French the natural way: next book club!

Coucou les French learners,

Spring is around the corner! Let’s celebrate, let’s feel the energy and let’s open our minds to new perspectives!

I don’t know about you, but the last winter months have been a roller coaster with a strict lock down and having to juggle between family and work.

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French the natural way: penser comme un Français

Coucou les French learners,

” Soleil de juin, ne ruine personne ! “, Sun in June does not ruin nobody! This is a saying from the beautiful Ardèche region in the South of France. Les célèbres gorges de l’Ardèche are a paradise for canoers and kayakers,

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French the natural way : Notre-Dame de Paris

Coucou les French learners,

I was going to write about something completely different but yesterday’s event has changed everything.

As a Parisian, I am shocked and sad. To look on the bright side, Notre-Dame is not completely destroyed and no one is dead. Les pompiers de Paris,

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French the natural way: la confiance en soi

Coucou les French learners,

I am back from beautiful Portugal and en plein boum, in full swing!

The most important is not to let yourself overwhelmed. Prendre confiance

As I am working at full speed this week,

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French the natural way: carnaval & planning your trip to France

Coucou les French learners,

C’est déjà le mois de février ! It is already the month of February! Il fait froid et il y a de la neige, it is cold and there is some snow, brr !

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French the natural way: Bonne Année 2018 !

Bonne Année, Happy New Year to all French learners!!!

In France, people usually say ” Bonne Année, bonne santé ” which literally translates to “Good year, good health”. However I could not wish this new year to come better than Belgium singer Jacques Brel:

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French the natural way: top Christmas stories

Coucou les French learners,

When I was living and teaching in England, I used to sing in a choir. Yesterday my amazing conductor, Hannah Brine posted an inspiring quote:

I hear so many people around me saying things like “I am not an expert in languages”

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