French the natural way: in case you didn’t know…

Coucou les French learners,

Spring is the perfect time to start French.

With longer days, brighter skies, and a sense of rejuvenation in the air, now is the perfect time to breathe new life into your French journey. Spring beckons with its vibrant energy, making it the ideal time to dive into French.

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Rencontre avec un samouraï

Une histoire co-créée avec les débutants avancés du lundi

Brigitta a un ours en peluche minuscule qui s’appelle Claudia. Elle en a absolument besoin pour s’endormir. Elle ne peut pas s’endormir sans son ours en peluche. C’est une calamité quand elle n’a pas son ours en peluche pour s’endormir !

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French the natural way: Join me for one hour live tomorrow!

Coucou les French learners,

It is just a quick reminder that we are meeting live for la Pause Printemps 2024 ! Wednesday March 27
4pm UK / 5pm France / 12pm EST / 9am PST

Join me live on Zoom for a poem reading session about Easter followed by lively chats,

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French the natural way: Join me for one hour live tomorrow!

Coucou les French learners,

It is just a quick reminder that we are meeting live for la Pause chocolat de février 2024 ! Wednesday February 28
5pm UK / 6pm France / 12pm EST / 9am PST

Join me live on Zoom for a story reading session followed by lively chats,

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French the natural way: Join me for one hour live tomorrow!

Coucou les French learners,

It is just a quick reminder that we are meeting live for La nouvelle année 2024 !

Wednesday January 10
5pm UK / 6pm France / 12pm EST / 9am PST

Let’s kick off the New Year together with a special reunion!

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French the natural way: 3 steps to make real progress

Coucou les French learners,

Bonne année et bonne santé 2024 !

I love this quote from Nadya, our caring member, who shared in the Community Chat:

Bonne année : 2 fois plus de bonheur, 0 grammes de soucis, 2 tonnes de surprises,

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French the natural way: top 2 highlights of 2023

Coucou les French learners,

May peace, love, and prosperity follow you always. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones. May your heart be lifted! Joyeux Noël !

As we approach the end of 2023, it’s time to reminisce about the highlights of this year for our community.

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