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

Where to visit in France in September

Posted on by Josh in the french cities, travel & tourism category

Discover the best places to holiday in France as summer turns to autumn

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5 Hollywood movies you didn't realise were remakes of French films

Posted on by Josh in the french culture category

Have you seen any of these films?

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Guide to French accents

Posted on by Josh in the category

Understanding acute accents, grave accents, circumflexes, tremas and cedillas

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The history of Paris métro

Posted on by Josh in the french culture category

Discover the history behind one of the world's busiest subway systems

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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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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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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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