For those of us learning French, the “R” sound is the stuff nightmares are made of. It’s a sound that’s…
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Most difficult French words for Americans to say (VIDEO)
As an adult learning a new language, you’ll make all kinds of pronunciation mistakes and some are really funny. My French friend is joining me for this fun video on the most difficult French words for Americans to say. Have a watch and see what the hardest French words are to say for foreigners.
5 Embarrassing French mistakes to watch out for
Avoid these 5 embarrassing French mistakes next time you open your mouth when speaking French. Language learning is no joke and French mistakes are normal, but it’s best to be as prepared as possible and avoid these biggies. No one likes to feel embarrassed, so read on and learn from my language learning mistakes.
French pronunciation: Word pairs you don’t want to mix up (with audio)
One of the most entertaining parts of my everyday life in France is when I mess up words. I think…
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Will you be fluent in French after living in France for a year?
There’s a misconception that people have about becoming fluent. It doesn’t magically happen just by living in a country where the language is spoken. Will you be fluent in French after living in France? That’s going to depend on a bunch of things throughout your language learning journey. Let’s take a closer look.
The secret to language learning success
Learning a new language can be a humbling process. And time consuming and frustrating but also rewarding and fun. Depending…
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French lesson: Listen for these words & phrases that tripped me up
Sometimes when you’re learning a language, you focus on all the wrong things. Like maybe focusing too much on perfect…
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Why does France conjure up such a sense of class and sophistication?
Tell anyone you live in France and their minds immediately fill with romantic images of lazy days spent lounging around…
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7 Things I’ll never understand about the French
I’ve been in France nearly three years now and have made great* strides in understanding the French people, the language…
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Do people in Paris speak English? Why a little effort with French goes a long way
While standing in line at a Paris Ladurée over the weekend, I observed one tourist after another launch right into…
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French cultural differences: How to freak out an American
The lovely Geraldine of CommeUneFrancaise recently posted a video on how to scare the hell out of a French person…
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10 Biggest French faux pas you can commit. And why #7 is the worst.
This is by no means an inclusive list of French faux pas and it’s not the end of the world if you commit a faux pas below, but they are things to keep in mind when adapting to French culture.
English with a sprinkling of French (and how the accent affects comprehension)
Super cool French expat blogger in the USA Mathilde tweeted a post from another French expat blogger also in the US,…
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French/English sayings lost in translation {iDBUS infographic}
Learning a new language is a gradual process, and for me, just when I think I’m doing great, I’ll say…
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Strange noises French people make (AUDIO)
If you’ve spent any time in France or around French people, you might have noticed some of these strange noises and language sounds that French people make that aren’t commonplace in the English language. And no, I’m not talking about the French “R”!
French etiquette: How to be polite in France
When visiting France, one of the first things you’ll notice after interacting with shopkeepers, cashiers and pretty much anyone is…
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Top French language mistakes so far
Language learning is an ongoing process, and if you’ve ever tried to muster up a few phrases in a foreign…
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French language problems: What I do when I don’t understand and want to cry
If you move to France and aren’t great at French, the French language will be one of the biggest hurdles…
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