French the natural way: 🌟 A New French Story for You!

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🦆 The Duck and the Vulture – A Free Story Listening Video

My Dear Man & I have just published a brand new free Story Listening video on YouTube: Le canard et le vautour 🦆🦅.

In this fable, the duck warmly invites the vulture for le goûter (In France,

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French the natural way: Can Stories Really Change Your Brain?

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Have you ever wondered why humans are so drawn to stories? 🧠

From the earliest cave paintings to the latest blockbuster movies, stories have always captivated our minds.

Neuroscience shows that when we listen to a story, our brains light up as if we’re experiencing the events ourselves.

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French the natural way: What’s the Secret Behind Acquiring French Through Animal Fables?

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Do you find yourself drawn to stories with talking animals, or do you prefer tales of real people-kings, queens, and brave adventurers?

Which Do You Prefer: Animal Fables or Tales of Kings and Princesses? 🦊👑

When I was a little girl,

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French the natural way: Could 100 Stories Make You Fluent in French?

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It’s been two weeks since my last newsletter, and I hope you had a wonderful Easter break filled with rest and renewal.

After a little pause, My Dear Man & I are back with fresh energy and inspiring ideas to help you acquire French more efficiently and joyfully than ever.

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French the natural way: Why Greek Myths Matter

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I am nearing the end of reading “Pourquoi la Grèce” by Jacqueline de Romilly, and I must say, it has been an enlightening journey.

Jacqueline de Romilly was one of France’s most distinguished classical scholars,

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French the natural way: Improve Your French with Just One Engaging Story!

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I must admit that one place I’ve always longed to visit is the state of Louisiana, in the United States.

The story of the Cajun people, in particular, fascinates me. Their journey from France to Acadie (now Nova Scotia) and eventually to Louisiana is one of resilience,

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French the natural way: Can You Really Learn French with Children’s Books?

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Have you ever tried to read children’s books in French?

It might seem like a logical starting point for French learners, assuming that books written for children would have simple vocabulary and easy-to-follow plots.

While this assumption is partially correct,

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