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Are you looking for a little help learning French? French tutor Carol Beth L. explains how tutoring can help... Learning French – or any new language – can be difficult, especially if you have little time or are not sure how to go about this gargantuan task. Hiring a tutor can help a lot in a number of ways, and can offer support in a variety of situations. Here are a few ways in which a tutor can help: 1) Pacing Suppose you do not have time to take a class and must study French on yo

Is your child learning to speak French? If so, it’s important that he or she practices French outside of school and/or private lessons. Finding fun ways to practice French, however, can be difficult. After all, there's only so much time in one day. Luckily, there are tons of fun French activities you can do with your child to help him or her learn and practice the language.  Below are 25+ fun (and free) French activities for kids. To make it easy to browse, the activities are bro

Learning a new language takes patience, and many students start to wonder: “How long does it take to learn French?” Every person learns differently depending on their goals, learning style, and ultimately - their level of self discipline. If you develop a practice schedule and get into the habit of sticking to it, you will be much more productive and efficient. The amount of time it takes to learn French also depends on your methods and goals. To make better progress, use learni

Practicing verb conjugations is one of the most important parts of foreign language learning. After all, no sentence is really complete if you leave the action out of it. French is a wonderfully expressive language and full of passion, but nothing beautiful is easy to conquer. French conjugation takes this principle to heart, and is peppered with both regular and irregular conjugations that require effort and practice to master. In this article, we will not touch on the irregulars, but we are go

As you learn to speak French, you also need to learn how to listen in a new way so you can understand this beautiful language. French tutor Annie A. shares four proven ways to improve French listening skills… Are you looking to improve your French listening skills? If so, you're in luck. In this post, we'll share four proven ways to practice your French listening skills. These tips will help you get better at understanding native speakers and build your confidence when speaking French. 

Newspapers are often forgotten when it comes to learning a new language. Still, they are a great reading tool to develop your comprehension of the language. They can help you focus on a specific type of vocabulary, build a repertoire regarding up-to-date subjects, or simply feed your curiosity about France's overall situation.  Let's dive into the world of French Newspapers, how they can help you improve your reading comprehension, why they are a useful tool, which one to choose, and whe

French verbs come in many tenses. Lucky for you, French tutor Carol Beth L. is back with a lesson on conjugating verbs in the future tense... So you know how to conjugate regular verbs and some irregular verbs in le présent. You are also familiar with the passé composé, and maybe even the imparfait. But when you're speaking French, you don't just need to talk about what you did yesterday and today. You also need to talk about what you will do tomorrow! Among French verb tenses, le fu

When you're learning French, consistent linguistic exposure at and just above your level is vital. It can help you reinforce your current level, and help you raise your level through context clues and direct introduction to new vocabulary. Podcasts and other online mediums are an excellent way to do this. Below are a few podcasts, YouTube channels, and blogs that can help you improve. While the focus and organization of these types of sites is sometimes a little bit different, they can a

Latin, even though it is considered a dead language now, certainly has made a huge impact on Western European languages and culture. The Romance languages, among which you will find French and Spanish, continue to be used all over the world and taught in foreign language classrooms. But, just how similar are some of these supposedly related languages, you might wonder? And which differences are more important when considering whether to learn Spanish vs French? While Spanish and French do sh

Ask any student their biggest struggle in learning French and you're guaranteed to hear one thing - pronunciation. In order to properly speak French, you must first learn how to pronounce the letters and sounds of the language. This may seem daunting at first, but with a little practice, you'll be able to have conversations in no time!  In this blog post, we'll go over some of the most common French pronunciation tips and some easy resources you can use to help you master French alpha