Language Similarities: Just How Close are English and French?
by DianaWhat are the language similarities between English and French? There are many similar languages and if you are a student of English or French you may have noticed some commonalities here and there. The origins of these two […]
Read MoreThe 5 Best YouTube Channels to Learn French
by MildredThere are many tools for learning French, and one of our favorites is YouTube! Using YouTube channels is an unorthodox way of approaching language learning, but there are so many good ones out there aimed specifically at helping […]
Read MoreFiled Under: FrenchTagged With: french listening comprehension listening video10 French Idioms Essential for Boosting your Speaking Skills
by GuestHave you ever read sentences you couldn’t understand, despite knowing all the words? These sentences probably contained french idioms, and today I’d like to show you how to use 10 essential idioms. 10 French Idioms Essential for Boosting […]
Read MoreFiled Under: FrenchTagged With: speaking vocabulary5 Useful French Phrases to Expand Your Conversations
by AlizahAs I mentioned in my post on slang expressions in French, I wanted to create a new article on more standard speech and the most useful French phrases, period. But instead of going over one-size-fits-all sentences or simple […]
Read MoreFiled Under: FrenchTagged With: speaking vocabulary15 Essential French Slang Expressions
by WilsonWhen I first started learning French, I remember being so confident in my abilities after learning what seemed like every last conjugation. But then I met a native speaker who was the same age as me. I felt […]
Read MoreFiled Under: FrenchTagged With: video vocabularyThe 7 Best TV Shows to Learn French
by TomA really fun way to learn French without even realizing you’re learning it is through watching French TV shows. For all of you studying French, or for those of you looking to enjoy learning, we’ve gone over some […]
Read MoreFiled Under: FrenchTagged With: french listening comprehension TVThe Best Free Resources to Practice French
by SamuelIf you’re currently learning French and are looking for resources to improve your writing, vocabulary and comprehension, or if you are simply looking to entertain yourself, this article itself will be a great resource for you. Below, you’ll […]
Read MoreBest French Podcasts to Learn French
by LucaWhether you’re at work or home eating dinner, you can work on your French by listening to some of the best French podcasts available. Audio can be hard since you don’t have facial expressions, body language, or text in […]
Read MoreFiled Under: FrenchTagged With: french listening comprehension listening podcasts practiceHow to Pass the DALF and DELF Exam
by TomIn this article, I’d like to present some useful tools to help you prepare for the DALF C1 and C2. For these tests, you need an advanced level of language. That’s why you should take advantage of all […]
Read MoreThe Best French Movies to Improve Your Understanding
by LucaWatching movies in their original format (a.k.a. without dubbing) is a remarkably fun and effective way to improve your foreign language skills. Not long ago, we wrote about the best movies to watch for learning Spanish. And many […]
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