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 | 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...
by Frannie | Mar 21, 2025 | Language Learning Tips, Marvellous Mindset, Vocabulary Building
French positive affirmations are a simple yet powerful way to retrain your inner voice while practising your French. If you want to sound more French and build your confidence, this is a wonderful place to start. Do you ever catch yourself talking to yourself (either...
by Frannie | Feb 7, 2025 | grammar, Language Learning Tips
Mr. Dream Pants – The Love Story That Will Transform Your French! Do you find it hard to remember which French verbs take the auxiliary “être” in the Perfect tense? This fun mnemonic will help! Have you ever had a teacher who made you fall in love with...
by Frannie | Dec 13, 2024 | culture, Language Learning Tips, Vocabulary Building
As the festive season unfolds, there’s nothing quite like indulging in a seasonal treat. Last night, I enjoyed a festive supper: un vin chaud (a mulled wine) and a delicious mince pie—miam-miam ! As I savoured my evening snack, it got me thinking: the French language...
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