French the natural way: from Distraction to Connection, How to Focus on French

Coucou les French learners,

Have you ever found yourself trying to watch a video in a foreign language, only to be distracted by the incessant buzz of your phone or the nagging thoughts of tasks left undone? I certainly have.

I often attempt to immerse myself in a Chinese language video,

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French the natural way: Why Stages Matter More Than Levels, A Fresh Perspective on French Acquisition

Coucou les French learners,

Have you ever felt frustrated by language levels that don’t quite capture your progress?

You’re not alone.

Traditional language levels, like A1 to C2, are widely used but often fall short in describing the nuanced journey of language acquisition.

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French the natural way: The Key to Acquisition, Beyond Comprehensible Input

Coucou les French learners,

I frequently emphasize the importance of comprehensible input in acquiring French (or any other language).

But, today I want to introduce you to an even more powerful concept: optimal input.

Optimal input is definitely more effective and you can harness its potential to accelerate your French journey.

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French the natural way: Start with Rich Vocabulary, Why Less Frequent Words Matter from Day One!

Coucou les French learners,

Have you ever wondered how many French words you really need to know to hold a basic conversation?

Well, with just 500 words, you can engage in simple everyday interactions in French. This core vocabulary forms the foundation of the French language.

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French the natural way: why common words are key to understand French

Coucou les French learners,

Kiyan joined us yesterday. After watching the first session of our Baby Stage self-paced course, he commented:

I am not beginner but I still can not listen French clearly. For me it’s too fast. And my pronounciation is bad. So I want to restart learning French the natural way to absorb it.

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French the natural way: high frequency matters!

Coucou les French learners,

I have just published a in Normandie. I LOVE any desserts with apples: tarte aux pommes, crumble aux pommes, gâteau aux pommes, … What about you?

Il y a du pain sur la planche ! 

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