Embarking on the journey of French fluency is an adventure worth taking, but it’s not without its challenges. If you’ve…
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Clueless about coucou meaning in English? How to use this French word like a pro!
When I first came to France, I’d hear people cheerily greet each other with “coucou” and I didn’t think it…
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Why living in France won’t automatically make you fluent in French
Bonjour, tout le monde! Every now and again, I put out a call for guest posts from fellow bloggers who…
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Quick French Lesson: Is chèvre goat cheese or a goat?
Some of the most interesting and fun(ny) posts on my blog have come from just living life — usually conversations…
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What does bonjour mean in French & why you NEED to say it often!
Curious about the meaning of bonjour? You don’t have to spend more than a couple of days in France to…
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Answering your questions in my very first YouTube Q&A
Hey all, Q&A’s are some of my favorite types of videos from YouTubers I watch, so I figured I’d try…
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Why wearing a mask makes French even harder for foreigners
Wearing a mask is the new normal and shows you care about your fellow humans. More than half of the…
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5 Truths for when French is stressing you out
We all learn languages for different reasons, but one thing is the same for everyone — we all start from…
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Why French people switch to English and how to get them to stop
A great way to improve your foreign language speaking skills is to converse with native speakers, but what do you…
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My best French language learning tips
If you’ve spent any time learning French, I know you’ll relate to what I have to say in this post….
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7 Things you must remember if you want to speak French confidently
Confidence is a funny thing. One day we’re on top of the world, and the next day, we’re sitting in…
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How to pronounce French words in English… my thoughts
When speaking a foreign language, how do you approach the pronunciation of words in your native language? Or the opposite…
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19 Things that are true when you have a foreign accent
When you have an accent in your second language, which most of us do if we started learning it as an adult, people sometimes react to you differently. Sometimes it’s good and sometimes it’s not. Here’s my list of 19 things that are true when you have a foreign accent.
3 Basic French language concepts that don’t exist in English
Language learning is a fascinating process, especially at the beginning stages when you know next to nothing about the language…
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What to do when you lose French language learning motivation
No one decides to start learning a foreign language one day, follows a magic formula for language learning, stays super…
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How to say good luck in French and phrases to wish someone well (AUDIO)
Let’s talk about how to say good luck in French and other ways to wish someone well. These are handy French language phrases you’ll hear often in your day-to-day life, so let’s get right into this language learning tutorial.
Does Bradley Cooper speak French? Amazed by what I learned from it!
Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga’s new movie A Star is Born came out earlier this month and it’s gotten a ton of a press. To promote the film, Bradley has been doing French media interviews in French. He picked up the language back in college and charms the pants off adoring fans with his linguistic prowess. Beyond his charm, we can learn a lot from Bradley Cooper speaking French, so let’s get right into it.
My simple tips to help you feel less nervous about speaking French
So no matter where you are on the French language learning spectrum, use my tips to help you come across as self-assured in any situation even if you feel nervous and overwhelmed on the inside about speaking French.
My latest over on YouTube
How’s it going? I’m popping in today to say a quick hello and to share my latest French culture videos on YouTube with you. My YouTube channel is all about everyday French life and beyond and I cover French language tutorials, travel, and what it’s like as a foreigner in France (not Paris!).
What is the difference between tu and vous in French?
Making mistakes in a foreign language can be embarrassing but we all have our fair share of flubs. For example,…
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