This is how you wake up from your French conjugation nightmare

So, do you have French conjugation nightmares?

So many people do, and it’s perfectly normal – English has nowhere as many forms for the verbs.

This is why I wrote this article, after Jamie asked me:

“I cannot remember the exact verb I want. I always remember one that sound similar but really isn’t correct. Then there is the whole French conjugation nightmare!”

Read the article below to find out more about how to sweeten your French conjugation nightmares, and watch the video for some French that will do you well.

https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/this-is-how-you-wake-up-from-your-french-conjugation-nightmare/

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Le FUN du SAMEDI (31 mars)

Bonjourrr, les amis !

Je vais préparer le plat pour les Pâques.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR FUN THIS SATURDAY?

Tell me in the comments below - in French (yes, please use a dictionary! :) ).

P.S.

Immerse yourself as you FINALLY reach your dream of becoming bilingual, learn to speak Parisian French on Skype, BREAK your language barrier and travel the World! Start with the tips I share on my blog: https://LearnParisianFrench.J-Ouellette.com/blog/

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French immersion in New Orleans: This is how it works

So have you ever been to New Orleans?

If you could be part of an amazing French Immersion experience, would you choose to go?

Some don’t know about its vibrant French Quarter!

It’s like the Paris of the U.S.!

Check out the article below for more about the wonderful NOLA, and watch the video for the best French choice!

https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/french-immersion-in-new-orleans-this-is-how-it-works/

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Friday's French word (March 30)

Bonjourrr, les causeurs !

Do you want to have a flawless pronunciation so that you are mistaken for a native and be easily understood by French speakers all over the world?

Here's the word of the week: ACCUEILLIR
Attention to the pronunciation of CUE and ILL - it's tricky for many ;)
Practice it!

For bonus points, translate and write in the comments below a sentence using this word, something that is true for you.

P.S.
Immerse yourself as you FINALLY reach your dream of becoming bilingual, learn to speak Parisian French on Skype, BREAK your language barrier and travel the World! Start by downloading the free "Talk like a Parisian" Pronunciation cheat sheet: https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/parisian-french-pronunciation-cheat-sheet-download/

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This is how to stay young like the French

So, would you want to stay young forever?

Many would, but some would say no!

It’s a complex question and many try to stay young forever in many ways.

In France, women have some awesome secrets to do just that!

Curious?

Read the article below to find out how to stay young like the French women, and check out the video for some French worth staying young for!
https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/this-is-how-to-stay-young-like-the-french-women/

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6 sure-fire strategies on how to learn French in 90 days

How long have you been learning French for?

When you answer this question for yourself, you have to be very clear on the level and proficiency you are aiming for.

Is writing and watching movies enough for you? Need to take a test? Want to converse with the natives?

Read the article below to also see a telling example from my childhood, and watch the video for some French worth telling.

https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/6-strategies-to-learn-french-in-90-days/

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Thursday's French quote (March 29)

Bonjourrr, les causeurs !

Do you want to master the secrets of the French language so that you can make conversation even if you are a beginner, and inspire your friends with your confidence?

Here is your Thursday's quote, a fun start to your practice:

« Aucun homme n'a reçu de la nature le droit de commander aux autres. » - Denis Diderot
Do you agree?

Write the translation (or your opinion) in the comments below, in French. Yes, you are welcome to use the dictionary! ;)

P.S.
Immerse yourself as you FINALLY reach your dream of becoming bilingual, learn to speak Parisian French on Skype, BREAK your language barrier and travel the World! Start with the free Parisian French Crash Course for Easy Conversation: http://ParisianFrench.com

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Do you think that praise is overrated, when you learn French?

So, have you ever achieved something in your childhood that you’re quite proud of?

What was the last time you got praise from someone?

How about your French? Do you believe that other people are “better at languages” than you are?

Could that belief be the main reason why you don’t seem to make progress even when you practice your French consistently?

Well, believe it or not, there are certain kinds of praise that really help you, and others that slow you down!

Is it really true that some are born great and some achieve greatness?

