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French the natural way: from words to meaning, use circumlocution
Coucou les French learners,
Have you ever found yourself struggling to find the right words in French, only to resort to using English or relying on gestures to get your point across?
You’re not alone.
As a language learner, you know that speaking spontaneously in French can be a daunting task,
French news: focus on the meaning rather than the form
Coucou les membres de la communauté,
You know it: receiving comprehensible input is powerful. It is the key to unlocking your French fluency.
You know it too: the journey to mastering French is challenging.
The good news is that input alone is sufficient to first understand,
French the natural way: 3 signs you need more input
Coucou les French learners,
When I started teaching French in England (many, many years ago!), I believed that speaking was the first step toward French fluency. I was asking my students to repeat over and over again phrases they didn’t understand… As expected, most of them ended up hating French!
French news: maximize your French experience with the 80/20 rule
Coucou les membres de la communauté,
Today, I want to share a principle that has profoundly impacted my own language experience: Pareto’s Law, also known as the 80/20 rule.
This concept, named after Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto, suggests that roughly 80% of results come from 20% of efforts.