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The best places to visit in France (that you probably haven't heard of)
Posted on by Josh in the french culture categoryEveryone knows Paris, Nice and St Tropez...but France is full of beautiful and often underappreciated places. On your next trip, why not pay a visit to one — or all — of these hidden gems?
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The best quotes about Paris
Posted on by Josh in the french culture categoryIf you're visiting Paris for the first time, you may find yourself lost for words. Luckily for you, Paris has inspired many quotes that may help you articulate your own feelings about the city.
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How to flirt in French (and how not to)
Posted on by Josh in the valentine's day categoryAre you truly fluent in French if you don't know how to flirt? These phrases are must-knows for all would-be dragueurs...
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7 Advantages to learning a new language
Posted on by Josh in the misc. categoryStill 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!
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When should you use the present continuous in French?
Posted on by Josh in the frequently asked questions categoryIn English we used the 'present continuous' all the time. So how do we express it in French?
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How to use the auxiliary verbs Être and Avoir
Posted on by Josh in the learning french categoryÊtre 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?
Posted on by Josh in the learning french categoryKnowing whether a verb is regular or irregular is essential when it comes to conjugation
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Interview with a TEF candidate: David
Posted on by Josh in the categoryDavid describes his experience taking the TEF exam as a native French speaker
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Interview with a TEF candidate: Lucia
Posted on by Josh in the categoryLucia tells us about her experience taking the TEF exam, her journey with Learn French with Alexa and her hopes for the future
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12 essential French filler words for when you don’t know what to say
Posted on by Josh in the learning french categoryYou'll find these filler words indispensable when it comes to speaking French
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