Category Archives for French culture
Quiz: What French Movie Should You Watch Next? (Part 2/3)
Looking for a French movie to watch tonight? If you’re a fan of drama, horror, or crime/action films, then this quiz is exactly what you’re looking for. By answering three questions, you’ll receive a movie recommendation. If you’d rather watch feel-good romantic movies or adventure films for the whole family, head over to the first […]
Continue readingQuiz: What French Movie Should You Watch Next? (Part 1/3)
Are you looking for French movie recommendations? If you can’t make up your mind what to watch, this quiz will make it easier for you. Take note that this quiz is only the first of three parts. Here, its all about feel-good romantic movies as well as adventure films for the entire family. The second […]
Continue readingAre You A True Francophile?
Do you enough about French culture to really be called a TRUE Francophile? Take this quiz to find out!
Continue readingOnly A True French Trivia Master Can Ace this Quiz!
Do you know enough French trivia to be called a true French Trivia Master?
Continue readingThe Ultimate Guide to French Politeness and Niceties
Whether you would simply like to avoid embarrassment when you’re with French people or you have loftier goals of becoming a shining example of politeness and courtesy when you’re in France, this ultimate guide to French politeness is what you’re looking for. Here’s What You’ll Learn (Click for Quick Navigation): I. How polite are the […]
Continue readingQuiz: How Many of these French Dishes Do You Know?
Put your knowledge of French cuisine to the test by taking this quiz about French food.
Continue readingQuiz: Which Region in France Fits You Perfectly?
Whether you’re deciding to move to France or you simply want to know what French region to visit, take this quiz to find out which part of France is perfectly suited for you.
Continue readingCan You Use Music to Learn French?
This is a common question raised by language learners—is music a good way to learn a language? To be honest, I’m not the biggest fan of using music as a way to learn French. Musicians often take shortcuts liberally, making words blend together and alter individual word sounds more than necessary. This could make it […]
Continue readingQUIZ: Are You A Real French History Buff?
Fancy yourself a french history enthusiast? Let’s put that claim to the test with this quiz!
Continue readingA Learner’s Guide to French Cinema
Can you really use French movies to learn French? My answer is a resounding oui ! This guide will teach you some tips on how you can effectively use French movies to improve your French and point you to a lot of good French movie recommendations. If you’re serious about learning French, you would want […]
Continue readingWitty French Puns to Take Your French to the Next Level
As Alfred Hitchcock once said, « puns are the highest form of literature ». In French, this witty play on words is called “calembour” and it takes a certain level of expertise in the language to be able to pull it off. Calembours make use of homophony (words that sound the same) to inject humour […]
Continue readingMust-try French Specialties from Every Region of France
France has so many types of cheese, wine, and specialties from all over the French regions that it’s hard to keep up! Where do you go to try the ratatouille… or the famous frog legs, if you’re feeling adventurous? Don’t fret, I prepared a culinary Tour de France for you to enjoy. I even added […]
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