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The Ultimate Guide to Emergency Medical Words in French

Most French language learners dream of one day visiting France. Whether it's to attend a French immersion program or simply for vacation, most people who learn French have a plan for visiting the country at least once. Maybe you do too! You're certainly in good company if so, but have

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Talking About Elections and the Government in French

As a French language learner, there are a lot of topics that you'll cover as you study and memorize new vocabulary. At the beginning of your studies, you start simple: colors, animals, and family members. As you progress, however, you'll start to study different sets of vocabulary: sports, history, and

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How to Talk About the Weather in French

When you start learning a language, you start with the basics. Most language learning begins this way, whether through in-person classes or online platform. This is because it's a really great way to slowly build up your vocabulary in your target language, but a lot of learners get bored and

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Celebrating Holidays in French

Summer may not be the typical "holiday season", but there are certainly events to be celebrated. From Mother's Day to Independence Day, the summer months are full of reasons to celebrate. When you add in the fact that studying early means you'll already have the French vocabulary necessary

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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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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

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The Ultimate Guide to C est Bien vs. C est Bon for French Learners

Have you ever hesitated between “c est bien” and “c est bon”? When it comes to words like “good” and “well,” the translation to French is never an easy one for English speakers. Read on to find out all about these tricky words.

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Top 10 French Youtube Channels for Learning French

For beginners learning French, finding time to realize their language goals can be tough. If reading a French language learning book sounds boring, and taking a class is too time-consuming, you’re in luck. Now, even the busiest person can learn French for free by watching one of the fun,

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Top 10 Podcasts to Learn French Naturally

At home, in the car, while in bed…no matter where you are, your French learning endeavors never have to be put on hold when you have access to the top podcasts in French. There are a ton of ways to learn French, and podcasts are definitely one of the

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The Best French Podcasts to Listen to in 2020

There’s a reason why podcasts are getting more and more popular by the minute. You are stuck in traffic? Podcasts. You have to do your laundry? Podcasts. You are taking a walk? Yes, podcasts! Whatever we do, we want to seize the day, and not waste any minute of

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Top 5 Handy Gestures to Know For Any French Conversation

The French don't just use words to communicate; they speak with their hands, too! French culture is full of gestures that may seem puzzling to foreigners but are an important part of everyday French conversation. Gestures are a reflection of French customs and beliefs. Instead of using certain French sayings,