Bonjour, French Story Listeners! 👋
Picture this: A Roman soldier on horseback encounters a freezing beggar at the gates of Amiens.
What he does next becomes one of the most beloved stories in French culture, a moment of compassion painted by countless artists and celebrated across Europe for 1,600 years.
This week, discover The Legend of Saint Martin in our new Story Listening video!
→ Watch it here 🎥 https://youtu.be/qvEY0tHayrE
Why This Story Matters for Your French 🌟
Saint Martin wasn’t just any saint—he was a soldier who chose kindness over duty, and his legacy shaped French Christianity and culture.
His feast day (November 11th) is still celebrated throughout France.
But here’s the beautiful part: You don’t need to understand every word to feel this story’s power.
When you watch, your brain absorbs French naturally—just as you learned your first language.
No translation, no stress. The story, the visuals, and the emotion do the work. What touches your heart sticks in your memory. ✨
After Watching: Try Narration 🎤
Here’s my invitation: After watching, try telling the story back in your own words.
It can be in French, in your mother tongue or in French-mother tongue!
This isn’t recitation—you’re not memorizing or translating.
You’re simply sharing what you remember, even if it’s just: “Il y avait un soldat. Il faisait froid…” (There was a soldier. It was cold…)
That’s narration! Natural, personal, and incredibly powerful for acquiring French.
Want to share your narration and get instant feedback? 💬
When you subscribe, you join our private Telegram community where I personally respond to your narrations, and our Story Listening family cheers you on.
It’s where shy learners become confident speakers, where “I can’t” becomes “I did it!”
What Learners Are Saying ⭐
“So pleased to have found the Alice Ayel site on LingQ. I have been struggling to learn french for years but can’t seem to get beyond A2/B1 with traditional methods. It makes so much sense to learn a new language in the same way that we learn our first. With interesting subject matter, easily found current ability level, and Alice Ayel’s superb, rare teaching methods, suddenly the task seems confident and fun!” — Vic Lloyd, Trustpilot
You’re not alone in your struggles with traditional methods.
There IS a better way—one that feels natural and joyful. 🌱
Your next step? Watch the Saint Martin video and see how it feels.
Try narrating even one sentence. You might surprise yourself!
Every master was once a beginner. You can do this. 💕
À bientôt,
Alice
P.S. Know a friend learning French? Share this with them—you might just change their language learning journey! 🎁