Popular Misconceptions About Learning French
There are thousands of languages spoken across the globe today, so choosing which ones to learn can be a tough decision! As two Americans who learned to speak French to fluency, we’ve noticed that just a handful of common misconceptions…
Basic French Logistics Vocabulary: Ten Important Terms To Learn
Throughout my first year as an American master’s degree student studying logistics in France, I’ve added plenty of new vocabulary to the list of words I employ on a daily basis. While they might not be used as often by…
Five Ways TAPIF Made Us Successful in French Graduate School
The Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) is the American and Canadian section of the Assistants de langue en France program that gives young people the opportunity to teach English in France for an academic year. Many TAPIF participants use…
Introduction to French Law Terms: Ten Words You Need to Know
As an American master’s degree student studying Public Law in France, I’ve learned heaps of new vocabulary throughout my studies. Though the average French-learner won’t regularly use the specialized language that studying law in France requires, increasing your lexicon can…
Studying in France as Americans: Kicking Off an Awesome Summer
It’s already been a month since Jalen and I officially finished the first year of our master’s degrees at the Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne. This month has been both busy and relaxing, and we’re excited to share what we’ve been up…
Eight Best Instagrams to Follow for French Learners
Your journey to French fluency doesn’t have to be limited to textbooks and flashcards. In fact, the more language-learning resources you surround yourself with, the more opportunities there are to improve your French. Jalen and I have compiled some of…