Check out the article below to find out all the answers and watch the video for some French you were born to learn!

https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/do-you-think-that-praise-is-overrated/

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This is why you shouldn't go to Paris

So, do you really want to go to Paris?

Maybe it’s not the city you should visit after all.

Let me explain.

I read an article the other day that started like this:

“Don’t expect Paris to always live up to its glossy, Hollywood-manufactured image. It’s also a gritty, imperfect, smelly place, with thousands of years of bloody, tumultuous history.”

It triggered my curiosity.

Read the article below for more on this, and watch the video that will help you go places.

https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/this-is-why-you-shouldnt-go-to-paris/

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French VERB Tuesday (March 27)

Bonjourrr, les amis !

Do you want to feel more confident not just knowing what verbs to use in French but using them in all the tenses so that you can feel confident when you speak with the natives?

Let's practice some verbs for conversation, and get immersion-ready!

The verb of the week: COUDRE - to sow (passé composé)
J'ai cousu
Tu as cousu
Il a cousu
Nous avons cousu
Vous avez cousu
Ils ont cousu

Write your sentence in the comments below, in French :)

MOI:
Quand j'ai cousu mes boutons la dernière fois, il faisait bien chaud dehors.

P.S.
Immerse yourself as you FINALLY reach your dream of becoming bilingual, learn to speak Parisian French on Skype, BREAK your language barrier and travel the World! Start with these 8 tricks to hold a conversation around need-to-know topics so that your stay in Paris is flawless: https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/free-webinar-break/

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This is the world champion chocolate

So, do you like chocolate?

Seems like a rhetorical question, but you’d be surprised to know that there are people out there that can say no to it!

They don’t know what they’re losing out on, no?

Check out the article below to meet the best chocolatier in the world, and watch the video for some French worth tasting!

https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/this-is-the-world-champion-chocolate/

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La CONVERSATION du LUNDI (26 mars)

Bonjourrr, les adorables !

Are you dreaming to make conversation in French when you go to Paris? 

Even if you make mistakes, conversation is the way you can master the French language.

Today's conversation starter: « Est-ce que vous fêtez les Pâques ? » (Do you celebrate Easter?)

MOI:
Oui, et je prépare un bon plat avec de l'agneau :)

Write your answer in the comments below!

P.S.
Immerse yourself as you FINALLY reach your dream of becoming bilingual, learn to speak Parisian French on Skype, BREAK your language barrier and travel the World! Start with the free "Talk your love in French" - the collection of declarations of love that fill your life with romance: http://bit.ly/loveinfrench

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Don't know how to stop your French conversation anxiety? Do this!

So, do you have French conversation anxiety?

Do you feel that you don’t think in French quickly enough, or you can’t speak it although you understand it, or sometimes you even have a difficult time understanding spoken French?

Then this article is for you, because today, I received three questions on my Facebook page regarding French conversation anxiety, which I’d like to address.

This is a very common concern, and if you want me to identify exactly what happens in your particular case, do contact me to have a chat.

Read the article below to have in depth insights about the French conversation anxiety, and watch the video for some French worth listening to.

https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/dont-know-how-to-stop-your-french-conversation-anxiety-do-this/

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Q&A Français Sunday (March 25)

Bon dimanche, les causeurs !

Do you want to master the secrets of the French conversation, so that you can make conversation even if you are a beginner, and inspire your friends with your confidence?

Take advantage of today's Q&A Français Sunday!

Please WRITE in the comments below your questions, your challenges or frustrations - along with your dreams, desires and goals regarding the French language and everything France and Paris.

P.S.
Immerse yourself as you FINALLY reach your dream of becoming bilingual, learn to speak Parisian French on Skype, BREAK your language barrier and travel the World! Start by downloading my secret cheat sheet: Top 10 French nouns with 2 genders - an Easy How to: http://bit.ly/frenchgenders

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This is how you can reach perfect bilingualism

So, did you reach perfect bilingualism in French?

Do you think you’re far from reaching it? Or that you have no chance?

If you ask yourself “did I reach bilingualism”, that means that you’re still learning.

