After living in France for over four years now, I’ve learned that your accent is only an obstacle if you allow it to become one. Most of the time having an accent in French is a good thing! Language learning isn’t easy so if you’re learning French, don’t sweat your accent. It’s not a big deal.
Learning a language can be frustrating, so how do you get native speakers to correct your mistakes? I’m sharing my thoughts.
Hello! I have a new video for you today to help with your French language learning journey. Learn French and listen for my tips on how to say the French u sound.
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!
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.
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? 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?
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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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.
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.
One of the most entertaining parts of my everyday life in France is when I mess up words. I think…
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Ever wonder if any famous Americans speak French? For your viewing pleasure, here are a few videos of American celebrities…
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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.
Learning a new language can be a humbling process. And time consuming and frustrating but also rewarding and fun. Depending…
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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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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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Learning a new language as an adult is no easy feat. Becoming conversational in a foreign language is more or…
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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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Making mistakes in a foreign language can be embarrassing but we all have our fair share of flubs. For example,…
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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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