In a perfect world, we’d move to France, study French a little bit, magically just “pick up” the language by…
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When people only know you in a foreign language
How many people out there know the “real” you? You know what I mean… people who love you for you…
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5 Things I did that held me back while learning French
Before moving to France was even on my radar, I took classes at the Alliance Française one day a week…
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Is “where are you from” a problematic question?
Before moving to France, the only time I’d ever hear the “Where are you from” question directed at me would…
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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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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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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.
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.
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.
How long does it take to learn French?
How long does it take to learn French? This question is problematic and I’m talking about why. Language learning isn’t linear. And it doesn’t have an end date. Let’s dive into this popular language learning question about how long it takes to learn a foreign language.
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.
Learning French: Lingoda review
Learning a language is hard. What do you do when you aren’t sure about a clear path forward? Private lessons can be expensive and books can be ineffective and boring so here’s my Lingoda review. How can a language learner boost their foreign language skills? Here’s why you should consider learning French with Lingoda and get started today.
How to use context when speaking French
When you’re in France and need to converse with French people, all your classroom learning gets very real. Here’s how to use context when speaking French.
