by Francesca_admin | Oct 24, 2025 | culture, Language Learning Tips
If you have ever been in France on a Sunday and wondered why everything feels so quiet, welcome to French Sunday traditions. In many English speaking countries Sunday can be a shopping day, an errands day, or a chores day. In France, le dimanche is still seen as a...
by Francesca_admin | Aug 29, 2025 | Language Learning Tips, Marvellous Mindset, Vocabulary Building
Coucou les ami(e)s ! Have you ever thought about what type of learner you are? Knowing your learning style can make all the difference when you’re learning French. It helps you choose methods that work with your brain instead of against it. In addition, it can save...
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 | 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...
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