by Francesca_admin | Sep 5, 2025 | culture, Vocabulary Building
Coucou les ami(e)s ! Ever stop to marvel at the flood of English words in French? Despite l’Académie française’s valiant efforts, English has left a huge mark on modern French. You’ll hear it in technology, business, pop culture, and even casual conversation. But...
by Francesca_admin | Aug 22, 2025 | culture, Language Learning Tips, Vocabulary Building
Last weekend I found myself at our local beer festival. Confession time: I don’t actually like beer – at least not the heavy ales you often find at these events. But the atmosphere was buzzing, the burgers were delicious, and my friends were delighted to have a...
by Francesca_admin | Jul 25, 2025 | culture, Language Learning Tips, Marvellous Mindset, Vocabulary Building
Have you ever thought about your French learning journey as a table? It might sound a little odd at first, but bear with me, it’s a surprisingly powerful way to check in on your progress and see where things might need a little balancing. Imagine a table with four...
by Francesca_admin | Jun 13, 2025 | culture, Vocabulary Building
Bonjour les amis ! I’m writing this just before heading off on holiday, so by the time you read it, I’ll (hopefully!) be sunning myself in the summer heat, enjoying a well-earned break. Before I go, I wanted to share some of my favourite ways to talk about the...
by Francesca_admin | Jun 6, 2025 | culture, Language Learning Tips, Vocabulary Building
Bonjour à toutes et à tous, Like many of you, I’ve had times when I’ve felt un coup de blues. Those quiet, reflective moments when everything feels just a little off. And in those times, I often turn to comforting things like a slow walk, a good cup of tea, or...
by Francesca_admin | May 30, 2025 | culture, Language Learning Tips, Vocabulary Building
Chez le médecin Bonjour à toutes et à tous, Recently in one of my French classes, we were talking about medical emergencies and common illnesses. It got me thinking… When it comes to French medical vocabulary, most of us are taught the classics: J’ai mal à la...
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