by John Elkhoury | Oct 18, 2015 | Learning French
There are five main ways to ask questions in French. Today we’re going to cover all of them – with example sentences! As you know, questions are an important part of everyday French speech. Using these tips, plus reading up on how to sounds more fluent,...
by John Elkhoury | Aug 6, 2015 | Life in France
TAPIF or Teaching Assistant Program in France is a great way to improve your French and live abroad in France for a year while sharing your native language. In this TAPIF guide I touch upon major questions prospective applicants have. I have the most up to date...
by John Elkhoury | Jun 29, 2015 | Blog, Learning French
Even fluent French speakers make mistakes. We’re going to discuss perceived expectations when learning French and then touch base on the reality. I’m an American French-English bilingual. I’ll be the first to proudly tell you – I make mistakes in...
by John Elkhoury | May 31, 2015 | Learning French
There are tons of English words used in French. To the French, knowing English is a way to stay trendy and cool. This is 10 times the case in Paris. English is found in popular culture (movies, TV series, and music) and used in business. Also, with all the new...
by John Elkhoury | May 18, 2015 | French Culture, Learning French
Football (soccer) is an ultra popular sport in France. If you ever step foot into a French bar or pub, oftentimes a match is being aired, especially during the World Cup! It’s important to know some useful vocabulary, so I compiled a list of words used...