French Election Vocabulary
French elections shape the news, starting with the presidential election, which regularly makes headlines around the world. It is a great chance to learn French vocabulary about elections and to…
DELF B1: Exam, Preparation and Tips
If you are considering the DELF B1 exam, you already have a good level of French that makes you an « independent » user. You can interact in French, hold…
4 ways to improve your French accent
You have studied French for years, you have a rich vocabulary and verb conjugation holds no secrets. Yet communicating naturally still feels hard. The reason is usually the same: pronunciation…
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…
6 reasons to learn business French
English is probably the most-used language in business, but solid French skills can give you a real competitive edge. Here are six reasons to take up business French.In shortFrench is…
How to speak French on the phone without stress
Having a phone conversation in a language that is not your own can be stressful, whether the call is personal or professional. The good news: with a little preparation, the…
The French verb ‘dire’: meanings and expressions
« Dire » is one of the most common French verbs, and one of the richest. Depending on context, it can mean to pronounce, to mean, to order, to seem,…
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…
Essential Business French Vocabulary
Business French vocabulary matters just as much as grammar or pronunciation once you have to use French at work. Commercial and technical terms are not always easy to absorb, so…
How to Introduce Yourself in French at a Job Interview
A job interview can be stressful: you are observed, tested and assessed on your skills. It feels even more intimidating when French is not your first language and the recruiter…
