by John Elkhoury | Jan 5, 2015 | Learning French
Liaisons and linking are two concepts which characterize the French language. English speakers stand out as foreigners partly because of the lack of liaisons. Liaisons and linking (enchaînement) help smooth out French words and distinguish different words. Here we...
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 | Oct 23, 2014 | French Resources
How can I meet up and speak with native French speakers in my area? Many people complain that they can read or write French, but have a hard time speaking it. If you’re one of those types of people who struggle with holding a conversation then Franglish is for...