Love comes in many forms.
Requited, unrequited, painful, familiar.
Ill-advised, scandalous, messy.
There’s even the kind of love that causes you to make impractical and questionable life choices.
Songs in French are great for all those moods.
The truth is, …
Cats, cows, chipmunks and crabs.
Sheep, squirrels, snakes and spiders.
As far as we know, there are 8.7 million animal species that live alongside us!
So, whether you’re a pet owner, an omnivore or just someone who lives on the …
Currywurst.
Hawaiian pizza.
The (in)famous British “crisp sandwich,” which, yes, is essentially potatoes between bread.
The idea of learning French and German together might incite reactions similar to those provoked by the above food combinations.
For example, “Why …
Why would you touch a hot stove?
Why would you sign up for an 8 a.m. class on purpose?
Why, oh, why, would you ask about grammatical cases as a French student?
If you study a language like Russian or …
Think fast.
Do you actually know what a possessive pronoun is?
Be honest. No cheating. And no hitting the back button or closing the window.
Trust me, the world of grammar is no kinder outside of this blog post.
Is …
It’s hard to talk about the music you love.
How do you even describe that giddy feeling you get when you discover a new favorite artist?
Or the joy you experience when you realize you’re about to play a …
Some people claim to read a book a day.
Others insist anyone who says they read that much is lying.
And some of us just wish everyone would stop arguing and shut up so we can get back to our …
Think of something you love to do.
An activity you enjoy on a daily or weekly basis.
Maybe you have a favorite brunch place where you meet friends for waffles, coffee and the latest gossip.
Maybe you’re in the …
Maybe it’s the bracing winter air.
Maybe it’s all those colorful decorations.
Or maybe you’ve had one too many gingerbread men.
Whether you love Christmas or dread it, you have to admit that this time of year just feels …
Who says advanced French readers should have all the fun?
As a beginner to the language, you might think you’re stuck with certain designated reading material.
You’ve been dutifully reading books at your level, but you’d like to get …
In the mood for a cinematic treat?
Many French learners already know that watching movies is one of the best and most pleasurable ways to learn through immersion.
Some are even aware of techniques for using movies to accelerate …
Your learning needs are as unique as your fingerprint.
So, what’s the best way to learn French?
A lot of language programs claim to know the answer.
There’s just one problem with that, though: they don’t know you.
When …
The secret to learning any language is getting yourself into shape.
Every day, you exercise your French language muscles, training yourself to flex them at will.
As you grow stronger and more agile, you’re better able to follow the …
No plane ticket? No problem!
All the cool kids are learning French with video immersion.
Watching a variety of French-language videos is a guaranteed way to nourish your brain’s language center and learn French fast.
Want to start …
Are advanced French sentences keeping you up at night?
Do you store your French novels in a locked chest so they don’t leak semicolons into the air while you sleep?
Are multiple clauses haunting your dreams, in which they hold …
They say that Innuit have hundreds of words for snow.
Other languages have words for concepts we’ve never even thought of.
Linguists remain at odds as to whether the language we speak influences how we think or vice versa.
However …
Reading and audio are a match made in French language heaven.
And audiobooks are their love children.
If you’re like a lot of French learners, you might not think audiobooks have anything to do with you.
Your favorite way to …
The best things in life are free.
That’s never been more the case for French bookworms.
Thanks to the popularity of e-readers and digital conversion projects, there’s a ton of French books in the public domain that you can …
Looking for a French reading adventure?
Well, let’s pack up and get moving!
Grammar? Check.
Vocabulary? Check.
Basic familiarity with French? You got it!
As your French becomes more advanced, you’ll acquire the tools and provisions necessary to …
Tired of your French flashcard routine?
Want to take things to the next level?
Flashcards are a good method to build your vocabulary. If you’ve been using them to learn French, you’re already seeing the benefits of regular drilling.…
In some circles, the French language is considered a frivolous pursuit.
“Sure, it’s all right as a hobby, but what are you going to do with it? Read Molière while sipping red wine in your parents’ basement, where you’ll live …
When you start reading in French, it’s good to start easy.
But what about after that?
It’s possible that many intermediate to advanced French learners fail to become fluent simply due to lack of material. They might glance at …
Want to start conversing in French right away?
French conversation begins with knowing what to listen for and what to say in response.
There are plenty of language courses that will teach you how to deal with specific situations, like …
Having a lazy French study day?
All you want to do is sit around in your pajamas and browse the Internet.
That stack of flashcards is just going to sit there collecting dust.
The French conversation program you picked …
You have decided to abandon the pack and strike out on your own.
No cozy, sheltered classroom French lessons for you.
To survive, you’ll have to tap into your natural instincts and feel out what works best for you.
But …
