understanding, speaking, reading and writing with a sequence suited to your child’s stage.
CEFR Elementary and CEFR Secondary offer structured English-language pathways. CEFR is a shared reference for what learners can do with a language.
Explore a pathway that connects English development with the Ontario school context.
STEPS Kids and STEPS Secondary are Ontario-context pathways. We can help you check which one fits your child’s age and learning needs.
Make room for focused English literacy practice alongside language learning.
KODA Literacy and additional literacy content can support the skills your learner needs to strengthen. Ask us about the appropriate starting point.
Follow a connected language sequence and make useful English practice part of your routine.
Explore CEFR-based English for language learners and additional practice according to your proficiency level.
A clear, connected way to learn Spanish—for your child, your teen or yourself. Listen, practise and speak.
Begin with connected activities and a clear sequence that helps children start using Spanish.
CEFR Kids is the elementary Spanish pathway. It organizes language development around what learners can understand and do.
Support school learning or home study with lessons that build on one another.
CEFR Secondary develops Spanish proficiency through a structured progression and communication-focused practice.
Move beyond random exercises with a sequence you can follow and practise regularly.
Explore CEFR-based Spanish and additional practice that match your starting point and goals.
DELE is an official Spanish-language diploma issued by Instituto Cervantes on behalf of Spain’s education ministry. Learners may pursue it to document their language proficiency. Relevant Smash Spanish content includes DELE practice.
Smash supports practice and preparation. Official examinations and diplomas are administered separately.
CEFR is a widely used reference for what a learner can understand and do with a language. It helps organize a clear progression, with a starting point and next steps. You do not need to know your child’s CEFR level before contacting us.
The CEFR describes what learners can do with a language. Smash’s CEFR-based pathways include A1, A2, B1 and B2 content where available in the selected language and program. Use communication goals alongside local curriculum requirements, and confirm the actual coverage of your chosen Smash program.
CEFR and ACTFL both describe what learners can accomplish with a language. That shared focus makes Smash’s communication-based learning relevant to these teaching goals. Their proficiency scales differ; a CEFR level is not an automatic ACTFL rating.
Explore NCSSFL–ACTFL Can-Do StatementsYour goals determine the journey. Consistent, purposeful practice helps you move forward.
How long it takes depends on where you are starting, what you want to achieve, and how regularly you learn and use the language. Managing everyday exchanges is a different goal from following university lectures or communicating confidently at work.
Build toward goals such as asking for help, following classroom instructions or sharing ideas at work. More demanding academic tasks take sustained practice; useful everyday communication can develop along the way.
| CEFR level | Approximate cumulative guided learning hours from beginner |
|---|---|
| A1 | 90–100 |
| A2 | 180–200 |
| B1 | 350–400 |
| B2 | 500–600 |
These Cambridge English estimates refer to cumulative hours of lessons and supervised study from beginner level. They are general guidelines, not guaranteed timelines, prescribed hours on Smash, or a school-grade schedule. Individual learners may need more or less time.
Cambridge English: Guided learning hoursYour goal might be joining a conversation, understanding a school message or preparing for further study in French. Build listening and speaking alongside reading and writing, with support appropriate to your starting point. A CEFR level describes language ability, not a fixed course duration.
Exchanging news with relatives, asking questions while travelling and contributing to a class discussion call for different skills. Regular opportunities to use Spanish help connect what you learn with what matters to you. A CEFR level is not a fixed course duration.
Smash’s structured pathways connect vocabulary, understanding how the language works, and use through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Progress is individual: different skills can develop at different rates, and useful gains happen throughout the journey.
Choose a manageable routine that fits your goals and circumstances. Consistency matters; one schedule will not suit everyone.
As language tasks become more demanding, progress can feel less obvious. Revisiting difficult skills, receiving feedback and using the language in varied situations can help learners continue developing.
Available A1, A2, B1 and B2 content varies by language and program. Review the actual coverage of your chosen pathway; completing activities does not automatically establish an independently assessed CEFR level.
Council of Europe: CEFR overviewLEARNING YOU CAN PICTURE
Listening, speaking, reading and writing are woven into each stage, with practice suited to your level. Follow a guided path, revisit skills and apply what you learn in context.
Listen, explore useful words and connect them with sentence patterns.
Try interactive listening, reading, writing and speaking activities. Revisit a skill when you need more practice.
Use guided conversations and oral activities, with feedback from your language coach on open-ended work through your individual plan.
A CLOSER LOOK AT CONNECTED LEARNING
Choose a tab. See one part of the experience at a time.
A structured path you can follow at home. Connect useful words and sentence patterns with listening, speaking, reading and writing; revisit a skill when you need more practice.
Follow connected lessons and targeted practice at your own starting point. Your individual plan includes access to a language coach for questions and feedback on open-ended activities.
Native-speaker audio and pronunciation feedback support practice. Guided conversations and role-play help you gradually move towards more independent communication.
