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...
by Frannie | 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 Frannie | 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 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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