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!
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...
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...
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...
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...
Learning French Online: 11 Underrated Benefits of Learning a Language Online
Learning French online is not as efficient as in person and I won’t learn as well. Before teaching French and learning languages online, I used to hear my father 15 years ago talking about...
Why listening to podcasts is an amazing way to improve your French
How podcasts can help you 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...
How to feel comfortable speaking French, even when you’re not fluent
You don’t have to be bilingual to feel comfortable speaking French. You’ve probably heard French native speakers, confidently speaking English or other languages, though making lots of mistakes. You...
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...
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...
Good books to read about Paris and Parisians – in French!
Lire des livres écrits en français est un excellent moyen d'améliorer son vocabulaire et sa grammaire.While learning French, perhaps one of the goals you would like to achieve is to read a book in...
Master your French skills with my ultimate guide to the best French podcasts
Podcasts are old-fashioned and for dinosaurs! 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...
15 reasons why you should learn French while in Brussels
15 reasons to learn French while being relocated in Brussels - even if you stay for a short time! Brussels is so international that you don’t need to learn or speak French. This is because you can...