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The Ultimate Guide to French Reflexive Verbs

If your native language doesn't use reflexive verbs, understanding French reflexive verbs can be quite difficult. Reflexive verbs can seem confusing and frustrating when you first encounter them, and if you aren't already familiar with the concept or you are learning French on your own, they can seem all but

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The Ultimate Guide to Texting in French

As you advance in your French learning journey, the odds are high that sooner or later, you'll start texting in French. Whether you move abroad to a French-speaking region or you meet French speakers online, you'll probably find yourself faced with the daunting prospect of texting in French. The good

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French Pronouns: How Does it All Work?

When you learn a language, there will always be some aspects that are harder than others. While every language learner will have their own difficulties with the language, just about every French learner has difficulties with French pronouns. French pronouns really aren't that hard, but when you're learning the language,

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A Guide to Valentine's Day and Romantic Vocabulary in French

As we approach Valentine's Day, you're probably coming up with date night ideas, planning Pal-entine's Day, or compiling a list of your favorite romances, whether they're films or books. In any case, the thing that is first and foremost on your mind is most likely love. As a French language

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5 Tips for Staying Motivated While Learning French

So, the New Year has officially begun and, like many avid language learners, you've challenged yourself to learn a new language. Hurray! Whether you're a first time language learner or you've picked up several different languages over the years, welcome to the community. When it comes to New Year's resolutions,

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Vous vs. Tu: When to Use Which French ‘You’?

If your native language doesn't distinguish between a formal and informal 'you' form (and even if it does), mastering the French 'you' can feel like Mission Impossible. In English, there's no distinction between the 'you' used when speaking to a friend and the 'you' used when speaking to a stranger,

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Quebec vs France: 5 French Language Differences to Know

When it comes to learning French, there's nothing more frustrating than discovering that there are differences in the language depending on where you go. Many first time language learners (and even some experienced language learners) don't realize this will likely be the case, and they'll get nervous or annoyed when

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French Past Tenses: Which Should You Use and When?

Every language learner understands the importance of verbs and verb conjugation. Most of the time, French learners start off with the present tense. While this is important, you can't stop there. If you want to talk about something in the past, you'll need to know how to conjugate French verbs

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Regional French: Expanding Your Vocabulary With Regional Words

Like English, Spanish, and most other languages, French is not a perfectly uniform language. While the basics may be similar and the bulk of French vocab will be the same, every French-speaking region has its own unique flare that sets it apart from the others. Why Learn Regional French Words?

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Getting Around: French Vocab to Help You on Public Transit

As a French language learner, the odds are high that at some point in your life, you're going to want to try your hand at living in a French-speaking area. No matter where you end up, knowing how to get around in French is a vital part of sounding fluent

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Diving In: 8 Best French Language Immersion Programs

When it comes to learning a new language, you'll need to dedicate lots of time and effort. After all, learning French is a big endeavor and will take many years. It'll be a while before you truly feel confident and fluent in the language, but language immersion is a great

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French vs. English Pronunciation: 5 Tips to Help You Sound Fluent

As a French language learner, one of your top language goals is to sound fluent. Even if you don't know every single French word out there, your accent and how you speak can be the key to sounding fluent sooner than you may think possible. Fluency isn't just about knowing

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9 Best Resources to Get News for French Learners

As a French language learner, there will come a time in your language learning journey where you want to find more resources. One great way to do this is by reading the news in your target language and for French, you have a lot of different options. Reading the news

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7 French Websites You Must Know About if You Go to France

As a French learner, the odds are high that you'll want to spend time in France someday. Whether it's at the beginning of your French learning journey or in the middle of it, taking a trip to France to practice your French is a great idea. If you really want

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4 Secrets to Understanding Verlan as a French Language Learner

As a French language learner, there's nothing more frustrating than thinking you finally speak at a passable level only to encounter words and a way of speaking that you've never heard. For most French learners, verlan poses a particularly annoying difficulty. No matter how fluent you are, the odds are