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Baguettes and Berets… Which French Stereotypes Are True and Which Ones Are Totally Cliché?
If you’ve been learning French or are simply a fan of French culture, I’m sure you’ve come across some clichés about France and its people. But just like all nationalities, clichés are often stereotypes that don’t really reflect […]
Read MoreNeed-to-Know French Vocabulary
Listen up French learners, here’s a comprehensive French vocabulary list just for you! Each category in this article provides you with words and phrases to enrich your vocabulary. They’ll also come in very handy in various day-to-day situations. […]
Read MoreFiled Under: FrenchTagged With: vocabulary30 Useful French Idioms That’ll Spice Up Your Expression
You’ve been learning French for a while, and you’re starting to feel confident in yourself. You have a solid grasp on everyday French vocabulary, and you think “Hey, I can understand French, no problem!” …And then you come […]
Read MoreFiled Under: FrenchTagged With: speaking vocabularyBasic French Words You’ll Use Every Single Day
So you’ve decided to pick up the French language—congratulations! But wait… are you staring down unending lists of French vocabulary? That’s no good! If you’re already feeling lost or overwhelmed on your learning journey, we’re here to fix […]
Read MoreFiled Under: FrenchTagged With: vocabularyFalse Cognates in French You Should Know
Languages – we love them, we learn them, we analyze them. Some aspects are fairly straightforward to learn, while others are less simple! And unfortunately (or maybe fortunately, because it would get a little boring otherwise), there are […]
Read MoreFiled Under: FrenchTagged With: vocabularyTop 10 Best French-English Dictionaries & Translation Apps
by NatalieOne of the best things about being a language learner in 2022 is that you no longer have to buy and lug around a big heavy paperback French dictionary! Nowadays, you can find a lot of online dictionaries […]
Read MoreFiled Under: FrenchTagged With: grammar vocabularyHow to Sound More French in 4 Easy Steps
Welcome! Today, we’re going to let you in on a few “secrets” about how to speak like a native French speaker! The French that we learn in the classroom and read in books is very different from most […]
Read MoreFiled Under: FrenchTagged With: practice speaking vocabularyHow to Say “You” in French | Tu vs. Vous [VIDEO]
When you’re learning a language, it’s important to learn the standard phrases to be polite. It’s also very important to know which situations require formal and informal versions of address (tu vs vous). Using the correct form is […]
Read MoreFiled Under: FrenchTagged With: grammar video vocabulary15 Fun Facts About French (#11 Isn’t Fun At All!) [VIDEO]
In celebration of International Francophonie Day, we wanted to share a few fun facts about French and what makes the language so unique and interesting! Our instructor Lisa Joy has put together a list of 15 things you […]
Read MoreThe Surprising Meaning of the Most Beautiful French Word…
by Ella BurgessThose fluttering, throaty r’s, those elegantly intoned nasal vowels, the steady back and forth of that hypnotic rhythm. The sound of French is distinctive even to those who have never studied it in their lives. Just a sentence […]
Read MoreFiled Under: FrenchTagged With: vocabulary