French news: Confidence in French, A New Perspective

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Today, I’d like to share some thoughts on language acquisition that have evolved over time.

As you know, I’ve long been a staunch advocate for the power of comprehensible input in achieving fluency.

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French the natural way: Can Simple Stories Prepare You for Complex Conversations in French?

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Last week, I was telling you about “The Three Little Pigs”, remember?

Watch, read & listen to ” Les trois petits cochons ” (with a surprising ending!)

As you embark on your French language journey, you might think that diving into children’s stories like “The Three Little Pigs”

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French news: Navigating French Grammar

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We had a wonderful time last Wednesday during our monthly Community live session on Zoom! It was a joy to see so many of you join me for a lively discussion about the charming animation “The Season.”

The atmosphere was incredibly relaxed,

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French the natural way: Why I believe in stories for acquiring French

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As some of you may know, I’ve been acquiring Chinese recently. Luckily now, there’s an abundance of comprehensible input available on YouTube, and I’ve even joined LazyChinese.com for her great video content.

However, I’ve noticed that most of these resources focus on conversational topics like food or travel.

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French news: Join Our Monthly Community Meeting on Wednesday!

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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

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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!

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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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