Bienvenue à French en Poésie

A poetic and immersive way to deepen your French, one verse at a time.

Welcome to French en Poésie, where we immerse ourselves in the beauty of the French language through poetry, literature, songs, quotes, and art. Whether you're learning French, refining your skills, or simply a lover of literature, this newsletter offers you a gentle and poetic way to connect with the language.

Why?

Because French is a poetic language.
Because beauty makes learning joyful, sustainable, and profound.
Because slowing down with a poem can change your day — and even your life.

If you dream of understanding French not just with your mind, but with your heart...
If you long for a more beautiful, soulful way to learn...

You are in the right place.

What to Expect:

The poem of the week:

📜 A French poem, read aloud in audio format
📝 The full text of the poem + English translation
✍️Key grammar & vocabulary insights
🎶 A French song to discover
💬A quote of the week to inspire
🖼️ A featured French painting to enrich the experience

All in just 10-15 minutes a week—a time-effective, immersive way to learn and enjoy French!

Literary Bites:

• A small excerpt from French literature to dive deeper. For anyone wanting to read and discover French literature but missing the time or finding novels too intimidating.

• Read aloud (audio) + English translation

• Vocabulary

• Thoughts

Subscription Options

Free Membership — Gentle Immersion

• Poem of the Week (every Tuesday):
  — Normal-speed audio reading
  — Song, quote, and painting of the week

• Monthly Literary Bites:
  — A short literary piece to savor in French

• A Poetic Guide to French Pronunciation

  — Start your journey toward beautiful, confident pronunciation, so you can savor every syllable.

Standard Membership — Deeper Immersion

$8/month or $85/year

• Full access to the Poem of the Week newsletter:
  — Normal and slow-speed audio
  — Full text, English translation, vocabulary & grammar tips

• Weekly Literary Bites (every Thursday):
  — A curated excerpt of French literature with audio, translation and notes

• French en Poésie Circle (coming soon):
  — A monthly gathering designed to help you live the French language, not just study it. Together, we explore favorite books, poems, songs, and passages, listening and reading aloud to deepen pronunciation, discussing meaning to grow vocabulary, and connecting through conversation. It’s a space to slow down, listen or speak up (if you wish), and share our love of French.

Premium Membership — Full Immersion

$210/year

• Everything in the Standard Membership, plus:

  • Access to a private community/chat to connect and practice your writing with other French learners & Francophiles

  • Three private 1:1 Friendly French Conversation sessions per year: a chance to connect & practice your french together.

Why Learn Through Poetry?

Studies show that immersion is the most effective way to learn a language—hearing the rhythm, feeling the flow, and absorbing grammar naturally. Poetry awakens memory, deepens understanding, and makes learning enjoyable.

This newsletter is for language learners, poetry lovers, and Francophiles who want to experience French as it was meant to be—rich, musical, and alive.

Ready to begin? Subscribe & let French flow into your life like poetry.

A Gentle Approach to Learning: Advice for French Learners

To get the most out of this poetic experience, here’s a simple method to follow:

1. First, listen and enjoy. Let the melody and rhythm of the poem wash over you. Focus on the sound of the French language and its lyrical qualities. Don’t worry if you don’t understand every word—just let yourself absorb the beauty of it.

2. Next, read the French lyrics as you listen. This will help connect the sounds to the written words, enhancing your listening and reading skills simultaneously.

3. Listen to the slow version. Play it again, with or without the text in front of you. This step allows you to catch more details and understand how the words flow.

4. Check the translation to see what you understood, but avoid relying on it too early. Let the French words and their sounds guide you before confirming their meanings.

5. Repeat as many times as you wish! Language learning is all about repetition. Each time you listen and read, you’ll notice new things and improve your understanding of French.

Learning a language should be a delight, not a chore. Let poetry be your guide, and let French unfold before you—one beautiful word at a time. Bienvenue, et bonne découverte.