Tag: French
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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.
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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.
