Friday, February 13, 2026

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...