“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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French the natural way:🐰 Finally Understand “EN” Without Grammar Rules – New Story Available!

Coucou wonderful French learners! 👋

I have something special to share with you this week that might just solve one of your biggest French challenges!

🎬 New Free Story: “Les Vaches de Monsieur Lapin”

This beautiful Venezuelan folktale naturally explains the mysterious French word “EN”.

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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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abisproduction212 accountability179 accountable179 advanced beginner454 aliceayel42 autonomouslearner213 becomeamember210 beginnerplus143 boost195 booster190 charlottemason82 charlottemasoninspired82 community166 comprehensiblefrench252 comprehensibleinput242 comprehension261 connect115 connection116 consistency147 consistent148 dailyfrench201 determined143 development48 discipline139 disciplined154 easyreader94 engage161 engaged149 enjoytheride157 fle280 frenchbeginner146 frenchcommunity238 frenchforall204 frenchhabits104 frenchwithstories83 fun424 grammar72 habit144 habits132 homeschool81 homeschooling82 immersion104 inputaloneissufficient234 intensive158 interact194 intermédiaire588 intermediate718 journey177 keepmotivated184 language acquisition240 learner228 lefrançaisavecaliceayel61 lefrancaisensemble217 lireenfrançais168 lisenfrançais193 listen294 motivate162 motivated154 motivation212 motivationbreak159 narrate18 narration92 natural176 novice high252 novicehigh337 online learner198 personal development47 pleasure135 progress112 reader156 readforpleasure107 reading263 reboot89 reflect23 reflection26 slow french322 speakfrench199 startnew90 storylistener114 storylistening153 testimonial20 testimonies17 testimony17