You may have heard that there are more definitions for bilingualism, and I’m going to show you what are the ways other people see it, and then I’ll share with you what I came up with, a view that can help you attain higher levels of confidence in your French.

Read the article below to find out everything you need to know to give yourself enough motivation to learn and speak French – and proudly call yourself bilingual – and watch the video for some French that’ll come easy.

https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/this-is-how-you-can-reach-perfect-bilingualism/

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Le FUN du SAMEDI (24 mars)

Bonjourrr, les amis !

Je vais faire du lèche-vitrine.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR FUN THIS SATURDAY?

Tell me in the comments below - in French (yes, please use a dictionary! :) ).

P.S.

Immerse yourself as you FINALLY reach your dream of becoming bilingual, learn to speak Parisian French on Skype, BREAK your language barrier and travel the World! Start with the tips I share on my blog: https://LearnParisianFrench.J-Ouellette.com/blog/

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This is Paris's best kept secret that calls me back every year

So has anyone ever told you to “stop and smell the flowers”?

In our fast-paced world, so many wonderful things can pass us by, simply because they may be unknown to us and, in haste, we may not even notice them!

Many of these lovely unknowns exist in Paris too!

Check out the article on the blog to find out more about the unknown Paris and watch the video for some French that won’t pass you by!



https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/paris-best-kept-secret/

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Friday French pronunciation - the word of the week (March 23)

Bonjourrr, les adorables !

Do you want to have a flawless French pronunciation so that you are mistaken for a native and be easily understood by French speakers all over the world?

Here's the word of the week: CRAIE
Attention to the pronunciation of E after AI - it's tricky for many ;)
Practice it!

For bonus points, translate and write in the comments below a sentence using this word, something that is true for you.

P.S.
Immerse yourself as you FINALLY reach your dream of becoming bilingual, learn to speak Parisian French on Skype, BREAK your language barrier and travel the World! Start by downloading the free "Talk like a Parisian" Pronunciation cheat sheet: https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/parisian-french-pronunciation-cheat-sheet-download/

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This is how Spanish can make learning French harder

So, do you know Spanish, and now you want to learn French?

Other than Spanish food competing with the well renowned French cuisine, you may think that the two related languages should only support each other. : )

Are you fluent in Spanish, or are you just exposed to it from your environment?

And are you using it to help yourself learn French?

Logically speaking, having leant any romance language should help when we learn French. They have common sounds, quite an extensive similar vocabulary and phrase structure.

Unexpectedly, the same romance languages may pose some problems, and can make learning French difficult, if we don’t know the traps ahead of time.

Read the article below to see how Spanish can make learning French harder, and watch the video for some French worth learning.

https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/this-is-how-spanish-can-make-learning-french-harder/ 

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La CITATION du JEUDI (22 mars)

Bonjourrr, les adorables !

Do you want to master the secrets of the French language so that you can make conversation even if you are a beginner, and inspire your friends with your confidence?

Here is your Thursday's quote, a fun start to your practice:

« C'est qu'au fond, il n'y a qu'une seule race : l'humanité. » - Jean Jaurès
Do you agree?

Write the translation (or your opinion) in the comments below, in French. Yes, you are welcome to use the dictionary! :)

P.S.
Immerse yourself as you FINALLY reach your dream of becoming bilingual, learn to speak Parisian French on Skype, BREAK your language barrier and travel the World! Start with the free Parisian French Crash Course for Easy Conversation: http://ParisianFrench.com

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This is why being a late bloomer is a good thing

So, do you consider yourself a late bloomer?

If you consider it as a disadvantage, think about Van Gogh, who’s talent was recognized after his death.

In fact, he became quite famous and his work was shown all over the world, however he wasn’t there to witness it.

He is just one example of late bloomers that litter the history books, and perhaps one of the greatest of painters.

There are countless famous late bloomers in other domains too. Julia Child didn’t learn to cook until she was 40. It took her another 10 years until she collaborated on her first French cooking book titled “Mastering the Art of French Cooking”.

