Category Archives for Learning method

How to Write a Letter in French: A Simple Guide

Writing letters can be stressful to a lot of people…. and even more so when you have to do it in French! Today we will make writing letters in French a lot easier with this simple guide on how to write a letter in French.  In this lesson, you’ll learn the words, phrases, and expressions for […]

How to Teach Your Kids French at Home

Wondering how to teach your kids French at home? Or maybe learn 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 […]

This Short Quiz Will Tell You Which French Novel You Should Read

Are you a French learner who’s looking for a good book to practice your reading skills in French? Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced level learner, take this super short quiz to help you pick your next read!

How to Use Music to Learn French (+Get Playlists for Free!)

Can you use music to learn French?  How can you use music to learn French?  What type of French music can you use to learn French and where can you find it?  If these questions have crossed your mind, you’ve come exactly to the right place. In this article, we’ll talk about using music as a […]

Quiz: How Well Do You Know French Slang?

How to Start Learning French: The Ultimate Guide to Beginner French

Looking for tips and resources on how to start learning beginner French? There are a lot of possible reasons why anyone would want to learn French. Is it your lifelong dream to speak French? Are you travelling or moving to France soon (or other French-speaking countries)? Do you want to expand your horizons by immersing in […]

10 Best Learning Tips Shared by French Learners

 I asked the Talk in French community in Facebook what the best advice they ever received in learning French, and the answers I got are quite good. Quick Navigation 1. Immerse yourself in the French language2. Learn with Music3. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes4. Practice a lot5. Don’t ask ‘why’, just accept the rules […]

3 Tips for French Teachers (Q&A)

 Bonjour tout le monde. In the weekly Talk in French newsletter sent to email subscribers every Sunday, I feature a question from subscribers. The questions cover everything—French language, culture, travel, and even totally random ones—and a lot of it are quite useful. So in the interest of helping more readers, I am also publishing some […]

French Vocabulary: At the Airport

 Can you imagine how confusing it could be when you’re in a foreign airport where people are communicating only in French?  But whether you are planning to travel to a French-speaking destination or not, today we’ll be sharing with you a list of vocabulary and phrases related to airports.   Knowing these words and phrases could […]

20 Fun Ways to Insert Learning French Into Your Day

Learning French as an adult can be quite challenging. Between work, family, social life, and all the numerous adulthood responsibilities that you juggle every day, it’s difficult to find a way to insert learning a language into your already crammed schedule. I hear this time and again: “I’d like to learn French but I’m too busy.” “My hands are […]

3-Step Guide to Learn and Master French by TalkinFrench.com

 Bonjour! Maybe you’ve been following Talk in French for a long while now and you’re already subscribed to my weekly newsletter. Or maybe you’re a complete newbie who has only stumbled across my website recently. No matter which one of the two you happen to be, I know you probably have this question at the […]

Is it Possible to Learn to Speak French on Your Own?

 Let’s face it. The idea that you can learn French by yourself and at your own pace–with no classes to drive to, no teacher to set schedules with—can be a truly appealing thing to think about. I’m pretty sure this has crossed your mind at one point or another for various reasons. Maybe you’re the type […]