French Childhood Memories – Native French teacher conversations
Do you have trouble understanding people speak French at full speed? Here’s a video for you to practice your listening skills. In this video, we chat about French childhood games and school memories in France so listen out for lots of Imperfect Tense. Il y avait… J’avais … Nous avions … C’êtait … Intermediate French […]
How Many Levels are There in the French Language?
French is one of the most spoken languages in the world and its use in only increasing with every passing day. The article will talk about different French levels of the language. Linguistic proficiency is defined as the ability of an individual to speak, perform and...
How Long Does it Take to Learn French?
With the increase in tourism and globalisation in recent years, among all the languages, French remains really popular as a foreign language across the globe. It is now the world’s 5th most widely used language. And, if you are looking forward to learning the French...
The Hardest Things to Learn in French
Everyone wants to know “what’s the hardest thing to learn in French?” As a native French speaker, I hesitated. What was difficult for me will be completely different for an English speaker who learns French as a second language. It will also be different depending on...
When are you ready for advanced French lessons?
As you progress in your French learning journey, you may begin to wonder at what point you're ready to “level up” from intermediate to advanced lessons. This transition will look different for each student. Today we’ll be looking at some of the signs you may be ready...
How to Say Thank You in French
In life, there are many things we may want to say thank you for. There are thank you’s for friends and family, thank you’s for formal letters and emails, even thank you’s for the friendly cashier at your local store. In French, the simplest form of thank you is simply...
Always wanted to know how to pronounce the French letter R?
The tricky French letter R Firstly, there are so many reasons why learning the alphabet in the language you’re studying is important. If you're an English speaker, you may have realised that it's not easy to pronounce the French R... yet! Not just so you can sing...
How Has French Influenced the English Language?
Let's look into whether the French language influenced English and what it means for you as a learner. When you first start learning French, you may think that it is a very different language to English. But as you start to explore, you come across some familiar words...
Online Resources to Learn French from the Comfort of Your Home
It’s the age-old dream of any French learner: to fly to Paris, explore the cafes and canals, simultaneously picking up the language as you meander through the quaint city streets. Unfortunately, 2020 has seen that dream put on hold, as so many of us struggle with...
Why Learning a New Language is Great for your Brain
Over the years, there has been a lot of discussion about the effects of language learning on the human brain. Scientists have explored topics such as: language learning in children vs. adults; spaced repetition practices even researching the connection between...