Join Our 30-Day French Language Challenge!

Bonjour à tous !

We are excited to announce a 30-day French language challenge designed to keep you engaged and immersed in the language throughout August, while some of our classes are on break. This challenge is open to all levels of French learners, so you can make it as challenging or as simple as you like. And don’t worry, it doesn’t involve any swimming in the Seine!

Download the printable version here.

How It Works:

• Complete Challenges: Participate in as many challenges as you can. Each task is an opportunity to practice your French and immerse yourself in the culture.

• Share Your Progress: For extra fun and motivation, share your completed challenges on social media (instagram or facebook) and tag @cozettefrenchclasses. This way, you can inspire others and create a sense of community. Don’t use social media? Pas de problème ! We’ve created a collaborative board with Padlet so you can participate and share your achievements with our community of French learners!

• Win Rewards: We have exciting rewards for those who actively participate!

Rules:

• Completed challenges must be shared on social media or Padlet by Labor Day, 9/2, to be entered in our drawings.

• Winners will be announced during the week of 9/2.

• Challenges can be completed in any order.

Rewards:

• Complete all 30 challenges: Get entered into a drawing to win a free group course of your choice (1 winner)

• Complete 20 challenges: Get entered into a drawing for a $65 gift card (1 winner)

• Complete 10 challenges: Get $30 off your next group class.

Challenges

1. Set your phone to French: Change your phone settings to French to immerse yourself in the language daily.

2. Daily French Idiom: Learn a new word or French idiom each day and use it in a sentence.

3. French Social Media: Discover popular French content creators on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube and watch their videos. Some of our favorites: @loic.suberville, @athenasol_off, @tatty_macleod, EasyFrench, RoyaVenturera, @Lenasituations, @grossmodo_, InnerFrench, Cyprien, @coline, @hellofrenchnyc, @french_with_clemence, @benmoraga, @encorefrenchlessons

4. Visit a French Restaurant/Bakery: Treat yourself by going to a local French restaurant or bakery and practice ordering in French, if possible.

5. Create a French Journal: Write daily entries about your day, your thoughts, or reflections in French. Keep it simple and use the words you know.

6. French Movie Night: Watch a French film or TV show. Write down words you recognize or new expressions you want to learn. Check out our list of French resources for movie and show recommendations.

7. French Language App: Practice 15 minutes daily with your favorite French app (Duolingo, Babbel, KuDoo, Conjuu, Memrise, LingQ, etc.)

8. French Observation Walk: Go for a walk and write down things you see... en français !

9. French Flashcards or Inspirational Notes: Create flashcards with new vocabulary and review them daily, or write French inspirational sayings on post-it notes and put them around the house.

10. French Music Playlist: Create or listen to Cōzette playlists on Spotify. Share your favorite tracks with your friends or classmates.

11. French Grocery List: Write your grocery list in French before your next shopping trip.

12. French Crossword or Puzzle: Complete a French crossword puzzle or a language game: Crosswords, Games, Quizzes

13. Watch the Paris 2024 Olympics: Learn vocabulary related to different sports featured in the Olympics. Watch an Olympic event with French commentary to improve listening skills.

14. Write a Postcard in French: Write a postcard in French and send it to us at Cōzette French Classes, 1306 4th St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413.

15. French Cooking Day: Follow a French recipe and cook a traditional French dish. Share the recipe or a picture of your dish on social media and tag us. La cuisine de Géraldine is a great site with recipes translated in English (and even in German), if you’re still a French beginner student.

16. Follow French News Outlets: Subscribe to a French news channel on YouTube or follow a French news outlet on social media to stay updated with current events. Here are some of our favorite accounts: HugoDécrypte, Le média positif, Brut, France Info, France Culture

17. Learn a French Song: Choose a French song, learn the lyrics, and sing along. Music is a powerful tool for language learning, helping with pronunciation, vocabulary, and memorization. If you are looking for some inspiration, take a look at this list of 10 easy French songs for beginners.

18. Practice French with a Friend: Reach out to a classmate, friend, or family member who speaks French and practice with them, or use a language exchange app (Tandem, Hello Talk) to practice speaking French with native speakers.

19. French Humor: Find a French joke, learn it, and share it with your friends, or discover some French memes and create your own.

20. Take a Picture of Something French: Capture a photo of something that reminds you of France and share it with a caption in French.

21. Do a French Dictée: The ultimate French activity! Find a French dictation exercise online, listen, and write down what you hear. You’ll love it or hate it!

22. Join a French Conversation Group: Go to INT’L CAFÉ or join a French conversation group, in-person or online. We have a new Café Cōzette conversation group for intermediate students starting on August 8 at 2pm, and it’s not too late to join our online Brunch Cōzette on Saturdays at 12pm CST.

23. Do a French Picnic: Organize a picnic with your favorite French foods!

24. French Podcast: Listen to a French podcast episode on a topic that interests you. Here are some of our favorite podcasts: LanguaTalk Learn French with Gaëlle, InnerFrench, Coffee Break French, Duolingo French Podcast, Little Talk in Slow French, Transfert

25. Read in French: Pick up a book or magazine and practice reading in French. Check out our list of French resources for reading recommendations based on your level and interests.

26. Local French Culture: Explore local French cultural events, stores, or communities in your area and participate if possible. Consider joining our Travel Series Workshop on ‘La Provence’ on August 15, 4-6pm.

27. French Poetry: Pick a French poem and practice reading it out loud, or try to memorize it. You can also try to write your own poem in French.

28. Learn a Tongue Twister in French: Practice and master a French tongue twister.

29. French Art Exploration: Go to a museum and spot French artists, or take an online tour of a French museum or exhibit related to French culture.

30. French Your Way!: Plan a French apéro, or maybe even a trip to France, speak French all day, or do whatever it means to you to embrace the language and culture!

We hope you enjoy these challenges and look forward to seeing your progress. Bonne chance et amusez-vous bien !