Last week over on my Facebook page, I asked you to share your favorite French words and you had so many…
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From boring to bonjour: How to make French language learning fun
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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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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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.
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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Having an accent is not a defect
But then there’s the whole other side of foreign accents. When people say critical things to someone who speaks with a foreign accent. Sometimes they do this without realizing it, but most of the time, people are fully aware that what they’re saying is rude. Even downright mean and derogatory things, as if having an accent is a defect. There’s no shame in having an accent.
5 Basic French words and phrases you need to say often (AUDIO)
Social norms in France can catch foreigners by surprise if they don’t know what little words to use where. Here are the top 5 polite French words and phrases you need to learn to fit in when you’re in France. Tom has recorded audio for us so you can hear the words as well.
Do you feel French?
“Do you feel French?” someone asked me recently. I had to think about it. The question of feeling French is a complicated one and makes us think about our identity as foreigners living abroad. What makes someone feel French and how long does it take for this to change? Let’s take a closer look.
When the French sound formal unintentionally
You’ll notice that the French use seemingly formal words to express casual phrases. Let me give you a few examples of how the French sound formal unintentionally.
5 Things that still give me trouble in French
Language learning is a process. This post is the one where I tell all about the 5 things that still give me major trouble in French even after living in France for 5 years. The language and culture is not something you automatically learn overnight. It takes time, so here are some hard things about the French language.
Quick French lesson: How to say “only”
French language learners usually learn to say only in French with the word seulement. But that’s not the only way. Let me teach you the other way in today’s Quick French Lesson.
