Coucou les membres de la communauté,
We had a wonderful time last Wednesday during our monthly Community live session on Zoom! It was a joy to see so many of you join me for a lively discussion about the charming animation “The Season.”
The atmosphere was incredibly relaxed, which encouraged everyone to speak French freely without any hesitation. This is precisely the goal I strive for in each of my online French sessions: to create a comfortable environment where language acquisition feels natural and enjoyable.
If you missed the session or would like to revisit it,
you can watch the replay at your convenience. Click here!
Mark your calendars for our next monthly reunion, which will take place on Wednesday, November 6. I’ll share more details as we get closer to the date, so stay tuned!
Community Question of the Week
I love hearing from our community members, and this week, I’d like to highlight a question from Karel, one of our Dear Learners. He asked in the Community Chat:
J’ai vu la vidéo 16 du senior-stage. Je trouve cela, pour moi, très intéressant de comprendre la grammaire de la langue française. Est-ce que c’est aussi important quand on parle français ?
In English: “I watched video 16 of the Senior Stage. I find it very interesting for me to understand French grammar. Is it also important when speaking French?”
Click here to access the Senior Stage!
For those unfamiliar, the Senior Stage is a series of videos, texts and audios designed to explain grammar and literature texts to Advanced French learners. It is the ultimate stage in our French program!
The Role of Grammar in French Acquisition
This is an excellent question, Karel! Merci beaucoup.
When you first start acquiring French, knowing all the grammar rules isn’t crucial. The natural approach to language acquisition focuses on immersion and comprehensible input, allowing you to absorb the language organically.
However, as you progress to more advanced levels, understanding grammar becomes increasingly important, especially when reading complex texts or engaging with literature. Grammar provides the framework that helps you decipher nuanced meanings and appreciate the intricacies of the language.
For instance, in the Senior Stage, we explore works by authors like Blaise Pascal. Understanding the grammar used in his essays allows you to grasp the depth of his philosophical arguments and the beauty of his prose.
It’s like having a key that unlocks deeper layers of meaning in sophisticated French texts.
Now to answer Karel‘s question about the importance of grammar when you speak French:
I believe that understanding grammatical structures enables you to form more complex sentences, convey precise meanings, and engage in nuanced conversations.
A Heartfelt Thank You
Your enthusiasm and dedication make our community vibrant and inspiring.
I want to express my sincere gratitude to all of you for being part of our French program.
If you know anyone who might benefit from acquiring French the natural way, please share our program with them. Together, we can spread the joy of acquiring French!
@DebinCda shared on Trustpilot:
This program is by far the most promising of the many I’ve used to learn French. My writing and reading tests at a B2 level but my listening and speaking is still A1. I’m HORRIBLE!!! I started at the Baby Stage a couple of weeks ago and halfway through this stage, I’m actually understanding without needing to translate from French to English. And even better, I’m remembering the new vocabulary without a problem. It helpfully keeps showing up in the stories so I get constant reinforcement. Amazing! I’m also filling in a few holes in my knowledge I didn’t know I had. Merci beaucoup !!!!
Thank you for your continued support, and happy acquisition!
Cordialement,