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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Senior Stage – Vidéo 18 – Blaise Pascal ou la rencontre de la raison et de la foi

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French news: Exciting New Resources Await!

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Lately, My Dear Man & I have been working behind the scenes to bring you a variety of new resources designed to provide optimal input for your French language acquisition.

We’re thrilled to share these with you today!

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La solitude – pour ou contre ?

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Senior Stage – Vidéo 17 – Imagination selon Pascal / L’ attribut du sujet

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French news: Confidence in French, A New Perspective

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Today, I’d like to share some thoughts on language acquisition that have evolved over time.

As you know, I’ve long been a staunch advocate for the power of comprehensible input in achieving fluency.

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Senior Stage – Vidéo 16 – Divertissement selon Pascal / Le complément circonstanciel

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