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: struggling to stay motivated in French this summer? Here’s how to keep going!

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I’ll admit, I’ve been struggling a bit with keeping up with my Chinese acquisition lately. With the warm summer weather, I’d much rather be outside enjoying the sunshine than cooped up watching Chinese videos!

Can you relate?

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French news: Make the most of your summer to progress in French!

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Summer is THE ideal season to reconnect with the French language.

Why? Simply because for most us it’s a more relaxed period. The summer months tend to bring a more relaxed mindset, feeling less stressed and more open to new things.

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Teen Stage – Vidéo 31 – Qui suis-je ? Le bilan

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Teen Stage – Vidéo 30 – Si je pouvais avoir un animal de zoo chez moi, quel animal je préférerais avoir et pourquoi ?

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Teen Stage – Vidéo 29 – Si tu pouvais retourner dans le passé, dans quelle période historique je voudrais vivre et pourquoi ?

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Teen Stage – Vidéo 28 – Comment se passeraient mes vacances idéales ?

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