Coucou les membres de la communauté,
I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our members who joined the free live session on Zoom last Wednesday!
We had a fantastic time answering “this or that” questions about summer and sharing our favorite activities to enjoy when the weather is hot and sunny. The atmosphere was relaxed and cheerful, allowing everyone to participate, even if just in the chat box.
In case you missed the live session, watch the replay at your convenience. Click here!
Karel (who has been with us since 2021!) shared a wonderful testimonial in French:
Une nouvelle rencontre fantastique avec Alice aujourd’hui. Je ne cesse de m’étonner de la façon dont elle s’amuse à formuler des mots pour que tout le monde puisse les prononcer et les comprendre afin de les appliquer dans la partie suivante. Chapeau à cette enseignante et à la façon dont elle réussit à rendre le français accessible aux non-francophones.
Speak French at Your Own Pace
As a gentle reminder: the act of speaking French comes naturally when you feel ready, and it should never be a source of stress.
Stress hinders your ability to acquire French naturally because it activates the body’s fight-or-flight response, which can block your cognitive functions.
When you’re relaxed, your brain is more open to learning and processing new information.
That is why we started the live session gently by warming up our voice and mouth muscles.
We repeated common expressions like “sans aucun doute“ (without a doubt), “je ne sais pas quoi choisir“ (I don’t know what to choose), “les deux“ (both), and “aucun des deux“ (neither).
Click here to repeat those common expressions with me!
Warming up gently enables to use frequently used expressions confidently when answering questions.
Develop Automaticity
It’s important to develop automaticity in your responses. By training your brain to respond spontaneously in French, you build confidence and fluency.
When your answers become automatic, your brain can respond more quickly without overthinking, which reduces mental load and anxiety. You engage more naturally in conversations.
By regularly using these expressions, you train your brain to access language patterns efficiently, preparing you for real-world conversations.
Our pronounciation videos and interactive live sessions are designed to support this crucial aspect of language acquisition, helping you become comfortable and spontaneous in your French communication.
Join us next time on Wednesday, August 28.
More details on how to participate will be shared later this month.
On Mondays and Thursdays, join the Community Live Meetings. Meet other community members and speak French in a supportive environment. It’s another great way to develop automaticity. 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,