French the natural way: When You Feel Depleted, Finding Joy Amidst Challenges

Coucou les French learners,

This season of the year can be very hectic, and I myself do feel depleted.

The hustle and bustle of daily life, combined with the added pressures of the holiday season, leaves me feeling drained and overwhelmed. If you’re experiencing these feelings,

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French the natural way: Slow Down & Find Joy in acquiring French

Coucou les French learners,

The Advent period has officially begun, marking the start of a special time of year filled with anticipation and reflection.

Advent, which comes from the Latin word “adventus” meaning “coming” or “arrival,” is traditionally observed in the four weeks leading up to Christmas.

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French news: Connect and Celebrate the Season – Free French Session tomorrow!

Coucou les membres de la communauté,

Tomorrow, you have an exciting opportunity to enjoy an immersive French experience!

I have a special treat in store for you, an adorable story about a Christmas tree that will surely get you into the holiday spirit.

Free French Session: Une histoire de l’Avent

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French the natural way: How to Build Confidence Through Listening

Coucou les French learners,

Some of you have suggested that I write this newsletter in French, which seems logical given that it’s addressed to French learners.

However, since most of you are beginners, I prefer to write primarily in English to ensure my approach to French acquisition is clear and accessible to all.

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French the natural way: One Simple Habit for Reaching Advanced Level

Coucou les French learners,

Recently, I’ve been receiving numerous inquiries about progressing from an intermediate to an advanced level in French.

In fact, just this week, Mohammed commented on my latest YouTube video, asking:

I have DELF B1 and I would like to progress to reach DELF B2,

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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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