Mettre les pieds dans le plat
Speaking Tips
Speaking French
Parler français
Lessons, tips, and ideas to help you improve your French speaking skills.
Oh là là !
exclamations • French in English
On peut se tutoyer ?
On the Phone
B1 - Intermediate French • travel French
Parler le français comme une vache espagnole
Reported Speech
A large part of communicating has to do with reporting what other people have said. This grammatical grapevine comes in two varieties: direct speech and indirect speech. B2 - Upper-Intermediate French
Solo Speaking Practice
Even without a confinement order, it can sometimes be difficult to find other people to practice speaking French with. Believe it or not, there are quite a few ways that you can practice on your own, and they can help you feel more comfortable when you do meet someone face-to-face. Speaking Practice
One reason speaking French can be tricky is that by its very nature it requires at least one other person. But not to worry, finding people to talk to is easier than you might think, no matter where you live. Speaking Tips
Of the four language skills, many people find that speaking is the most difficult. Here are tips and resources to help you overcome these obstacles in order to practice French as much as you like. Speedy Spoken French
C1 - Advanced French • informalities
Tourner sept fois sa langue dans sa bouche
Voilà
fillers • French in English • informalities
What Is Fluency?
There’s no secret recipe for fluency; indeed, it’s difficult to even find consensus on what "fluency" actually means. Is it the ability to have a conversation, or language proficiency equivalent to that of a native speaker? 
Fear of speaking, glossophobia, is one of the most common phobias - even just in one's native language. If you feel nervous when speaking French, it's probably due to a lack of confidence in your skills. The obvious solution is to improve your French, but there are also other ways to increase your confidence and feel more comfortable speaking French.
Learn how to translate French infinitives, imperatives, and participles into English.