Coucou wonderful French learners! 👋
Have You Ever Frozen Mid-Sentence Trying to Compare Things in French? 😬
You know that moment… You want to say “This is more expensive than that” or “She’s taller than him” – but suddenly your mind goes blank?
You’re thinking: Wait, is it “plus que”? “Plus de”? How does this work again? 🤔
I completely understand. The “plus… que” structure feels confusing when you’re trying to remember the rules while speaking.
But here’s what I’ve learned after years of teaching:
Your brain doesn’t need grammar rules. It needs to HEAR the pattern used naturally, again and again, in a story that actually makes sense. 🧠✨
That’s exactly why I’m sharing this week’s Story Listening video with you!
🐭🐦🌭 Meet the Little Mouse, the Little Bird, and the Sausage
In our latest free Story Listening video, I share a Grimm Brothers tale about three unlikely friends who live happily together – a little mouse (un souriceau), a little bird (un petit oiseau), and a sausage (une saucisse).
They share the housework perfectly… until one day, everything changes!
But here’s the best part: this story is naturally FULL of comparisons.
As you listen, your brain will absorb the “plus… que” pattern effortlessly – no memorization, no grammar charts, no stress.
Just a delightful story that happens to teach you exactly what you need. 📖💙
👉 Watch the video here!
Perfect for a cozy morning at home, taking your time, or just making French feel a little easier today.
✨ 3 Simple Steps to Make the Most of This Story
Step 1: Watch & Relax 🎥
Watch the video and focus on understanding the gist of the story – not every single detail. Let yourself enjoy it! Your brain is working even when you don’t catch everything.
Step 2: Read & Listen Again 📚
Head over to our website and read along while listening to gain deeper comprehension of the story. This is where things really start to click! 👉 https://www.aliceayel.com/resources/le-souriceau-le-petit-oiseau-et-la-saucisse/
Step 3: Make It Yours 🗣️
Narrate the story in your own words – in your mother tongue, or in French if you’re ready to speak! This makes the story truly YOURS and helps your brain internalize everything you’ve absorbed.
🌟 Ready to Make Real Progress in French?
If you’re tired of studying French without actually being able to USE it, I have good news: stories are the answer.
When you experience French through stories (not textbooks!), something magical happens.
You start to understand French naturally.
You think in French without overthinking every word.
And yes – you begin to speak French spontaneously, without freezing up. 🎉
That’s exactly what happens inside our French program: a caring community, hundreds of stories organized by level, and a clear path forward that actually works.
👉 Join us and discover French the natural way: Subscribe here!
You deserve to finally feel confident in French. Let’s make it happen – one story at a time.
À bientôt!
Alice 🇫🇷
P.S. Don’t forget to watch this week’s story! That little mouse, bird, and sausage are waiting for you… 🐭🐦🌭