French the natural way: when the usual fails, find success with us!

Coucou tout le monde,

When everything else is not working, where to go to?

Here is what Barry shared:

Like many people, I tried apps, books, podcasts and YouTube videos to learn French. They weren’t working. When I first saw Alice on YouTube,

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French the natural way: start now! Special March offer on our beginner course

Coucou les French learners,

This week, I start to acquire Chinese again! I had started Chinese last year with the amazing Diane Neubauer but I then stopped. I had millions of excuses like:

–  “Now is not the time (it can wait)”

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French the natural way: is our program enough to reach fluency?

Coucou les French learners,

Last week, Alissa asked a good question:

So is the material that is already on the website (I know the Senior Stage is not yet fully ready and I’m far away from that anyways ☺️) enough to reach fluency ?

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French the natural way: 3 steps to make real progress

Coucou les French learners,

Bonne année et bonne santé 2024 !

I love this quote from Nadya, our caring member, who shared in the Community Chat:

Bonne année : 2 fois plus de bonheur, 0 grammes de soucis, 2 tonnes de surprises,

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French the natural way: top 2 highlights of 2023

Coucou les French learners,

May peace, love, and prosperity follow you always. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones. May your heart be lifted! Joyeux Noël !

As we approach the end of 2023, it’s time to reminisce about the highlights of this year for our community.

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French the natural way: 3 steps to read aloud

Coucou les French learners,

Are you ready to speak French this year? I know you probably are but you may have this fear of speaking and making mistakes.

I have the answer for you.

Remember, you speak when you feel ready to. Do not force yourself to speak if you are not ready yet.

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French the natural way: the benefits of becoming patient

Coucou les French learners,

How has this new year started? I hope not too fast! I know I need to remind myself to slow down.

Living life at a fast pace often leads to stress and frustration. BUT acquiring another language teaches you to take your time and become patient.

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