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 That phrase is basically outdated.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.