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When it comes to French verbs, faire is one of the most important to learn. The fourth most frequently used verb by the French, it essentially means “to do” or “to make”. It’s also present in a number of important phrasal verbs and common expressions. In addition to being a big, important verb, faire is …
READ LESSONFaire Conjugation: How to Use the Common French Verb
Cc c Alysa, sa va? Don’t worry if you didn’t understand this message. As you’ve probably guessed, it’s not in standard French, but a sub-language: French internet and text messaging slang. Love it or hate it, this particular slang is pretty common online or if you’re communicating with a French person by text message. That …
READ LESSONSlt Tlm!: The Essential Guide to French Internet and Texting Slang
Do you ever wish you could just sit back, relax and upload the knowledge of French to your brain? I’m sure it’ll be possible one day, but in the meantime why not simply watch a French TV show? You’ll learn a lot about French culture, laugh and maybe cry, but most importantly, you’ll improve your understanding …
READ LESSONFrom Horror to Laughter: The 14 Tv Shows Every French Learner Should Watch
Podcasts are very à la mode these days, which means you can find at least one covering just about any subject imaginable. Luckily, that includes learning French. Let’s look at the pros and cons of some of the best French learning podcasts. And since English isn’t the only language podcasts come in, we’ll also check …
READ LESSONThe Best French Podcasts to Listen to (And the Ones to Avoid)
There are many ways to get to know a country and culture. One is by reading its newspapers – or at least knowing what those newspapers are and what they stand for. As is the case for most countries with a free press, France has a number of newspapers, and each one has a particular …
READ LESSON25 French Newspapers to Improve Your Reading Skills
When you think of iconic French things to eat, what comes to mind? Maybe you’d say croissants, baguettes, cheese, wine, pastries, coq au vin …. But did you think “butter” ? For some people, French butter is a rich, delicious treat. And the more you think about it, butter is a major ingredient in a lot …