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
Reading is one of the most enjoyable ways to progress in French, and it works even better when the book comes recommended by other learners. Our Live French Book Club…
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…
Molière: Who Was France’s Greatest Playwright?
The French often call their language « la langue de Molière », the language of Molière, just as English is the language of Shakespeare. Four centuries after his birth, his…
Beaujolais Nouveau: France’s Wine Festival and the French Words to Enjoy It
Every year in November, café windows across France display the same sign: « Le Beaujolais nouveau est arrivé ! » (The Beaujolais Nouveau has arrived!). For one evening, bars and…
