Let’s talk pronunciation today. Here’s a quick French pronunciation lesson for words that begin with the letter “c”. The vowel sounds make all the difference!
French lessons with Tom while walking the dog… no your dog isn’t a pervert!
What did I learn the other day? How not to say your dog is a pervert (after telling someone their dog was, thankfully, not a pervert). Not exactly what I was trying to say. So yeahhh, not my finest moment.
Useful French travel phrases you must know for a trip to France (AUDIO)
A relaxing, stress-free trip can get stressful when you’re not able to communicate, so to help you out, I’ve put together some of the most useful French travel phrases for your trip to France, with audio so you can hear how the words sound. Practice makes perfect so learn these French phrases and speak with confidence.
What does putain mean in French & is cursing OK in casual speech?
What does putain mean in French? We’ll talk about if cursing in French is OK in professional settings and in French culture. When speaking French, putain is a word you need to know even if you don’t curse. Here’s what putain means in French and why it’s a big deal. Do you curse in French or your native language?
How to say the French R sound (VIDEO)
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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American celebrities speaking French (VIDEOS)
Ever wonder if any famous Americans speak French? For your viewing pleasure, here are a few videos of American celebrities…
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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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Ask Tom Tuesdays: Ooh la la in French? Do the French really say it?
Hello! Tom’s here today with his latest installment of his series on my blog called Ask Tom Tuesdays. We’re taking…
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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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The truth about what I’m really thinking when you correct my French
Learning a new language as an adult is no easy feat. Becoming conversational in a foreign language is more or…
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Things French people say (VIDEO)
Howdy… a quick post coming at you today! After you’ve spent some time in France, you’ll notice two things: 1)…
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What is the difference between tu and vous in French? The distinction is not as simple as it looks.
Making mistakes in a foreign language can be embarrassing but we all have our fair share of flubs. For example,…
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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 accents sound great in English (unless you say one of these words)
If you’ve spent any time with a French person, you’ve probably fallen in love with noticed their cool accent. Americans…
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When you have an accent
What’s it like when you have an accent? I’m talking all about that here.
French animal sounds are NOT the same (AUDIO)
On vacation in Brittany last year, the neighbor’s roosters would cock-a-doodle-do at the crack of dawn, and one morning around…
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