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10 Great French Novels to Learn French for All Levels
Reading is a true source of pleasure and often a relaxing hobby to undertake. It can also be a very handy learning tool to practice your French and put your comprehension skills to good use. Reading books in French is a fantastic way to complement your studies by increasing your vocabulary and improving your understanding of […]
Continue readingSpecial episode: Sex and the French – Podcast 50
Here is the 50th session of Talk in French Podcast! You can download the podcast to your computer or listen to it here via iTunes. In this episode: Sex and the French How to learn French “in bed” Some French Words and expressions. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. […]
Continue readingFrench School System Part 6: The future (le futur) Podcast #49
Here is the 49th session of Talk in French Podcast! You can download the podcast to your computer or listen to it here via iTunes. In this episode: French School System Part 6: The future (le futur) How to prepare the oral part for the DELF B2. Some French Words and expressions. Download the Podcast now […]
Continue reading15 Great French Comics to Learn French
For French language learners, reading a long text or a French novel can be incredibly scary; it’s a wall of words, making you feel overwhelmed. The key to learning is creating interest, and French comics are the perfect tool. Comics help you learn French because they are so visual. Seeing the expressions of the characters’ faces help […]
Continue readingFrom Francs to Euros / + How to practice your French daily: 10 Tips for you (podcast 45)
Here is the 45th session of Talk in French Podcast! You can download the podcast to your computer or listen to it here via iTunes. In this episode: What was like it to switch from Francs to Euros. How to practice your French daily: 10 tips for you Some French Words and expressions. Download the […]
Continue reading5 Motivational Quotes in French to Help You Study NOW! (with English Translation)
Learn French can be difficult right? Here are some quotes to keep you motivated. 1. C’est toujours le bon moment- It’s always the right time. 2. Fais toujours de ton mieux même si personne ne regarde. – Always do your best even if no one’s looking. 3. Votre source de motivation est l’ingrédient […]
Continue readingThe secret to building better sentences in French ?
« Frédéric, how can I build a correct sentence in French? » It is a very common (and valid one) question but beyond building some simple sentences « I give some chocolate to my sister = Je donne du chocolat à ma sœur », you won’t get very far with this logic. If you are looking to build more natural […]
Continue readingTalk in French Podcast #18: 5 Little-known Places in Paris / French Verbs with Prepositions
Here is the 18th session of the Talk in French Podcast! You can download the podcast on your computer or listen to it here via iTunes. There is a button where you can download the Podcast. In this episode: – Some information about French Culture. 5 little-known places to visit in Paris. – Some French Words […]
Continue readingA 20-Day Guide on How to Make Learning French a Habit
In my article How to Create a Habit: A Guide for Language Learners, we have already established that the best way to learn French is to create a French learning habit. But creating new habits is very difficult, and we could only make it easier by doing our 10 habit rules:Knowing your goalsSetting a reasonable […]
Continue readingTalk in French Podcast #10 – How to save money on your trip to Paris? / How to memorize French Verbs
Here is the 10th session of Talk in French Podcast! You can download the podcast to your computer or listen to it here via iTunes. There is a button where you can download the Podcast. In this episode: – Some information about French Culture. How to save money on your trip to Paris? – Some French […]
Continue readingTips on How to Memorize French Vocabulary
« Je suis comme ça. Ou j’oublie tout de suite ou je n’oublie jamais, » was famously quoted by Samuel Beckett, an Irish avant-garde playwright who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1969. It translates as “I’m like that. Either I forget right away or I never forget,” and this perhaps highlights the importance of […]
Continue readingWhy I don’t share the pronunciation of French Words on social media?
The number one request I get on social media (Twitter and Facebook mostly) when I share a new word is ‘Please add the phonetics’ But I don’t plan to do it; because this is the wrong way to learn French Pronunciation. I shall explain why in a moment, but first, allow me to give you two […]
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