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 | Feb 20, 2026 | Marvellous Mindset
You know the words.You have learnt the grammar.You have practised in class. And then, suddenly, a real French person speaks to you. Your brain empties. Nothing comes out. Not even bonjour feels accessible. If this has ever happened to you, let me reassure you of...
by Frannie | 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 Frannie | 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 Frannie | 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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