French the natural way: BOOST your FRENCH

Coucou les French learners,

Today is Lundi de Pentecôte. It is part of the Catholic tradition held 50 days after Easter to celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles (disciples of Jesus Christ).

While it is a religious celebration following Easter,

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French the natural way: le temps du muguet

Coucou les French learners,

Bonne fête du Premier mai ! C’est  le temps du muguet.

Back on 1 May 1560, King Charles IX of France was presented with lily of the valley (muguet in French) flowers as a lucky charm.

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French the natural way: join us for our next book club!

Coucou les French learners,

En avril, ne te découvre pas d’un fil !

This is a classic French proverb: even though it’s officially spring and the weather is warming up, it’s still too early to shed your warm clothes. Well… Over here,

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French the natural way: next book club!

Coucou les French learners,

Spring is around the corner! Let’s celebrate, let’s feel the energy and let’s open our minds to new perspectives!

I don’t know about you, but the last winter months have been a roller coaster with a strict lock down and having to juggle between family and work.

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French the natural way: join the book club on Saturday!

Coucou les French learners,

I have just received the most cheerful comment on the Community Chat. Will said:

” Salut Alice, just wanted to says thanks to your wonderful site I am now reading more books in French and feeling comfortable doing so.

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French the natural way: la lecture extensive

Coucou les French learners,

l’été est à nos portes, summer is around the corner !

The best excuse to READ sur l’herbe, on the grass, sur la sable, on the sand, au bord de la piscine,

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French the natural way: juste la lecture…

Coucou les French learners,

Le printemps est arrivé chez moi ! Spring has arrived at my home!

At this time last year, I about a special garden in la Bretagne,

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