Cascade Languages is an Australian education and publishing company. They teach languages using stories and art. Their mission is to turn language learning into entertainment. Their goal is to show that learning a language does not need to be boring. (Cascade Languages, 2022)

Their approach: “We do things differently. Whatever you are used to, whatever you are expecting, we don’t do things that way. Give us a few minutes and we will teach you a new language and use that language to entertain you.”

The languages include Spanish and French. Pricing plans are the Basic Plan – $0 and once you sign up, it is valid for six months and includes free access to Stage 1 of all languages; and the Standard Plan – $10 every month and includes access to all the content on the site.

I recently got a chance to sample the French lessons. It is easy to sign up for the free portion. The French menu consists of five stages: Stage 1 – where it all begins, Stage 2 – a continuation of stage one; the adventure continues, Stage 3 – more stories, more comprehension, Stage 4 – some more stories with comprehension guarantee through repetition, Stage 4 – Classics with a twist, Stage 5 – The Princess, and Stage 5 – Smorgasbord, which is basically everything else, from food items, to animals.

Overall, the site is user friendly and easy to navigate. The lessons are short and to the point without any unnecessary filler and the comprehension level is high through the use of repetition. Since I already speak Spanish, I wanted to try the French lessons even though I have a basic understanding since I took French in high school. Perhaps this made it easier to understand and there is no way of knowing if someone who has no previous French knowledge will find it as easy to learn. My review of the site is mainly how user friendly it is and the methods used in teaching the language. I found it easy to use and highly effective as a refresher course and in expanding my understanding of the French language. I would certainly recommend it to someone looking to learn a new language or to refresh their knowledge of Spanish or French.