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When the French language makes you want to run and hide
One of my favorite topics on this blog is the French language. Or more specifically, sharing my trials and tribulations as a foreigner. The mistakes, the frustration, the accent and more. Even if you...
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Getting over your fear of speaking in a foreign language (and why you just...
In this thing we call life, putting ourselves out there in any capacity can be terrifying. Whether it’s public speaking at work, blogging, opening up to someone in your life, starting a new business...
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19 Things that are true when you have a foreign accent
When you have an accent in your second language, which most of us do if we started learning it as an adult, people sometimes react to you differently. Sometimes it’s good and sometimes it’s not....
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How to use context when speaking French
Learning a new language is no joke. There’s always something new to learn and your comprehension and speaking abilities may not advance at the same speed. When you’re in France and need to converse...
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5 Things that still give me trouble in French
Learning a language is a process. A very long, ongoing process. There are ups and downs and it’s been anything but linear for me. Even though I’ve lived in France for about 5-1/2 years now, I don’t...
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How long did it take you to learn French?
For those of us who have studied a foreign language, one of the most difficult questions to answer is, “How long does it take to learn French?” The person innocently asking means no harm, but this is...
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Frustrations of living in another language
Learning another language to the point of being self-sufficient in a country where that language is spoken can be one of the most rewarding — yet frustrating — challenges of life abroad. In my case,...
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When the French language makes you want to run and hide
One of my favorite topics on this blog is the French language. Or more specifically, sharing my trials and tribulations as a foreigner. The mistakes, the frustration, the accent and more. Even if you...
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Getting over your fear of speaking in a foreign language (and why you just...
In this thing we call life, putting ourselves out there in any capacity can be terrifying. Whether it’s public speaking at work, blogging, opening up to someone in your life, starting a new business...
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19 Things that are true when you have a foreign accent
When you have an accent in your second language, which most of us do if we started learning it as an adult, people sometimes react to you differently. Sometimes it’s good and sometimes it’s not....
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How to use context when speaking French
Learning a new language is no joke. There’s always something new to learn and your comprehension and speaking abilities may not advance at the same speed. When you’re in France and need to converse...
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Learning French: Lingoda review
Read on for my Lingoda review! Contrary to what many people might think, simply living in France will not magically make you fluent in French in a matter of months. Living here will help you up until a...
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5 Things that still give me trouble in French
Learning a language is a process. A very long, ongoing process. There are ups and downs and it’s been anything but linear for me. Even though I’ve lived in France for about 5-1/2 years now, I don’t...
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How long does it take to learn French & why the answer might surprise you
For those of us who have studied a foreign language, one of the most difficult questions to answer is, “How long does it take to learn French?” The person innocently asking means no harm, but this is...
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Top 5 polite French words & phrases you need to fit in (AUDIO)
Social norms in France can catch foreigners by surprise if they don’t know what little words to use where. Here are the top 5 polite French words and phrases you need to learn to fit in when you’re...
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Having an accent is not a defect
I’ve always been fascinated by accents. In college, I had a thing for British accents after visiting England the summer before my freshman year. A hint of something different in your speech is...
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Good luck in French and other phrases to wish someone well (AUDIO)
Let’s talk about how to say good luck in French and other ways to wish someone well. These are handy phrases you’ll hear often in your day-to-day life, so let’s get right into it. Good luck in French...
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My simple tips to help you feel less nervous about speaking French
Learning French is one of the most difficult parts of living in France. Beyond learning the literal words and grammar, there’s the finesse and unspoken rules that come with learning a language as well....
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What to do when you lose French language learning motivation
No one decides to start learning a foreign language one day, follows a magic formula for language learning, stays super motivated throughout the whole process, and then miraculously speaks just like a...
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3 French language basics that don’t exist in English
Language learning is a fascinating process, especially at the beginning stages when you know next to nothing about the language you’re studying. You learn so many interesting things, and even today, I...
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