by Francesca_admin | Nov 14, 2025 | culture, Vocabulary Building
Coucou les amis ! Have you started your compte à rebours de Noël yet? My husband certainly has. He is Christmas crazy and begins counting down the moment we return from the summer holidays. Il est toc toc, non? His enthusiasm does come in useful, though. As I write...
by Francesca_admin | 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...
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 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...
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