The core of Assimil remains its "two-wave" system, designed to mimic how children learn their native language. The Assimil method

Unlike previous minor updates that only changed covers or fonts, the 2020 edition is a total overhaul.

: The 2020 version features entirely new lesson content compared to previous editions. For example, Lesson 1 is now "Comment ça va?" instead of the classic "À Paris". Comprehensive Notes