Learning Tips

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

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 »

Regular French Tests Produce Long-Term Learning Benefits

There's an exciting body of research being published that backs the learning benefits of taking regular "low-stakes" French tests (quizzes). more »

Increase your French vocabulary

You'll never learn all French vocabulary, but there are ways that you can specifically work on increasing the number of words you know. more »

Studying for French Tests and Exams

Whatever your reason for learning French, efficiency is important. Make the most of your study time with these language-learning tips and tricks. more »

The Importance of Setting Goals

Whatever your dreams related to French may be, setting goals is one of the most effective tools in your learning arsenal. more »

Language learning benefits

Too many people ask "why learn a language?" when the real question should be "why not?" There are so many benefits - both obvious and not so obvious. more »

Verbs - Grammar without Grief

Learn the basics of verbs in Grammar without Grief, an animated introduction to grammar essentials. more »

Translation Difficulties

Translation is an art, not a science - it's very rare for there to be only one correct way to translate something, so translators constantly make choices. more »

Learning about Learning

Learning how to learn is key to mastery, but it turns out that tried and true methods of learning aren't necessarily so true after all. more »

Deliberate practice

Practice is vital but there's more to it than that. It's not just practice you need, but rather, according to Anders Ericsson, deliberate practice. more »