1. A world language There are currently over 220 million French speakers worldwide, including 72 million so-called partial French speakers, i.e. YOU! The Francophonie, the international organisation of French-speaking countries, comprises 68 states and governments. French is the second most widely learned ...
Bonne journée internationale de la femme!As we are celebrating the International Women’s Day, I would like to share with you the stories of fascinating women who had to learn French to pursue their dreams and destiny.The first which comes to my mind ...
Janvier est un mois de traditions et de coutumes dans le monde entier, qui le célèbre à travers divers rituels et célébrations. Alors gardez encore un peu de place dans votre estomac, car vous n’avez pas fini d’élargir (to stretch) ...
Un Noël en votre compagnie, chers élèves. En ce jour de Noël tant attendu, nous avons décidé de vous donner la parole. Oui vous, chers lecteurs, nos élèves assidus (diligent) et motivés, qui malgré les caprices de la langue française, ...
When does the Christmas season officially start for you? Maybe on the 1st of December, when you open the first door on le calendrier de l’Avent, or just a few days before le jour de Noël. Some of you might already be in ...
Winter is around the corner and we’re already feeling the cold air coming. Chilly days, wooly jumpers and coffee mugs will be part of your routine for a few months, and you will probably spend long evenings relaxing on your ...
Did you know that 50% of English vocabulary comes from French? Mais oui! That being said, common/similar words to both languages do not always mean the same thing. These are called faux amis or ”false friends”. When misused, these words ...
Are you planning to move to Geneva? Bravo ! You are about to start a new life in a city where 45% of the inhabitants hold a foreign passport, so pas de soucis, you are not alone. This international city ...
So, you know what the FIDE test is about, you have decided to take it, and of course, you are determined to succeed! Bravo ! This exam will definitely open up doors. But, don’t rush things and make sure you ...
Un cahier, un portable, des écouteurs… What do I need for my French lessons? September is here and this is the perfect time of the year to join a new course, take up your one-to-one lessons and continue your journey ...
Boeuf bourguignon, Quiche lorraine, Raclette.... French cuisine is considered among the world’s best and, to be honest, we are not surprised! If you want to impress your friends, your in-laws or even a ‘big cheese’, une dîner à la française ...
Nous sommes en juillet ! It's July! This is the hottest month in Geneva. The temperatures are not extremely high, but they are good enough to enjoy the sunshine and the beautiful landscapes. When you find someone in the park, ...
Paris is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It welcomes over 30 million tourists a year... Wow! That's impressive! But, of course, we can totally understand its fame. There’s so much to see, do and eat in ...
Aimez-vous la musique ?Many say that la musique est le poumon de notre société(music is the lung of our society). And we think we really need art and beautiful, inspiring music to breathe better, every single day. In fact, we could ...
You are taking French lessons every week, using your learning app from time to time and watching French films whenever you have the chance (and the time!). That’s great, bon travail ! Being consistent is the key and if you ...
Making friends can be hard when you are an adult. As a child everything is much easier, you just need to ask a simple question such as ‘Tu veux jouer avec moi ?’ and that’s it! you have a new ...
Do you think it's possible to learn French while practicing yoga? It might sound difficult at first, but it’s actually a great way to stretch your mind and body. Learning a language is not about being hours and hours in ...
This season makes us happy for so many reasons. The weather is lovely, the days are longer and we feel like summer is right around the corner! It is the perfect time of the year to do some gardening, go ...
The first of May is a bank holiday in several European countries as it celebrates la fête du travail. For me, 1 May will always be associated with the birthday of my beloved paternal grandmother. My father’s mother was from Paris, ...
Vous le savez, les francophones emploient souvent des phrases à rallonge (endless phrases) pour exprimer une idée, ou des associations de mots pour expliquer un concept. Ils aiment également les phrases idiomatiques, ces expressions imagées souvent en rapport avec un ...
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