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Ask Alexa: May FAQ

Last month, we received many French questions for Alexa via social media. Our community members on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube were very curious. We did our best to answer as many questions as possible during the month. Below you will find the most popular questions we received in May. We hope to share our top questions every month in order to help as many French learners as possible.

French accents and keyboards

One of the most popular questions we receive at Learn French with Alexa (LFWA) is "how to type French accents". É, è, ê, ë and ç are still the bain of existence, despite French being my first language. The French language uses five different accents to indicate variations in pronunciation and distinguish between similar words. Those accents are accent aigu (é), accent grave (è), accent circonflexe (ê), cédille (ç) and tréma (ë).

BRING FRANCE INTO YOUR HOME

April showers brought along beautiful May flowers and beautiful weather. I don't know about you guys, but I had plans to be on holiday in France this month. Whether in the hustle and bustle of Paris or the calm of the countryside, France is always a good idea.

How to Successfully Learn a New Language Online

According to Luis von Ahn, there are more people actively learning a language through DuoLingo than the entire US public school system. I'm sure that figure rings true for French, and other popular languages.

Ask Alexa: April FAQ

Last month, we received many French questions for Alexa via social media. Our community members on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube were very curious. We did our best to answer as many questions as possible during the month.

Wednesday Live with Alexa Summary

To help you stay entertained and knowledgeable during the quarantine period, Alexa hosts a live Q&A on YouTube every Wednesday at 7PM GMT.

Do Language Apps Really Work?

Now more than ever, people want to learn new skills. At the top of the list is learning a new language. Many people are turning to their mobile devices to do just that.

Experience French Culture from the Comfort of your Home

Travel to and from France, and within the country, is pretty much nonexistent for the near future, as the country is on lockdown. For those of you who had plans to travel to France around this time, we know that it must have been devastating to cancel or postpone your trips.

Netflix Party with Alexa!

On Thursday 2nd April 2020, Alexa and fans watched a movie together!

French Books and Movies for Children and Teenagers

In English

With children and teenagers off schools indefinitely, parents everywhere are looking for ideas to keep them occupied. Two of the best sources of entertainment are of course books and movies.