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 the natural way: Overcome French writing challenges

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Last week, Mohammad, one of our dedicated members who has been part of our community since June 2023, wrote to me. He told me he got stuck on writing in French:

I finished the Baby and Infant Stages,

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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 the natural way: how to transition to thinking in French

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Here is something that that could be a game-changer for your French journey.

One of our community members, Eric, recently opened up about a common challenge that many language learners face.  While he can understand French well, he still struggles to think in French.

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