French news: Join Our Monthly Community Reunion

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Mark your calendars for next Wednesday’s free live Zoom session, our monthly community reunion.

Wednesday March 5
4pm UK / 5pm France / 11am EST / 8am PST Everybody is welcome! Click here to join.

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French the natural way: Immerse Yourself in French with The Joy of Children’s Stories

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I have a secret to tell you: children’s stories aren’t just for kids, they’re a treasure trove of enjoyment for adults too!

In fact, research shows that adults who engage with children’s stories experience reduced stress levels and improved mood.

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French news: Sing Your Way to French Fluency, This Week’s Highlights

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This week, Claire asked me:

My kids are using your program and we were wondering if there are songs anywhere in the program that they can learn? I have looked but don’t find them, please let me know if there are videos for this.

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French the natural way: An Invitation to the World of Opera with Story Listening

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Do you find yourself captivated by the dramatic melodies and heart-wrenching tales of opera?

I am an opera lover, and there’s nothing quite like the experience of witnessing a live performance in the theater. The way the music intertwines with the lyrics,

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Do we need schools nowadays?

My dad has decided to teach Louis, my eldest son Mathematics. To that end and because he lives in Spain and we live in Germany, he has chosen to use Khan Academy and to show Louis one video once a week and then check with him his understanding by using Skype.

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