by Frannie | Oct 15, 2026 | culture, Language Learning Tips, Vocabulary Building
Taking your pet to the vet can be stressful enough without suddenly having to explain symptoms in French. You might know plenty of French in everyday life, but then the vet asks a question you weren’t expecting, and your brain decides this would be an excellent moment...
by Frannie | Mar 10, 2026 | Language Learning Tips, Marvellous Mindset, Vocabulary Building
Does speaking French on the phone make you a little nervous? You are absolutely not alone. When I recently asked my French-learning community whether phone French made them panic, the response was something else. People said they’d rather drive somewhere than...
by Frannie | Mar 6, 2026 | culture, Language Learning Tips, Marvellous Mindset, Vocabulary Building
Qui n’avance pas, recule: a French phrase that says it all There’s a French expression I’ve been thinking about a lot this week: Qui n’avance pas, recule. It literally means: “If you don’t move forwards, you move backwards.” A little dramatic perhaps… but also...
by Frannie | Dec 22, 2025 | Language Learning Tips, Vocabulary Building
Boxing Day is often slower, quieter, and filled with food. Plates of leftovers, half-opened boxes of chocolates, and the question of what to eat next. It is also a lovely moment for a small but satisfying French pronunciation tip! Today, we are looking at French...
by Frannie | Nov 21, 2025 | culture, Language Learning Tips, Vocabulary Building
Coucou les amis If you have been looking for a simple French vocabulary learning tip that actually works in real life, I have a lovely one to share with you today. Every winter, I remember just how frileuse I am. I get cold right to my bones, and even with le...
by Frannie | Nov 7, 2025 | culture, Language Learning Tips, Vocabulary Building
Coucou les amis, November is here, and suddenly il fait froid. The mornings are misty, the evenings are chilly, and I have already started reaching for my pull bien chaud and my favourite blanket. Here in France, there is a big focus each winter on la sobriété...
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