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Have you ever noticed the judgments or inner dialogue you have when you face a difficulty in French? For example: 🤔What do you tell yourself when you forget a word that feels like basic vocabulary? 🤔What do you say to yourself when you make a… Read More »The importance of inner dialogue in learning French: how to build confidence and improve fluency”
Jim Carrey was the guest of honor at the Césars (the equivalent of the Oscars for French cinema). During his speech, he chose to speak in French. Naturally, as a French coach, I was captivated by the speech. I was very curious to observe the… Read More »If Jim Carrey had asked me help with his French speech
Do you feel stuck because you don’t have many chances to speak French? Maybe you live in France or another French-speaking country but still find it hard to practice speaking regularly.Or maybe your busy life (work, family, daily routine) leaves little time to find conversation… Read More »How to speak French without a partner
There’s one situation almost every one of my clients tells me about. It’s that moment when they speak French……and the person in front of them makes a face. You know the one:Confused.Uncomfortable.Eyebrows doing a weird little dance. And here’s the number one question that follows:… Read More »That face people make when you speak French – What it means
Improving your French pronunciation is a journey you can approach progressively. Starting with the smallest unit (the sound) you can gradually move to mastering words, then entire sentences. This step-by-step approach helps you build a solid foundation and avoid feeling overwhelmed. Let’s explore how you… Read More »How to improve your French pronunciation step by step: from sounds to sentences
My passion for pronunciation started back at university when I was training to become a French teacher. There was one course that completely fascinated me: phonetic correction, taught by a teacher I’ll never forget : Monsieur Billières. One unforgettable fact I learned was that even before… Read More »Pronunciation isn’t just a detail when you’re learning French
Pronunciation is often seen as a small detail when learning French. But for many learners, working on pronunciation brings up strong feelings, embarrassment, shame, or discomfort. Why is that? And how can we overcome these blocks to make real progress? 1-The physical and intimate nature… Read More »When working on your French pronunciation feels awkward
French sounds beautiful…until you’re trying to follow a fast conversation and it suddenly feels like a blur of words with half the syllables missing. Or when you say something, and the person squints at you, trying to figure out what you meant. The truth is,… Read More »How to improve your French pronunciation and listening skills + 4 resources
Speaking French confidently in your professional or personal life can feel like a challenge. If you often find yourself hesitating, struggling to find the right words, or feeling anxious when speaking, this blog post is for you! Let’s explore the common reasons why speaking French… Read More »What’s Holding You Back from Feeling Comfortable Speaking French?
Did you know that weather talk is the NUMBER ONE conversation starter? It might sound ordinary or trivial, but discussing the weather is one of the simplest and most effective ways to break the ice when you’re speaking French. If your goal is to… Read More »Breaking the ice in French with weather talk
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