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 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 | 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 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...
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