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French the natural way: Why “I Miss You” Feels Backwards in French 🤯

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Do you ever hesitate before saying “I miss you” in French? The verb “manquer” has a special structure that can feel quite backwards for English speakers.

💔 Why “manquer” Feels Tricky

In English,

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See It Before You Speak It: The Power of Visualization in French Learning 🧠✨

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

If you haven’t stopped by the Community Chat lately, you’re missing out on a really fascinating conversation happening right now: visualization and French acquisition.

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French the natural way: “Savoir” or “Connaître”? If You Keep Freezing, Read This. 🐰🐘

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The “To Know” Problem That Haunts French Learners 😫

You’re in the middle of a conversation (or trying to write something in French), and you need to say “I know.” Simple enough in English, right? But in French, your brain suddenly hits the brakes.

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

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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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abisproduction201 accountability168 accountable168 advanced beginner443 aliceayel31 autonomouslearner202 becomeamember199 beginnerplus132 boost184 booster179 charlottemason71 charlottemasoninspired71 chat16 communauté59 community154 communitylive80 comprehensiblefrench241 comprehensibleinput231 comprehension250 connect104 connection105 consistency136 consistent137 conversation311 dailyfrench190 determined132 development37 discipline128 disciplined143 easyreader83 engage150 engaged138 enjoytheride146 fle269 frenchbeginner135 frenchcommunity226 frenchforall193 frenchhabits93 frenchwithstories72 fun413 grammar66 habit133 habits121 homeschool70 homeschooling71 immersion93 inputaloneissufficient223 interact183 intermédiaire577 intermediate707 journey166 keepmotivated173 language acquisition229 learner217 lefrançaisavecaliceayel50 lefrancaisensemble206 lire109 lireenfrançais157 lisenfrançais182 listen283 motivate151 motivated143 motivation201 motivationbreak148 narrate12 narration81 natural165 novice high241 novicehigh326 online learner187 personal development36 pleasure124 progress101 reader145 readforpleasure96 reading252 reboot78 reflect17 reflection20 slow french311 speakfrench193 startnew79 storylistener103 storylistening142

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

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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? 📚🤔

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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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abisproduction201 accountability168 accountable168 advanced beginner443 aliceayel31 autonomouslearner202 becomeamember199 beginnerplus132 boost184 booster179 charlottemason71 charlottemasoninspired71 chat16 community154 comprehensiblefrench241 comprehensibleinput231 comprehension250 connect104 connection105 consistency136 consistent137 conversation311 dailyfrench190 determined132 development37 discipline128 disciplined143 easyreader83 engage150 engaged138 enjoytheride146 fle269 frenchbeginner135 frenchcommunity226 frenchforall193 frenchhabits93 frenchwithstories72 fun413 grammar66 habit133 habits121 homeschool70 homeschooling71 immersion93 inputaloneissufficient223 interact183 intermédiaire577 intermediate707 journey166 keepmotivated173 language acquisition229 learner217 lefrançaisavecaliceayel50 lefrancaisensemble206 lire109 lireenfrançais157 lisenfrançais182 listen283 motivate151 motivated143 motivation201 motivationbreak148 narrate12 narration81 natural165 novice high241 novicehigh326 online learner187 personal development36 pleasure124 progress101 reader145 readforpleasure96 reading252 reboot78 reflect17 reflection20 slow french311 speakfrench193 startnew79 storylistener103 storylistening142 testimonial20 testimonies17 testimony17 textbook2

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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