How to Learn French in a Year: 4 Parts to Fluency

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

Irregular verbs and Exceptions in French: Why You Struggle

There are a million and one exceptions to grammar and vocab rules in French. And you don’t need them. OK, if you want to be a professor of French literature at a major institution, yes, you need to know them. If not, you’re in luck. Let me tell you why. The first three “types” of … Read more

Why You (Still) Can’t Speak French… and How to Fix It

­­So you’ve been studying French for several years. Maybe you took it in high school or you’ve been studying on your own. BUT, you still can’t speak it. You know some grammar, and you can speak some simple sentences. But when it comes to understanding and discussing, you’re lost like an American in Paris. No … Read more

Basics: Learning Beginner’s French

Since you’re here, you must want to begin learning French. You probably already know that there are endless online resources to learn a foreign language. Let me tell you how I went from a college student to a fluent French-speaking professional, and how you can speak French fluently as well. For those who have never … Read more