Is It Rude to Speak English in France?
There is a common saying online, that French people find it rude if you speak English when you are in France. But is this really true? Let’s explore this topic further. The reason that many people assume the French find English rude comes down to a common experience:...
Ready-Made phrases to Survive Online French Lessons During a Zoom Class (Part 2)
Last time, we talked about how to communicate with your tutor before, during and after the class, with a focus on getting started. In Part 2 of this blog min-series where I share phrases to survive French online lessons, we’re going a bit more in depth with how to...
Phrases to Survive Online Zoom French Lessons : Vocabulary for Online Classes (Part 1 of 2)
Started learning French with online lessons? So you’ve signed up for online French lessons, and now you’re getting nervous. Don’t worry, it’s completely normal to feel this way. It can be intimidating to try something new, and booking the lesson is the very first...
How to Say French Pastry Names Correctly
There truly is nothing sweeter than a fine French pastry. Whether you’re travelling in France, watching your favourite cooking competition or thinking of ordering at the local French patisserie, you’ll want to learn how to pronounce these delicious treats. French...
Our best online courses for learning French
Learning French can be difficult at the best of times, but it can be even harder when you have limited time. I understand, truly. Between work, family and social life, plus whatever other hobbies you try to enjoy, finding the time to practice can be tricky. To help...
Why intelligent people struggle with learning French
In this blog, I wanted to use some of the inspiration that I received from reading the Carol Dweck book called "Mindset: the new psychology of success" Part of my role as a teacher and language coach is not only to provide you with the most effective teaching method...
How to better memorise the French you learn
Not using spaced repetition practice is the reason why you can’t find the French words you learned when you need them. Many adult learners will complain that they have a bad memory, saying this is the reason they are unable to learn a new language. Some lament that it...
Useful French Phrases you can’t travel without
Whether you’re travelling for pleasure or business, or preparing to meet some new friends from France, these phrases are some of the most useful ones you will learn. Once you’ve mastered the essentials, like basic greetings, some numbers and how to ask parlez-vous...
How to say I love you in French
Being the language of love and romance French of course has hundreds of different ways to say I love you. But in the meantime, here are 12 ways to tell someone you love them. Of course, the first way to say I love you is JE T'AIME. Here are a dozen ways to express...
VIDEO – 15 French activities to improve your French in under 15 minutes
Want to use those short windows of time when you have a spare 15 minutes to improve your French with quick activities? I think, you are going to love this video. I’m giving you a step-by-step roadmap on how to take every single short study session and make it as...