by Yasmine Lesire | French language tips
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 of teaching French as a second language, I’ve helped countless...
by Yasmine Lesire | French language tips
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...
by Yasmine Lesire | French language tips
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...
by Yasmine Lesire | French language tips
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. ...
by Yasmine Lesire | French language tips
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...
by Yasmine Lesire | French language tips
“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...
