Do you dream to be fluent? Do this!

So, do you like daydreaming?

How many times has someone had to make you come back down to earth from la-la land?

Well, daydreamers may be the most successful people, it turns out! Don’t believe me?

Check out this article to find out why neuroscience thinks so and watch the video for some French worth coming down to!

https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/do-you-dream-to-be-fluent-do-this/

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French on Skype

So, did you ever wanted to learn French on Skype? Did you find difficult to go to classes due to travel and busy schedule?

Why do I do this

I came to Canada with a strong British English (that’s what I learned in school) and I found myself not connecting with Canadians or Americans, the way I used to do in Europe. It took me a couple of months to put on the American accent (thank God for my acting background and techniques), but those few months were Hell for me.

It took me longer to learn idioms and what they really meant and when to use them. But worst of all was the accent. It killed me that still didn’t have a standard English accent (yes, there is such a thing!), and I had worked for years.

I was identified as a ‘not from here’ and that hurt, because, for what I was concerned, I was home.

Fast forward a few years

I had a coach for standard American and I got so frustrated because I couldn’t hear my own mistakes in pronunciation. The subtle differences of the vowels in English gave me more than a headache – a heart ache – because I have a good ear! I was telling myself: “I’m good at this stuff…”

But I didn’t realize that I only needed a small shift. In desperation, I resorted to anything outside of the box, and I stumbled onto the sense memory, a well known acting technique.

As soon as I used that, I had no problem producing the new sounds ‘on demand’, and even switching from a language to another without accents, as if the many years of suffering and frustrations were a far and exaggerated joke.

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This is how knowing Spanish makes 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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I have a hard time making French sentences

So, do you have trouble making French sentences?

It can be draining to always look for those little linking words, no?

Making a sentence in French may not be your first and obvious goal when you start learning French. You may want to speak fluently, make friends, read the French menu in the restaurant as if you cooked it.

Be chic.

But once you start the first lessons, you quickly learn that making a sentence in French is the be-all and end-all.

Read the article to find out what is the one mindset shift that you need to make for a quantum leap in your French sentences, and watch the video for some French worth writing about.

https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/hard-time-making-french-sentences/

French proverbs - human relationships (part 4)

So, how quickly do you make friends?

You know what they say, true friends are few!

Nevertheless, some people are really good at launching themselves into new relationships, getting along with anyone.

What do you think?

Check out the article below for more about human relationships and watch the video for some French worth launching into!

https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/french-proverbs-4-human-relationships/

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

So, do you constantly have the feeling that you can’t hear what the French say?

You’re not alone.

I received this question from Denis, in my Facebook group:

“Hearing and understanding French conversation at normal speed is a challenge. I understand a lot if spoken slowly and can read French quite well. What can I do to improve my ability to hear French in conversation?”

This is a question that comes to me very frequently, in different forms. Even yesterday, from Brenda and Robert. The other day from Tina.

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?

Want to feel more confident not just hearing the French speak but understanding what they say so that you can feel confident when you answer back?

Read the article below for my 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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French idioms for your back pocket - best how-to survival kit

So, have you ever been confused by an expression?

Nowhere is this more true than in a foreign coffee shop.

From the endless ways to order a latte to the many ways you can say “hi” in French, what is a coffee lover to do?

Check out the article below for some amazing insight into the power of French idioms, and watch the video for some French drinks!

https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/french-idioms-back-pocket/

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Why is Parisian French so important?

Have you ever wondered: “Is there a big difference between Parisian French and Canadian French? Or Belgian, or Swiss French? Or are they quite similar?”

Read the article below to see why standard French always wins :)

https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/why-parisian-french/

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La CONVERSATION du LUNDI

Bonjourrr, les amis !

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: « À quel âge avez-vous eu votre premier baiser ? » (At what age did you have your first kiss?)

MOI:
J'avais 11 ans :)

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: https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/francais-sunday-webinar-love/

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Q&A Français SUNDAY

Bon dimanche, les amis !

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

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Le FUN du SAMEDI

Bonjourrr, les amis !

Je vais au barbecue de mon amie.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR FUN THIS SATURDAY?

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

P.S.
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Le MOT du VENDREDI

Bonjourrr, les amis !

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: COSSU
Attention to the pronunciation of the OSSU combo - 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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La CITATION du JEUDI

Bonjourrr, les amis !

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:

« Le ballon, c'est comme une femme, il aime les caresses. » - Eric Cantona (Footballeur)
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.
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Are you French-manners ready? (good manners and bad manners)

So, how good are your manners?

You know, the French take manners very seriously!

You could lose a friend or maybe even your head if you’re not careful. 😉

Check out the article below for some more insight into French manners, and watch the video for some French that’s not worth losing!

https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/1-are-you-french-manners-ready-good-and-bad-manners/ 

La CONVERSATION du LUNDI

Bonjourrr, les amis !

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: « Aimez-vous regarder des films sur Netflix ? » (Do you like to watch movies on Netflix?)

MOI:
Oui, deux mois par an :)

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: https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/francais-sunday-webinar-love/

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Q&A Français SUNDAY

Bon dimanche, les amis !

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


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Le VERBE du MARDI

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: SE PROMENER - to have a stroll (plus-que-parfait)
Je m'étais promené
Tu t'étais promené
Il s'était promené
Nous nous étions promenés
Vous nous étiez promenés
Elles se sont promenées

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

MOI:
Je m'étais promenée quand tu m'as appelée.

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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The 13 best ways you can become bilingual

So, have you ever wanted to become someone else?

The possibilities are endless, of course, but did you know that the easiest way is by becoming bilingual?

Fluency in a new language changes and enriches everything you enjoy, from the art you like to the friends that surround you, to the way you think!

There’s no better way to become someone new!

Check out the article below for some more insight into the 13 best ways you can become bilingual, and watch the video for some French worth becoming!

https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/the-13-best-ways-you-can-become-bilingual/

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La CONVERSATION du LUNDI

Bonjourrr, les amis !

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: « Aimez-vous voyager tout seul ? » (Do you like to travel on your own?)

MOI:
Oui, mais je fais des amis très vite dans mes voyages :)

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: https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/francais-sunday-webinar-love/

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How to use EN and DANS like a brilliant francophone

So, have you ever felt confused about these two little words, DANS and EN?

It can be quite frustrating, no?

Today, I was just asked in my Conversation Club: “Je voudrais bien savoir – la différence entre l’usage de ‘dans’ et ‘en’.”

The issue is that they both can mean IN, so when to use which, and, for the love of all things holly, do we need two words to say the same thing?

Read the article below to get clarity about when to use EN and DANS like a brilliant francophone, and watch the video for some necessary French.

https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/en-dans-brilliant-francophone/

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How to practice the French tongue twisters

So what’s your favorite tongue twister?

There’s been many that have been written over the years by famous authors.

It takes patience to help yourself memorize them, no?

Check out the article below for some more tongue twisters and watch the video for some French you won’t be able to help yourself loving!

https://learnparisianfrench.j-ouellette.com/french-tongue-twisters-les-virelangues-the-how-part-2/

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Le MOT du VENDREDI

Bonjourrr, les amis !

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: CARROUSEL
Attention to the pronunciation of the S - 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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