Category: French
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Why you should speak at a language event, and other advice from Lorna Likiza of French With Likiza
Have you considered speaking at a language event before, but haven’t yet found the courage? Hear from Lorna Likiza of French with Likiza, about her very first experience presenting, at the 2023 Polyglot Conference Global!
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10 brilliant books on words we should all be reading
📚 My passion for language is never-ending and nowhere is this clearer than on my bookshelves 🤓 Here are 6 books on words that I’ve read and loved this year, and 4 that are on my “read next” list.
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Should you try the Lingoda language sprint? Here’s my experience and advice
If you looking for a course that’ll keep you motivated to progress in a short space of time, Lingoda just might be the ticket. Here’s what to expect and my recommendations.
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Do a short-term French course abroad: why you should study French at Alliance Française Bordeaux
Whether you’ve been plugging away at French for years, or learning French is on your bucket list, nowhere will you find a more divinely French experience than Bordeaux.
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Which language is easiest to learn? Comparing French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese as a native English speaker
If you want to learn a Latin language, but haven’t decided which one, it’s always useful to know what you’re getting yourself into from the offset. Find out what to expect here.
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How to start learning any language: treat it like a crime you’re trying to solve
Sick of claims to get you to fluency with this course, that coach, or those book series? Me too! Cracking a language is like trying to solve a crime. Here’s how to do it.
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“I’ll have the cabin boy, please”: 16 French words that change meaning in the masculine and feminine
Gender matters in French. Getting it wrong can result in much more than a reaction of disdain at this grammatical faux pas. Here are 16 French words with dual meanings, that are well worth knowing about.
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How I reached C1 French in 3 months after 21 years of struggling
Do you feel like you’re just trudging along and are starting to wonder whether you’ll ever reach fluency in French? You’re not alone, but there is a way out!
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5 free ways to become the ultimate active listener when learning any foreign language
Find listening in your target language really hard? Zone out when talking gets too quick? It’s time to learn how to be an active listener.
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A week in Bordeaux: 17 amazing things to do
Here’s a list of 11 things that locals do, which you can use as your personal local guide for your visit to the beautiful town of Bergerac!
