“It’s Both Exciting and Stressful” – And Other Questions That Make You Think in French 🤔

Bonjour tout le monde 👋

A Question from the Teen Stage 🌟

I hope you’ve been enjoying your French journey this week!

Our member @Grzesiek is working through the Teen Stage (congrats, @Grzesiek! 🎉), and has been answering the question “Qu’est-ce qui me stresse en ce moment?”

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French the natural way: A Dog in a Lion’s Cage… And the French Lesson You Didn’t See Coming 🦁🐕

Bonjour mes amis 🌷

The Pronoun Problem That Drives French Learners Crazy 😫

Let me guess what’s been tripping you up in French…

You’re speaking or writing, and you keep repeating the same word over and over: “J’ai vu le chien. Le chien était grand.

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Should You Use a Textbook Alongside Story Listening? 📚🤔

Bonjour dear French family 👋

I hope you’ve been enjoying your French journey this week. 🇫🇷✨

Some really wonderful conversations are happening over in the Community Chat at https://www.aliceayel.com/community-chat/

If you haven’t stopped by lately, you’re missing out on some thoughtful discussions!

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French the natural way: Why You Freeze When Comparing Things in French (And How One Story Can Fix It) 🐭

Coucou wonderful French learners! 👋

Have You Ever Frozen Mid-Sentence Trying to Compare Things in French? 😬

You know that moment… You want to say “This is more expensive than that” or “She’s taller than him” – but suddenly your mind goes blank?

You’re thinking: Wait,

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Have You Stopped Noticing the Rules Yet? 👀

Bonjour dear French family!

Here is a thoughtful question from @Polyglot98 that comes up for many of us:

“When can we stop noticing the rules?!”

The answer is truly encouraging!

When you acquire French naturally by immersing yourself in stories,

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From Zero to B2 in 11 Months: Grace’s Incredible French Journey! 🚀

Bonjour my wonderful French learners! 👋

🎉 Grace’s Amazing Success Story

I have the most exciting news to share with you this week!

Grace, one of our amazing community members, just shared her incredible progress in our Community Chat.

Click here to read her experience!

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💬 Subtitles or Not? How YOU Grow Your French! 🎉

Bonjour wonderful French learners! 🇫🇷💖

A question I hear often, and which @Chuan asked just recently, is one that might resonate with you too:

“If I understand when listening with subtitles, but without subtitles I cannot fully understand, does that still count as effective input?”

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