French the natural way: Could 100 Stories Make You Fluent in French?

Coucou les French learners,

It’s been two weeks since my last newsletter, and I hope you had a wonderful Easter break filled with rest and renewal.

After a little pause, My Dear Man & I are back with fresh energy and inspiring ideas to help you acquire French more efficiently and joyfully than ever.

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French news: From Morocco to Your Inbox, French Insights

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,

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French the natural way: Why Greek Myths Matter

Coucou les French learners,

I am nearing the end of reading “Pourquoi la Grèce” by Jacqueline de Romilly, and I must say, it has been an enlightening journey.

Jacqueline de Romilly was one of France’s most distinguished classical scholars,

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French news: Something New to Try This Week

Coucou les membres de la communauté,

Our dear member, Laura shared a delightful idea after participating in our last French Reader club.

She suggested:

“As a part of the warm-up, it might be fun to include the learning of a short poem with each 5-week session.”

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French the natural way: Improve Your French with Just One Engaging Story!

Coucou les French learners,

I must admit that one place I’ve always longed to visit is the state of Louisiana, in the United States.

The story of the Cajun people, in particular, fascinates me. Their journey from France to Acadie (now Nova Scotia) and eventually to Louisiana is one of resilience,

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French news: Exciting Updates and New Resources for Your French Journey!

Coucou les membres de la communauté,

Thank you to all the community members who took the time to share their thoughts about the Senior Stage. Your feedback is invaluable, and we’ve listened carefully.

As a result, we’ve decided to pause the Senior Stage for now.

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French the natural way: Can You Really Learn French with Children’s Books?

Coucou les French learners,

Have you ever tried to read children’s books in French?

It might seem like a logical starting point for French learners, assuming that books written for children would have simple vocabulary and easy-to-follow plots.

While this assumption is partially correct,

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