Why You Don’t Need Immersion to Become Fluent
Learning a language to fluency is truly a challenge. Quite often, I hear people suggest that in order to achieve fluency, you must go abroad and live amongst native speakers. While this can be helpful for some people given the…
Thirteen University Classes That Made Me Fluent in French
Choosing a major in college means locking yourself into taking many classes in a particular subject area. One of my majors in undergrad was French, and I thought it would be interesting to show you all the classes that I…
Using Technology to Learn French
Although I am no longer learning French basics, I often reflect on my path to fluency in the language and ask myself how I would have gotten to where I am today without technology. Technology was an integral part of…
Three Reasons You Should Major in French
Choosing a college major is not a decision that you should make lightly. Deciding to dedicate four years of study to a subject that will more than likely influence your career path can be intimidating, and it seems that everyone…
Five Reasons the News is a Great French-Learning Resource
There isn’t only one way to learn the French language. The path to learning French looks different for each learner because everyone has their own tendencies, preferences, strengths, and weaknesses. This article falls into a series of posts about different…
DALF C2 Test Experience and Five Insider Tips
What is the DALF C2? The DALF C2, or Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française Niveau C2, awarded by the French Ministry of Education, is the highest achievable credential for French as a foreign language. C2 is the sixth and top…
