Bonjour mes amis 🌿
Have you ever wished learning French could feel less like studying and more like… living?
Like curling up with a good book or getting lost in a captivating story?
That’s exactly what Story Listening is all about.
A Tale of Magic, Greed, and Words That Stick 🎧
I just released a new Story Listening video: “La montagne Simeli“ – a Grimm Brothers tale about two very different brothers, a mysterious mountain that opens with magic words, and a treasure beyond imagination.
Of course, as with all good fairy tales, things don’t go quite according to plan… 😅
Watch “La montagne Simeli” here →https://youtu.be/oBqj_sIBvgk
Here’s what makes this approach so powerful: while you’re completely absorbed in the adventure – wondering what will happen next, feeling the tension build, experiencing the story unfold – your brain is naturally absorbing French.
Commands like “ouvre-toi!“ (open up!) and “ferme-toi!“ (close!) become part of your memory not because you drilled them from a textbook, but because they meant something in a moment that mattered. 🧠✨
No flashcards. No conjugation tables. No memorization. Just living ideas presented through beautiful tales that stay with you long after you’ve finished watching.
It’s perfect for your morning coffee ritual, your lunch break escape, or that quiet moment before bed when you want to unwind with something meaningful.
Just press play and let the language come to you naturally. 🎬
Your French Dream Deserves 15 Minutes ⏰💭
Now, let me ask you something: What if you could move toward your French dream with just 15 minutes a day?
Not hours of grueling study. Not a complete schedule overhaul. Not one more thing added to your already-full plate.
Just one story a day. That’s it.
You don’t need to quit your life or sacrifice your other commitments. You just need 15 minutes for YOU – for something that actually moves you toward a dream instead of just filling empty space. Something that lights you up instead of leaving you feeling… well, just blah. ✨
Your French dream is worth 15 minutes, don’t you think?
Think about all those little pockets of time already woven into your day:
☕ Your morning coffee moment
⏳ Waiting for an appointment
🌙 Those peaceful minutes before bed
🪴 A quiet afternoon to yourself
🧺 While folding laundry or doing dishes
What if those moments became your French moments? Not stressful. Not overwhelming.
Just… present. Peaceful. Purposeful.
Imagine six months from now: hundreds of stories absorbed, thousands of words and phrases tucked naturally into your memory, and a growing confidence that yes, you really are understanding French.
Not because you forced it, but because you let it come to you, one beautiful story at a time. 🌱🇫🇷
Ready to Begin Your French Story? 📖✨
If this approach speaks to you – if you’ve been searching for a way to acquire French that feels natural, joyful, and sustainable – I’d love to welcome you into our French Story Listening community.
Every week, you’ll listen to new stories carefully crafted for comprehensible input, along with support, encouragement, and a community of fellow French learners who understand exactly where you are on this journey.
We learn together, grow together, and celebrate those magical “I understood that!” moments together.
Explore our French program here →https://www.aliceayel.com
Your French adventure is waiting. One story. One day at a time. 🇫🇷✨
À bientôt,
Alice 🌷
P.S. Don’t forget to watch “La montagne Simeli” and let me know what you think! I’d love to hear which moments stuck with you. 🏔️💬