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October 22, 2016
Spooky French-English Short Story: Le Chat Noir
It’s almost Halloween again. When this time of the year rolls in, people around the world share spooky stories or watch horror films. This year, I’m sharing with you a classic story by renowned author Edgar Allan Poe. The French version is translated by no less than Charles Baudelaire. The language used here is a […]
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October 21, 2016
New French Podcast: Out Now!
Yes, you read that right. After months of lengthy preparation, the 26 episodes of the full first season is finally here! Introducing: the new Talk in French Podcast I have heard your requests, your feedback, and all your frustrations in learning French especially for advanced learners. It is difficult to look for suitable learning […]
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October 15, 2016
10 Confusing French Word Pairs
The French Language: sophisticated, elegant…difficult! Confusing pair words are something you’ll have to conquer if you want to speak like a true Frenchie. We’re here to help; whether it be homophones or synonyms, we’ve broken everything down to make your learning easy peasy. 1 . À Vs De: They may be among the smallest […]
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October 8, 2016
How to Order Food like a Local in France
The French have a particular way of doing things, eating out included! Fret not; we’re here to explain complicated menus, French customs and useful phrases to get you ordering food like a local! Usual Food Vocabulary/Phrases Wherever you decide to eat or drink, it’s best to brush up on some phrases first to make […]
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October 1, 2016
Q&A: Tips on using the correct tense?
Bonjour ! If you are subscribed to the Talk in French newsletter, you probably know that I answer a lot of questions sent to me by subscribers. The questions range from language, travel, culture, and basically anything related to France that the readers can think of. Here, I’m sharing with you some of the questions […]
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September 23, 2016
The 7 Best Open Air Markets in France
It’s such a pleasure to stroll along and enjoy the flavours and colours of the open-air markets of France. To pick up some food for the apéro and lunch, it’s best if you will get up early in the morning! I’ll be your guide today and let’s discover the hidden gems of the most beautiful […]
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September 17, 2016
Cult One-liners: Famous Lines from French Movies
French movie culture is full of emotional and funny films, and are overflowing with cult one-liners. Amazingly crafted pieces of dialogue that still look killer today and would sound great to quote in conversations. Let’s list those gems to show off your French 7th art skills, with a mix of timeless classics and comedy movies […]
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September 9, 2016
French Train Station Vocabulary
Whether you are travelling to France soon or not, it’s always a good idea to stock up your French vocabulary with words and phrases related to trains and train stations. Today, our topic is all about that. Trains are a great way to travel all over France. It’s comfortable and convenient, plus you get treated […]
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September 3, 2016
Autumn in France: Where to go?
When schools re-start at “la rentrée” and the tourists leave, it’s autumn in France. Summer vacation is over and France returns authentically to the French. It’s the perfect time to visit! Here are places in France that will make you “fall” in love with autumn! 1 . Paris Paris: perfect for any time of the […]
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August 26, 2016
French Teen Slang: Speak French like a Cool Kid
Kids–teens, pre-teens, and even those in their early twenties—often talk to their friends using a different set of trendy slang words. In the US, this includes “bae”, “dope” (it means good, not the drugs), “YOLO” (not sure if this is still a thing), “swag”, “turnt”, and so on. It’s the same thing in France. The […]
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