French news: Join Our May French Live Gathering & Receive Your Lucky Lily!

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Get ready for a joyful French immersion! Join us for our monthly live gathering on Zoom.

Wednesday May 7
4pm UK / 5pm France / 11am EST / 8am PST This is your chance to connect,

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

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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 news: Back from Morocco (Stories, Encounters, and Your Next Steps in French)

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We are now back from our trip to Morocco, and our hearts and cameras are full!

During our travels, we met wonderful people who generously shared their stories and perspectives.

Their insights were so captivating that we took the time to interview several of them,

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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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French news: From Morocco to Your Inbox, French Insights

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I hope this newsletter finds you well.

My dear Man & I are currently away in Morocco with our family, enjoying the vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes.

On the boat to Africa,

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French the natural way: Why Greek Myths Matter

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I am nearing the end of reading “Pourquoi la Grèce” by Jacqueline de Romilly, and I must say, it has been an enlightening journey.

Jacqueline de Romilly was one of France’s most distinguished classical scholars,

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French news: Something New to Try This Week

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Our dear member, Laura shared a delightful idea after participating in our last French Reader club.

She suggested:

“As a part of the warm-up, it might be fun to include the learning of a short poem with each 5-week session.”

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