by Frannie | 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 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 | 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 Frannie | 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 Frannie | 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 Frannie | Aug 1, 2025 | Vocabulary Building
10 French words with multiple meanings Have you ever come across a French word that made perfect sense… until it didn’t? That’s exactly what happened to me a while back when I was reading a Facebook thread where a teacher was commenting on the police a parent...
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