Adult Stage – Conclusion

Coucou la communauté des French learners !

L’étape adulte est terminée. Tu as complété toutes les sessions de l’« Adult Stage », félicitations !

Je vais continuer de parler en Français parce que maintenant, tu peux comprendre tout ce que je dis (ou presque !) en Français.

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French the natural way: how writing prepares you for fluent speaking

Coucou les French learners,

I hope you are enjoying l’été, summer time! I love this time of the year because as some of you may know already, I am a frileuse. This French word cannot really be translated in English but it basically means I am sensitive to cold.

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Un nouveau travail pour Marie

d’après une histoire écrite par Lynne,
membre de la communauté

Un jour, Marie rentre chez elle. Elle demande :
– Médor ! Où es-tu ? J’ai une grande nouvelle.
Médor entre dans la chambre et il s’assoit. Il est curieux. Marie lui dit :

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Marie et les pattes brillantes

d’après une histoire écrite par Barry,
membre de la communauté

Un jour, Marie rentre chez elle. Elle crie :
– Médor ! Où es-tu ? J’ai une grande nouvelle.
Médor entre rapidement en courant, dans la chambre et il s’assoit. Il est énormément curieux.

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French the natural way: 3 steps to read aloud

Coucou les French learners,

Are you ready to speak French this year? I know you probably are but you may have this fear of speaking and making mistakes.

I have the answer for you.

Remember, you speak when you feel ready to. Do not force yourself to speak if you are not ready yet.

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French the natural way: the benefits of becoming patient

Coucou les French learners,

How has this new year started? I hope not too fast! I know I need to remind myself to slow down.

Living life at a fast pace often leads to stress and frustration. BUT acquiring another language teaches you to take your time and become patient.

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French the natural way: the year of growth

Coucou les French learners,

Bonne année et bonne santé 2023 ! I hope you’re ready for all the wonderful experiences this new year has in store for you!

I’m not a big resolutions person because I always fail. My brain gets overwhelmed by this new year’s “to-do list”

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