🚨 French News: OOPS! UPDATED ZOOM LINK FOR TOMORROW’S COMMUNITY GATHERING 🚨

Coucou les membres de la communauté,

I am so excited to see you at our June Community Gathering—but there’s been a little mix-up!

The Zoom link in yesterday’s newsletter was incorrect!!! Please use the updated details below to join us:

JOIN ME FOR 1 HOUR LIVE

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Let’s Speak French Together! Join Our Monthly Community Gathering on Zoom 🇫🇷

JOIN ME FOR 1 HOUR LIVE
FOR OUR JUNE COMMUNITY GATHERING !

Wednesday June 4
4pm UK / 5pm France / 11am EST / 8am PST Everybody is welcome!

This time, we’ll be describing and discussing several stunning pictures together.

We will then dive into a delicious conversation about our food tastes—all in French.

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French news: 📱 Join the Beta Test of Our New Android App! Plus, Don’t Miss Our Next Community Gathering 🎉

Coucou les membres de la communauté,

Exciting News: Android App Beta Launch! 🚀

Ben & I are thrilled to announce the beta test launch of our brand-new Android app! 🎉

The iOS version is coming soon, but right now, we’re looking for 15 enthusiastic volunteers to try out the app over the next few days.

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French the natural way: How Did Josh Go from “Bonjour” to Fluent French? Could You Be Next? 🇫🇷✨

Coucou les French learners,

I asked Josh, a dedicated member of our site, how he mastered speaking French so naturally.

His answer was inspiring and shows just how powerful Story Listening and comprehensible input can be in helping learners achieve real fluency:

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French news: 🇨🇦 From Québec to Our Community: Exploring French Together! 🇫🇷

Coucou les membres de la communauté,

This Monday’s Community Live Meeting was truly special!

Barry, one of our most committed members, invited a friend from Québec to join the meeting.

It was a wonderful opportunity for everyone to hear and speak French with une québécoise.

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French the natural way: When Was the Last Time You Got Lost in a Great Story?

Coucou les French learners,

When is the last time you listened to an interesting story, one that made you forget the world around you and left you wanting more?

Every truly captivating story has a few magical ingredients: a touch of suspense, relatable characters, a twist or two,

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French news: Nadya’s Journey, From Simple Sentences to Confident Conversations

Coucou les membres de la communauté,

Nadya’s Teen Stage Triumph 🎓

This week, I want to shine a spotlight on one of our dear members, Nadya, who has just completed the Teen Stage, our special French course for intermediate learners.

Nadya shared in the Community Chat:

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