Category: French
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10 engaging French podcasts to get you from B1 to B2
So you’re ready to take the next step with your French – the wrong podcast can put you off altogether, but the right one will build your confidence and skills! Here are 10 of my favourites for B1-B2.
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16 mini-missions to level up your French whilst living in France (regardless of what the locals say)
I’m sharing 16 mini-missions to help you practise your French in everyday situations – whether you’ve just arrived in France, or you’ve been here for years speaking mostly English. From bartering at a local brocante to texting in French on Bumble BFF, these are low-stakes, real-world ways to build confidence and actually use your French.
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How immersed are you really in your foreign language? A quiz for learners living abroad
Whether you’ve just moved abroad and don’t know how to start learning the native language, or you’ve been in-country for a while, but don’t feel you’re progressing, the first thing to do is to “diagnose” where you stand at present. Answer these 15 questions for an honest look at where the land lies in your…
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7 things you didn’t know about gender in French
Arguing about language is a national sport in France, so if you’re learning French, it’s worth knowing what the hot topics are. Here are 7 of the most controversial topics on gender in French.
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The simplest (and most fun!) way to set your language goals and achieve them
Sick of failing to achieve your language goals? You don’t need a language coach, an expensive habit tracking app or to wake up at 6am to achieve ultimate productivity. Try language bingo and win over and over
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16 unusual gifts to give a language-loving friend (or buy for yourself)
Here you’ll find gift ideas for every learning style; whether your gift receiver is bookish, practical, creative or something else, I’ve got you covered!
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How to level up from Duolingo: a 14-step guide for novice learners on how to take the next step
If you’re new to language learning, and don’t know how to get past Duolingo, try out any of these 14 steps beyond the little green owl to really make progress.
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4 easy orthography hacks for knowing when to use accents in French: é, è and the circumflex accent: â, ê, î, ô, û
If accents in French seem totally unruly to you then you need these 4 hacks, which will give you simple and concrete ways to write accurate French!
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Language learning trauma: why people trash our language skills and why it hurts so much
“I thought you were good at languages?”…”That’s not how you say it”…”I can’t understand you!” Why do people trash our language skills with reckless abandon? And why does it hurt so much? Find out why here.
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How can I avoid tourist-trap restaurants and eat like a local when holidaying in France?
Worried about paying extortionate rates for sub-par food as a tourist in France? Avoiding this takes just a little prep, which is guaranteed get you even more excited about your holiday!
