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Are you struggling with learning French? Perhaps you were really excited about taking a foreign language when the year began, but now it seems you’re finding it a challenge If you’re having a hard time grasping the language, it may be time to think about private French tutoring for extra guidance and support One-on-one engagement […]
The DELF (Diplôme d’étude en langue française) is an official language examination for non-native speakers of French The DELF B2 is adapted to upper-intermediate and advanced students of French The exam will assess your language level based on the four skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Here is a description of the different parts of […]
How to Write a French Travel Journal with your Students of French Scenario You and a friend participated in a competition organized by the Embassy of France and have won a round trip ticket on Air France to any French-speaking country served by the airline. You and your companion will explore a region of the […]
Are you an intermediate French learner looking for the perfect book to read? Here are several books to learn French quickly. Author Book Genre Summary Amélie Nothomb Stupeurs et tremblements classic contemporary intercultural Japan biography satire fiction Funny and satirical, this novel based on the author’s true life deals with the cultural differences and the […]
Here are some tips for preparing the DELF B2 exam The DELF B2 examination shows that the speaker is able to construct arguments to negotiate and to defend his or her opinion At level B2, the candidate has a degree of fluency and spontaneity in regular interactions and is capable of correcting his/her own mistakes. […]
Advice for French tutors in Paris How to ensure the first French lesson goes well Whether you are an experienced French tutor in Paris or about to undertake your very first French lesson, you want to make a positive impression The purpose of this article is to give you pointers and things to think about to get […]
Business French vocabulary for professionals Business Greetings You know bonjour (hello, good day), but note that this greeting expression is employed only once per day. After that, you could say salut (hey)—but most French coworkers are more likely to just nod, or say nothing. Handshakes (se serrer la main) are expected, while colleagues in smaller and more informal businesses may greet each other […]
Bien vs Bon: Which One Should You Use? Bon and bien in French are often confused, because they have somewhat similar meanings and they can both be adjectives, adverbs, or nouns. What is the difference between bon and bien in French? Bon is an adjective. It modifies a noun and means good, suitable, efficient, correct, useful, etc. Bien is an adverb. It means good, moral, right, healthy, […]
As a French teacher in Paris working with adults, I am often surprised to see that my students have forgotten how to study a language. So, here are some pointers for people who want to learn French to communicate, not only to pass exams. You cannot avoid grammar Not in French. Sorry. French is a […]
Do you wish to improve your French pronunciation so that others can understand you easily when you speak French? My French pronunciation course in Paris will help you get the right accent and intonation quickly for better communication After having observed my students’ needs for years and tried to be as helpful and pragmatic as possible, I […]