by Francesca_admin | Aug 15, 2025 | Language Learning Tips, Vocabulary Building
Recently, I came across a fun Swedish word that instantly became one of my favourites: tidsoptimist. It’s not French, but it describes me parfaitement: A person who’s habitually late because they think they have more time than they do. If I’m honest, il est rare que...
by Francesca_admin | Aug 9, 2025 | Language Learning Tips, Vocabulary Building
Remembering new vocabulary as we get older isn’t always easy, especially when we’re learning a language! Many of my students tell me they want to remember French words but find them slipping away as quickly as they appear. If that sounds like you, don’t worry. You’re...
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 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...
by Francesca_admin | May 23, 2025 | culture, Language Learning Tips, Marvellous Mindset, Vocabulary Building
Bonjour à toutes et à tous, Spice me up! Drizzle me over! Ooh er, Missus! No, I haven’t turned into Nigella Lawson! My culinary skills are somewhat limited, to be honest. But these cheeky little orders leapt out at me this week as I rustled up fajitas using an Old El...
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