Prononciation : Je ne peux pas me passer de…

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us

amusant236 basic93 basics95 boost216 booster211 cantlivewithout1 cantresist1 confidence92 course124 diction27 drill25 drôle191 easy300 facile215 frenchexpression108 frenchsound25 frequentwords165 funny256 high frequency217 live session100 mostfrequent95 parlefrancais29 parler36 parlerenfrancais37 prononciation26 pronounce31 pronounciation43 repeat78 repeating70 repetion25 self french205 slow french343 slow pace126 sounds25 speak85 speakfrench210 speaking73 speakup25 superexpression117 superstructures122 teen-watch97 teenvideos70 training56 video351 vocabulary256 vocalize30 voice26 warm up36 warmup43

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?

[read more…]

abisproduction233 accountability200 accountable200 advanced beginner475 autonomouslearner234 becomeamember231 beginnerplus164 boost216 booster211 classes39 comprehensiblefrench273 comprehensibleinput263 comprehension282 consistency168 consistent169 dailyfrench222 determined164 discipline160 disciplined175 engage182 engaged170 enjoytheride178 event79 fle301 french for fun44 frenchbeginner167 frenchcommunity259 frenchforall225 inputaloneissufficient255 intensive179 interact215 intermediate739 journey198 keepmotivated205 language acquisition261 learner249 lefrancaisensemble238 lisenfrançais214 listen315 live62 live event55 liveclass98 motivate183 motivated175 motivation233 motivationbreak180 natural197 novice high273 novicehigh358 online learner219 partnership52 pleasure156 pleasurereading140 reading284 reboot100 reward36 slow french343 speakfrench210 upper beginner449

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.

[read more…]

abisproduction233 accountability200 accountable200 advanced beginner475 autonomouslearner234 becomeamember231 beginnerplus164 boost216 booster211 classes39 comprehensiblefrench273 comprehensibleinput263 comprehension282 consistency168 consistent169 dailyfrench222 determined164 discipline160 disciplined175 engage182 engaged170 enjoytheride178 event79 fle301 french for fun44 frenchbeginner167 frenchcommunity259 frenchforall225 inputaloneissufficient255 intensive179 interact215 intermediate739 journey198 keepmotivated205 language acquisition261 learner249 lefrancaisensemble238 lisenfrançais214 listen315 live62 live event55 liveclass98 motivate183 motivated175 motivation233 motivationbreak180 natural197 novice high273 novicehigh358 online learner219 partnership52 pleasure156 pleasurereading140 reading284 reboot100 reward36 slow french343 speakfrench210 upper beginner449

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?

[read more…]

abisproduction233 accountability200 accountable200 advanced beginner475 autonomouslearner234 becomeamember231 beginnerplus164 boost216 booster211 cicommunity112 comprehensiblefrench273 comprehensibleinput263 comprehension282 consistency168 consistent169 dailyfrench222 determined164 engage182 engaged170 fle301 focus36 french for fun44 french immersion23 frenchbeginner167 frenchcommunity259 frenchforall225 frenchreader46 inputaloneissufficient255 intensive179 interact215 intermediate739 journey198 keepmotivated205 language acquisition261 learner249 lefrancaisensemble238 lisenfrançais214 listen315 livre63 moments15 motivate183 motivated175 motivation233 motivationbreak180 natural197 new year22 novice high273 novicehigh358 objective21 online learner219 progress133 reading284 reboot100 reward36 slow french343 speakfrench210 total physical response14 tpr19 understandfrench35 upper beginner449

Prononciation : Ça me rend heureux / heureuse

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us

amusant236 basic93 basics95 boost216 booster211 confidence92 course124 diction27 drill25 drôle191 easy300 facile215 frenchexpression108 frenchsound25 frequentwords165 funny256 happy26 high frequency217 itmakesmehappy1 live session100 mostfrequent95 parlefrancais29 parler36 parlerenfrancais37 prononciation26 pronounce31 pronounciation43 repeat78 repeating70 repetion25 self french205 slow french343 slow pace126 sounds25 speak85 speakfrench210 speaking73 speakup25 superexpression117 superstructures122 teen-watch97 teenvideos70 training56 video351 vocabulary256 vocalize30 voice26 warm up36 warmup43

Prononciation : Qu’est-ce que, qu’est-ce qu’il y a ? Qu’est-ce que tu vois ?

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us

amusant236 baby-watch81 babyvideos56 basic93 basics95 boost216 booster211 confidence92 course124 diction27 drill25 drôle191 easy300 facile215 frenchexpression108 frenchsound25 frequentwords165 funny256 high frequency217 importantquestion22 live session100 mostfrequent95 parlefrancais29 parler36 parlerenfrancais37 prononciation26 pronounce31 pronounciation43 question24 repeat78 repeating70 repetion25 self french205 slow french343 slow pace126 sounds25 speak85 speakfrench210 speaking73 speakup25 superexpression117 superstructures122 training56 video351 vocabulary256 vocalize30 voice26 warm up36 warmup43

French the natural way: how to make sure you understand it!

Coucou les French learners,

As language learners, we often wonder how well we’ve understood a video, a story or a text. We find ourselves asking:

Did I understand the message? Did I grasp the main idea? Did I really get the gist of it?

[read more…]

abisproduction233 accountability200 accountable200 advanced beginner475 autonomouslearner234 becomeamember231 beginnerplus164 boost216 booster211 cicommunity112 comprehensiblefrench273 comprehensibleinput263 comprehension282 consistency168 consistent169 dailyfrench222 determined164 engage182 engaged170 fle301 focus36 french for fun44 french immersion23 frenchbeginner167 frenchcommunity259 frenchforall225 frenchreader46 inputaloneissufficient255 intensive179 interact215 intermediate739 journey198 keepmotivated205 language acquisition261 learner249 lefrancaisensemble238 lisenfrançais214 listen315 livre63 moments15 motivate183 motivated175 motivation233 motivationbreak180 natural197 new year22 novice high273 novicehigh358 objective21 online learner219 progress133 reading284 reboot100 reward36 slow french343 speakfrench210 total physical response14 tpr19 understandfrench35 upper beginner449