French Vocabulary Magazine
Notes on register, verlan, memory, listening, and the words that change meaning with context - from formal vs informal French to spaced repetition and Shadowing.
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- Pronunciation
French Nasal Vowels, Demystified
Learn French nasal vowels with clear French examples, English glosses, common mistakes, and practical review tips for steady progress.
- Word Pairs
Rentrer, Retourner, Revenir: Three Ways to Go Back
Choosing between rentrer, retourner and revenir confuses many English speakers. Learn the key differences and when to use each French verb with clear examples.
- Common Mistakes
Tu vs Vous: Getting French Address Right
Learn tu vs vous with clear French examples, English glosses, common mistakes, and practical review tips for steady progress.
- Pronunciation
How to Pronounce the French R
Learn French R pronunciation with clear French examples, English glosses, common mistakes, and practical review tips for steady progress.
- Method
How Many French Words Should You Learn a Day?
Decide how many French words to learn per day realistically. The 5-10 word range for A1 learners, plus tips on context, review, and avoiding burnout.
- Vocabulary
A1 French Vocabulary: What to Learn First
Discover which A1 French vocabulary to learn first, with essential words, examples, and practical tips for English speakers. Start speaking French from day one.
- Word Pairs
Parler vs Dire: Speak or Say in French?
Learn the difference between parler and dire in French. Clear examples show when to use 'speak' or 'say/tell' with these common confusing verbs.
- False Friends
Actuellement Doesn't Mean Actually
Learn why actuellement is a false friend that does not mean actually in French. Clear explanations, examples, and tips to avoid this common mistake.
- Word Pairs
Voir vs Regarder: How to Choose the Right French Verb
Learn when to use voir (to see) vs regarder (to watch/look at) in French. Understand the passive vs active distinction with clear examples and common mistakes.
- Common Mistakes
Common French Mistakes English Speakers Make
Learn the most common French mistakes English speakers make, from false friends to gender and register. Practical tips to sound more natural from A2 level.
Short notes on French vocabulary with nuance.
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