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

When should you use the present continuous in French?

Posted on 22nd Sept 2022 by Josh in the frequently asked questions category

In English we used the 'present continuous' all the time. So how do we express it in French?

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Posted on 15th Sept 2022 by Josh in the learning french, vocabulary category

Être and Avoir are two of the most important words in French. Do you know when to use these auxiliary verbs?

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Posted on 14th Sept 2022 by Josh in the learning french category

Knowing whether a verb is regular or irregular is essential when it comes to conjugation

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Posted on 5th Sept 2022 by Josh in the category

David describes his experience taking the TEF exam as a native French speaker

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Posted on 5th Sept 2022 by Josh in the category

Lucia 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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Posted on 1st Sept 2022 by Josh in the learning french category

You'll find these filler words indispensable when it comes to speaking French

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Posted on 25th Aug 2022 by Josh in the learning french category

Wondering where to begin with French? These tips will help prepare you for your journey towards proficiency!

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Posted on 16th Aug 2022 by Josh in the french culture category

France has some of the best food in the world — but it also has some of the strangest! How many of these have you tried?

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Posted on 9th Aug 2022 by Josh in the french culture category

It's more than just French

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Posted on 8th Aug 2022 by Josh in the learning french category

These greetings are some of the most useful words to know in French.

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