How to Teach French Conversation Online and in Person
When people hear that I’m teaching French conversation online, they often say that it sounds “entertaining” or “easy.” Most professional French tutors will smile at this, recognizing that it is …
The Best French Movies About Race And Social Justice 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 …
Master Business French to Boost your Professional Career
You’ve reached a comfortable level of fluency in general French and you know many expressions. However, you are working with French colleagues and clients in Paris or elsewhere, and you …
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 …
Hilarious French Expressions
French expressions and idioms are a great way to sound more natural and to better understand French culture But they can also be extremely confusing, and sometimes funny if you translate …
Useful French Greetings to Say Hello
Here are some useful French greetings and expressions to say hello in France Bonjour : hello, good day, hi Most of you know the formal expression “bonjour”, and you should since …
The French Future Tense – Difference Between Futur Simple and Futur Proche
French has two future tenses: the futur proche and the futur simple These tenses are interchangeable in most contexts, especially in spoken French. So what is the difference? 1. Futur …
The Best TV Series for Learning French
An enjoyable way to learn a foreign language consists of watching TV series. But how can television shows help you learn French? As a language instructor, I have been using …
French Words Used in English
10 French Words That You’ve Seen Before… in English Over the years, the English language has borrowed a great number of French words and expressions. Some of this vocabulary has been …
Plus… Prononciation du “s”?
L’adverbe “plus” peut poser des difficultés aux étudiants non francophones. Faut-il ou non prononcer le “s“? L’usage établit que l’on prononce le “s” quand il exprime une quantité, un degré plus …
Funny French expressions
French idioms are fun to learn and give you an idea of the culture and humour behind the language In this article, you’ll find 10 common French idioms that you …
French audio recordings
French audio recordings to improve your listening and speaking skills The best way to train on your French comprehension and pronunciation! Whether you are preparing an oral exam, need to make …
Business French Idioms to Use at Work
Working in an office in France can be daunting, especially if you are not familiar with the business French idioms Here are some frequent, informal French expressions to use at …
French spelling reform
French spelling reform : the end of the circumflex? Suggested new spellings for more than 2,000 French words have sparked controversy. The Academie Francaise proposed a French spelling reform proposal in 1990, including …
Pardon my French! The French False cognates
The false friends of the French language There are numerous false cognates between French and English that often mislead students when learning French. For example, « coin » in French has nothing …
Top French Songs about Paris
Discover our playlist of beautiful French songs inspired by Paris. Camille – Paris http://youtu.be/KECtE-1S9HE Charles Trénet – Ménilmontant Mano Solo – Botzaris Jacques Dutronc – J’aime plus Paris Yael …
Emmener ou amener ?
emmener En français, lorsqu’on prend une personne, un animal ou une chose avec soi en partant, en allant ailleurs, en quittant un lieu, on l’emmène amener Lorsqu’on mène quelqu’un vers …
