I Learn French Blog
Discover my tips and tricks to skyrocket your French.
I Learn French’s blog in English
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!
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 rehearsed you start to speak ... and then all of a sudden… frozen, you go...
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 still scared to speak French, even after attending hours and hours of...
Why Learning French is Like A Diet
The best way to conceptualize your French-learning journey is to think of it like following a diet or getting in shape. While speaking French is way cooler than rocking a six pack (maybe I’m a tiny bit biased) … they both speak to a similar principle. Let me explain. ...
The ultimate guide to watching (and understanding) French movies, while learning French!
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 big fan of films and you want to combine your passion for movies with...
The Ultimate Guide to Learning French (when you hate it!)
“I will never be able to speak French in my whole life, this language is just a nightmare.” Has this thought ever crossed your mind? If yes, how many times in the last couple of weeks? If the answer is “too often” and you want to find a solution The Ultimate Guide to...
12 must-read books every French learner should read about Brussels, Belgium and Belgians
Brussels is the most boring city in the world - and so are Belgians I’ve always been surprised by this statement! First, because the best parties of my life were in Brussels (by the way, Belgium was way better than Ibiza back in the 90’s). Secondly, because I’ve met...
Le guide complet pour pratiquer ton français gratuitement et en ligne
«It's impossible to practice and improve your French on your own, without a teacher.» Have these ideas ever crossed your mind? If you're reading this article in French, you might be wondering how to keep from losing everything after all the effort you've put in? Let's...
The complete guide to adding French to your daily life, online and for free
You can’t practice and improve your French on your own, without a teacher Has this thought ever crossed your mind? Do you think that, on your own, it’s too hard to make or even maintain progress in French? Attending a course to learn French is always a great idea. But...
Learning French Online: 11 Underrated Benefits of Learning a Language Online
Before teaching French and learning languages online, I used to hear my father 15 years ago talking about e-learning. Like most teenagers at that age, everything that came out of his mouth sounded old-fashioned ouais c’est ça! When I started teaching French as a...
Why listening to podcasts is an amazing way to improve your French
Do you think that Francophones swallow their words and speak too fast? Are you convinced that you’ll never be comfortable speaking and listening French? Wrong! Totally and absolutely wrong. With 300 million francophones in the world and 50 million learning French as a...
How to feel comfortable speaking French, even when you’re not fluent
You’ve probably heard French native speakers, confidently speaking English or other languages, though making lots of mistakes. You too, should feel comfortable speaking French with whatever minimal French skills you already have mastered. What does fluent or bilingual...
No, you don’t need a PhD to write in French
French learners make far less grammar and spelling mistakes than native speakers.* Like many people who learn French as a second language, you don’t think your written French will ever be good enough. The reputation of the French and their relationship with...
27 habits you need to change if you want to learn French
About 50 million people are studying French as a second language and 300 million speak French, according to Francophonie Organization. These figures prove that if there are so many people speaking and learning French, you can’t be wrong about learning French as well....
How to learn French when you are extremely busy
«I don’t have time to learn and study French and I’ll never be able to speak it. That’s probably what you think about your French skills right now. I guess with work, kids, travels and personal projects, finding time for yourself and learning French is just a no-no....
Good books to read about Paris and Parisians – in French!
While learning French, perhaps one of the goals you would like to achieve is to read a book in French. Logical, right? What is the point of learning French if we can’t read a book in French? As a polyglot myself, the most rewarding exercise while learning a new...
Master your French skills with my ultimate guide to the best French podcasts
If this is what you think, then I’ll change your mind in no time with my list of the best French podcasts. In this article, I’ll convince you that listening to French podcasts will make a positive impact on your learning. I'll be sharing valuable resources with you,...
15 reasons why you should learn French while in Brussels
Brussels is so international that you don’t need to learn or speak French. This is because you can easily survive in Brussels, and in Belgium generally, without speaking a single word of French. Brussels is also a cosmopolitan city. As a cosmopolitan city, it probably...
French course options: Intensive course or long-term course?
"I am a very busy person, but my dream is to learn and speak French" Does this sentence sound familiar to you? Before even starting a French course, it is important for you to know if an intensive or a long term course will finally help you reach your goals in...
Simple tips to progress beyond Level B2 in French
If you’ve reached B2 in French and feel like you’ve hit a wall, don’t worry—you’re not alone! Many learners face the same challenge, thinking there’s no way to continue progressing. But the truth is, B2 is just the start of a whole new journey! As someone who’s...
Is learning French for me, or not?
The other day, I was invited to a conference at the American Library in Paris to discuss bilingualism and the challenges of learning a second language. It was a very nice evening with around 40 people interested in this topic. A question that came often from the...