Results for category: French culture

French the natural way: What kind of reader are you?

Coucou les French learners,

j’espère que vous passez un bel été ? I hope you are a having a beautiful summer?

I have just finished the two intensives courses for advanced-beginners and intermediate. C’était génial ! It was a total blast!

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French the natural way: discipline over motivation

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C’est presque le début de l’été, it is nearly the start of summer! And it actually pretty hot over here, in Portugal!

On Sunday, we celebrated Saint Antoine, the saint patron of Portugal. Watch the video about his incredible life and when you are a member,

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French the natural way: BOOST your FRENCH

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Today is Lundi de Pentecôte. It is part of the Catholic tradition held 50 days after Easter to celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles (disciples of Jesus Christ).

While it is a religious celebration following Easter,

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French the natural way: le temps du muguet

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Bonne fête du Premier mai ! C’est  le temps du muguet.

Back on 1 May 1560, King Charles IX of France was presented with lily of the valley (muguet in French) flowers as a lucky charm.

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French the natural way: join us for our next book club!

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En avril, ne te découvre pas d’un fil !

This is a classic French proverb: even though it’s officially spring and the weather is warming up, it’s still too early to shed your warm clothes. Well… Over here,

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