French news: Join Our Monthly Community Meeting on Wednesday!

Coucou les membres de la communauté,

This week is shaping up to be a busy and exciting one for our community.

We have our book clubs starting, along with our monthly community meeting happening this Wednesday. I can’t wait to connect with all of you!

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French the natural way: fall into French Reading

Coucou les French learners,

With the arrival of fall, there’s a certain charm in curling up with a good book and letting your imagination take flight. It’s the perfect season to immerse yourselves in reading French.

The Power of Extensive Reading

Reading extensively in French is a cornerstone of effective language acquisition.

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French news: Embrace October with my French Book Clubs – Last Chance to Join!

Coucou les membres de la communauté,

As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, October invites us to slow down and cozy up with a good book.

There’s something magical about curling up with a book as the days grow shorter, and I want to share that experience with you through my upcoming French Book Clubs.

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French the natural way: captivating reads, book suggestion for this month

Coucou les French learners,

Have you ever considered the incredible power of reading a book in French? I believe it is the most effective way to acquire vocabulary and grammar effortlessly, without the need for tedious study sessions.

As you immerse yourself in a story,

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French news: Embrace “La Rentrée” with our French program

Coucou les membres de la communauté,

As we fully embrace “la rentrée“, returning to routines and starting fresh after the summer break, I find myself in an unexpected position.

While the hustle and bustle of this season is in full swing,

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French the natural way: trust your brain!

Coucou les French Learners,

Do you remember the saying? En avril, ne te découvre pas d’un fil. I think the English version of it is “Till April’s dead, change not a thread”. It is especially true right now as it is freezing cold here, in Portugal.

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French the natural way: build a strong foundation

Coucou les French learners,

Let’s celebrate! Célébrons ensemble !

My Dear Man and I have finished the Infant Stage – 30 sessions to build a strong French foundation. The Infant Stage comes after the Baby Stage which includes 31 sessions to start acquiring the French basics.

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