Coucou les French learners,
Have you ever wondered why speaking French fluently feels so far away?
Let’s think about it like this: starting to speak French is a lot like a baby learning to crawl before they walk.
I recently read a wonderful reflection by Martina Bex, a leader in the world of language teaching and the creator of The Comprehensible Classroom. Martina reminds us:
“Crawling isn’t bad walking.”
Imagine a parent telling their baby, “Get up and walk already!” It would never happen!
Crawling is not a failure; it’s a natural and necessary stage on the journey to walking. The same is true for language.
When you start producing French, you might make mistakes or sound “non-native.” That’s not a sign of failure, it’s simply a developmental stage.
Every new word, every attempt, every little “crawl” is progress.
Celebrate where you are right now, and trust that your French will develop in its own time, just like a child eventually stands up and walks.
Discover Our New Story: “L’homme et le mouton” 🧑🐑
My Dear Man & I are excited to share our latest free Story Listening video on YouTube!
This week, I tell a story shared with me by Janique Vanderstocken, a language teacher from the Netherlands. The story is called “L’homme et le mouton,” which means “The Man and the Sheep.”
Click here to watch the video!
It’s about a man who is unhappy at home because his family makes too much noise. In his search for peace and quiet, he learns a valuable lesson: “l’herbe est toujours plus verte ailleurs.” This French idiom means “the grass is always greener on the other side”.
Sometimes we think things will be better somewhere else, but we don’t realize the value of what we already have!
Three Steps to Make the Most of the Story 🎬🔊🗣️
To truly benefit from this story, follow these three simple steps.
First, watch the video and focus on understanding the gist. Don’t worry about every word.
Next, click here to read and listen to the story again. You deepen your comprehension and you absorb French structures naturally.
Finally, narrate the story in your own words, in French or your mother tongue. This step is powerful: retelling helps you internalize the language, making it truly yours.
By following these steps, you’re not just learning French—you’re acquiring it, the natural way, just like a child moving from crawling to walking.
Join Us and Grow Your French, Step by Step 🚀🇫🇷
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Remember, crawling isn’t bad walking. Every stage is worth celebrating.
Let’s enjoy the journey together. Your next milestone is just ahead!
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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!