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 currently studying French as a second language.  That’s a lot of...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

«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...

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...