French news: struggling to stay motivated in French this summer? Here’s how to keep going!

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I’ll admit, I’ve been struggling a bit with keeping up with my Chinese acquisition lately. With the warm summer weather, I’d much rather be outside enjoying the sunshine than cooped up watching Chinese videos!

Can you relate?

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French the natural way: This summer read in French!

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Summer is the ideal season to incorporate French reading into your life.

For one, the warmer weather and longer days put you in a more relaxed, open mindset. You’re more inclined to stick to habits when you’re not bogged down by the stresses of the regular school or work grind.

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French the natural way: Overcome French writing challenges

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Last week, Mohammad, one of our dedicated members who has been part of our community since June 2023, wrote to me. He told me he got stuck on writing in French:

I finished the Baby and Infant Stages,

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French the natural way: how to transition to thinking in French

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Here is something that that could be a game-changer for your French journey.

One of our community members, Eric, recently opened up about a common challenge that many language learners face.  While he can understand French well, he still struggles to think in French.

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French the natural way: from words to meaning, use circumlocution

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Have you ever found yourself struggling to find the right words in French, only to resort to using English or relying on gestures to get your point across?

You’re not alone.

As a language learner, you know that speaking spontaneously in French can be a daunting task,

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French news: focus on the meaning rather than the form

Coucou les membres de la communauté,

You know it: receiving comprehensible input is powerful. It is the key to unlocking your French fluency.

You know it too: the journey to mastering French is challenging.

The good news is that input alone is sufficient to first understand,

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