Read the article below to find out more about this whole late-blooming business, and check out the video for some French paint!

https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/this-is-why-being-a-late-bloomer-is-a-good-thing/

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Hard to hear every word in the French conversation? Do this!

So, are you ready to go to Paris?

Spring is here, and everybody prepares for their next adventure in France.
I received this question from many people.

It really boils down to one question: why am I able to read and write, but I don’t understand the conversation at the normal speed?

And what can I do about it?

If you want to feel more confident not just hearing the French speak but understanding what they say so that you can feel confident and proud when you answer back and they’re surprised seeing you doing so, read the article below for the 3-step bullet-proof technique, and watch the video for some French worth hearing.

https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/hard-to-hear-every-word-french-conversation/


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Tuesday's French verb (March 20)

Bonjourrr, les amis !

Do you want to feel more confident not just knowing what verbs to use in French but using them in all the tenses so that you can feel confident and proud when you speak with the natives and they’re surprised seeing you doing so?

Let's practice some verbs for conversation, and get immersion-ready!

The verb of the week: COUDRE - to sow (present)

Je couds

Tu couds

Il coud

Nous cousons

Vous cousez

Ils cousent

Write your sentence in the comments below, in French :)

MOI:

Je ne couds pas souvent.

P.S.

Immerse yourself as you FINALLY reach your dream of becoming bilingual, learn to speak Parisian French on Skype, BREAK your language barrier and travel the World! Start with these 8 tricks to hold a conversation around need-to-know topics so that your stay in Paris is flawless: https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/free-webinar-break/

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What are your moves?

So, what are your favorite styles of dance?

Tango, ballet, the cha-cha?

As beautiful as they all are, their stories are even more fascinating!

Check out the article below for a journey in French dancing and watch the video for some French moves!

https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/what-are-your-moves/

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La conversation du lundi (French conversation for Monday, March 19)

Bonjourrr, les causeurs !

Are you dreaming to make conversation in French when you go to Paris? Even if you make mistakes, conversation is the way you can master the French language.

Today's conversation starter: « Est-ce que le printemps est venu chez vous ? » (Did spring come in your area?)

MOI:
Oui, je le sens venir, il fait encore frais, mais le soleil brille :)

Write your answer in the comments below!

P.S.
Immerse yourself as you FINALLY reach your dream of becoming bilingual, learn to speak Parisian French on Skype, BREAK your language barrier and travel the World! Start with the free "Talk your love in French" - the collection of declarations of love that fill your life with romance: http://bit.ly/loveinfrench

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Top 10 French words with 2 Genders - an Easy How to

Are you always worried about genders and not knowing which one to use for which words in your conversation?

Do you feel that genders are something arbitrary added to the French language just to make people miserable?

I want to help you use French genders like a natural, so I put together this top 10 list based on the most commonly used words, for you.

Check out my cheat sheet and start talking like a Parisian!

https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/top-10-french-words-with-2-genders-easy-how-to/

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Q&A Français Sunday (March 18)

Bon dimanche, les adorables !

Do you want to master the secrets of the French conversation, so that you can make conversation even if you are a beginner, and inspire your friends with your confidence?

Take advantage of today's Q&A Français Sunday!

Please WRITE in the comments below your questions, your challenges or frustrations - along with your dreams, desires and goals regarding the French language and everything France and Paris.

P.S.
Immerse yourself as you FINALLY reach your dream of becoming bilingual, learn to speak Parisian French on Skype, BREAK your language barrier and travel the World! Start with the free "Talk like a Parisian" Pronunciation webinar: http://bit.ly/frenchpronunciationwebinar

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Le fun du samedi (17 mars)

Bonjourrr, les causeurs !

Il fait beau, alors je vais sortir manger une pizza.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR FUN THIS SATURDAY?

Tell me in the comments below - in French (yes, please use a dictionary! :)).

P.S.
Immerse yourself as you FINALLY reach your dream of becoming bilingual, learn to speak Parisian French on Skype, BREAK your language barrier and travel the World! Start with the tips I share on my blog: https://LearnParisianFrench.J-Ouellette.com/blog/

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