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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.
Read moreLearn 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!
Read moreCAREER 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.
Read moreTOP 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.
Read more5 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.
Read moreHOW 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?
Read moreBEST PRACTICES TO LEARN FRENCH
Posted on by Nancy in the tips, learning french categoryWhether it is knitting, wood carving, or learning a language, learning a new skill takes motivation and effort. A critical aspect of learning something new is that it should be an enjoyable experience. So the best way to start learning French is to set yourself an achievable target but most of all realistic.
Read moreHOW LEARNING FRENCH WILL HELP YOU MOVE TO CANADA
Posted on by Nancy in the tips categoryDo you dream of moving to Canada? Communicating in its two official languages (French and English) will give you a competitive edge over somebody who only speaks one language. Canada currently has amazing opportunities for skilled immigrants. Many are flocking there from India, Nigeria, and other parts of the world. Mastering French is often the key to securing the coveted Canadian permanent residency.
Read moreHOW TO FRENCHIFY YOUR VALENTINE'S DAY
Posted on by Nancy in the category
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. This year’s celebrations will look very different for many of us around the world. In the United Kingdom, Valentine’s Day 2021 will be spent at home. All restaurants are closed; unless you’re getting takeaway, you are fresh out of luck. This means, you must come up with something to do in-house for your chéri (e).
Three Specific Tips to Learn French
Posted on by Nancy in the learning french categoryBonjour, comment ça va? So you've fallen in love with the French language. Its beauty, the way every word sounds poetic, almost like you are singing a love song, but are still struggling with masculin and feminin? Fret not, the Learn French with Alexa team has three tips to help you with memorization, pronunciation and more.
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