by John Elkhoury | Nov 25, 2014 | Learning French
Want to learn some useful French expressions, words and slang that you probably don’t cover in French class? We compiled a list of colloquial (everyday) terms you’ll hear in France. You can sprinkle them into your conversations to sound more fluent or...
by John Elkhoury | Nov 8, 2014 | Learning French
How important in the French language on a global scale? The French Language in the Francophone World from the OIF’s 2014 report. According to the L’Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) 274 million French speakers exist in the world. French is the...
by John Elkhoury | Jul 21, 2014 | Learning French
The advantages of bilingualism spans beyond the ability to speak another language; most people fail to see this. Bialystok found that older bilinguals living in Canada were able to stave off the onset of dementia for 4.1 years. 4.1 years! Essentially, bilinguals are...
by John Elkhoury | Apr 22, 2014 | Learning French
Do you want a list of useful text message lingo or abbreviations? We’ve got you covered. In fact, this list is not just confined to texting because you may find some of this vocabulary on online forums or comment sections. Just a word of caution, use texting...
by John Elkhoury | Mar 25, 2014 | Learning French
How can I remember French words more easily? Why do I keep forgetting all these verbs and important vocabulary? I’ve studied neuroscience for the past few years and have stumbled upon some information that can certainly help ameliorate these problems. But first...
by John Elkhoury | Mar 12, 2014 | Learning French
Do you know how to ask about the weather in French? Talking about the weather isn’t just important for small talk, it’s an aspect of everyday life! The weather dictates how you dress outside, what you can do, and even where you can go. Today we’ll go...