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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Marseillaise relief on the Arc de Triomphe

What is La Marseillaise?

Posted on by Josh in the french culture category

Discover the story behind one of the world's most famous national anthems

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