French the natural way: 3 signs you need more input

Coucou les French learners,

When I started teaching French in England (many, many years ago!), I believed that speaking was the first step toward French fluency. I was asking my students to repeat over and over again phrases they didn’t understand… As expected, most of them ended up hating French!

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French the natural way: from silence to speech – When to to start speaking?

Coucou les French learners,

This week, I want to highlight a thoughtful comment made by Sherezade in response to my recent video about reading aloud.

Sherezade suggests that reading aloud using the shadowing technique is beneficial because speaking is a physical activity.

She emphasizes the importance of physically training the tongue,

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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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French the natural way: Joyeux Noël !

Coucou les French learners,

I am writing to you and it is Christmas Eve. As a family, we are ready to enjoy a feast and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ at midnight.

Le sapin est décoré, les cadeaux sont emballés et le festin est prêt.

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French the natural way: enjoy the ride!

Coucou les French learners,

J’ai des bonnes nouvelles ! I have GOOD NEWS!

Becoming fluent in French is NOT a chore. It is a natural process which happens over time NATURALLY.

Speak to me! Une mauvaise experience

Barry who is a new member of the French learners community asked me this very good question: ”

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