10 Wacky Reasons to Learn French
A light-hearted look at the benefits of learning French. Learn French
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Tips and tools to help you learn French online or off. French study tips, daily practice ideas, inspiration, and lessons for every level.
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Lawless French for Beginners
A light-hearted look at the benefits of learning French. Améliorer son français
Beyond Lawless French
Some sites offer extraordinary features far beyond what I am capable of creating myself. I have partnered with two of them to create co-branded versions in order to bring their special features to my readers. Bilingual Dictionary Tips
Conversational French
The French you learn in school is not at all the same language as what you encounter when speaking to people in real life - there are all kinds of shortcuts, informalities, and other differences that you need to be familiar with in order to carry on a conversation. Check out some resources that focus on how French is actually spoken. C1 - Advanced French • informalities
Daily Practice Ideas
Practice is the key to improving your French, and just 15 minutes a day on some kind of French activity can make a huge difference. Check out these ideas and draw up your own schedule. A1 - Beginning French • A2 - Low-Intermediate French • B1 - Intermediate French • B2 - Upper-Intermediate French • C1 - Advanced French
Deliberate Practice
"Practice makes perfect." These simple words, so ubiquitous and readily accepted that you’ve probably never given them much thought, only tell part of the story. Yes, practice is vital, but there's more to it than that. It's not just practice you need, but rather deliberate practice. Don’t Lose Your French!
Dreaming in French
Does dreaming in French mean that you're fluent? The short answer is no, but check out this article for the long answer based on my own and others' experiences. Eliminating Transference Errors
A transference error is a certain type of mistake, common to foreign language learners, which can be particularly difficult to stop making. The hardest part is becoming aware of the error; once you’ve done that, it’s just a matter of figuring out the correction and practicing your way to perfection.