You learnt the language of Ratatouille in high school but it’s been AGES since you last practised… Now you feel like a complete fraud, as if you’ve forgotten everything! Or so you think. Don’t panic—this is completely normal. In fact, most language learners go through this at some point in their life. And the good news is: you probably remember far more than you realise. In this article, I’ll show you exactly what to do when your French is rusty. Ready to dust off your skill

Did you know that hardly anyone actually says “Comme-ci, comme-ça” anymore? That phrase is basically outdated. Yet most students still learn it because it’s everywhere in textbooks. In real life, people in France usually just say “Bof!”—and that’s exactly what I teach my students.

What if I told you that the COVID era brought one unexpected positive impact to language learning? 😉 The pandemic played a significant role in making distance training more accessible than ever. When it comes to practicing the language of the holy baguette land, you now have two options: face-to-face vs online French class! So, which team are you on?

Are you a VCE student sweating over your French exam and thinking about getting a bit of tutoring help? As a teacher who focuses on French for VCE students in Victoria, Australia, I get how big a deal it is to pick the right tutor. In this blog post, we're gonna chat about the advantages and disadvantages of choosing between a pro teacher and a former VCE student for your VCE French exam prep.