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.

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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!

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French the natural way: discover the power of taking notes

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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 !

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

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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.

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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!

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French the natural way: Join my French summer intensive for fun and fluency!

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– L’été s’impose et contraint toute âme au bonheur – André Gide

Make the most of summer (my favourite season!)! Join my online French courses.

Maintain language momentum. Fit my French sessions into your summer plans.

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French the natural way: 3 techniques to break free from translation

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Last week, I received a message from Josh, who recently joined our community:

I’ve finished the Baby stage and gone through video 9 of the Infant stage. My comprehension has improved A LOT in only 5-6 weeks of being a member in relation to my very beginner level from when I started.

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