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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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How To Count To 100 In French

Here is a full breakdown on how to count up to 100 in French. If you feel frustrated about not knowing the numbers in French, this simple guide will help you out!

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101 Basic French Words For Travel In France

Are you planning your trip to France but feel nervous about actually speaking french among the natives? Do not worry. We made a special guide for you to help you during your trip!

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How To Learn French Through French Art And Artists

The history of Western art is extensive, and most countries have contributed to it; nonetheless, two countries have had a bigger impact on defining Western art over the centuries: Italy and France. Art is one of the most popular tourist attractions in France in the twenty-first century. People from all

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Top 5 French Recipes: Learn French with Food

Learning French can be grueling work. As a French learner turned teacher, I know that there’s more to learning a new language than memorizing and regurgitating words, phrases, and pre-written conversation scripts from decades-old textbooks. I’m also a foodie. This trait has allowed me to learn and teach

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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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4 Ways to Learn French While You Sleep

It's well known that French language learning revolves around trying to communicate in the target language. French lessons involving speaking, writing, reading and listening all go hand-in-hand and provide the best way to learn French. All that learning can be exhausting, but here's good news! Even while sleeping, you can

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6 Ways to Find an Online French Language Exchange

Learning how to have a French conversation can be daunting, but with the right penpals or conversation exchange partners, it can be loads of fun, too! Once you've committed yourself to learning a language, you'll want to find the best way to learn French. Instead of paying for expensive tutoring

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The Ultimate Guide to Teaching Yourself French

To all the French beginners who have been wanting to know the best way to learn French, we have good news. You no longer have to take traditional French classes in order to (finally) learn how to speak. By following these steps, you can tackle your French language learning dreams.

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8 Best French Games to Learn to Speak French

Whoever says you cannot learn to speak French by playing is wrong. Games can be a powerful tool since they have many advantages! If you're looking for one of the best ways to learn French, I wrote this article on French learning games for you!

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Top 5 Must-Know Tips for French Etiquette and Politeness

In France, culture is everything. There are a ton of French stereotypes that play on the idea that the French are rude. In reality, basic French etiquette isn’t hard to master. Since the whole point is for you to practice your French skills, it truly is important to not

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6 French Songs to Help You Learn to Speak French Through Music

If you're learning to speak French, and like music, you can combine both to help you improve your French. In this article, we're going to talk about the benefits of using songs to learn French, and some of the best French songs for French learners.

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Handy Little Guide on the Gender of French Nouns

Any French learner has had that "what's the gender of this word again?" moment, followed by the leafing through the dictionary. Your teacher may tell you that the only way to know the gender is by learning by heart; but I'm telling you there's a way that'll let you guess it almost always correctly.

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20 Most Common French Idioms to Get You Talking Like a Native

French love their idioms and use them often in everyday life. As a French learner, it is then necessary (and fun) for you to learn them.

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How to Write a Formal Letter in French

When you're studying French, there may be instances where you need to write a formal letter in French. For example, if you're applying for an exchange program in a campus in France. If you have zero clue in writing a letter in French, no worries. I've got you covered.

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How to Learn French With Movies as Beginners

Can you learn French through movies? Many say this technique will only confuse and frustrate beginners as they won't understand the plot. However, there are ways to make movies a fun learning tool. Yes, even for beginners.

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Pros and Cons of Spaced Repetition When Learning French

Repetition is a great way to learn many aspects of a new language, such as the vocabulary. However, when learning French, don't put all your eggs in the repetition basket as it may be detrimental to your progress.

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Must Know: French Words Used on a Daily Basis With a Double Meaning

If only we had only one possible translation for every word, our learning of a new language would be so much easier! But unfortunately the reality is a little different.

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12 False Friends to Know When Learning French

When learning new languages, one common technique to significantly improve your vocabulary is to identify the Cognate words, also known as true friends. These words are words that you recognize from your native language and mean the same thing in another language. For example opinion is the same word and

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4 Tips to Improve Your Conversational French

Building up your French conversation skills is one of the hardest parts of the learning process. If you went down the conventional approach, you may have studied the grammar and learned the key vocabulary items that you need for day-to-day interactions. However, you may have faced a hurdle when it

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12 Useful Phrases for French-Speaking Countries

Good news if you are learning French, France is not the only country where you will be able to practice your French! French is indeed not only spoken in France but also in Switzerland (well the west half of the country), Monaco, Belgium, Canada, in some Caribbean Islands like Martinique,

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How Reading French Can Improve Your Speaking Skills

It’s true, learning to speak another language is a difficult and often awkward experience. However, when language learners are asked which of the four basic skills they find the most intimidating (speaking, listening, reading or writing), the answer is often ‘reading’. As a completely solo exercise, it’s hard

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6 Ways to Learn French for Free

Learning a foreign language is a commitment that involves three major resources: time, energy and money. While the first two are fairly obvious, money is a factor people often neglect when it comes to picking up a new language. Apart from expensive language classes, the real cost of learning a

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Qui, Quoi, Comment - The Curious World of French Question Words

Qui - Quoi - Comment? The Curious World of French Question Words Asking questions is the key to holding a conversation - otherwise you're delivering a long (and probably boring) monologue. But how to achieve this supposedly simple feat? Find the answers to all your question needs below. Back to

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Reading French: 5 French Easy Books to Start with

Now that you are learning French and have come to terms with some of the basic grammar and vocabulary, it is time for the next step... reading your first French book! In this article, I share my list of my personal favourites with you to get started. This list is