French the natural way: discover the power of taking notes

Coucou les French learners,

C’est la rentrée ! It’s back to school (or work) in France. This phrase is commonly used in French to refer to the time when people return to school or work after summer vacation. Because, you know, les vacances, c’est sacré !

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French the natural way: how writing prepares you for fluent speaking

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I hope you are enjoying l’été, summer time! I love this time of the year because as some of you may know already, I am a frileuse. This French word cannot really be translated in English but it basically means I am sensitive to cold.

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French the natural way: 3 strategies for natural conversations!

Coucou les French learners,

As the French Beginner Intensive Week ended, I got this question coming up:

How can I improve my conversational skills?

Sign up for our next Intensive Week! There are still a few spots available!

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Le renard et le bouc (version simplifiée)

d’après une fable de Jean de La Fontaine

Un jour, il y avait un renard et un bouc. Le renard et le bouc étaient amis. Le renard et le bouc marchaient ensemble dans la forêt quand ils ont eu soif.

Le renard et le bouc voulaient boire.

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Le corbeau et le renard (version simplifiée)

d’après une fable de Jean de La Fontaine

Un jour, il y avait un renard qui avait très faim. Le renard voulait manger quelque chose. Il avait très faim. Il a dit :
– J’ai faim ! J’ai très faim ! Je veux manger quelque chose.

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French the natural way: Join my French summer intensive for fun and fluency!

Coucou les French learners,

– L’été s’impose et contraint toute âme au bonheur – André Gide

Make the most of summer (my favourite season!)! Join my online French courses.

Maintain language momentum. Fit my French sessions into your summer plans.

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Les touristes et le lion

Une histoire drôle

Un jour, en Afrique, deux touristes se promènent dans la savane. Ils marchent tranquillement dans la savane. Ils sont contents de se promener dans la savane. Un touriste dit :
– C’est beau !
L’autre touriste dit :
– Oui, c’est beau !

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