Real examples from different elementary French lessons. These show selected activities, not one continuous lesson.
Use the language in activities where you create your own written or spoken response. Send these through the submission button in your portal for your language coach to review. Automatically graded results are available to your coach without a separate submission.
Learn useful vocabulary around a theme and practise applied grammar with those words. See them come together in a level-appropriate situational video, then use the language for a meaningful purpose in written and oral action-oriented tasks.
Automatically graded activity results are available to your language coach without a separate submission. For activities where you create your own written or spoken response, use the submission button in your portal to send your work to your coach for review.
Review activity results, revisit difficult skills and use feedback to guide practice. Your individual plan includes feedback from your language coach on open-ended work.
Existing English-language overview. Press play to watch.
Regular practice. A clear next step. Growing confidence in using the language.
THE SMASH APPROACH
Vocabulary, applied grammar and communication connect within a shared theme.
01 / VOCABULARY
Learn useful words and expressions through visuals, listening models and interactive practice connected to the theme.
02 / APPLIED GRAMMAR
Practise grammar using the vocabulary you have learned, with sentence patterns that fit the theme and situations you could encounter.
03 / COMMUNICATION
See the theme’s vocabulary and applied grammar come together in a level-appropriate situational video. Then use the language for a meaningful purpose in written and oral action-oriented tasks.
Four interconnected language skills, developed throughout the learning journey.
Structured progression. Meaningful practice. Confident communication.
EASY TO START. SUPPORTED ALONG THE WAY.
You don’t need a technical setup project to begin learning at home.
Choose the home-learning plan that suits your learner and learning window.
Tell us the language, age or stage and goals. We can help you choose an appropriate pathway.
Use a supported browser and internet connection on a compatible device. Nothing to install.
Your plan includes support from a language coach who assigns learning content, answers your language-learning questions and reviews submitted written and spoken responses. You can contact your coach through direct messaging in your Smash portal.
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PLANS & ACCESS
Canadian home-learning plans are paid upfront for the selected duration. Longer plans have a lower monthly equivalent.
Prices are per person, for one language. Interested in learning more than one language? Contact us to discuss pricing for access to multiple languages.
Subscriptions do not renew automatically.
Start with one month
49 CAD paid upfront
Six months of learning
210 CAD paid upfront
Lowest monthly equivalent
360 CAD paid upfront
| Duration | Monthly equivalent per person | Upfront total per person | Ask about this plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 months | CAD $40 | CAD $120 | |
| 9 months | CAD $32 | CAD $288 |
BEFORE YOU CHOOSE
Clear answers about choosing a language, learning at home, subscriptions and access.
Start with the language you want to learn, the learner’s age, current proficiency and goal: school reinforcement, immersion support or personal learning. French, English and Spanish have different pathways and resources. Published prices are per person, for one language. Review sample activities with Smash and contact us to discuss multi-language access.
Explore learning pathwaysYes. Sequenced lessons and interactive practice give you a structured path to follow independently. Choose a program for your starting level and goals, revisit earlier learning and practise using the language regularly. Your individual plan also includes language coach support for language questions and feedback on open-ended activities.
Smash uses CEFR-based pathways to give learners and educators a structured reference for progression and communication goals. The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), developed by the Council of Europe, describes practical language abilities through “can-do” statements.
This shared reference works across languages and educational settings; activities and expectations still need to suit learners’ ages, goals and contexts. Explore the Council of Europe’s official CEFR overview and language proficiency descriptors.
Languages vary from place to place, and learning those differences is part of communicating confidently. Smash introduces learners to different accents and regional vocabulary in French, English, and Spanish—for example, French words used in both France and Quebec.
This exposure helps learners understand a wider range of speakers and recognize how the same idea can be expressed in different ways.
You can support your child without being fluent in the language. Audio models, visual resources and guided practice help with learning, while you can encourage a routine and interest in using the language. The amount of adult help depends on your child’s age and starting point.
Review sample activities and ask about the language coach support included in the individual plan.
Your plan includes support from a language coach who assigns learning content, answers your language-learning questions and reviews submitted written and spoken responses. You can contact your coach through direct messaging in your Smash portal. Automatically graded activity results are available to your language coach without a separate submission.
For activities where you create your own written or spoken response, use the submission button in your portal to send your work to your coach for review.
Schools and districts have shared positive feedback about using Smash with autistic students, students who are hard of hearing, and students with speech or articulation difficulties. These reported experiences come from school settings.
Structured, sequenced learning can support a familiar routine, while differentiated content supports different language levels. Educators also report that some students with speech or articulation difficulties appreciate oral practice without feeling repeatedly penalized for their speaking differences.
Suitability depends on the learner, activities and support available; adaptations may be needed. Smash is not a specialist intervention or speech therapy tool.
