Learning Tips

Check out these links for tips to practice and improve your French as efficiently as possible.

French grammar made easy: verbs, subjects and objects

Students who take the time to understand grammar, including the jargon, are the ones who sail ahead and succeed. more »

French News Sources

An excellent way to learn about another culture is by keeping up with current events. Here are some French news sources to help you get informed. more »

Comment bien réviser un examen ?

The key to studying effectively and passing your French tests is organization. Check out this short video with study tips - in French. more »

French grammar and the “practice makes perfect” myth

Studies from psychology show why carelessly speaking can be a dangerous French grammar practice and why you need to test yourself with quality exercises. more »

Test Taking Tips

When taking an official French test, there's more to think about than just your French knowledge: you need to be both mentally and physically prepared. more »

Learn French for mastery, not just to pass a test

It's essential to understand French basics and fill in gaps identified by tests and other assessments before moving on to more advanced topics. more »

The Best Online French Tools

Having access to great French tools makes a world of difference to your language studies. Here are our favorites. more »

The Importance of a Growth Mindset

Research shows that growth mindsets are much better for learning, but fortunately fixed mindsets - despite their name - can be changed. more »

How taking online French tests can help you learn French

Taking an online French test is one of the most effective things you can do to learn the French language. more »

French Test Prep

If you have an important French test coming up, studying shouldn't be the only thing on your to do list. Ace yourself with these French test prep tips. more »