Coucou les membres de la communauté,
I hope this newsletter finds you well.
My dear Man & I are currently away in Morocco with our family, enjoying the vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes.
On the boat to Africa, over the Mediterranean Sea.
As we immerse ourselves in this beautiful country, we often use the French expression “c’est dépaysant,” which means “it’s disorienting” or “it transports you to another place.”
The word “dépaysant” comes from the verb “dépayser,” which literally means to remove someone from their country “pays” or usual surroundings, often causing a sense of wonder or disorientation.
Immersing in Moroccan Culture
We are staying on a farm in Tetouan, where the food is delicious and also authentic and fresh, with products coming directly from the farm.
Couscous is served with fresh goat milk.
Last Friday, we had the pleasure of enjoying a traditional Moroccan couscous with meat and vegetables. For those who might not be familiar, couscous is a staple dish in North African cuisine, made from small steamed granules of rolled semolina.
In Morocco, it is typically prepared by steaming the couscous over a flavorful stew of meat and vegetables, creating a hearty and aromatic meal.
New Content from Morocco
While we are traveling, we are also working on new exclusive content for you, our dear members!
We are creating videos with transcripts and audio about our experiences in Morocco, which will be published soon on our site! These videos will offer a unique glimpse into Moroccan culture.
In the meantime, take a moment to delve into all our existing videos, ranging from pronunciation warm-ups to classical French stories and book discussions.
Click here to watch them!
A Word of Appreciation
I’d like to share a thoughtful comment from our member @Angus888 in the Community Chat:
“Using AI is amazing as a tool to help you through the awkward years of language speaking, when we might otherwise be nervous about speaking or writing French with a real person. That said, you can’t beat Alice. Her curated resources are brilliant, stimulating and tailored to the growth of our acquisition. You can’t beat a real person like Alice.”
Do you agree with Angus? Can you beat a real person to acquire a language?
Thank you for being an integral part of our French learning community!
Cordialement,
