Comic strips had never really been on my radar to help my students learn French, until one of them mentioned it to me one day, saying she was finding it very helpful and entertaining. I often stress how important it is to use a variety of learning material to keep yourself entertained and motivated and…
The 5 Biggest Myths About Fluency
Fluency is the Holy Grail of language learning. Highly sought after yet somehow elusive for most. Some swear by language learning software such as Babbel or Rosetta Stone, others by intensive language immersion, etc. However, some beliefs that people hold about fluency are not only incorrect but can also undermine their goal to become fluent…
8 Websites Where You Can Find French Movies to Watch
The secret is out: you can become fluent from your couch (or your bed, if you’re anything like me :D). All you have to do is open Netflix, Amazon, YouTube or some other websites. In this post, I’ll introduce you to eight different websites where you can find great French movies to watch (because we…
Do Language Learning Apps Really Work?
I used to sneer at language learning apps. How helpful could they really be? After all, it probably wasn’t a coincidence that many beginners were coming to me for 1:1 classes after having initially started with a language learning app. To me, that was just proof of the limitation of these apps and that they…
How Long Does it Take to Become Fluent?
How long it will take you to become fluent in French will depend on a few factors, such as: how interested and motivated you are other languages you know whether or not you’re learning several languages at once your memory and language learning skills what type of learning material you’re using whether you’re learning on…
Should You Watch Movies With English or French Subtitles?
This is a very common question among language students and chances are you’ve also wondered about it at some stage. As with many educational questions, teachers have conflicting views and opinions on this one. In this post, I’m simply going to share a few thoughts on the subject. They are based on my experiences both…