My Blog
I share with you my 20 years of experience in teaching the French language as well as my secrets as a foreign language student.
I have learned 7 languages and speak 4 of them fluently.
In these articles, I share:
- My tips for continuing to progress in French,
- Advice that I have tested for learning languages,
- My secrets for keeping up the pace.
Happy reading!
5 Simple Strategies To Climb Out Of The Dreaded Learning Plateau
A plateau is when you reach “a state of little or no change after a time of activity or progress” (it’s actually a French word too, in case you didn’t know 😉). Essentially, reaching a plateau means...
3 Reasons a pandemic is the best time to learn a language
We’re all getting tired of the pandemic and the social distancing, quarantine, and curfews that it brought along with it. But unfortunately, some things are simply out of our control. (It’s like...
Your Guide For Interacting With Dogs in French (No, You Don’t Need To Be Bilingual)
If you are located in a francophone city (like Brussels, Paris, or Geneva) and you’re lucky enough to have a pet, you’ll have to face interactions with francophones sooner or later. This is...
Going To A Store With a Beginner Level: Good or Bad Idea?
So you’ve been studying some French, maybe through a professional online course or through a self-study regime and you’ve arrived at the beginner level. Congratulations! You may have studied...
Is it possible to learn French in 3 months?
You’ve probably seen this claim advertised somewhere before: Be fluent in French in just 3 months! Whether it was the title of a YouTube video, blog post, or a targeted ad you’ve probably wondered …...
Can you learn two languages at the same time? (The Answer May Surprise You…)
I have a confession to make... I’m obsessed with learning languages. Currently, I speak five languages fluently and two at an intermediate level. I’m dying to add two more to my list because I just...
Version Française or Version Originale? The Ultimate Guide To Watching French movies Without Crying
One major mark of success and exciting achievement while studying French (or any foreign language for that matter) is to watch a French movie without subtitles and without suffering. If you’re a...
How To Overcome Brain Blocking When You Learn French
How many times has this happened to you? You finally muster up the courage to speak French — whether it’s ordering food, calling the bank, or a conversation with relatives. Feeling ready and...
The Surprising Reasons Why Private French Classes Are NOT for everyone
Take in these figures for a moment. According to the very serious Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, about 300 million people speak French in the world. And about 50 million people are...
If You Reply « No » to These 14 Questions, Learning French Is Definitely NOT for You
I can accurately predict whether you’re going to reach your French-speaking goals or not. It’s a strong statement, but hear me out. (And no, there are no crystal balls involved.) During my 10 years...
9 tips to overcome your brain blocks when you speak French
How many times has this happened to you? You finally muster up the courage to speak French — whether it’s ordering food, calling the bank, or a conversation with relatives. Feeling ready and...
The 10 Brutally Honest Reasons Why You’re Still Scared To Speak French
Nobody will be able to understand me when I speak in French... I guess I’ll just speak in English to be safe…. Can you relate to those thoughts? Well, you’re not alone.So many adult learners are...