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!
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...
Simple tips to progress beyond Level B2 in French
So you’ve reached level B2 French and think you can’t progress further or attend any new courses? This is absolutely false! There are many ways to improve and maintain your French skills even if you...
Is learning French for me, or not?
Answer these 27 questions to find out whether learning French is for you The other day, I was invited to a conference at the American Library in Paris to discuss bilingualism and the challenges of...
The trauma of learning French with a terrible teacher
Have you ever you had an awful teacher that made you hate learning French? I am a professional, but fun and happy French teacher, and whenever I start training a new student, one of my first...
Reasons why you still can’t speak French : The honest facts
Learning a language is not easy - fact! I have learned a total of seven languages. But, watch out - don’t let yourself be too impressed! I’m far from fluent in seven languages - I...
What to do when you try to speak French and they respond in English
We have all experienced this before and this is maybe the story of your life with the French language. You are taking French classes, either private French classes or group French classes, and you...
Do I need to learn French in Brussels?
Welcome to Brussels ! If you are reading this article you are probably already in our beautiful city, or about to arrive. Brussels is an amazing city. It’s an international city within Europe...
How long does it take to learn and speak French?
How long does it take to learn and speak French - the reality: When I start learning a language, I always wonder how long will it take to improve and actually speak the language. Learning a foreign...
The truth about learning French with apps
What are the benefits of learning French, or any foreign language, with an app? Nowadays, with the booming tech industry, thousands of new apps are launched every day and there is an...
Why your American English accent is your friend!
Let’s talk about why your accent is actually your partner in crime when you speak French. Did you know that, in Paris and all throughout France, even native French speakers from other French...
7 good reasons to learn French after Brexit
There isn’t a single day that goes by in Europe without hearing something about Brexit. So far, we have heard absolutely everything including fake news, conspiracy theories… Brexit here, Brexit...
Private French Classes on your lunch break : A super efficient way to learn French!
Learning French, or any language, can often be boring with old-fashion textbooks and annoying grammar exercises. At I Learn French, we are continuously creating new ways to teach our...