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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 are …
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 Proche Versus Futur Simple
Firstly, the two tenses generally differ in their level …
Caroline shares five principles for teaching online French conversation classes. Contact her and get access to the best online French speaking course.
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 are …
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 et tremblements, Amélie …
Determine your current French level with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Since 2001, this framework has been developed by the Council of Europe to help language learners self-assess their level of proficiency
These six levels of French language proficiency …
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 shy waitress, …
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 of this …
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 …
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 TV series and films in my French classes for a long …
Des exercices de phonétique pour la prononciation du français
Le site Phonétique s’adresse aux personnes qui souhaitent apprendre le français mais peut également être utilisé par des francophones
Cet outil pour la prononciation du français propose des présentations sonores de l’alphabet …
You’ve reached a good level of fluency in French and you know many expressions
However, you are working with French-speaking colleagues and clients in Paris or elsewhere, and you need to quickly master Business French
Here are some useful tips to help …
How to say good morning, hello or thank you in French?
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 it’s the …
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 so completely absorbed by English that speakers might not realize its …
What are the best apps to study French online?
If you have a smartphone, you can learn French online with podcasts, short videos, and songs. And let’s not forget – mobile applications!
But you might be thinking, which apps should you start …
Discover the Most Engaging Movies to Learn French
Whether you want to learn more about the culture, improve your grammar, vocabulary or pronunciation or simply have a good time, these popular French movies are perfect for you!
1. Le fabuleux destin d’Amélie …
As a private French tutor, I noticed that many French students are confused with the difference between qui and que
Here are some explanations with concrete examples to understand the use of qui and que
Grammatical difference between qui and que
In the …
Podcasts are an easy way to improve your French comprehension and vocabulary skills
What are the best French language podcasts to practice your French and make prompt progress?
As a French tutor online, I am often asked by language learners if …
How Can I Learn French by Myself? (In Just a Few Months)
Here are the tips of an experienced online French tutor to help you learn and practice the French language.
1. Join a French Conversation Group
An excellent way to …
Robin Denise shares insights and tips on how to live in Paris
I recently had the pleasure to learn more about Robin Denise’s lifestyle blog, Péchés Mignons, and about what she loves the most about life in Paris
Like many internationals, Robin came to …
Ready for a Walk in the Latin Quarter of Paris?
This area is home to the atmospheric Saint-Germain-des-Prés quartier and the exquisite Luxembourg Gardens
With its world-famous cityscape, deeply rooted intellectual tradition, prestigious history, beautiful architecture, and central location, the arrondissement has …
Having trouble learning French?
Perhaps you were really excited about taking a foreign language like French when the year began, but now learning it seems more challenging
If you’re having a hard time grasping the rules of French, it may be time …
Qu’est-ce que le premier mai ?
En France, le 1er mai est un jour férié ; c’est un jour où l’on ne travaille pas. C’est un congé payé depuis 1947.
Cette journée internationale des travailleurs ou fête des travailleurs est devenue la fête …
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 work
Avoir plusieurs cordes à son arc
Literally translated, this expression means to …
Ressources pour l’apprentissage du français de la mode
La mode française est célèbre dans le monde entier grâce à ses créateurs de génie et ses marques renommées. Apprenez-en davantage sur le prêt-à-porter français, sur la mode et sur la haute couture.
Les …
How to Write a Travel Journal or Travelogue with French Learners
Travel journals help you to write and document about the experience you had in Paris, France. You can include the written description of the places you have visited, list down …
Feminine or masculine, that is the question you often ask yourself as a French learner
In French, there’s simply no way to know the gender of every single noun other than by memorizing the gender of each.
There are, however, certain patterns …
In this article, you will learn the distinction between the French prepositions « dans » and « en »
It is not easy to understand the difference between these two prepositions since they both mean « in » in English
The preposition DANS
Dans is more often used in …
Differences between written and spoken French
Spoken French and written French are so different that one could consider that they are two distinct dialects.
I will highlight the main differences between written French and oral French in this blog article. After reading it, …
Mastering the French pronouns y and en is essential to understand French conversation
Just try to follow an intermediate French class in Paris, and see how far you get!
En and y seem to be the ordinary French pronouns that are used …
This French lesson will teach you the difference between passé composé and imparfait in French
Imparfait and passé composé cannot translate literally from English
The imparfait describes what was happening all around you (including you), the background. Also it refers to ongoing …
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 to do with money.
The French false cognates can be harmless, inconvenient, …
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 will hear in France
1. Les carottes sont cuites
This French expression literally …
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