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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French the natural way: Improve Your French with Just One Engaging Story!

Coucou les French learners,

I must admit that one place I’ve always longed to visit is the state of Louisiana, in the United States.

The story of the Cajun people, in particular, fascinates me. Their journey from France to Acadie (now Nova Scotia) and eventually to Louisiana is one of resilience,

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French the natural way: Can You Really Learn French with Children’s Books?

Coucou les French learners,

Have you ever tried to read children’s books in French?

It might seem like a logical starting point for French learners, assuming that books written for children would have simple vocabulary and easy-to-follow plots.

While this assumption is partially correct,

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French the natural way: French Through Fables, A Comprehensible Approach

Coucou les French learners,

Are you familiar with Aesop’s fables?

I find it truly remarkable that Aesop, a slave in ancient Greece, managed to create a collection of fables that have endured for centuries and remain valuable today.

Aesop’s stories have transcended generations,

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French the natural way: Can Fables Help You Master French?

Coucou les French learners,

Do you remember being told fables when you were little? Those enchanting stories with talking animals that captivated your imagination?

When I was a child in France, we would have to learn these fables by heart at school. These weren’t just any stories,

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