French the natural way: what to read when you are at an intermediate level?

Coucou les French learners,

This weekend, Cristiane asked me for book recommendations for French learners at the intermediate level.

This is a fantastic question, as finding the right reading material can be a real challenge when you’re past the beginner stage but not quite ready for full-fledged French literature.

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French the natural way: This summer read in French!

Coucou les French learners,

Summer is the ideal season to incorporate French reading into your life.

For one, the warmer weather and longer days put you in a more relaxed, open mindset. You’re more inclined to stick to habits when you’re not bogged down by the stresses of the regular school or work grind.

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French the natural way: Overcome French writing challenges

Coucou les French learners,

Last week, Mohammad, one of our dedicated members who has been part of our community since June 2023, wrote to me. He told me he got stuck on writing in French:

I finished the Baby and Infant Stages,

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Prononciation : J’aimerai -tellement- y aller

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French the natural way: how to transition to thinking in French

Coucou les French learners,

Here is something that that could be a game-changer for your French journey.

One of our community members, Eric, recently opened up about a common challenge that many language learners face.  While he can understand French well, he still struggles to think in French.

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Prononciation : Je m’y sens bien / Je ne m’y sens pas bien

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French the natural way: from words to meaning, use circumlocution

Coucou les French learners,

Have you ever found yourself struggling to find the right words in French, only to resort to using English or relying on gestures to get your point across?

You’re not alone.

As a language learner, you know that speaking spontaneously in French can be a daunting task,

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