French the natural way: how writing prepares you for fluent speaking

Coucou les French learners,

I hope you are enjoying l’été, summer time! I love this time of the year because as some of you may know already, I am a frileuse. This French word cannot really be translated in English but it basically means I am sensitive to cold.

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French the natural way: 3 strategies for natural conversations!

Coucou les French learners,

As the French Beginner Intensive Week ended, I got this question coming up:

How can I improve my conversational skills?

Sign up for our next Intensive Week! There are still a few spots available!

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French the natural way: Join my French summer intensive for fun and fluency!

Coucou les French learners,

– L’été s’impose et contraint toute âme au bonheur – André Gide

Make the most of summer (my favourite season!)! Join my online French courses.

Maintain language momentum. Fit my French sessions into your summer plans.

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French the natural way: 3 steps to read aloud

Coucou les French learners,

Are you ready to speak French this year? I know you probably are but you may have this fear of speaking and making mistakes.

I have the answer for you.

Remember, you speak when you feel ready to. Do not force yourself to speak if you are not ready yet.

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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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