The French Verb Être: All You Need to Know
One of the most important French verbs you could learn is the verb être. This highly used irregular verb which means “to be” can be found everywhere–in simple daily conversations, idiomatic expressions, written language, and elsewhere–making it a must-learn for anyone who is starting to learn French. Here in this article, you’ll learn everything you need […]
Continue readingCan You Ace this Beginner Level French Vocabulary Quiz?
Are you familiar with beginner French vocabulary? Then this short quiz should be so easy! Give it a try and share your score!
Continue readingHow to Read and Understand a French Menu
Whether you’re dining in France or in some fancy French restaurant elsewhere, going face-to-face with a French menu is enough to make you rack your brains for all the French you know. But don’t fret! This article will brush those cobwebs away and help you read a French menu with ease. Quick Navigation I. The Different […]
Continue readingFrench for Kids: the Ultimate Guide to Teaching Your Children French at Home
Thinking of teaching your kids French or learning French along with your child? Sounds like a great plan and I’m here to help! Whether you want your child to reconnect with French roots or simply to raise him/her as bilingual, this article will help you reach that goal. Feel Free to Jump to the Different […]
Continue readingFrench Pronunciation: The Ultimate Guide (with Videos and MP3)
How to pronounce French the right way There’s that charming sound to the spoken French language that everyone finds utterly delightful. How the words seem to melt together to form pleasant sounds and flowing melodic tones can be both enchanting and intimidating at the same time. Enchanting enough for non-French people to strive to […]
Continue reading14 French Expressions to Practice Today (with videos)
In any language, idioms are often a source of confusion and frustration for newbie learners. French is no different. But these little expressions are very useful to learn because they not only add spice to your conversations, they also help you sound more natural and closer to sounding like a native. The French have a […]
Continue readingHow to Make Polite Requests in French Using ‘Je Voudrais’
One of the most useful French phrases that beginners and travelers should learn is “je voudrais…”. This little phrase can be used when you’re out in restaurants ordering food or drinks, or in everyday conversations when you need to to ask for something or make a little polite request. In this lesson, you’ll learn how […]
Continue readingCan You Pass this Beginner-Level Reading Comprehension Quiz?
Is your reading comprehension in French good enough to pass this beginner-level quiz? Give it a try! Don’t forget to share your results with your friends!
Continue readingFrench Words and Phrases Related to Time and Duration
Let’s talk about TIME. There is a huge list of words and topics about time but today, we’ll be narrowing it down and only talk about French words and phrases related to time. If you are looking for a lesson on how to tell time in French, it’s another topic for another day. But you […]
Continue reading5 Popular French Christmas Carols to Bring you Holiday Cheer
Christmas season is here again; the happiest time of the year, or so the song says. If you are learning French and want to get into the holiday spirit, what better way to do it than to listen to traditional French Christmas carols? Here on this article, I’ve listed down five of the most catchy carols […]
Continue readingWhat Should A Francophile Like You get for Yourself this Christmas?
Are you a Francophile who is running low on ideas for a gift to yourself this Christmas? No worries, this quiz will determine what you should get for the no. 1 in person in your life–YOU!
Continue readingQ&A: The French and Their Baguette
Bonjour ! Each week on the newsletter, I answer a question sent to me by readers of this website. If you haven’t subscribed to the newsletter yet, please do! You’ll find a lot of really interesting content upon sign up and also every Sunday when I send the weekly newsletter.Here I’m sharing with you one […]
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