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French exams: DELF, DALF, TEF, TCF
Posted on by Nancy in the learning french categoryLearning a language doesn’t necessarily have to involve taking an exam but depending on your life plans, you could end up needing it.
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Learning French for Kids
Posted on by Nancy in the learning french categoryYou live abroad and you would like to give your children the chance to learn French, but you do not know how to start?
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Understanding CEFR French levels
Posted on by Nancy in the misc., tips categoryThis week, we give you the tools to understand the CEFR (common European framework reference for languages) levels.
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Bastille Day!
Posted on by Nancy in the french culture categoryLe 14 juillet or Bastille day as it is commonly known in most English speaking countries is a bank holiday in France.
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What to do when you move to France
Posted on by Nancy in the categoryMoving to France? We've put together a little guide to help you navigate the French system.
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Learn French with Lupin
Posted on by Nancy in the misc., french media categoryLet's take a look at some of the French slang that we have found in the popular French series: Lupin!
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CAREER BENEFITS OF LEARNING FRENCH
Posted on by Nancy in the misc. categoryWhile English has been the lingua franca for years, French could be making its comeback to the to the top of the podium, according to Forbes who recently been named it, the “language of the future”. . Besides, it is one of the only languages to be taught in almost every country in the world and whose number of users is still regularly fast-growing.
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TOP 10 FRENCH CITIES TO VISIT THIS SUMMER
Posted on by Nancy in the french culture categoryWhen we think of France, we often only think of Paris. Our favourite country is full of amazing cities that we know you will enjoy, outside of the City of Lights. From Toulouse to Marseille, and more in between, let’s explore our Top 10 French cities you should visit this summer once lockdown is lifted.
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5 French women to celebrate during Women's History Month
Posted on by Nancy in the french culture categoryOn Monday, 8 March, the world came together to celebrate International Women’s Rights Day. This month of March, at LFWA, we are celebrating extraordinary women all month long (and throughout the year). We have put together a list of 5 French women to celebrate during Women’s History Month. These women were amazing trailblazers, the work they did paved the way for so many after them.
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HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR PRONUNCIATION WHEN LEARNING A NEW LANGUAGE
Posted on by Nancy in the tips, learning french categoryLearning a new language is wonderful, exciting and everything in between, but it can also be scary sometimes! Especially having to speak when you are unsure of the pronunciation…Take French for example, all those pesky “R” and silent letters, why oh why do they have to be there if it is not to be pronounced?
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