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Habits to Speak French

7 Easy Mini-Habits You Can Use to Speak French Confidently

Speaking French Starts Today You want to speak French confidently, without constantly hesitating or searching for words, and… ideally with joy? Here’s a truth most learners don’t expect: You don’t need hours a day to become fluent. You don’t need…

French expression "en faire tout un fromage"

French Food Idioms: When Cuisine Meets Language

The French language is rich with expressions that incorporate food, often in humorous or unexpected ways. Many of these French food idioms go beyond their literal meaning and provide insight into French culture, history, and humor. Let’s take a closer…

French aspirated "H" - Master the rules of French phonetics

Sound More French: How to Master the Aspirated “H”

French pronunciation is full of subtleties, and one of the trickiest concepts for learners is the aspirated “h” (h aspiré) Unlike the silent “h” (h muet), which allows liaison and elision, the aspirated ‘h’ behaves like a consonant and prevents…

Reflexive Verbs in French

Mastering French Reflexive Verbs: A Game-Changer for Your Fluency!

If you’ve ever wondered why French speakers say “Je me lève” instead of just “Je lève,” or why they use “s’appeler” instead of just “appeler,” you’re about to unlock a key element of the language: reflexive verbs! Mastering them can…

The 2024 Summer Olympics

The Language of Champions: Key Olympic Terms for Paris 2024

As the Olympic Games approach, athletes and fans alike are gearing up with excitement. Let’s explore some key French Olympic terms and expressions that capture the spirit of the Games! 1. “Être au taquet” (To be at full throttle) This…

passé composé et imparfait

Passé composé and imparfait

This French lesson will teach you the difference between passé composé and imparfait in French Passé composé and imparfait cannot translate literally from English The imparfait describes what was happening all around you (including you), the background. Also it refers…

French alphabet

French Phonetic Alphabet: How to Perfect Your Pronunciation Practice

LEARN HOW TO PRONOUNCE THE WORDS WITH THE FRENCH PHONETIC ALPHABET The French Phonetic Alphabet consists of 37 Sounds Linguists and dictionaries use the International Phonetic Alphabet, or IPA, a standardized alphabet or system for phonetic notation. The IPA symbols below…

Café de Flore in Paris

French courses for adults in Paris

Enhance your visit to France with our private French courses for adults in Paris. Learn to speak confidently and to handle everyday situations. Experience Paris like a local with lessons in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Montparnasse and the Latin Quarter.
French Proficiency Test Online

A Useful Grid for Self-Evaluation

Test your level with this precise French proficiency test. This assessment contains six levels of French fluency, from beginner to proficient language learner.
Bandes de Filles film français

The Best French Movies About Race That You Need to Watch

As large protests have occurred in response to the killing of George Floyd, there is heightened public awareness about racial discrimination and inequality, not only in the United States but also in France In a time when many of us…

Reading Books in Paris

My All-Time Favorite French Novels for Intermediate Learners

Some of our favorite books to learn French at the intermediate level Are you looking for the perfect French book to read at intermediate level? Here are some of our much loved French novels for intermediate learners and francophiles. Stupeurs…

Café des Deux Moulins, Paris

Amélie’s Most Picturesque Filming Locations in Paris

Amélie is a poetic French movie released in 2001, directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet “Le Fabuleux Destin d’Amélie Poulain”, which is set in the district of Montmartre, is a poetic depiction of contemporary Parisian life It tells the story of a…

French Lesson Online on Skype

Tips for Sucessfully Teaching French Online via Skype

How to ensure that your first online French lessons go well Whether you are an experienced Skype teacher or about to undertake your very first French lesson online, you want to make a positive impression on your audience The purpose…

Café et croissant in France

The Meanings of the French Subject Pronoun On

The French pronoun On generally meansWe in English. However, it can also refer to one, people, you, they, he or she, and even I. Therefore, it is not easy to understand how to use this pronoun and to translate it…

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