French the natural way: How to Build Confidence Through Listening

Coucou les French learners,

Some of you have suggested that I write this newsletter in French, which seems logical given that it’s addressed to French learners.

However, since most of you are beginners, I prefer to write primarily in English to ensure my approach to French acquisition is clear and accessible to all.

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French news: Saints, Stories, and Community, Your Weekly Update!

Coucou les membres de la communauté,

Yesterday, I had the delightful opportunity to have lunch with Ann, one of our cherished members, who traveled all the way from Wyoming to Braga.

Our conversation revolved around our nurturing community, and Ann fondly remembered all the participants of our Community Live Meetings: Barry,

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French news: Join the Conversation, Interesting Stories and Community Insights

Coucou les membres de la communauté,

This is a gentle reminder to fill out our very short survey regarding the organization of our immersive French week in Pau next year.

My sister, Astrid, and I need enough responses to plan this exciting event effectively.

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French the natural way: One Simple Habit for Reaching Advanced Level

Coucou les French learners,

Recently, I’ve been receiving numerous inquiries about progressing from an intermediate to an advanced level in French.

In fact, just this week, Mohammed commented on my latest YouTube video, asking:

I have DELF B1 and I would like to progress to reach DELF B2,

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French news: Discover the Magic of Pau, Your French Immersion Awaits!

Coucou les membres de la communauté,

This week, My sister, Astrid & I are thrilled to announce our upcoming French immersion week in the charming city of Pau, nestled in the heart of southwestern France.

This 5-day intensive course promises to be an unforgettable experience,

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French news: Connect and Celebrate – Free French Session on the Saint Martin Legend

Coucou les membres de la communauté,

This week, you have an exciting opportunity to enhance your language abilities and immerse yourself in French culture.

Free French Session: Saint Martin’s Day Legend

Join me this Wednesday for a special one-hour free French session on Zoom. We’ll be exploring the heartwarming legend of Saint Martin,

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French the natural way: gripping reads, book suggestion for this month

Coucou les French learners,

Have you tried extensive reading in French already?

Extensive reading involves reading large amounts of text for general understanding and enjoyment, rather than focusing on every word or detail.

This approach is incredibly beneficial for language acquisition, as it exposes you to a wide range of vocabulary and grammatical structures in context,

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