Coucou les membres de la communauté,

This week, I’m feeling absolutely wonderful after receiving a message from Barry, who shared that he met Nadya in Lyon, France, and they had dinner together! Barry wrote:

Nadya and I met up in Lyon for a great dinner out with her husband Miro. Lots of laughter and talk about learning languages and cultures. They are both really special people and we have Alice to thank for bringing us together.

Nadya brought crocheted gifts for me and my granddaughter Mia – Jeanne, the rabbit from the lazy bear story, and Jean, the raven from my Bruno book #3.

(By the way, have you read & listened to Barry’s book #1? It is great fantasy reader! Click here to dive into Barry’s book.)

This is exactly the kind of connection I hoped our community would foster.

Barry, an American from California, and Nadya, originally from Bulgaria but now living in Lyon, found each other through our Members Community Live Meetings. They happen weekly (on Mondays & Thusrdays) and the group comes up with fun stories that soon will be published our site! (Click here to read the co-created stories).

It’s moments like these that remind me why we do what we do. How incredible to see friendships forming across continents!

#youarenotalone

New Feature: Comprehension Questions for Baby Stage Sessions

Now, let’s talk about a new addition to our Baby Stage sessions that I’m really excited about. We’ve introduced comprehension questions for each session.

These simple questions are designed to help you check your understanding at the end of each session. Then, you can review your answers by clicking on “Cliquez ici pour afficher la solution” at the bottom of the page.

Here’s why you should try & answer them:

Active Recall: By answering questions about what you’ve just read and listened to, you strengthen the neural pathways in your brain, making it easier to remember the vocabulary and structures in the future.

Contextual processing: The questions are based on the content you’ve just covered, helping you see how French words and phrases are used in context. This is crucial for truly understanding and internalizing the language.

Click here to start or review the Baby Stage!

Immediate Feedback: You can check your answers right away by clicking “Cliquez ici pour afficher la solution.” It reinforces correct understanding and quickly clear up any misunderstandings.

Confidence Building: As you successfully answer these questions, you’ll build confidence in your French abilities. This confidence is key to motivating you to continue your French journey.

French acquisition isn’t just about passive exposure – it’s about actively engaging with the language. These comprehension questions are a fantastic way to do just that!

I’m so proud of the community we’re building together, and I can’t wait to see you all continue to grow in your French journey!

Thank you for being part of our French program!

Cordialement,

P.S. Join our free hour-long Zoom session next Wednesday. Whether you’re just starting out or well on your way to fluency, everyone is welcome. More details coming soon!