French news: engage, understand and enjoy!

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Reading stories that are tailored to your level is a powerful way to enhance your French.

Our comprehensible stories often repeat key structures and frequently used vocabulary.

Key structures refer to essential elements that form the foundation of sentences.

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French the natural way: what to read when you are at an intermediate level?

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This weekend, Cristiane asked me for book recommendations for French learners at the intermediate level.

This is a fantastic question, as finding the right reading material can be a real challenge when you’re past the beginner stage but not quite ready for full-fledged French literature.

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French news: struggling to stay motivated in French this summer? Here’s how to keep going!

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I’ll admit, I’ve been struggling a bit with keeping up with my Chinese acquisition lately. With the warm summer weather, I’d much rather be outside enjoying the sunshine than cooped up watching Chinese videos!

Can you relate?

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French the natural way: This summer read in French!

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Summer is the ideal season to incorporate French reading into your life.

For one, the warmer weather and longer days put you in a more relaxed, open mindset. You’re more inclined to stick to habits when you’re not bogged down by the stresses of the regular school or work grind.

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French news: Make the most of your summer to progress in French!

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Summer is THE ideal season to reconnect with the French language.

Why? Simply because for most us it’s a more relaxed period. The summer months tend to bring a more relaxed mindset, feeling less stressed and more open to new things.

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French news: Boost your fluency with circumlocution

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I’m excited to share some insights from our fantastic live session last Wednesday, where we explored the power of circumlocution.

For those of you who were able to join, you know what a fun and engaging session it was.

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French news: celebrating small victories (and join me live!)

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Today, I want to start by celebrating a small victory with you all. Elena, who joined us in April this year, recently shared that she listened to La Pause Café avec Elodie Caussé and she was able to understand the gist of it.

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