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!

[read more…]

abisproduction235 accountability202 accountable202 advanced beginner477 autonomouslearner236 becomeamember233 beginnerplus166 bookclub37 boost218 booster213 classes39 communitylive94 comprehensiblefrench275 comprehensibleinput265 comprehension284 consistency170 consistent171 dailyfrench224 determined166 discipline162 disciplined177 easyreader117 engage184 engaged172 enjoytheride180 event79 fall20245 fle303 frenchbeginner169 frenchcommunity261 frenchforall227 frenchnovel14 frenchreader46 frenchreaders66 fun447 gradedreaders12 inputaloneissufficient257 intensive181 interact217 intermédiaire611 intermediate741 jelisdoncjesuis25 journey200 keepmotivated207 language acquisition263 learner251 lefrancaisensemble240 lire143 lireenfrançais191 lisenfrançais216 listen317 motivate185 motivated177 motivation235 motivationbreak182 natural199 novel51 novice high275 novicehigh360 online learner221 partnership52 plaisirdelire108 pleasure158 pleasurereading141 reader179 readforpleasure130 reading286 slow french345 zoomclass83

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.

[read more…]

abisproduction235 accountability202 accountable202 advanced beginner477 autonomouslearner236 becomeamember233 beginner318 beginnerplus166 bookclub37 boost218 booster213 classes39 comprehensiblefrench275 comprehensibleinput265 comprehension284 consistency170 consistent171 dailyfrench224 determined166 discipline162 disciplined177 easyreader117 engage184 engaged172 enjoytheride180 event79 fall17 fall20245 fle303 french for fun44 frenchbeginner169 frenchcommunity261 frenchforall227 frenchreader46 frenchreaders66 fun447 inputaloneissufficient257 intensive181 interact217 jelisdoncjesuis25 journey200 keepmotivated207 language acquisition263 learner251 lefrancaisensemble240 lire143 lireenfrançais191 lisenfrançais216 listen317 motivate185 motivated177 motivation235 motivationbreak182 natural199 novel51 novice168 novice high275 novicehigh360 online learner221 partnership52 plaisirdelire108 pleasure158 pleasurereading141 reader179 readforpleasure130 reading286 slow french345 upper beginner449

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.

[read more…]

abisproduction235 accountability202 accountable202 advanced beginner477 autonomouslearner236 becomeamember233 beginnerplus166 bookclub37 boost218 booster213 classes39 comprehensiblefrench275 comprehensibleinput265 comprehension284 consistency170 consistent171 dailyfrench224 determined166 discipline162 disciplined177 easyreader117 engage184 engaged172 enjoytheride180 event79 fle303 frenchbeginner169 frenchcommunity261 frenchforall227 frenchnovel14 frenchreader46 frenchreaders66 fun447 gradedreaders12 inputaloneissufficient257 intensive181 interact217 intermédiaire611 intermediate741 jelisdoncjesuis25 journey200 keepmotivated207 language acquisition263 learner251 lefrancaisensemble240 lire143 lireenfrançais191 lisenfrançais216 listen317 motivate185 motivated177 motivation235 motivationbreak182 natural199 novel51 novice high275 novicehigh360 online learner221 partnership52 plaisirdelire108 pleasure158 pleasurereading141 reader179 readforpleasure130 reading286 slow french345

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,

[read more…]

abisproduction235 accountability202 accountable202 advanced beginner477 autonomouslearner236 becomeamember233 beginnerplus166 bookclub37 boost218 booster213 classes39 comprehensiblefrench275 comprehensibleinput265 comprehension284 consistency170 consistent171 dailyfrench224 determined166 discipline162 disciplined177 easyreader117 engage184 engaged172 enjoytheride180 event79 expressfluency82 fle303 french for fun44 frenchbeginner169 frenchcommunity261 frenchforall227 frenchreader46 frenchreaders66 fun447 inputaloneissufficient257 intensive181 interact217 intermédiaire611 intermediate741 jelisdoncjesuis25 journey200 keepmotivated207 language acquisition263 learner251 lefrancaisensemble240 lire143 lireenfrançais191 lisenfrançais216 listen317 motivate185 motivated177 motivation235 motivationbreak182 natural199 novel51 novice high275 novicehigh360 online learner221 partnership52 plaisirdelire108 pleasure158 pleasurereading141 reader179 readforpleasure130 reading286 readingjournal5 shortstories49 slow french345

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,

[read more…]

accountability202 accountable202 acquirefrench76 active listener94 activelistener54 activelistening78 advanced294 advanced beginner477 advanced french93 amusing47 backtoschool18 backtowork15 beginner318 beginner french28 bookclub37 chansonfrancaise31 comingback4 comprehend52 comprehensible100 comprehension284 comprehensionquestions16 conversation311 feedback59 feelgood30 guidance35 infolettre35 interact217 interaction47 interactive43 larentrée9 lessons36 letsplay13 live session100 liveclass98 motivation235 novice168 novicehigh360 play27 progress135 readandlisten4 rentrée6 sing32 song29 speak85 speakfrench211 stayontrack35 stepstospeaking58 success17 teaching42 train29 training56 understand67 understandfrench35 upper beginner449 youcandoit70 zoomclass83

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.

[read more…]

abisproduction235 apprendre14 art41 audiobook63 autonomouslearner236 becomeamember233 bookclub37 brain61 brain work49 cicommunity113 comprehend52 comprehensiblefrench275 comprehensibleinput265 comprehension284 dailyfrench224 fle303 fluentinfrench58 frenchcommunity261 frenchforall227 frenchonline68 frenchreaders66 frenchwithstories106 inputaloneissufficient257 intermediate741 keeplearning42 keepmotivated207 language acquisition263 learner251 lefrancaisensemble240 lisenfrançais216 listentostories41 live62 motivationbreak182 nouvelle orléans5 online french22 online learner221 optimalfrench57 optimalinput74 parlerfrançais24 pleasurereading141 reader179 reading286 readingispower21 recordings13 selftaught48 slow french345 speakfrench211 stories40 thinkfrench28 thinkthat10 understand67 understanding22

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.

[read more…]

abisproduction235 apprendre14 art41 audiobook63 autonomouslearner236 becomeamember233 bookclub37 brain61 brain work49 cicommunity113 comprehend52 comprehensiblefrench275 comprehensibleinput265 comprehension284 dailyfrench224 fle303 fluentinfrench58 frenchcommunity261 frenchforall227 frenchonline68 frenchreaders66 frenchwithstories106 inputaloneissufficient257 intermediate741 keeplearning42 keepmotivated207 language acquisition263 learner251 lefrancaisensemble240 lisenfrançais216 listentostories41 live62 motivationbreak182 nouvelle orléans5 online french22 online learner221 onlineclasses14 optimalfrench57 optimalinput74 pleasurereading141 reader179 reading286 readingispower21 recordings13 selftaught48 slow french345 stories40 thinkfrench28 thinkthat10 understand67 understanding22