French the natural way: top 2 highlights of 2023

Coucou les French learners,

May peace, love, and prosperity follow you always. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones. May your heart be lifted! Joyeux Noël !

As we approach the end of 2023, it’s time to reminisce about the highlights of this year for our community.

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

Coucou les French learners,

It is just a quick reminder that we are meeting live for La Pause Chocolat 2023 !

Wednesday December 20
5pm UK / 6pm France / 12pm EST / 9am PST

Embrace the joy of acquiring French in a warm and welcoming atmosphere!

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French the natural way: become enlightened

Coucou les French learners,

Qu’est-ce que vous lisez en ce moment ? What are you reading?

Deb Nicholson who is also a member of our community recommended Writing to the bones by Natalie Goldberg. I am savoring each page of this wonderful book,

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French the natural way: back to you!

Coucou les French learners,

Here we are after a much needed summer break! Here are a few pictures about our family time on the beach and in Spain (Galicia & Navarra).

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