Coucou les membres de la communauté,
I’m excited to share with you some insights from a fascinating book I’m currently reading: “Faites-les lire!” (Make Them Read!) by Michel Desmurget.
Michel Desmurget is a neuroscientist and research director at INSERM (French National Institute of Health and Medical Research). In his book, he emphasizes the irreplaceable value of reading for pleasure.
He argues that reading significantly benefits language skills, general knowledge, creativity, attention, writing abilities, oral expression, and empathy.
Although the book is primarily aimed at parents and educators, I’m learning a great deal about language acquisition. In particular, three factors are crucial for developing vocabulary and grammar: interaction, repetition, and pleasure.
The Importance of Interaction
Interaction means being fully engaged with the stories you read and/or listen to. Your attention, curiosity, emotions, and intellect need to be fully involved to get the most out of a story.
L. Thomas shared on Trustpilot:
My children and I have only been watching, listening to, and reading Alice Ayel’s videos and stories for a little over a month, and we are amazed at what we are already able to comprehend! It is a truly intuitive and natural way to acquire French!
We’re now gradually adding comprehension questions to each story on our site. These questions encourage you to reflect, explain, repeat, and express yourself in French, engaging you more deeply with each story.
Enhancing Your French Experience
You’ll now find comprehension questions and answers at the end of the first 15 Baby Stage Stories. We’re adding more each day, so keep an eye out for these new additions!
These questions are designed to enhance your French journey by:
- Boosting your engagement with the stories
- Providing opportunities for repetition
- Making the acquisition process enjoyable and interactive
The more you interact with the language in meaningful ways, the more effectively you’ll acquire the new language.
Also remember that on Mondays and Thursdays, you can join the Community Live Meetings. Meet other community members and speak French in a supportive environment.
It’s another great way to engage with stories. Click here to join!
Don’t miss out on these chances to connect, acquire, and grow together.
Thank you for being part of our French program!
Cordialement,