French news: train your mouth, tongue and tone of voice!

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I want to share a personal revelation I’ve had regarding the role of pronunciation in language acquisition.

In the past, I held a strong belief that listening and reading were sufficient for language acquisition. While I still believe that comprehensible input is crucial for retaining vocabulary and structures,

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French the natural way: how to let go of translation

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Over the weekend, Angus, one of our dearest member shared:

When I found Alice’s site I subscribed immediately. It is three years later now and not a day goes by when I don’t feel gratitude to Alice.

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French news: last chance to join our live French sessions this week!

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I hope this email finds you well and eager to continue your French journey!

I am excited to invite you to join our upcoming 45-minute live sessions happening this week.

But hurry – there are only a few spots left,

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French the natural way: Join me for one hour live tomorrow!

Coucou les French learners,

Just a quick reminder that we are meeting live for
la Pause du mois d’avril 2024 ! Wednesday April 24
4pm UK / 5pm France / 11am EST / 8am PST

Join me live on Zoom for a very special reading session followed by lively chats,

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French news: live sessions exclusive for our members

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I’m thrilled to announce the launch of our weekly group sessions on Zoom. They are starting in May (next week already!).

Our live sessions are designed to keep you motivated, accountable, and consistently progressing in your French journey.

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French the natural way: how to understand French better?

Coucou les French learners,

As you know, our approach to acquiring French emphasizes understanding the language in context rather than focusing solely on memorization and grammar rules.

When you understand French with ease, you start to think in French naturally and then you speak French freely.

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French the natural way: in case you didn’t know…

Coucou les French learners,

Spring is the perfect time to start French.

With longer days, brighter skies, and a sense of rejuvenation in the air, now is the perfect time to breathe new life into your French journey. Spring beckons with its vibrant energy, making it the ideal time to dive into French.

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