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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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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...]
Virginie is trying to bake the quintessential Provence sweet: le calisson. She'll share with us in this French English bilingual, step by step recipe a bit of history about the calisson, and her own experience preparing this delicious French treat. [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...]
I hear many mistakes when students translate "I am taking a French class" in French. They tend to translate word by word from English, and unfortunately, it doesn't work. I'll give you many options to translate "French class" in French. [Read More...]
What does "Black Friday" mean and is it popular in France? This article in the form of an easy French English bilingual story takes a closer look at the vocabulary and French traditions for the huge American after Thanksgiving sale called "Black Friday" and the one held on the next Monday called "Cyber Monday". [Read More...]
Saying 'thank you' in French is easy: one word: "merci" (mair see). But it's not the only way. What about saying "you're welcome?" or expressing your gratitude in French? [Read More...]
