For my language in high school, I asked myself which is more useful to learn: French or German? I chose French somewhat at random, but it turned out to be the best choice by far and has had a lasting positive impact on my life. Overall, French is more useful than German. More people speak … Read more
Most people know that English is the most spoken language in the world today (meaning it’s the lingua franca), and many of us depend on this when we travel or move for work in new countries. I have a hunch from my personal experiences, and I consulted some numbers to find out if and to … Read more
Before any trip abroad, it’s a good idea to know how well the locals will speak English. Before my first trip to Paris I remember wondering: can I get by with English in France? Yes, you can speak English in France and almost always get by. In general, you will have an easier time in … Read more
So you’re thinking of learning French but don’t know where to start? Maybe you’re tired of shopping for different ways to learn, or maybe you took some classes in the past but want to start anew? It’s tough to overcome those initial fears and self-doubts. Start right now, below this paragraph, with 13 brief lessons … Read more
My story of learning French is one of success. I learned it, moved to Europe from Florida, and set up a life here. Learning French was a life changer for me, and I believe it’s more than worth learning for you. In gist, learning French greatly increases your job prospects in international business, law, and … Read more
That three-word sentence is cliché, so I talked to my French roommates about alternative ways to say “I love you.” Two categories surface through the research: strong expressions for mature relationships that require creative ways to express their feelings, and softer ones for relationships that are too young for grandiose expressions of love. Here’s a … Read more
I’ve heard many students say that French is a hard language to learn. To me, that means they aren’t learning as fast or as easily as they would like. The US Department of State ranks French among the easiest languages to learn, however, so I decided to investigate. The #1 reason why French seems so … Read more
I’ve spoken French fluently for several years, and recently I asked myself what the hardest thing about learning it was for me. I also asked 2 of my American friends who learned the language, as well as 3 of my current French roommates, and compiled that information here. Overall, the hardest thing about learning French … Read more
US businesses lose $2 billion to language and cultural misunderstandings.
Hint: simulate immersion. This article will show you what it takes to learn French. I became fluent in two years, and you can do it in 1. It’s been done before by many people, and it’s entirely possible. Is it easy? No. It takes discipline and consistency for 365 days. But with the right tools, … Read more