French the natural way: the benefits of becoming patient

Coucou les French learners,

How has this new year started? I hope not too fast! I know I need to remind myself to slow down.

Living life at a fast pace often leads to stress and frustration. BUT acquiring another language teaches you to take your time and become patient.

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French the natural way: the year of growth

Coucou les French learners,

Bonne année et bonne santé 2023 ! I hope you’re ready for all the wonderful experiences this new year has in store for you!

I’m not a big resolutions person because I always fail. My brain gets overwhelmed by this new year’s “to-do list”

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French the natural way: Joyeux Noël !

Coucou les French learners,

I am writing to you and it is Christmas Eve. As a family, we are ready to enjoy a feast and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ at midnight.

Le sapin est décoré, les cadeaux sont emballés et le festin est prêt.

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French the natural way: Join us LIVE on Saturday to celebrate!

Coucou les French learners,

Just a quick reminder to join us live this Saturday!

LET’S CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS 2022! Saturday December 17
5pm UK / 6pm France / 12pm EST / 9am PST

Christmas is such a special moment in the year,

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French the natural way: become enlightened

Coucou les French learners,

Qu’est-ce que vous lisez en ce moment ? What are you reading?

Deb Nicholson who is also a member of our community recommended Writing to the bones by Natalie Goldberg. I am savoring each page of this wonderful book,

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French the natural way: to dare is to do

Coucou les French learners,

Today, I have received the most uplifting message from Christine, a dear member and committed learner:

On this day of thanksgiving (USA), I especially thank you for your special companionship on my French language acquiring journey. I wouldn’t be where I am without your presence in my life on my journey. 

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French the natural way: become a joyful reader

Coucou les French learners,

Last week was full of events as we commemorated the end of la Grande Guerre, the Great War. The 11th of November is un jour férié, a bank holiday in France and it celebrates l’Armistice which happened in 1918,

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