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Born and raised in Paris, I have been teaching today's French to adults for 20 years in the US and France. Based on my students' goals and needs, I've created unique downloadable French audiobooks focussing on French like it's spoken today, for all levels. Most of my audiobooks are recorded at several speeds to help you conquer the modern French language.
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"Pâques" is an important holiday in France: a religious one of course, but also a traditional gathering for families, religious or not. Kids go egg hunting (you can see our daughter Leyla in action), but our egg providers are a bit different: magic bells!! And we traditionally cook a large meal with a leg of lamb, and set a lively table to honor the coming of Spring time. [Read More...]
First let's address the most important French word for Easter: Pâques. (Pronounce it "pak").
It's commonly used without any article (no le, la, les). [Read More...]
What? You've been living in France for five years? And you still don't speak French fluently?
People usually assume that because you live in France, learning French is going to be easy. The reality is unfortunately quite different. [Read More...]
Street French? Formal French? Modern French? Slang? Which French language register do the French use and which ones do you really need to study? [Read More...]
What should you first study when you start French? What's the best French curriculum for beginners? What's the best sequence to learning French? Here is my list. [Read More...]
Le 14 février, c'est La Saint Valentin, la fête de l'amour et des amoureux. Careful though - unlike English cultures, Valentine's day in France is only for people "in" love, not just loving/friendship gestures. [Read More...]
As in other languages, French has its own little words or names to call a loved one. How does calling your wife "My flea" sound to you? It's one of the most popular French love nickname! [Read More...]
Some people traveling to France are vegan. What can they expect as far as vegan food options and vegan customs in France? What is the French vegan vocabulary? [Read More...]
The United States (of America) = Les États-Unis (d'Amérique). Ok. But what other words & acronyms do the French use to speak about the US in French? And what are the names (and genders) of the individual states in French? [Read More...]
The new year is upon us, and of course, French people also make New Year's resolutions (les bonnes résolutions du nouvel an). Here is a list of vocabulary and constructions used for New Year's resolutions in French + examples. [Read More...]
In French, we call New Year's Eve "La Saint-Sylvestre" (pronounced "la sin(nasal) seal vay str") or "Le Réveillon du Nouvel An". Celebrated during the night of December 31st, we usually party with friends and/or family, in a more or less formal way. [Read More...]
100 French Christmas Words and Expressions - "Noël", "Joyeux Noël" + all the Christmas French vocabulary for decorations, French religious terms, typical French Christmas food etc... [Read More...]
For the Holidays, Olivier and I recorded a realistic French Christmas dialogue to introduce you to both the French traditions and precise French vocabulary used in around Xmas in France. This post comes with audio. Enjoy, and happy holidays! [Read More...]
Lots of students seem to believe that watching French movies is a great way to improve their French. It can be, but only if you have the appropriate level of French. You should be ready to "work" with the movie, not just casually watch it with the English subtitles on. [Read More...]
Translating something as easy as "next Thursday" can turn to a nightmare in French. Learn the different French expressions to express the notion of next + date in French, and find out the least confusing way to make plans in French! [Read More...]
Learn about the high and low tides in France, especially "les marées en Bretagne" + tide French vocabulary + easy French video - watch out where you park your car in Brittany! [Read More...]
Hanukkah (Hanoucca in French) is rather discreet, and many French people may not know what day Hanukkah is since it changes every year. Here are the French traditions for Hanukkah, as well as the French Hanukkah's vocabulary. [Read More...]
French is spoken in France, but also in many different countries and continents. Of course, there are various French accents, with big differences, even accross France itself. [Read More...]
