French the natural way: reading to speak fluently

Coucou les French learners,

je profite des derniers jours d’été, I am enjoying the last summer days here in Germany.

Dans la région de la Thuringe.

I also enjoy watching how my learners are improving little by little through reading and listening to French.

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French the natural way: meet the learners!

Coucou les French learners,

Janvier, January: les nouvelles résolutions, new resolutions!!!

This month I have decided to share with you the experiences of my faithful and incredible learners from all over the world. They have different backgrounds,

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French the natural way: Bonne fête des rois !

Coucou les French learners,

Bonne fête des rois ! Happy Three Kings Day! In France, on the 6th of January the Wise Men figurines in the nativity scene are placed around baby Jesus; in the lead up to this date, they were being gradually moved closer and closer to the stable.

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French the natural way: l’armistice

Coucou les French learners,

Novembre, November is un mois sombre, a dark month. Last week I mentioned La Toussaint when the French commemorate the dead. Tomorrow the French commemorate the end of la Première Guerre Mondiale,

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French the natural way: how to find comprehensible input?

Coucou les French learners,

I am so lucky indeed to be teaching amazing learners from all over the world! Check out my website’s map to find out where my learners come from.

My French learners are amazing because they understand the power of getting input consistently and over time.

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French the natural way: tips to start reading

Coucou les French learners,

I have just finished reading such an impactful post about language acquisition. Jody Noble, who is a fanstastic language teacher has been discussing the myth around language practice.

Courtesy of Compelling Input Productions

She writes: “Why do people continue to believe that PRACTICE is the key?

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