Reading novels in « easy French »
Learning French by reading novels, classics as well as recent titles, crime fiction or even short stories, is entirely possible. Books in « français facile » (easy French) are adapted…
French Wordplay: A Fun Challenge to Learn French
Wordplay is everywhere in French: in adverts, newspaper headlines, comedy sketches and everyday conversation. Getting a joke or a pun is often the moment you start to feel truly at…
The French Press: Freedom, Tradition, and Modernity
Reading the French press is not just about staying informed. It also means stepping into a world of opinions, culture, and debates that reflect the richness of French society. For…
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…
Books for French learners as recommended by our Students
The French Book Club at Live-French is a moment of sharing and pleasure around the reading of books in French intended for all learners of French as a foreign language…
How is French writing becoming more gender-inclusive
Inclusive writing, écriture inclusive in French, is one of the most debated language topics in France today. Some see it as a clumsy addition; others see it as a fairer…
