by Francesca_admin | Jun 13, 2025 | culture, Vocabulary Building
Bonjour les amis ! I’m writing this just before heading off on holiday, so by the time you read it, I’ll (hopefully!) be sunning myself in the summer heat, enjoying a well-earned break. Before I go, I wanted to share some of my favourite ways to talk about the...
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...
by Francesca_admin | May 16, 2025 | culture, Vocabulary Building
Bonjour à toutes et à tous, Summer is here, and with it comes the perfect excuse to slow down, soak up some sunshine, and add a little more joie de vivre to your days. The French are famous for knowing how to holiday well. Whether it’s long lunches in the shade,...
by Francesca_admin | May 9, 2025 | culture, Language Learning Tips, Marvellous Mindset, Vocabulary Building
Bonjour les jardiniers ! I hope this blog post finds you well and thriving on your language-learning journey. Today, I want to share with you my recent adventure into the world of gardening, and how it beautifully mirrors the process of learning French. Yes, you read...
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