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Here you’ll find articles on all things French, from grammar, vocabulary and tips & tricks to art, culture and gastronomy.

Can you become fluent in French in a year?

Posted on by Josh in the frequently asked questions category

Find out how long it takes to become fluent in French

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Poisson d'avril

Posted on by Josh in the french culture, vocabulary category

What happens on April Fools' Day in France?

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What is Verlan?

Posted on by Josh in the french culture, learning french category

Learn about this popular form of French slang

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Test your French level

Posted on by Josh in the category

The placement test will reveal your level of proficiency in French

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The imperfect tense in French

Posted on by Josh in the learning french category

Learn how to use and conjugate the imperfect tense in French

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French comparisons with adjectives and adverbs

Posted on by Josh in the learning french category

Learn how to make comparisons in French

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Essential French spring vocabulary

Posted on by Josh in the vocabulary category

Now that spring is here, what better time to brush up on your spring vocabulary?

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French conjunctive phrases

Posted on by Josh in the learning french category

Learn more ways to join clauses together in French

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The complete guide to Aix-en-Provence

Posted on by Josh in the french cities category

Everything you need to know about the city of a thousand fountains

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Why you should take French speaking practice classes

Posted on by Josh in the learning french category

The best way to improve your French speaking skills

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