French the natural way: One Simple Habit for Reaching Advanced Level

Coucou les French learners,

Recently, I’ve been receiving numerous inquiries about progressing from an intermediate to an advanced level in French.

In fact, just this week, Mohammed commented on my latest YouTube video, asking:

I have DELF B1 and I would like to progress to reach DELF B2,

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French news: Discover the Magic of Pau, Your French Immersion Awaits!

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This week, My sister, Astrid & I are thrilled to announce our upcoming French immersion week in the charming city of Pau, nestled in the heart of southwestern France.

This 5-day intensive course promises to be an unforgettable experience,

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French news: Connect and Celebrate – Free French Session on the Saint Martin Legend

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This week, you have an exciting opportunity to enhance your language abilities and immerse yourself in French culture.

Free French Session: Saint Martin’s Day Legend

Join me this Wednesday for a special one-hour free French session on Zoom. We’ll be exploring the heartwarming legend of Saint Martin,

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French the natural way: gripping reads, book suggestion for this month

Coucou les French learners,

Have you tried extensive reading in French already?

Extensive reading involves reading large amounts of text for general understanding and enjoyment, rather than focusing on every word or detail.

This approach is incredibly beneficial for language acquisition, as it exposes you to a wide range of vocabulary and grammatical structures in context,

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French news: A Special Week of Reflection, La Toussaint and Writing in French

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This week is particularly special as we approach an important French holiday. On Friday, November 1st, the French will be celebrating La Toussaint, or All Saints’ Day. This Catholic holiday honors all saints, known and unknown.

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French news: Exciting New Resources Await!

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Lately, My Dear Man & I have been working behind the scenes to bring you a variety of new resources designed to provide optimal input for your French language acquisition.

We’re thrilled to share these with you today!

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French news: Confidence in French, A New Perspective

Coucou les membres de la communauté,

Today, I’d like to share some thoughts on language acquisition that have evolved over time.

As you know, I’ve long been a staunch advocate for the power of comprehensible input in achieving fluency.

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