Welcome to our special feature on the Paris Olympic Games 2024! As the world gears up for one of the most celebrated sporting events, held in the heart of France, we bring you a unique guide to help you learn the French names of all the sports you’ll be...
Small talk about the weather is a universal icebreaker. For learners of French at the beginner level, discussing the weather is not only practical but also gives you the chance to practice your vocabulary and conversational skills. To keep it simple I’ve listed 30...
Usually my students’ main goal is around speaking and communicating with French native speakers but it’s not always easy to know what level you are at, is it? Certainly, if you’re following a specific course or book, it will often mention if it’s A1 or B1 for...
As the Christmas decorations appear everywhere, we know it’s that magical time of the year again – Christmas! In French we call it ‘Noël’. In France, Noël is also a time for heartfelt connections, expressed beautifully through the tradition of sending Christmas...
Whether you’re planning a trip to France or simply want to impress your friends at a local French restaurant, knowing some key French phrases for dining out is essential. Here I will take you through a range of phrases, sorted by difficulty level, from A1...
As you start your French language learning journey, you’ll discover French cognates and how they can be a little tricky to spot, especially for beginners, but they’re a great way to build your vocabulary quickly and easily. For example, take the word “a...
