CHALLENGE #19 This is the fourth challenge on Quebec expressions. If you like this one and would also like to discover the previous ones, you can do so by clicking here. As mentioned in the other challenges, expressions are important for participating fully in discussions and understanding what’s going on Read more…
CHALLENGE #13 The meanings of the words “gros” and “grand” are very similar, which is why, in English, they are often translated by the same word, “big”. However, in French, although they are similar, “gros” and “grand” are rarely interchangeable and are each used in very specific situations. If I Read more…
But whose meaning has nothing to do with money CHALLENGE #12 For this third post on Quebec expressions, I wanted to find a theme and be less general than in the first or second posts explaining French expressions from Quebec. So today we are going to look at three expressions Read more…
CHALLENGE #11 Ha! Les faux amis (false friends)! It’s a subject I love! Firstly, because when I teach French, it’s always amusing because my classes are the perfect place to practice and learn without offending anyone. However, it’s essential to recognize and master the faux amis (false friends), because what’s Read more…
And how many do I need to know to be able to speak French. CHALLENGE #10 The hardest part of learning French is often not learning new words, but conjugating verbs. To compare the level of difficulty between French and English, let me tell you this anecdote about when I Read more…
Challenge #8 Since so many of you liked the first article explaining four Quebec French expressions, I thought I’d introduce you to four more. Is there always a historical link? In the first article on expressions, I was able to explain the origin and history behind these Quebec expressions. As Read more…
Challenge #6 Today, I would like to offer you something playful and fun. Something that doesn’t require you to remember grammatical rules or take into account numerous exceptions, while allowing you to greatly improve your pronunciation and, above all, the flow of your French speech. Today, I want to ask Read more…
Challenge #5
I think explaining the difference between “nous” and “on” is one of the top 5 questions I get asked about French.
Unfortunately, I have noticed that most of the time, people have had an explanation that is too brief, too simplistic, so they are a bit lost with this concept.
Much like the difference between “tu” and “vous”, we can quickly realize that the explanations needed to master these two pronouns go beyond a simple sentence.
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