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French Relative Pronouns: All You Need to Know About Pronoms Relatifs
In this lesson, we’ll talk about French relative pronouns or pronoms relatifs. Quick Navigation A Review of Relative Pronouns in EnglishFrench Relative Pronouns1. qui and que 2. lequel3. dont4. oùQuick Recap on French Relative Pronouns A Review of Relative Pronouns in EnglishAre you still familiar with relative pronouns in English? If you can no longer recall […]
Continue readingFrench Past Tense: Everything You Need to Know
French Past Tense could be a mind-numbing learning task. But when approached with an open mind and willingness to learn, you should be able to grasp it quite easily. It helps a lot though if you have brushed up on your English grammar. Knowing the tenses in your own language is the key to easily grasping […]
Continue reading30 Useful French Essay Phrases
Are you struggling to write essays in French? In this article, I have shared a list of 30 useful French transition words and phrases that will help you create more sophisticated written arguments for your exam (at school or for DELF exam). I also offer an extended version of this blog post, (57 French phrases instead […]
Continue readingFrench Pronunciation: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners (+ free MP3)
French Pronunciation Guide: Learn how to pronounce French words the right wayThere’s that charming sound to the spoken French language that everyone seems to find delightful. How French words seem to melt together to form pleasant sounds–it can be both enchanting and intimidating at the same time. No need to get intimidated though. You’re on the […]
Continue reading50 Common French Phrases (with PDF + MP3)
Whether you’re starting out on your beginner French lessons or planning to travel to a French-speaking destination soon, learning about common French phrases is a good idea. Here in this article, I will share common phrases in French, which I am sure you will find useful. Quick Navigation Bonjour – HelloMerci – Thank youS’il vous plaît – […]
Continue readingLearning the French Imperative (Imperatif)
Imagine a world where there are no commands or orders being issued. Well yeah, that’s right, you can’t. Whether you’re the one giving the orders or being given the orders, these things are all inexplicably intertwined with human nature and everyday living. To issue commands or give instructions, we use the imperative form of the […]
Continue readingFrench Subjunctive: 5 Things You Need to Know
French subjunctive? What is it?? I can almost see the question marks hovering around your head right now. But no worries, this article will strive to replace those question marks with a huge light bulb that will make you go… To make things a lot easier for you, I have listed down five things that you […]
Continue readingThe 15 Best TV Series to Learn French for All Levels
Watching foreign films or television series are both excellent ways to help you learn French. It helps you gather a better understanding of the daily lifestyle and expressions that French may use whilst consolidating your existing vocabulary. It can help you fine-tune your listening skills to adapt to the various speeds and accents you may encounter. […]
Continue readingLa Citrouille vs. Le Potiron: What’s the Difference?
Got questions about French language and culture? Every week on the Talk in French newsletter, I answer questions sent by readers. Here I’m sharing one that I answered a while ago, but it’s quite relevant at this time of the year. Let’s check out the question: « What is the difference between the two different words […]
Continue readingThe Ultimate Guide For Intermediate Level French Learners
Have you just made the jump to intermediate French? Or are you stuck on the intermediate level for quite some time with no immediate signs of moving on to the next?Regardless of which one you are, read up because this guide is especially created for you. Quick Navigation I. What is expected of you when […]
Continue readingHow 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 […]
Continue readingHow 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 […]
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