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 ...

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 ...

Have you ever said something in French which provoked the opposite reaction of what you were expecting? You most probably committed a slight faux pas, which literally means ”wrong step” in French! We often discuss that embarrassing/hilarious topic with our students! The important ...

‘Oh no! It’s been years since I did my last exam!’  ‘Am I ready for the FIDE test?’ ‘FIDE? What’s that?’ If you relate to any of these questions, are concerned with the FIDE test or need some inspiration to ...

Le mois de janvier 2021 est presque terminé, et vous ne cessez de vous répéter qu’il faudrait un peu éliminer ces excès de Noël et du Nouvel An. Prêt à Parler se joint à vous pour vous accompagner dans cette ...

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 ...