Tag: French
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5 challenging French pronunciation features and how to master them (A1-B2)
If, like me, French pronunciation feels like Everest, then you’re in the right place. By the end of this post, you’ll have greater insight into what French people are doing with their lips, tongues and jaws to get their mouths round all of those challenging sounds!
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The Textbook of Life: your 2026 personalised language plan for B1-C1 learners of any language
Keen to start your 2026 language journey with a bang, but don’t know where to begin? Try my personalised language plan to keep you motivated and engaged throughout the year. All you need are 12 topics you love, 24 resources, 1 notebook. I call it The Textbook of Life.
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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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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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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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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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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!
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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.
