French the natural way: How Did Josh Go from “Bonjour” to Fluent French? Could You Be Next? 🇫🇷✨

Coucou les French learners,

I asked Josh, a dedicated member of our site, how he mastered speaking French so naturally.

His answer was inspiring and shows just how powerful Story Listening and comprehensible input can be in helping learners achieve real fluency:

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French news: 🇨🇦 From Québec to Our Community: Exploring French Together! 🇫🇷

Coucou les membres de la communauté,

This Monday’s Community Live Meeting was truly special!

Barry, one of our most committed members, invited a friend from Québec to join the meeting.

It was a wonderful opportunity for everyone to hear and speak French with une québécoise.

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French the natural way: When Was the Last Time You Got Lost in a Great Story?

Coucou les French learners,

When is the last time you listened to an interesting story, one that made you forget the world around you and left you wanting more?

Every truly captivating story has a few magical ingredients: a touch of suspense, relatable characters, a twist or two,

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French news: Nadya’s Journey, From Simple Sentences to Confident Conversations

Coucou les membres de la communauté,

Nadya’s Teen Stage Triumph 🎓

This week, I want to shine a spotlight on one of our dear members, Nadya, who has just completed the Teen Stage, our special French course for intermediate learners.

Nadya shared in the Community Chat:

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French the natural way: Can Stories Really Change Your Brain?

Coucou les French learners,

Have you ever wondered why humans are so drawn to stories? 🧠

From the earliest cave paintings to the latest blockbuster movies, stories have always captivated our minds.

Neuroscience shows that when we listen to a story, our brains light up as if we’re experiencing the events ourselves.

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French news: Small Victories, Big Connections, Celebrate Your French Journey!

Coucou les membres de la communauté,

🙏 Thank You for Joining Our Community Gathering!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined our live community gathering this past Wednesday!

It was a pleasure to see so many of you, and to share such a lively conversation about pets,

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French the natural way: What If French Could Take You on an Unexpected Adventure?

Coucou les French learners,

This April, my family and I embarked on an unforgettable two-week road trip to Morocco. Our very first time in North Africa! 🚗🌍

We drove all the way from Portugal and crossed the legendary Strait of Gibraltar by boat,

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