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French Idioms: Anglicism, Germanism, Gallicism

12 September 20243 September 2022 by Christian

Today, I'd like to talk about something that often confuses students – Anglicism, Germanism, and Gallicism in French. What are they? And how do you know which one to use? Let's take a closer look!

Anglicism, Germanism, Gallicism. What do these words mean? If you’re a French student (or just curious), you’re about to find out! In this blog post, I’ll define and give examples of each term. So pour yourself a cup of coffee, get comfy, and let’s get started!

7 resources to better understand spoken French

19 February 202424 July 2022 by Christian

Hey students! Looking to improve your spoken French? Check out these ten resources that are sure to help. From online tools to helpful apps, you're sure to find something here that meets your needs. Plus, most of these resources are free, so there's no reason not to check them out!

Hey students of French! I compiled a list of 10 resources that will help you better understand spoken French. This is particularly important if you’re interested in traveling to France or any other francophone country.

How to learn French without translation?

19 February 202410 July 2022 by Christian

As a French teacher, I often get asked by my students if it is possible to learn the language without translation. At first, I was a little skeptical about the idea myself. But after doing some research, I found that there are several techniques that can help you learn French without relying on translations.

As a French teacher, I often get asked by students how they can improve their language skills without having to translate everything in their head.
While translation is an important skill to learn, there are a few other methods that can help you become more fluent in French.
In this blog post, I’ll outline a few of the best ways to improve your French without resorting to translation.
Keep reading for more tips!

How to improve your oral understanding in French?

19 February 202420 March 2022 by Christian

If you're anything like me, you might have started learning French in high school and been excited about it for a while. But somewhere along the way, you might have lost interest or become frustrated with how difficult it is to understand spoken French. Luckily, there are some things that you can do to improve your oral understanding in French. In this blog post, I'm going to share with you some of the methods that I've used to improve my student's understanding of spoken French. Hopefully these tips will help you as well!

“To improve your oral understanding in French, you need to practice listening to native speakers.” This is the advice that I gave to my students when they asked me how they could become better at speaking the language. However, it’s not always easy to find opportunities to practice listening to native speakers, so I’ve come up with a few ideas that might help. Here are some tips on how to improve your oral understanding in French…

How to learn French without immersion?

19 February 202418 February 2022 by Christian

When it comes to language learning, immersion is often considered the best way to go. However, what if you can't travel to a French-speaking country? Or what if you're not interested in spending your summer vacation in a foreign country? There are plenty of ways to learn French without immersion, and I'm here to share with you some of my favorite methods!

How many of you have ever wanted to learn the French language but were turned off by the idea of immersion? Maybe you think that it’s too difficult or expensive, or maybe you’re just not sure how to go about it. Well, fear not! You can learn French without ever leaving your home country. In fact, there are plenty of great ways to do it. Read on for some tips.