How Pausing to See Transforms Your French Journey 🎨✨

Bonjour wonderful French learners!

As I write to you this week, I’ve just finished an inspiring week of our Art & Conversation course with a wonderful group of people.

Each day, we took a moment to stop, pause, and reflect on a beautiful piece of art together.

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Back from Adventure…and Ready for More French! 🇫🇷✨

Bonjour wonderful French learners!

I’m back! After three unforgettable weeks of adventure in Ireland and Scotland with my family, I’m so happy to return to our French family at aliceayel.com 💕.

This trip was full of stunning landscapes, happy moments, and also…Touch rugby!

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French the natural way: Ready to Grow Your Journey! 🇫🇷

Coucou les French learners,

🌟 Back from Adventure!

I’ve just returned from an incredible three-week adventure in Ireland and Scotland, playing Touch Rugby and proudly representing Portugal, my home and the place I love living.

This experience was a true learning curve that gave new meaning to the expression “the journey is the reward.”

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French the natural way: Surprise Endings and New Beginnings, French Stories You’ll Love

Coucou les French learners,

A Clever Tale: “Les deux grenouilles” on YouTube 🎥

This week, My Dear Man & I are thrilled to share our brand new free video on YouTube: “Les deux grenouilles” (“The Two Frogs”).

This clever and charming story follows two adventurous frogs who find themselves in a bucket full of milk.

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French news: 🌱 Progress, Not Perfection: Your French Journey & an Exciting Summer Intensive! ☀️

Coucou les membres de la communauté,

Celebrate Your Stage—Mistakes Mean You’re Growing! 🎉

This week, I want to start by answering a thoughtful question from one of our Dear Member, Les:

“After watching the video I am pleased with my comprehension and am very happy after listening to the audio underneath it.

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French the natural way: What’s the Secret Behind Acquiring French Through Animal Fables?

Coucou les French learners,

Do you find yourself drawn to stories with talking animals, or do you prefer tales of real people-kings, queens, and brave adventurers?

Which Do You Prefer: Animal Fables or Tales of Kings and Princesses? 🦊👑

When I was a little girl,

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French the natural way: Could 100 Stories Make You Fluent in French?

Coucou les French learners,

It’s been two weeks since my last newsletter, and I hope you had a wonderful Easter break filled with rest and renewal.

After a little pause, My Dear Man & I are back with fresh energy and inspiring ideas to help you acquire French more efficiently and joyfully than ever.

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