French the natural way: breathe!

Coucou les French learners,

Bonjour le mois d’août, hello August!

This weekend, after a full-on week presenting at Agen Workshop Global Online, I had a wonderful barbecue with my family. I tried something new: les pastèques au barbecue,

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French the natural way: attitude is key

“ La joie s’acquiert. Elle est une attitude de courage. Etre joyeux n’est pas une facilité, c’est une volonté. ” Gaston Courtois.
“Joy is something you acquire. It is an attitude of courage. To be joyful is not a competence, it is a will.”

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Year 2016 in review and looking forward to 2017!

New photo by alice ayel / Google Photos

Prosperous and healthy new year!!! Bonne année ! ¡Feliz Año Nuevo! Frohes neues Jahr!

As 2017 has just begun, I am full of inspiration and hope! I am committed to be a patient and loving mum taking care of my family.

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Goal 11: Feel The Weight of Your Impact #30GoalsEdu

 

I posted this picture a few years ago and instantly remembered it when pondering on goal 11 of the 30 goals challenge for educators 2012.

Goal 11 is about impacting our students. As Shelly Terrell mentions in her blog:”

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