French news: Exciting New Resources Await!

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Lately, My Dear Man & I have been working behind the scenes to bring you a variety of new resources designed to provide optimal input for your French language acquisition.

We’re thrilled to share these with you today!

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French the natural way: Start with Rich Vocabulary, Why Less Frequent Words Matter from Day One!

Coucou les French learners,

Have you ever wondered how many French words you really need to know to hold a basic conversation?

Well, with just 500 words, you can engage in simple everyday interactions in French. This core vocabulary forms the foundation of the French language.

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French news: Confidence in French, A New Perspective

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Today, I’d like to share some thoughts on language acquisition that have evolved over time.

As you know, I’ve long been a staunch advocate for the power of comprehensible input in achieving fluency.

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French the natural way: Can Simple Stories Prepare You for Complex Conversations in French?

Coucou les French learners,

Last week, I was telling you about “The Three Little Pigs”, remember?

Watch, read & listen to ” Les trois petits cochons ” (with a surprising ending!)

As you embark on your French language journey, you might think that diving into children’s stories like “The Three Little Pigs”

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French the natural way: Why I believe in stories for acquiring French

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As some of you may know, I’ve been acquiring Chinese recently. Luckily now, there’s an abundance of comprehensible input available on YouTube, and I’ve even joined LazyChinese.com for her great video content.

However, I’ve noticed that most of these resources focus on conversational topics like food or travel.

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French the natural way: fall into French Reading

Coucou les French learners,

With the arrival of fall, there’s a certain charm in curling up with a good book and letting your imagination take flight. It’s the perfect season to immerse yourselves in reading French.

The Power of Extensive Reading

Reading extensively in French is a cornerstone of effective language acquisition.

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French the natural way: unlock your French intuition

Coucou les French learners,

Yesterday marked the beginning of my online intermediate French classes and here is an insightful moment from our session.

During our live session, we engaged in a lively discussion about fall, exploring our feelings towards this season. Bob,

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