Posted inWriting a summary in French
French book summary: Big Universe (dystopian thriller)
In this post, I share a summary of the first novel I wrote, "Big Universe". I won't tell how it ends but explain a bit what the story's about. Big…
Posted inFrench expressions and vocabulary
20 figurative everyday expressions in French (quiz)
I created a video quiz about 20 figurative expressions we often use in French. In this article, I'll give additional information about those expressions and how to use them exactly.…
Posted inLearning French on your own
How I’m learning a language by myself (part 3: intermediate to upper intermediate)
In this series of articles, I started sharing the tools and methods I used to start learning a language on my own. I wrote about mobile apps, vocab and grammar…
Posted inLearning French on your own
How I’m learning a language by myself (part 2: from beginner to intermediate)
In the first post of this series, I explained how I started learning a language by myself, without going to school and taking private lessons. I started with mobile apps…
Posted inFrench in manga
Learn new French expressions with a manga: “L’auberge des saisons perdues”
Reading "slice of life" manga is a great way to practice reading in French and to discover new words and expressions. I read a sample of the manga "L'auberge des…
Posted inLearning French on your own
How I’m learning a new language all by myself (part 1: the beginning)
On this blog, I publish texts and advice for French learners. I had this idea because I do love learning foreign languages myself. For a few years now, I've been…
How to improve your French reading with the “French comprehensible input” method
Using the "French comprehensible input" method means consuming French content (articles, books, videos, shows, movies, podcasts...) instead of studying vocabulary and grammar. It allows to learn the "real French", the…
Writing about your education in French
In this post, I'm going to describe my education (school years) and professional trainings in French. I'll also talk about the education system in Belgium, which differs a bit from…
Writing a TV show or movie summary in French, with example
In this post, I share some key expressions, sentences and words to write a TV show (or movie) summary in natural French, as well as a full example: a summary…
Everyday French: introducing yourself orally and in writing
In this post, I'll introduce myself in French in a simple way. First, I'll introduce myself in writing using synonyms, examples and explanations, to allow you to read without using…