by John Elkhoury | Apr 12, 2013 | Learning French
In French, what’s the difference between parce que, car, en effet, and puisque? Many students have a problem between these words because they are used in very similar situations, so I’ll offer a quick explanation! Parce Que Parce que introduces a...
by John Elkhoury | Nov 27, 2012 | Learning French
Here is my essential list of the most used French verbs. It can help you focus your efforts on which verbs to practice conjugating. Why is this list helpful? In everyday interactions, only a few French verbs are used and a handful of them are used frequently. The...
by John Elkhoury | Oct 11, 2012 | Learning French
Le verlan (pronounced ver-lan) is a form of French argot (slang). Verlan first became used in the poor communities around Paris following the 2nd World War. Since then, it’s popularity rose due to its presence in the music and film culture. Nowadays French youth...
by John Elkhoury | Sep 28, 2012 | Learning French
Counting in French is something that must become second nature to any French language learner. Think about it… from telling someone your phone number to telling time or hearing how much something costs, we use numbers on a daily basis; numbers are essential not...