French news: Unlocking French Joy: How & When to Start Reading + A Habit That Sticks! 🇫🇷✨

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Community Spotlight: When Should You Start Reading French? 📚

This week in our vibrant Community Chat, @brookinsfamily asked a wonderful question:

“Bonjour! I’m using this for my daughter for French for our homeschool.

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French the natural way: 🧀 Do You Like Cheese?

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A (Not-So) Secret Confession About Cheese

Let me start with a question: do you like cheese?

I know, it’s a classic French stereotype, but I have a confession to make. When I was a child, and even as a teenager,

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French news: 🌱 Progress, Not Perfection: Your French Journey & an Exciting Summer Intensive! ☀️

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Celebrate Your Stage—Mistakes Mean You’re Growing! 🎉

This week, I want to start by answering a thoughtful question from one of our Dear Member, Les:

“After watching the video I am pleased with my comprehension and am very happy after listening to the audio underneath it.

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French the natural way: Why Can’t you Speak French Yet? 🐾

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,

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French news: 🚀 Be the First! Beta Test Our New Android App & Discover Fresh French Stories! 📱✨

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📲 Exciting News: Android App Beta Testers Needed!

We’re thrilled to announce the beta test launch of our brand-new Android app!

This app is designed to make your French journey even more interactive and enjoyable.

While the iOS version is on its way,

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French the natural way: Why Drawing Stories Makes All the Difference! 🎨🇫🇷

Coucou les French learners,

Have you ever noticed how picture books show everything all at once, making it hard to focus?

That’s why drawing while telling a story works so much better during Story Listening (a method developed by Dr. Beniko Mason).

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🚨 French News: OOPS! UPDATED ZOOM LINK FOR TOMORROW’S COMMUNITY GATHERING 🚨

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I am so excited to see you at our June Community Gathering—but there’s been a little mix-up!

The Zoom link in yesterday’s newsletter was incorrect!!! Please use the updated details below to join us:

JOIN ME FOR 1 HOUR LIVE

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