How Hard is French for English Speakers?
Analysing how hard it is for English speakers to learn French, looking at grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
All of our articles about French — French grammar, French vocabulary, essential French phrases, and general discussions of the evolution of the French language.
Analysing how hard it is for English speakers to learn French, looking at grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
Seven French-language films we recommend for good cinema and French listening practice, from Shéhérazade and I Lost My Body to Divines and The African Doctor.
All the similarities and differences between French and Spanish: vocabulary, core grammar, pronunciation, geographic spread, and a discussion of whether you should learn French or Spanish.
A guide to everyday essential french slang – verbs, adjectives, nouns and expressions. You hear this in TV, on the radio, and in casual conversation.
A quick overview of the difference between casual French you learn from friends, and the formal French you learn from school and books.
How France and I evolved in the 16 years since we crossed paths — not in the same directions.