French news: Navigating Challenges in Advanced French, Your Input Matters!

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Today, I’d like to have an honest conversation about our Senior Stage, designed for advanced French learners.

To be frank, My Dear Husband and I are grappling with some challenges in this stage. Initially, our goal was to teach French grammar through literary texts and incorporate history and culture sessions.

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French the natural way: French Through Fables, A Comprehensible Approach

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Are you familiar with Aesop’s fables?

I find it truly remarkable that Aesop, a slave in ancient Greece, managed to create a collection of fables that have endured for centuries and remain valuable today.

Aesop’s stories have transcended generations,

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French news: 3 Simple Steps to Boost Your Reading Comprehension

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Thank you to all the dedicated members who joined our Wednesday Zoom live session.

Your enthusiasm and active participation made it an incredibly productive reading session. Your commitment to French is truly inspiring!

Click here to watch the replay!

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French the natural way: Can Fables Help You Master French?

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Do you remember being told fables when you were little? Those enchanting stories with talking animals that captivated your imagination?

When I was a child in France, we would have to learn these fables by heart at school. These weren’t just any stories,

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French news: Join Our Monthly Community Reunion

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Mark your calendars for next Wednesday’s free live Zoom session, our monthly community reunion.

Wednesday March 5
4pm UK / 5pm France / 11am EST / 8am PST Everybody is welcome! Click here to join.

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French the natural way: Immerse Yourself in French with The Joy of Children’s Stories

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I have a secret to tell you: children’s stories aren’t just for kids, they’re a treasure trove of enjoyment for adults too!

In fact, research shows that adults who engage with children’s stories experience reduced stress levels and improved mood.

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French news: Sing Your Way to French Fluency, This Week’s Highlights

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This week, Claire asked me:

My kids are using your program and we were wondering if there are songs anywhere in the program that they can learn? I have looked but don’t find them, please let me know if there are videos for this.

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