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All of our articles about French — French grammar, French vocabulary, essential French phrases, and general discussions of the evolution of the French language.

How Hard is French for English Speakers?
French | Languages

How Hard is French for English Speakers?

ByDana Hooshmand December 19, 2019September 16, 2023

Analysing how hard it is for English speakers to learn French, looking at grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.

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All the Best French Movies on Netflix
French | France | Languages

All the Best French Movies on Netflix

ByDana Hooshmand November 17, 2019August 20, 2020

A selection of the best French movies on Netflix — all a little non-traditional, all great.

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French vs Spanish — Four Core Similarities and Differences
Languages | France | French | Spain Travel Resources | Spanish Language Learning

French vs Spanish — Four Core Similarities and Differences

ByDana Hooshmand November 7, 2019September 16, 2021

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.

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Ultimate List of Timeless French Slang Words and Phrases — With Examples
Languages | French

Ultimate List of Timeless French Slang Words and Phrases — With Examples

ByDana Hooshmand October 7, 2019June 3, 2022

A guide to everyday essential french slang – verbs, adjectives, nouns and expressions. You hear this in TV, on the radio, and in casual conversation.

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Casual vs Standard/Formal French: The Differences
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Casual vs Standard/Formal French: The Differences

ByDana Hooshmand September 28, 2019September 28, 2021

A quick overview of the difference between casual French you learn from friends, and the formal French you learn from school and books.

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Remembering French: How Speaking French Changed with Age
French | Culture | Editorial | France

Remembering French: How Speaking French Changed with Age

ByDana Hooshmand September 23, 2019September 16, 2023

How France and I evolved in the 16 years since we crossed paths — not in the same directions.

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