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A Duxville Academy original

A new language.
A world of wonder.

Enter French Quest. Join Dux and Belle, recover the lost words of Ville Lumière, and make French part of your story.

Begin your adventure
10 free A1 missionsNo card requiredComplete beginners welcome
The magical world of Ville Lumière
Dux, your royal lion learning companion
THE LOST WORDS OF VILLE LUMIÈREFrench Quest
Every word brings the city back to life.
YOUR FIRST WORD IS ONLY THE BEGINNINGDiscover the world ↓
20 connected chapters50 learning missionsA1 → B2 pathwayAI TCF speaking practiceLive teacher support
Coming next · monthly French stories

A new story every month.
20 chapters in every adventure.

Explore a new French story every month, with 20 chapters in each story. Monthly releases are planned for French Game, Complete and Premium members. Start with our current adventure in Ville Lumière while the next stories are prepared.

Dux, his family and the people of Ville Lumière along the golden learning trail
01Village GateBegin with Bonjour
02Sound GardenFind your French voice
03Lantern MarketBring the words to life
Follow the golden trail

Begin at Village Gate. Each completed chapter moves Dux closer to Belle and opens the next part of Ville Lumière.

Open the full Quest map
Preparing for TCF Canada?

Turn your French into exam-ready speaking.

Duxville AI Speaking Lab gives you live practice with an AI examiner, the same three-part TCF Canada speaking structure, original practice scenarios, transcript-based corrections and a projected TCF /20, CEFR and NCLC practice estimate.

1Task 1: personal interview practice with one question at a time.
2Task 2: interaction scenarios with hidden examiner facts for consistent role-play.
3Task 3: structured opinion practice with neutral examiner behaviour.
Choose your Duxville plan

Choose the plan that matches your goal.

French Game is for structured A1–B2 learning. TCF Speaking is for exam-style speaking practice. The Complete plan combines both.

French GameSelf-paced French A1–B2
TCF SpeakingAI speaking mock practice
CompleteFrench Game + TCF Speaking
START FREE

Free Start

Best for trying Duxville before subscribing.

C$0One-time starter access · no card required
  • 10 free A1 French Game missions
  • 3 one-time AI speaking task credits with a student account
  • 1 speaking task uses 1 credit
Start free
SELF-PACED FRENCH

French Game

Best for building French from A1 through B2.

C$14.99CAD / month
  • Full French Game A1–B2 access
  • Current story: 20 chapters and 50 learning missions
  • Coming next: a new 20-chapter story every month
  • Quizzes, explanations and progress tracking
  • AI TCF speaking credits not included
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TCF SPEAKING ONLY

TCF Speaking

Best if you already study French and need speaking-test practice.

C$29.99CAD / month
  • 30 AI speaking credits each month
  • Equivalent to 10 full 3-task practice sets
  • Projected TCF /20, CEFR and NCLC feedback
  • Paid French Game chapters not included
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INTENSIVE PREPARATION

Duxville Premium

Best for students practising speaking very frequently.

C$59.99CAD / month
  • Full French Game A1–B2 access
  • Coming next: a new 20-chapter story every month
  • 60 AI speaking credits each month
  • Equivalent to 20 full 3-task practice sets
  • Detailed speaking feedback and corrections
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All prices are in CAD, before applicable taxes. Questions about plans? Read the FAQs
Beyond the game

Teacher support
when you need it.

French Quest is self-paced. When you want live guidance, a real teacher can help you choose your next step.

Choose the path that suits you.

Learn online or in our Mississauga classroom, with personal feedback and a plan matched to your level.

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A Duxville Academy original

French Quest

The Lost Words of Ville Lumière

The story of Ville Lumière

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French narration transcript

Bienvenue à Ville Lumière. Dans cette ville, les mots ne servent pas seulement à parler. Ils éclairent les rues, ouvrent les portes et rapprochent les habitants. Belle, gardienne du livre des mots, veille sur ce trésor. Chaque matin, elle partage une histoire, une idée, une nouvelle façon de voir le monde. Mais une nuit, le Maître du Silence apparaît. Il enferme Belle dans la Tour des Échos et disperse les pages du livre. Les enseignes s'effacent. Les conversations s'arrêtent. La ville perd sa voix. Un courageux guide décide alors de partir à sa recherche. Et cette fois, il a besoin de vous. Votre aventure commence à la porte de la ville. Apprenez à saluer, à vous présenter et à compter. Retrouvez les sons, les noms et les premières phrases. Chaque mission rend une lumière à Ville Lumière. Au-delà de la porte des ombres, traversez la vallée des lanternes. Commandez au café, demandez votre chemin et préparez votre voyage. Puis, embarquez sur la rivière des souvenirs. Racontez ce qui s'est passé et découvrez pourquoi les mots ont disparu. Dans la cité des voix, exprimez vos idées. Écoutez les autres, proposez des solutions et aidez le conseil à prendre une décision. Enfin, entrez dans la Tour des Échos. Pour libérer Belle, il ne suffira pas de connaître les bons mots. Il faudra comprendre, expliquer, nuancer et construire un accord. La couronne des mots attend celles et ceux qui savent parler sans empêcher les autres de s'exprimer. Vingt chapitres. Cinquante missions. Une seule histoire, et de nombreuses occasions de pratiquer le français. Lisez la leçon, écoutez les exemples, répondez à dix questions et découvrez chaque explication. Recommencez autant de fois que vous le souhaitez. Les erreurs font partie du voyage. Les deux missions du premier chapitre sont gratuites. Commencez à votre rythme. Belle vous attend. La ville vous attend. Votre prochaine aventure commence par un simple mot : bonjour.

