Dear French Story Listeners,

You know that feeling when you’re forcing something—really pushing—and it just doesn’t work?

And then you soften, you let go a little, and suddenly… it flows?

That’s what this Saturday’s story is about.

Not just in the tale itself (though yes, there’s a beautiful lesson about kindness), but in how your brain will naturally pick up French while you listen.

What Awaits You: “La Politesse”

This week’s 30-minute story follows three princes—especially the youngest one, whom everyone underestimates.

There are watermelons, a wise healer, and a turning point that changes everything.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/01Oll_TV-IY

And here’s the gift: as this tale unfolds, you’ll be absorbing the passé composé (French past tense) without drilling, without memorizing, without any of that forcing.

You’ll simply hear how French speakers tell stories about what happened—naturally, beautifully.

💭 “But Alice, What If 30 Minutes Feels Like a Lot?”

Sweet Story Listener, I get it. So let’s make this easy on you:

Break it into bite-sized moments. Listen to 10 minutes today, 10 tomorrow, 10 the next day. There’s no rush. The story will wait for you.

Draw along with the tale. Grab some paper and sketch as you listen—a prince, a field of watermelons, the healer’s garden. Your hands stay busy, your mind stays present.

Let words find you. If a phrase catches your attention, jot it down. Not because you have to, but because it wanted to say hello. Honor that.

🌱 Trust What’s Happening (Even If You Can’t See It Yet)

You don’t need to understand every word. You’re not supposed to translate in your head.

You’re just here, present with the story, letting French move through you like breath.

This is how language finds its home in you—gently, naturally, without force.

You’re exactly where you need to be. Keep going, keep listening.

Alice 💕

💬 P.S. Ready for More Connection?

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