How to Describe an Image in French: Vocabulary and Method
Sometimes, especially in a French exam, you are asked to describe an image: a photo, an advert, a painting… Here is the vocabulary and method to do it as well…
French Liaisons: Rules, Examples and Audio
Do you hear « extra » sounds when French people speak quickly? Most of the time, those are liaisons. Placed well, they make you sound natural; placed wrong, they give away a…
Moving to France? Learn French Before You Move
Most people who come to Live French to prepare for a move discover the same thing: the paperwork, the apartment hunt and the first day at a new job all…
What can you do to improve your French when you already have a good level (B2 or C1)?
You have a solid level in French. B2, maybe C1. You follow conversations, read dense articles and handle most situations without thinking twice. So why does it feel like you…
The French Press: Freedom, Tradition, and Modernity
Reading the French press is about more than keeping up with the news. It opens a door to French debates, French humour and everyday life in France. For a learner,…
Reading in French: The Key to Progress and Cultural Discovery
Learning French is much bigger than memorising vocabulary lists or drilling grammar. To really move forward, you have to live the language: hear it, speak it and read it. Reading…
Why Speaking French Changes Everything When You Visit France
An Australian friend once told me about her very first trip to France. She did not speak a word of French when she landed in Paris. The metro stressed her…
Learning French: good habits for lasting progress
When you decide to learn French, motivation usually runs high at first. You download an app, start a series in the original version, sign up for a course. This time,…
3 Steps to Organize Your Thoughts and Communicate Clearly in French
Communicating in French can feel confusing, especially as a non-native speaker. When your thoughts are not structured, it is hard to express them clearly. The good news is that three…
How to stay motivated to improve your French?
Learning French is an exciting journey, but it can feel long and difficult at times.Some weeks you may feel stuck between lessons, or get discouraged when grammar, vocabulary or conversation…
