Session de Happy hour du 26 juin 2024
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French the natural way: from words to meaning, use circumlocution
Coucou les French learners,
Have you ever found yourself struggling to find the right words in French, only to resort to using English or relying on gestures to get your point across?
You’re not alone.
As a language learner, you know that speaking spontaneously in French can be a daunting task,
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French news: focus on the meaning rather than the form
Coucou les membres de la communauté,
You know it: receiving comprehensible input is powerful. It is the key to unlocking your French fluency.
You know it too: the journey to mastering French is challenging.
The good news is that input alone is sufficient to first understand,
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French news: maximize your French experience with the 80/20 rule
Coucou les membres de la communauté,
Today, I want to share a principle that has profoundly impacted my own language experience: Pareto’s Law, also known as the 80/20 rule.
This concept, named after Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto, suggests that roughly 80% of results come from 20% of efforts.
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French the natural way: how should you start reading?
Coucou les French learners,
This week, I want to share a great question from Pete, one of our dear members, which I believe will resonate with many of you:
How should I read? Should I read the French words to myself (in my head like the adult I am) or will it be best to read out loud as I did as a child (70 years ago) when I was learning to read English?
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French the natural way: discover the joy of reading in French!
Coucou les French learners,
Are you eager to read a book in French but unsure which one to choose? You’re not alone! This is a common challenge for language learners at all levels.
When I first started to acquire Portuguese, I was eager to dive into classic literature.
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French the natural way: it’s OK not to understand!
Coucou les French learners,
Today, I want to touch base on a common concern that many of you might encounter: the feeling of being lost when you don’t understand a story… Or even its gist!
Have you ever found yourself in this situation?
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