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7 Advantages to learning a new language

Still not sure whether to take the plunge and learn a second language? Here are seven reasons why learning a new language is a great idea!

When should you use the present continuous in French?

In English we used the 'present continuous' all the time. So how do we express it in French?

How to use the auxiliary verbs Être and Avoir

Être and Avoir are two of the most important words in French. Do you know when to use these auxiliary verbs?

Regular vs Irregular verbs: What's the difference?

Knowing whether a verb is regular or irregular is essential when it comes to conjugation

Interview with a TEF candidate: David

David describes his experience taking the TEF exam as a native French speaker

Interview with a TEF candidate: Lucia

Lucia tells us about her experience taking the TEF exam, her journey with Learn French with Alexa and her hopes for the future

12 essential French filler words for when you don’t know what to say

You'll find these filler words indispensable when it comes to speaking French

Where to start with learning French

Wondering where to begin with French? These tips will help prepare you for your journey towards proficiency!

7 strange French foods you probably haven't heard of

France has some of the best food in the world — but it also has some of the strangest! How many of these have you tried?

Which languages are spoken in France (besides French)?