Ressources and tips to create a French immersion experience wherever you are.
You’re wondering how to use French podcasts to learn the language beyond just listening? With “My Polyglot Life en français“, I’ve created a podcast for intermediate to advanced learners who want to hear about critical societal issues in French. In today’s post I also want to share my advice on how to choose podcasts to …
To learn French efficiently as an adult, use the Comprehensible Input hypothesis wisely. In this article, I’ll give you some background about What is the Comprehensible Input hypothesis by Stephen Krashen French language acquisition: how French kids learn the language How to adapt the method to use the full potential of your adult brain How …
Reading in French can feel quite intimidating and if you don’t pick a novel at an appropriate level for you, it will feel overwhelming. If you don’t enjoy it, chances are you will give up but it’s worth making an effort to overcome the first hurdles and to start getting used to reading in French. …
French reading at intermediate level can be complicated. When we’re writing we usually use a wider variety of vocabulary and more complex sentences. You probably haven’t been exposed much while you were learning French unless you’ve studied at post-secondary level. However, if you want to reach an advanced level and enjoy the richness of French …
There are so many podcasts that you’re probably wondering where to start so I’ve compiled a list of about 30 of the best podcasts for people who learn French at intermediate to advanced levels! I’m regularly updating it so there may eventually be more than 30 🙂 Many of my clients suggested these podcasts as …
When you need to take a break from studying but still want to immerse yourself in the French language, why not put on some music? It’s a great way to learn new French words, to practice pronunciation and listening comprehension. I’ve selected mostly clips with lyrics so you can sing along. There’s a variety of …
If you’re preparing for a French test, you should focus mostly on the second category but if you’re aiming for a C1 or C2 level you should also get some exposure with more formal language. Best resources for formal language You can read newspapers like Le Monde, Le Devoir (Canada), Courrier International (translation in French …
