French the natural way: it’s Not the destination, but the journey!

Coucou les French learners,

I am back from a magical week in Pau, near the Pyrenees where I spent quality time with 11 dear members of our community. But more on that next week…

Ma soeur et moi à Pau !

For now,

[read more…]

abisproduction231 advanced beginner473 autonomouslearner232 becomeamember229 beginnerplus162 boost214 cicommunity111 comprehensiblefrench271 comprehensibleinput261 comprehension280 consistency166 consistent167 dailyfrench220 determined162 discipline158 disciplined173 engage180 engaged168 fle299 french for fun44 frenchbeginner165 frenchcommunity257 frenchforall223 fun443 fvr53 inputaloneissufficient253 intensive177 interact213 intermediate737 journey196 keepmotivated203 lacoste2 language acquisition259 learner247 lefrancaisensemble236 lisenfrançais212 listen313 motivate181 motivated173 motivation231 motivationbreak178 natural195 novice high271 novicehigh356 online learner217 reading282 reboot99 reward36 speakfrench209 tennis3 upper beginner449

French the natural way: 5 tips to keep you engaged and progressing!

Coucou les French learners,

Discipline is often the secret ingredient behind achieving your French language goals. It’s what helps you stay focused even when you’re not as excited as you were at the beginning or when the newness of learning wears off.

[read more…]

abisproduction231 advanced beginner473 autonomouslearner232 becomeamember229 beginnerplus162 boost214 cicommunity111 comprehensiblefrench271 comprehensibleinput261 comprehension280 consistency166 consistent167 dailyfrench220 determined162 discipline158 disciplined173 engage180 engaged168 fle299 french for fun44 frenchbeginner165 frenchcommunity257 frenchforall223 fun443 fvr53 inputaloneissufficient253 intensive177 interact213 intermediate737 keepmotivated203 lacoste2 language acquisition259 learner247 lefrancaisensemble236 lisenfrançais212 listen313 motivate181 motivated173 motivation231 natural195 novice high271 novicehigh356 online learner217 reading282 reboot99 speakfrench209 tennis3 upper beginner449

French the natural way: why French with a smile is the path to success!

Coucou les French learners,

My fall weekly online sessions start next Monday! They are tailored from upper beginners to advanced learners. If you are looking for a nudge to move forward in your French journey, then join me live along with a group of motivated and fun learners!

[read more…]

abisproduction231 advanced beginner473 affective filter6 authentic168 autonomouslearner232 becomeamember229 beginnerplus162 boost214 cicommunity111 comprehensiblefrench271 comprehensibleinput261 comprehension280 consistency166 consistent167 course124 dailyfrench220 expressfluency80 fall20231 filter4 fle299 french for fun44 frenchbeginner165 frenchcommunity257 frenchforall223 fun443 fvr53 humor10 humour15 inputaloneissufficient253 intensive177 interact213 intermediate737 keepmotivated203 language acquisition259 learner247 lefrancaisensemble236 lisenfrançais212 listen313 low affective filter25 motivate181 motivated173 motivation231 natural195 novice high271 novicehigh356 online learner217 reading282 reboot99 speak85 speakfrench209 upper beginner449

French the natural way: discover the power of taking notes

Coucou les French learners,

C’est la rentrée ! It’s back to school (or work) in France. This phrase is commonly used in French to refer to the time when people return to school or work after summer vacation. Because, you know, les vacances, c’est sacré !

[read more…]

abisproduction231 acquire50 acquiring18 advanced beginner473 authentic168 autonomouslearner232 becomeamember229 beginner french28 cicommunity111 community185 comprehensiblefrench271 comprehensibleinput261 comprehension280 course124 dailyfrench220 dailyreading32 fle299 fluency107 freewrite50 frenchacquisitionforall34 frenchcommunity257 frenchculture295 frenchfluency19 frenchforall223 frenchjourney20 frenchreaders66 improve19 improvement15 inputaloneissufficient253 intermediate737 journal53 journaling46 journey196 language45 language acquisition259 learner247 lefrancaisensemble236 listen313 massiveinput10 natural195 notes2 novice168 novice high271 novicehigh356 online learner217 process22 produce12 production44 progress131 reading282 selftaught48 speak85 speakfrench209 speech9 takingnotes2 tips50 upper beginner449 write59

Adult Stage – Conclusion

Coucou la communauté des French learners !

L’étape adulte est terminée. Tu as complété toutes les sessions de l’« Adult Stage », félicitations !

Je vais continuer de parler en Français parce que maintenant, tu peux comprendre tout ce que je dis (ou presque !) en Français.

adult-progress32 adult-stage32 advice23 apprendslefrançais91 approach38 communauté75 community185 conclusion5 course124 culturefrancaise80 culturefrance2 experience15 frenchacquisition135 frenchcommunity257 frenchjourney20 histoiredefrance137 howto49 intermédiaire607 intermediate737 journey196 labase65 method20 natural approach59 nextstep4 nextsteps4 notes2 optimalinput74 ownexperience9 plenary5 plenarysession5 presentation140 presenting102 read40 readandshare5 recommendation11 script201 scripts113 self french205 series71 share17 slow pace126 takingnotes2 tips50 upper beginner449 video351 vivelacommunautédefrenchlearners15 vocabulary256 vocabularylist84 write59

French the natural way: how writing prepares you for fluent speaking

Coucou les French learners,

I hope you are enjoying l’été, summer time! I love this time of the year because as some of you may know already, I am a frileuse. This French word cannot really be translated in English but it basically means I am sensitive to cold.

[read more…]

abisproduction231 acquire50 acquiring18 advanced beginner473 authentic168 autonomouslearner232 becomeamember229 beginner french28 cicommunity111 community185 comprehensiblefrench271 comprehensibleinput261 comprehension280 course124 dailyfrench220 dailyreading32 fle299 fluency107 freewrite50 frenchacquisitionforall34 frenchcommunity257 frenchculture295 frenchfluency19 frenchforall223 frenchjourney20 frenchreaders66 improve19 improvement15 inputaloneissufficient253 intermediate737 journal53 journaling46 journey196 language45 language acquisition259 learner247 lefrancaisensemble236 listen313 massiveinput10 natural195 novice168 novice high271 novicehigh356 online learner217 process22 produce12 production44 progress131 reading282 selftaught48 speak85 speakfrench209 speech9 teenstage16 tips50 translate7 translating6 upper beginner449 write59

French the natural way: 3 strategies for natural conversations!

Coucou les French learners,

As the French Beginner Intensive Week ended, I got this question coming up:

How can I improve my conversational skills?

Sign up for our next Intensive Week! There are still a few spots available!

[read more…]

abisproduction231 advanced beginner473 authentic168 autonomouslearner232 becomeamember229 beginnerplus162 boost214 cicommunity111 communicate9 communication10 comprehensiblefrench271 comprehensibleinput261 comprehension280 consistency166 consistent167 course124 dailyfrench220 dailyreading32 enjoytheride176 été5 expressfluency80 fle299 frenchbeginner165 frenchcommunity257 frenchforall223 fvr53 inputaloneissufficient253 intensive177 interact213 intermediate737 july4 keepmotivated203 language acquisition259 learner247 lecture28 lefrancaisensemble236 lisenfrançais212 listen313 motivate181 motivated173 motivation231 natural195 novice168 novice high271 novicehigh356 online learner217 reading282 reboot99 speak85 speakfrench209 summer28 summer20232 summercourse8 upper beginner449