French the natural way: Surprise Endings and New Beginnings, French Stories You’ll Love

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A Clever Tale: “Les deux grenouilles” on YouTube 🎥

This week, My Dear Man & I are thrilled to share our brand new free video on YouTube: “Les deux grenouilles” (“The Two Frogs”).

This clever and charming story follows two adventurous frogs who find themselves in a bucket full of milk.

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French the natural way: Why Story Listening Works Wonders! 🇫🇷

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Why Story Listening is the Secret to Acquiring French

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to pick up French so naturally, while others struggle for years?

Unlike traditional methods that focus on memorizing rules and vocabulary lists, story listening immerses you in rich,

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French the natural way: 🧀 Do You Like Cheese?

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A (Not-So) Secret Confession About Cheese

Let me start with a question: do you like cheese?

I know, it’s a classic French stereotype, but I have a confession to make. When I was a child, and even as a teenager,

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French the natural way: Why Can’t you Speak French Yet? 🐾

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Have you ever wondered why speaking French fluently feels so far away?

Let’s think about it like this: starting to speak French is a lot like a baby learning to crawl before they walk.

I recently read a wonderful reflection by Martina Bex,

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French the natural way: Start the New Year with French!

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Bonne année 2025 ! Nous espérons que cette nouvelle année vous apportera joie, santé et succès.

Chez “Le Français naturellement“, nous commençons l’année “sur les chapeaux de roue” !

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French the natural way: from Distraction to Connection, How to Focus on French

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Have you ever found yourself trying to watch a video in a foreign language, only to be distracted by the incessant buzz of your phone or the nagging thoughts of tasks left undone? I certainly have.

I often attempt to immerse myself in a Chinese language video,

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French the natural way: Why Stages Matter More Than Levels, A Fresh Perspective on French Acquisition

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Have you ever felt frustrated by language levels that don’t quite capture your progress?

You’re not alone.

Traditional language levels, like A1 to C2, are widely used but often fall short in describing the nuanced journey of language acquisition.

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