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When a Story Stays With You

Dear French Story Listeners,

Have you ever read something — years ago, perhaps decades — and found that a line, an image, a character, has never quite left you?

That’s not an accident. That’s a living story at work.

Charlotte Mason,

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Understanding Is the Key, The Moment a Word Becomes Yours

Dear French Story Listeners,

There’s a little secret hiding inside the French language, and once you see it, you’ll never think about learning the same way again.

The French word for “to learn” is apprendre. The French word for “to understand” is comprendre.

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A Story From 8 Years Ago That Still Works Its Magic Today

Dear French Story Listeners,

Eight years ago, I made a quiet little discovery that changed everything.

I had been searching for a better way to teach French — something that felt alive and natural, not like memorizing lists.

And then I came across the work of Dr.

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A 300-Year-Old Story About Friendship — and One Small Thing to Write Down

Dear French Story Listeners,

Have you ever had a friend who just got you? Who waited for you, even when you weren’t sure you deserved it?

This week’s story is for you

Les deux pigeons — The Two Pigeons — comes from Jean de La Fontaine,

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French the natural way: le plaisir de lire

Coucou les French learners,

The community is getting big and and strong! Our first live book club was a success! Members from all the world shared some amazing stories about Le Louvre and where they come from. Watch the replay in case you missed it.

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French the natural way: is speaking good enough?

Coucou les French learners,

It is that time of the year when we remember our past and our ancestors. On Monday, the French commemorated the end of la Première Guerre Mondiale, the First World War, also called l’Armistice. Last year’s newsletter was all about that special day.

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French the natural way: pas de panique ! How to relax in 3 steps

Coucou les French learners,

C’est déjà la fin du mois d’octobre, oh non ! Le temps passe vite ! It is already the end of October, time passes by quickly!


“Time passes by. And each time time passes by, something fades”
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