Coucou les French learners,
A (Not-So) Secret Confession About Cheese
Let me start with a question: do you like cheese?
I know, it’s a classic French stereotype, but I have a confession to make. When I was a child, and even as a teenager, I didn’t like cheese at all.
Yes, you read that right! Except for goat cheese, I avoided all dairy products. What a sacrilege for a French girl, right?
It wasn’t until my twenties, when I met my now Dear Man, Ben (the wonderful guy who edits all our videos and keeps aliceayel.com running smoothly), that my relationship with cheese changed forever.
Ben is a proud Normand, which means he comes from Normandie, a beautiful region in the northwest of France famous for its lush green pastures, apple orchards, and, of course, its incredible cheeses and butter.
Thanks to Ben, I discovered the joys of camembert and beurre, and now, I simply can’t imagine life without them!
New Video: “Le choix d’une femme” – A Tale of Women and Cheese 🧀✨
This week, My Dear Man and I are excited to share our latest free video on YouTube: a delightful Grimm Brothers’ tale called “Le choix d’une femme” (“A Woman’s Choice”).
Click here to watch it!
As you listen, you’ll pick up new French vocabulary in context, like “une collation” (a light meal or snack) and “avec empressement” (eagerly or with enthusiasm).
The story is told slowly and clearly, so you can enjoy the plot while acquiring new words naturally.
How to Make the Most of This Story 📚
To truly benefit from this tale, I recommend following these three simple steps:
First, watch the video with the goal of understanding the main idea. Don’t worry about catching every word at first.
Next, read and listen to the story again on our website. Click here!
Deepen your comprehension and notice new details.
Finally, try narrating the story yourself, either out loud or in writing. This will help you make the story, and the language, your own!
As a bonus, you can also watch our free cultural video about the famous cheeses of Normandy. Click here!
If you subscribe to our site, you’ll get access to the full script to boost your understanding and vocabulary even more.
Why Join Our French Program? 🌍
Our membership at aliceayel.com is designed for you to acquire French, not just learn it.
Through compelling, rich, and comprehensible stories, you’ll naturally absorb vocabulary and grammar, just like you did with your first language.
This is the most efficient and enjoyable way to truly master French. No boring drills or endless lists, just stories that make you want to keep listening and understanding.
Join our community of passionate learners from around the world and experience the joy of acquiring French with stories that inspire and delight.
Subscribe today and let’s embark on this delicious journey together, cheese included!
CLARITY: progress step by step through stages and make French become clear to you. Understand French with ease.
COMMUNITY: meet weekly and keep yourself accountable through the most caring and invested community. Think French naturally.
TRANSFORMATION: feel empowered. Be fluent in French. Transform yourself and get a new soul. Speak French freely.
Let’s make French joyful and effective together!