by hichem | Jan 13, 2016 | FRENCH LESSONS, Fun
Miam! Miam Melbourne! It is often suggested that France produces some of the finest grub and tucker in the world. What think you, O antipodean folk, is this still true? Are our cheeses still some of the smelliest yet tastiest out there? Are our delicate pastries to...
by hichem | Dec 22, 2015 | FRENCH LESSONS, Vocabulary
Here are some more fantastic and funny French facts! Para? Us? The prefix para tends to mean “guard against”. So parachute means “guard against the fall”, parasol means “guard against the sun”, and parapluie means “guard against the rain”. Makes sense, n’est ce pas?...
by hichem | Nov 22, 2015 | FRENCH LESSONS, Vocabulary
Many people view French as one of the most beautiful languages in the world, whilst French people, take it for granted. As French tutors, we are passionate about our language, and impressed by the commitment and perseverance of our students! C’est incroyable how...
by hichem | Oct 22, 2015 | FRENCH LESSONS, Fun, Vocabulary
Did you know there are lots of expressions in English that contain the word “French”? Here are our top ten, and you may be surprised to find out that some of them are not even French! Take a look at these expressions; you might be even more surprised by their...
by Considered Agency | Oct 15, 2013 | FRENCH LESSONS, Resources, Vocabulary
Okay we get it; learning to speak French can be tricky. And of course when you have mastered a language you want to be sure you sound like a REAL French person. We’ve pulled together 9 of our favourite common French language errors that learners often make – so that...