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Using gen AI to learn French: how to do it well

How to use Artificial Intelligence (AI), and services like ChatGPT, Copilot or DeepL, to learn French or another foreign language? In this post, I share good practices and attention points…

French 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.…

Introducing yourself / Talking about yourself Writing in French

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…

Introducing yourself / Talking about yourself

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…

Direct messaging and chatting in French

Direct messaging in authentic French – Looking for a pet sitter

This is a real life example of a Facebook post in French, where I'm looking for a pet sitter through a local group on Facebook. After I found them, we…