by Francesca_admin | Feb 27, 2026 | Vocabulary Building
Let’s talk about something you probably never learnt in your French classroom. French cold vocabulary. Do you remember the “funny” child at school who would suddenly shout “Bogies!” when everyone was working quietly? As a young teacher, I always dreaded that moment....
by Francesca_admin | Dec 4, 2025 | culture, Vocabulary Building
’Tis the season of feasting — chocolate, biscuits, bubbly champagne, custardy brioche (which, in my case, didn’t quite make it to Christmas week…) and rich, glorious food….meaning it is also the season of needing some very useful French vocabulary for...
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 | 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 | 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,...
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