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Beth Taylor

Beth is an ESL and French teacher originating from the UK. After teaching English in France for over 6 years she became a digital nomad. She now works as a teacher and freelance translator while travelling around Europe, experiencing new cultures and learning new languages along the way.

Beth Taylor

Is French Hard to Learn? Answering the Question Once and for All

English speakers are often put off by the smooth pronunciation and fast pace of the French language. It’s considered to be one of the most beautiful languages in the world, with many people wanting to learn it, so why do English speakers think that it’s so difficult? We’re going to look at all aspects of …

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Say It Ain’t So: How to Use the “Dire” Conjugation in French

The verb “dire” means to say or to tell. We use the dire conjugation in French to express or transmit words, ideas, thoughts or information, either verbally or in writing, or even through gestures. As a rule of thumb, the translation of dire is “say” when there is no indirect object of the sentence, and …

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When to Use Savoir vs. Connaître to Say “I Know” in French

What do German words kennen and wissen, Spanish words ​​saber and conocer, and French words savoir and connaître have in common? They all mean “to know”. Indeed, when you translate “know” into different languages, there are often two different verbs, with slightly different meanings. While it may seem confusing at first glance, you’ll quickly discover …

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“Sortir” Conjugation: How to Talk About Going Out in French

Have you ever seen a big sign in a French airport, train station, or shopping mall that read “sortie”? These signs guide you to the nearest exit, and the word sortie comes from the French verb sortir, meaning go out, leave or exit. The sortir conjugation is irregular and can seem tricky at first glance, …

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Fastest Way to Learn French: Master French as Quick as Possible with These Techniques

Learning a language can take years to master, but what if there were shortcuts to help you get there a little bit faster? Whether you’re getting ready for a romantic getaway, a work trip, semester abroad or making a permanent move to a French-speaking country, you need to know the fastest way to learn French. …

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An In-Depth Guide to the “Devenir” Conjugation in French

The verb “devenir” is quite common in the French language. It means “to become”, but can also be translated differently in various contexts. You might think that the devenir conjugation looks familiar, and that’s probably because it contains the verb “venir” meaning “to come”. If you’re familiar with the venir conjugation then you’re already off …

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