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

The cathedral at Bourg-en-Bresse

Guide to Bourg-en-Bresse

Posted on by Josh in the french cities category

Everything you should know about Alexa's hometown

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CPD

Learn French and get a certificate

Posted on by Josh in the learning french category

Did you know our Complete French Course is CPD-certified?

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Group of schoolchildren reading textbooks

Cahiers de vacances

Posted on by Josh in the french culture category

For children in France, homework doesn't always stop with the school holidays

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Numbers from 1 to 10 on an orange background

How do you pronounce 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 in French?

Posted on by Josh in the learning french category

This pronunciation guide includes audio

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A desert in Tunisia

Where do French people go on holiday?

Posted on by Josh in the french culture category

Find out the top countries French people like to visit

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A pair of hands holding the number 80

Why isn’t there a French word for 80?

Posted on by Josh in the learning french category

Why do we say 'quatre-vingt' instead of 'octante'?

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Jazz band instruments on a stage

Nice Jazz Fest

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

For four days in July, Nice turns into the jazziest place on the planet

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Cyclists during the Tour de France

Where does the Tour de France finish?

Posted on by Josh in the french culture category

And where has it finished in the past?

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Pensive young man against a blue background

Can I take the TEF exam as a beginner?

Posted on by Josh in the tef category

What level should you be before taking the TEF exam?

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A harlequin puppet

The history of puppet shows in France

Posted on by Josh in the french culture category

From the Middle Ages to modern-day marionettes

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