French news: Connect and Celebrate – Free French Session on the Saint Martin Legend

Coucou les membres de la communauté,

This week, you have an exciting opportunity to enhance your language abilities and immerse yourself in French culture.

Free French Session: Saint Martin’s Day Legend

Join me this Wednesday for a special one-hour free French session on Zoom. We’ll be exploring the heartwarming legend of Saint Martin,

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French the natural way: gripping reads, book suggestion for this month

Coucou les French learners,

Have you tried extensive reading in French already?

Extensive reading involves reading large amounts of text for general understanding and enjoyment, rather than focusing on every word or detail.

This approach is incredibly beneficial for language acquisition, as it exposes you to a wide range of vocabulary and grammatical structures in context,

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French news: Join Our Monthly Community Meeting on Wednesday!

Coucou les membres de la communauté,

This week is shaping up to be a busy and exciting one for our community.

We have our book clubs starting, along with our monthly community meeting happening this Wednesday. I can’t wait to connect with all of you!

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French the natural way: fall into French Reading

Coucou les French learners,

With the arrival of fall, there’s a certain charm in curling up with a good book and letting your imagination take flight. It’s the perfect season to immerse yourselves in reading French.

The Power of Extensive Reading

Reading extensively in French is a cornerstone of effective language acquisition.

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French news: Embrace October with my French Book Clubs – Last Chance to Join!

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As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, October invites us to slow down and cozy up with a good book.

There’s something magical about curling up with a book as the days grow shorter, and I want to share that experience with you through my upcoming French Book Clubs.

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French the natural way: captivating reads, book suggestion for this month

Coucou les French learners,

Have you ever considered the incredible power of reading a book in French? I believe it is the most effective way to acquire vocabulary and grammar effortlessly, without the need for tedious study sessions.

As you immerse yourself in a story,

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French the natural way: take a break, but keep reading!

Coucou les French learners,

I wanted to give you a quick heads up that My Dear Man & I are taking a little break from YouTube until September, so there won’t be any new weekly videos until then.

But don’t worry, I’ve got some great suggestions to keep your French journey on track!

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