One of the things French students struggle with a lot is deciding when to use COD or COI. They are so similar after all. I don’t blame you. They are confusing, especially when you have to use both in the same sentence. Why aren’t they simpler? Well, it’s one of the beauties of French. Remember … Read more
Learning another language takes time and hard work. Not only do you have to learn vocabulary and grammar, but you also have to struggle with pronunciation. After all, some French sounds don’t exist in our native languages. This gets especially harder as we grow up. Eliminating an accent is really hard and may even be … Read more
Each country has its own set of habits and traditions that are passed down from generation to generation. They may be normal in one culture but not so in others. France is no exception. That’s why today we will talk about some French habits and traditions that might seem strange to foreigners. Not too long … Read more
One of the most used apps nowadays is Instagram. Who doesn’t know this photo app? People love to take pictures, edit them, and share them with the world. They also love to create stories with music, gifs, text, special effects, and whatnot. You can have a lot of fun with it, but did you know … Read more
It’s okay to make mistakes. We’re not perfect after all. We’re just humans. Learning a language is no exception. Even advanced learners make mistakes now and then. It’s all part of the learning process. Today we will talk about some common mistakes to avoid when learning French. Some of them arise out of confusion or … Read more
If you have been trying to improve your language skills, chances are you have run across Conversation Exchange (www.conversationexchange.com). Learning a new language by interacting with native speakers sounds attractive, but it’s easier said than done. There are many pros and cons to consider, although it’s always recommended to try it oneself and then decide. … Read more
Would you like to live in France for a few months and learn the language? You’re not alone. Many people would love to do just that, but unfortunately, it’s not always possible due to different circumstances. What can you do then? The good news is that not all hope is lost. While living in France … Read more
Would you be surprised if I told you that French toast is not really a French thing? I’m sorry to burst your bubble, but it turns out many things you always thought were French originated somewhere else. I know what you’re thinking. They have been deceiving us our whole lives! We can’t trust anyone anymore! … Read more
The French pronouns y and en are widely used in French, but they can be quite confusing. Many people don’t know how or when to use them. It’s easy to use them incorrectly or skip them altogether when we try to translate from our native languages. Remember all languages are different, and some things might … Read more
If you are interested in learning another language, you may have come across tandem language learning. Also known as language exchanges, tandem language learning has a simple idea: uniting two or more people interested in learning each other’s language. In our case, since our goal is to learn French, we have to look for native … Read more