French the natural way: why French with a smile is the path to success!

Coucou les French learners,

My fall weekly online sessions start next Monday! They are tailored from upper beginners to advanced learners. If you are looking for a nudge to move forward in your French journey, then join me live along with a group of motivated and fun learners!

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French the natural way: discover the power of taking notes

Coucou les French learners,

C’est la rentrée ! It’s back to school (or work) in France. This phrase is commonly used in French to refer to the time when people return to school or work after summer vacation. Because, you know, les vacances, c’est sacré !

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French the natural way: how writing prepares you for fluent speaking

Coucou les French learners,

I hope you are enjoying l’été, summer time! I love this time of the year because as some of you may know already, I am a frileuse. This French word cannot really be translated in English but it basically means I am sensitive to cold.

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French the natural way: 3 strategies for natural conversations!

Coucou les French learners,

As the French Beginner Intensive Week ended, I got this question coming up:

How can I improve my conversational skills?

Sign up for our next Intensive Week! There are still a few spots available!

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French the natural way: Join my French summer intensive for fun and fluency!

Coucou les French learners,

– L’été s’impose et contraint toute âme au bonheur – André Gide

Make the most of summer (my favourite season!)! Join my online French courses.

Maintain language momentum. Fit my French sessions into your summer plans.

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French the natural way: Join us LIVE on Saturday to celebrate!

Coucou les French learners,

Just a quick reminder to join us live this Saturday!

LET’S CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS 2022! Saturday December 17
5pm UK / 6pm France / 12pm EST / 9am PST

Christmas is such a special moment in the year,

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French the natural way: become enlightened

Coucou les French learners,

Qu’est-ce que vous lisez en ce moment ? What are you reading?

Deb Nicholson who is also a member of our community recommended Writing to the bones by Natalie Goldberg. I am savoring each page of this wonderful book,

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