Coucou les membres de la communauté,
This week, you have an exciting opportunity to enhance your language abilities and immerse yourself in French culture.
Free French Session: Saint Martin’s Day Legend
Join me this Wednesday for a special one-hour free French session on Zoom. We’ll be exploring the heartwarming legend of Saint Martin, celebrated on November 11th.
This session is open to all levels, so feel free invite your friends, colleagues, clients, family who are interested in acquiring French!
JOIN ME FOR 1 HOUR LIVE
FOR LA PAUSE DE NOVEMBRE 2024 !
Wednesday November 6
4pm UK / 5pm France / 11am EST / 8am PST
Click here to join the FREE session!
Saint Martin’s legend tells the story of a Roman soldier who, on a cold winter’s day, encountered a poor, freezing beggar. Moved by compassion, Martin cut his cloak in half with his sword and shared it with the man. That night, Martin dreamed of Jesus wearing the half-cloak, thanking him for his kindness.
Click here to read & listen to it in French!
The Power of Story Listening
During this session, I’ll use the Story Listening technique to share Saint Martin’s tale. For those new to this method, Story Listening involves hearing a story in French, supported by simple language, gestures, and visual aids.
Story Listening is an engaging and effective technique I incorporate in all my videos when narrating stories. This method focuses on making stories comprehensible and compelling, allowing you to acquire language naturally through understanding rather than through traditional rote memorization.
In my sessions, I use a whiteboard to draw and visually represent elements of the story as I narrate. This captures attention and also reinforces understanding by connecting words with images.
By using simplified language and short sentences, I scaffold the experience, making it easier for you to grasp new vocabulary and concepts.
Developed by Dr. Beniko Mason, Story Listening offers numerous benefits:
- Natural Language Acquisition: Just like children acquire their first language by listening, you absorb language in context without the pressure of speaking or writing immediately.
- Enhanced Comprehension: The combination of auditory and visual stimuli helps reinforce understanding, making it easier for you to remember new words and phrases.
- Engagement: The storytelling format captivates your attention, fostering a deeper emotional connection with the material.
By the end of the session, you’ll have the chance to narrate the story in your own words.
Narration is a powerful tool in language acquisition. It helps you actively recall vocabulary, practice sentence structure, and gain confidence in expressing yourself in French. (Of course, you don’t have to speak if you don’t feel ready to!)
Connect with Fellow French Learners
This session is not just about French; it’s an opportunity to meet other French enthusiasts.
Share your experiences, challenges, and triumphs in your French journey. Building a community of learners can be incredibly motivating and supportive.
Whether you’re a beginner or more advanced, this session offers a unique opportunity to enhance your French abilities in a relaxed, engaging environment.
Acquire, connect, and grow in your French language journey!
Looking forward to seeing you all on Wednesday.
Cordialement,
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