Find the right starting point
Use diagnostic and placement results to guide content selection and scaffolding for learners with different language backgrounds.
Colleges & Universities
A clear path for postsecondary language learners
Build confidence through communication.
Structured French, English and Spanish curricula for language learners in colleges and universities. Connect a CEFR-based learning sequence with teacher-led instruction, oral practice and support for different starting levels.
Connect class time and independent practice
Teach with the full curriculum, then select reinforcement and extension materials to support practice between classes.
Make language use visible
Develop communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities. Detailed reports help instructors identify gaps and guide the next step.
Three languages. A purposeful learning sequence.
All three languages are designed for language learners. French includes Core French & French Immersion and a separate French as a Foreign Language (FLE) pathway. Smash offers CEFR-based programs in French, English and Spanish; English supports English language learners and multilingual learners (ELL/MLL). Explore the programs and communication skills that fit your learners.
Explore the curriculumPlan an implementation around your learners
Explore the fit
Share your languages, learner levels and course priorities. Review lessons, activities and assessment examples in a tailored walkthrough.
Choose your teaching approach
Use the full curriculum for core instruction and further materials for reinforcement, scaffolding or extension.
Agree on access and support
Discuss learner numbers, program access, setup guidance and the proposal that fits your institution.
Questions for your institution
Programs & proficiency
Which programs are relevant to postsecondary learners?
Explore French as a Foreign Language (FLE), English for language learners and Spanish for language learners. Ask for a walkthrough of the content and proficiency levels that fit your course.
Explore the curriculumWhy use a CEFR-based learning sequence?
CEFR describes what learners can accomplish with a language. It provides a shared reference for communication goals and progress across languages and learning settings. Review objectives and lesson examples against your course requirements.
Learn why CEFR mattersCan learners practice for language exams?
French includes DELF practice; Spanish includes DELE practice. English includes assessment practice. Choose practice relevant to your learners; platform practice is distinct from official certification.
Explore the curriculumSubscriptions & privacy
How do institutional subscriptions work?
Share your learner numbers, languages and course needs for a tailored proposal. The annual student reference rate covers one language; larger implementations receive tailored pricing. Ask whether your plan permits a multi-year price lock.
Explore pricing & plansHow is learner information handled?
Smash does not require student personally identifiable information, and platform servers are located in Canada. Review the available details and discuss your institution’s requirements.
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