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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French news: Exciting New Resources Await!

Coucou les membres de la communauté,

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

Coucou les membres de la communauté,

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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