The big question most people who start learning French is usually, “How long does it take to learn French?” I was lucky enough to have been born in a part …
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Tips for Learning the French Past Tense
French is a beautiful language with many beautiful words. However, the French past tense is a grammar structure which is often feared by students of French because of its complexity. …
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Merry Christmas in French: How To Celebrate Noël à la Française
Ah, spending the Christmas holidays in France, the dream! But are you sure you know how to celebrate Noël à la française? As a country, France has really got it …
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French Question Words: Get It Right Every Time
So you want to be able to ask questions in French? Back when I was at school in English class, we learnt about who, what, when, where, why and how, …
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French Proverbs and How to Use Them
A proverb is a brief phrase used to express some wisdom or advice, often through poésie – poetic flair, imagerie – imagery or rime – rhyme. First up, “c’est la …
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In the Mood For the French Subjunctive
So, you’ve reached that stage in your French learning, where you’ve covered the key tenses, and now this thing called the French subjunctive keeps cropping up at every corner. Most …
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Master the French Months of the Year
“En Avril, Ne Te Découvre Pas D’Un Fil.“ Literally translated as, “In April, don’t remove a thread (of clothing).” Have you heard this popular French proverb? A possible equivalent in …
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French Speaking Countries and the Language Differences
French is one of the most widely taught and spoken languages on earth. There are officially 21 French speaking countries across the globe, the mother tongue of 77 million people, …
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A Quick Sketch of the Colours in French
Le drapeau français orTricolore (the French flag or Tricolour) is the ultimate emblem of all things French, but the word on the street on its meaning? It really depends on …
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French Children's Stories for Beginners
“After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.” ― Philip Pullman Bedtime Stories All Day Long Stories are the stuff of childhood, and …
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