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French the natural way: from Distraction to Connection, How to Focus on French

Coucou les French learners,

Have you ever found yourself trying to watch a video in a foreign language, only to be distracted by the incessant buzz of your phone or the nagging thoughts of tasks left undone? I certainly have.

I often attempt to immerse myself in a Chinese language video,

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French the natural way: One Simple Habit for Reaching Advanced Level

Coucou les French learners,

Recently, I’ve been receiving numerous inquiries about progressing from an intermediate to an advanced level in French.

In fact, just this week, Mohammed commented on my latest YouTube video, asking:

I have DELF B1 and I would like to progress to reach DELF B2,

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French the natural way: Why Stages Matter More Than Levels, A Fresh Perspective on French Acquisition

Coucou les French learners,

Have you ever felt frustrated by language levels that don’t quite capture your progress?

You’re not alone.

Traditional language levels, like A1 to C2, are widely used but often fall short in describing the nuanced journey of language acquisition.

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French the natural way: gripping reads, book suggestion for this month

Coucou les French learners,

Have you tried extensive reading in French already?

Extensive reading involves reading large amounts of text for general understanding and enjoyment, rather than focusing on every word or detail.

This approach is incredibly beneficial for language acquisition, as it exposes you to a wide range of vocabulary and grammatical structures in context,

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French the natural way: The Key to Acquisition, Beyond Comprehensible Input

Coucou les French learners,

I frequently emphasize the importance of comprehensible input in acquiring French (or any other language).

But, today I want to introduce you to an even more powerful concept: optimal input.

Optimal input is definitely more effective and you can harness its potential to accelerate your French journey.

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