If you’re considering Smash for yourself or your child, contact us to discuss the learner’s needs and explore whether it would be a suitable fit.Use a supported browser on a compatible device with internet access; there is no local software to install. Computers and compatible tablets or phones can support learning, but activities and features may work differently across devices. Ask Smash to check your device and browser if you are unsure.
Printable resources complement online practice rather than making the whole platform available offline.
Explore getting startedNot necessarily. If you already know some of the language, you may be ready to begin beyond the introductory levels. The right starting point depends on what you can understand and do, rather than which courses you have completed.
However, moving ahead before you are ready can leave gaps that make later learning harder. Build on your existing strengths, revisit foundations where needed, and work toward increasingly demanding tasks. You may also be stronger in some skills than others. Available levels depend on the selected language and program.
Build a routine you can sustain. Around 30 minutes of focused practice each day can be a useful starting suggestion, adapted to your age, goals and schedule. Short activities help with review; sustained sessions create room to listen again, understand language patterns and build your own responses.
Progress means moving beyond recognizing words toward understanding others and expressing ideas in the language you are learning. Smash connects vocabulary, applied grammar and communication through structured lessons and active practice across listening, speaking, reading and writing. Revisit difficult points, use feedback and put new learning to work regularly.
Progress can feel less noticeable when familiar conversations become manageable but longer speech, unfamiliar topics and more complex language still require effort. This is sometimes called an “intermediate plateau” or “B1 plateau”; it does not mean learning has stopped.
Smash combines scaffolded immersion, natural-speed speech and vocabulary and applied grammar practice within connected themes. Repeated practice helps learners connect ideas, choose language more precisely and respond more independently as they work toward B2, where offered.
B2 is a commonly requested minimum for French-taught university programs in France, although some programs require higher proficiency. Requirements depend on the country, university, program and applicant background. Campus France: French-language levels for study explains the context.
Universities in Canada and elsewhere set their own accepted tests, minimum results and exemptions; see Université de Montréal: French-language admission requirements for an example. Always check your program’s official admissions page.
Smash’s CEFR-based pathways help structure learning goals within available levels. Admission depends on meeting the university’s requirements, including any required proof of proficiency.
Smash’s CEFR-based French pathways provide a reference for learning goals alongside official French qualifications. DELF covers A1, A2, B1 and B2; DALF is a separate diploma for more advanced proficiency, beyond Smash’s stated scope.
Earning either diploma requires passing its official examination separately. Completing a Smash level does not award a diploma or guarantee exam success. France Éducation international: Official French-language diplomas and tests explains the qualifications.
Smash’s English pathways and Cambridge English Qualifications both use CEFR as a reference for progression. For you or your child, this shared reference can help connect an English-learning goal with a qualification you may consider separately.
Cambridge English Qualifications include A2 Key, B1 Preliminary and B2 First, with qualifications for young learners and school-age versions. These English-language qualifications are distinct from Cambridge International school curricula.
Smash supports learning over time; a Cambridge exam assesses performance against its own requirements. Sharing CEFR levels does not establish identical content or exam readiness, and completing a Smash level does not award a qualification or guarantee an exam result. See Cambridge English: CEFR and international language standards.
No. Prices are per person, for one language. Each learner needs their own plan. Contact us to discuss pricing for access to multiple languages.
No—the longer plans are paid upfront, and the displayed monthly amount is an equivalent rate.
| Plan duration | Upfront cost (CAD) |
|---|---|
| 1 month | $49 |
| 3 months | $120 |
| 6 months | $210 |
| 9 months | $288 |
| 12 months | $360 |
Subscriptions do not renew automatically.
The published home-learning prices are in Canadian dollars (CAD). For purchases in the United States or elsewhere outside Canada, Smash can provide the applicable currency, offer and total cost, including any taxes. Your payment terms identify the amount to pay for the selected plan.
Explore the relevant detailsSchool-provided access and individual home-learning plans are separate offers. If your child already uses Smash through school, ask their school teacher what access is provided before purchasing a separate plan. Published home-learning prices are per person, for one language.
Standard curriculum and platform updates within your subscribed program are included during an active subscription, unless your plan or agreement specifies otherwise. Separately priced offerings are identified in the applicable offer or agreement.
Tell Smash who is learning, which language interests you and your current experience. Review the program and sample activities, then choose your home-learning duration and arrange access and payment. Your individual plan includes language coach support for language questions and feedback on open-ended activities.
Once access is arranged, follow a suitable pathway and build a routine you can sustain.
Review home-learning accessSmash does not require student personally identifiable information, and platform servers are located in Canada. Explore Privacy & Trust for details.
Explore Privacy & TrustThe Privacy Policy explains educational data such as activities, progress and oral recordings, technical information needed to operate the platform, and adult account or billing details. It also describes optional identifiers, access, retention and deletion.
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Explore French, English and Spanish learning experiences designed to help learners build skills, practise with confidence and keep progressing.
