How to Speak French and Not Sound Boring
October 15, 2019
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Learn how to have more interesting French conversations, and speak French without coming across as boring.
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French Culture Lesson — French Book “Le Chapeau de Mitterrand”
October 8, 2019
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Reading French books can be a fun way to practice the language while also learning French culture. Discover the novel “Le Chapeau de Mitterrand” in this free French lesson.
French Verbs for Cooking: Learn Everyday French
October 1, 2019
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Learn the most important French verbs to use in the kitchen, no matter the recipe! Whether you’re cooking in a pan or boiling an egg…
5 French Words Originating from Brands — French Vocabulary
September 24, 2019
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Did you know that some everyday objects get their French name from brands? Learn more about the origins behind this French vocabulary.
5 French Words Originating from Names — French Vocabulary
September 17, 2019
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Learn about common, everyday French vocabulary words that come from specific French names. Improve your knowledge of French language and culture in this free lesson.
5 Fun Expressions with “Cabbage”
September 9, 2019
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In this free French lesson, we’ll discover five funny French expressions – all using the word “chou”, which is the French word for cabbage. Learn how to say that something is ‘dead easy’, or to tell someone you’re ‘drawing a blank’.
French Vocabulary for Back to School
September 3, 2019
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Learn about French culture as it relates to ‘back to school’ season, including important French vocabulary children and adults can use to talk about this time of year.
French Words for the Rooms of the House
August 27, 2019
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Learn French vocabulary for the rooms of the house, like the French words for the living room, the garden, the attic, the cellar and more!
French Grammar – Le Futur Proche
August 20, 2019
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Master French grammar with my free French lessons. In this lesson, we look at “le futur proche”, or the French near future tense, including how and when to use it.
French Sayings Involving Fruits
August 13, 2019
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Learn some popular French sayings that involve French fruit names — from pommes (apples) to poires (pears) — with this free French lesson.
