Understanding French Gestures: How Body Language Complements Spoken Words
Have you ever been in the middle of a conversation with a French speaker and suddenly noticed they waved their hand or tilted their...
How I Balanced Learning French Formal and Casual Speech Naturally
You ever tried learning a new language and suddenly got tangled up in all the ways you are supposed to talk? Formal here, casual...
How I Built a French Study Routine That Fits Into a Busy Life
You know that feeling when you decide to learn a new language, and suddenly your day feels like it has 47 hours? Too much...
What I Found Most Challenging About French Subjunctive and How I Tackled It
Ah, the French subjunctive. Just saying those two words aloud made me shiver the first time I heard them. Like some kind of mythical...
Understanding French Gestures: How Body Language Complements Spoken Words
Have you ever been in the middle of a conversation with a French speaker and suddenly noticed they waved their hand or tilted their...
What I Learned About French Culture by Living With a Local Family
I thought I knew what French culture was before I moved in with a local family. You know the usual stuff: baguettes under your...
How I Overcame the Fear of Speaking French in Public
Have you ever felt that strange, sinking feeling right before you open your mouth to speak French in front of others? Like your tongue...
How Cooking French Recipes Helped Me Understand the Language Better
When I first tried to learn French, I was that person who stared at textbooks and apps with a mix of hope and boredom....
Why I Recommend Thinking About French Gender Like a Native, Not a Learner
French gender. Just the words themselves might make you want to run the other way. Masculine here, feminine there, exceptions everywhere, and three steps...
My Experience With French Idioms and How They Brought the Language to Life
Learning French has always been a bit like trying to solve a puzzle where some of the pieces don’t quite look like they belong....
Have you ever noticed how a simple cup of coffee can tell you more about a culture than a guidebook ever could? When I...