Restore the words. Find your voice.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Frequently asked
questions.

Find answers about your plan, monthly stories, speaking practice and membership access.

Select a question to read the answer.

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Getting started

Which plan is right for me?

French Game is for self-paced French learning. TCF Speaking is for AI speaking practice and does not include the paid French Game chapters. French + TCF Complete combines both. Duxville Premium includes the game and a larger monthly speaking allowance.

Start with Free Start to explore the experience before requesting a paid plan.

What can I try for free? Do I need a credit card?

Free Start includes 10 beginner French Game missions and 3 one-time AI speaking task credits with a student account. No credit card is required for this starter access.

Each speaking task uses one credit, so you can use the trial to try Task 1, Task 2 and Task 3 once each, or repeat a task. The three free credits do not renew every month.

How do I start a speaking practice?

Create or sign in to your student account, then open TCF Speaking. Select Task 1, Task 2 or Task 3 in the practice panel. Choose your microphone, use the free microphone and sound tests, and tick the audio-processing consent box. Then select Start Task 1, Start Task 2 preparation or Start Task 3. For Task 2, start the speaking phase after preparation.

Answer in French. After the session, use Finish & get feedback to review your transcript and practice feedback.

What should I do if the microphone or examiner audio does not work?

Allow microphone access in your browser, select the microphone you intend to use and run Test microphone. Speak during the test and check that the input-level bar moves. The microphone test itself does not use a speaking credit.

If you can see the examiner text but cannot hear the voice, check your speaker volume and select Enable examiner audio when that option appears. For further help, contact the Academy with the error message and device/browser details. Do not send passwords or payment information.

French Game and monthly stories

Will there be a new 20-chapter story every month?

A monthly story series is planned, with 20 chapters in each new adventure. It is marked Coming next; the first release date will be announced before the series begins.

The planned series is for memberships that include French Game: French Game, French + TCF Complete and Duxville Premium. The current Ville Lumière adventure remains the starting story. Future stories are not all available yet, and the TCF Speaking-only plan does not include them.

Are story chapters the same as AI speaking credits?

No. Chapters are parts of a French Game story. AI speaking credits are the allowance for live sessions in the TCF Speaking Lab.

Reading lessons, playing game missions and taking game quizzes do not use TCF speaking credits. A 20-chapter story does not add 20 speaking credits to your account.

Can beginners learn at their own pace? Does finishing the game certify my level?

Beginners can start with the introductory missions and revisit available lessons and quizzes at their own pace. The game offers a practice pathway across A1, A2, B1 and B2.

Completing chapters records learning activity; it is not an official CEFR qualification and does not guarantee a particular language level or examination result.

Are live classes or individual teacher reviews included?

The listed digital memberships cover the French Game, AI speaking practice, or both, as shown on each plan card. Live classes and individual teacher reviews are separate unless expressly included in a written offer.

Ask the Academy about instructor-led classes, availability and fees.

Speaking credits and feedback

How do speaking credits work? Can I repeat a task?

One individual speaking task uses one credit. Three credits are enough to practise Tasks 1, 2 and 3 once each. You can also spend your allowance repeating a task or choosing another scenario; each new AI practice session uses another credit.

A 30-credit allowance is equivalent to 10 three-task practice sets. A 60-credit allowance is equivalent to 20 sets. These are practice allowances, not official exam bookings.

Do free credits renew, and do unused monthly credits roll over?

The three free starter credits are a one-time allowance. They do not renew.

Paid plans have the monthly allowance shown on the plan card; unused monthly credits do not roll over. Paid enrolment is currently arranged through the Academy, so confirm your access period and next credit allocation date before activating a membership.

Is the TCF score in my feedback an official result?

No. The displayed TCF /20 projection, CEFR level and NCLC estimate are AI-generated practice estimates, not official results or a promise of the mark you will receive.

A single-task sample cannot establish your result for the complete speaking test. The current feedback report uses a transcript and does not assess pronunciation from the original audio. Use the corrections to guide practice, not as certification.

What happens when my speaking credits run out?

You cannot start another credit-based speaking session until your account has an available allowance. Contact the Academy to discuss a suitable plan or the next allocation for an existing membership.

Using all of your speaking credits does not spend or replace your French Game chapters. Access to the game depends on the separate benefits of your plan.

Memberships, payments and privacy

Does clicking Request this plan charge me?

No. The current plan-request buttons open an enquiry form. Sending that form does not take a payment, start a recurring charge or automatically activate paid access.

The Academy will confirm the selected plan, payment arrangements and access details. Self-service subscription checkout is not yet enabled.

Which currency are the prices in? Are taxes included?

All displayed plan prices are in Canadian dollars (CAD). Monthly prices are shown before applicable taxes.

The total amount, including any applicable taxes, must be confirmed before you approve payment. Creating a free account or sending a plan enquiry does not itself create a charge.

How do I request a plan change, cancellation or refund?

Contact the Academy with your account email and the change you need. The applicable terms and effective date will be confirmed for your membership; do not assume that changing a plan selection changes an existing subscription.

For refund requests or a technical failure affecting a charged task, describe what happened and when. Review the Terms & Conditions and Refund Policy for the applicable process. Do not include card numbers or passwords.

What happens to my speaking audio and account information?

During live speaking practice, your microphone audio and transcript are processed to provide AI examiner responses and feedback. Account and usage information is also used to manage access and speaking credits.

Read the Privacy Policy before starting. Avoid giving sensitive identification, financial or medical details in practice answers. Keep your account credentials private and do not share membership access.