You’ve been doing Duolingo for months. Maybe a year. Maybe — God help you — you have a 700-day streak and you still can’t follow a French YouTube video without subtitles. If you’re specifically using Duolingo for learning French, you might be wondering what else is out there. If that’s you, you’re not broken and …
Duolingo Alternatives for French: The Best Options From Someone Who’s Tried Them AllRead More »
Quick answer: Duolingo’s French course takes most learners to a high A2 level on the CEFR scale, with some B1 vocabulary in the later units. As a well known app that offers French among its language courses, it’s not designed to take you to true intermediate (B1–B2) French on its own. To break past the …
You’ve probably tried flashcards. Maybe you’ve got a notebook somewhere with columns of French words and English translations. Perhaps you’ve spent hours on apps where you match “la maison” to “the house” over and over until you could do it in your sleep. And yet, when you’re actually speaking to someone in French, the words …
Best Ways to Learn French Vocabulary: What Actually Works (And What’s a Waste of Time)Read More »
You finished the French tree (the Duolingo French course)—also known as the Duolingo tree. You’ve got the streak, the gems, and enough exposure to être and avoir that you could probably conjugate them half-asleep. And yet… You put on a French movie and catch maybe every tenth word. A coworker says they speak French and …
What to Do After Duolingo French: Here’s What Actually Comes NextRead More »
Let me guess: you searched “best apps to learn French” and landed on a dozen articles listing the same apps with the same vague descriptions. Duolingo is “fun and gamified.” Babbel is “great for conversations.” Rosetta Stone is “immersive.” That doesn’t answer the real question: which one should you use right now? Here’s the truth …
Best Apps to Learn French 2026: An Honest Guide by Learning StageRead More »
The French verb croire means “to believe”. It is used to give an opinion, and to talk about your beliefs and thoughts. Whether you’re brushing up on your skills or just starting out learning French, this guide aims to make navigating the croire conjugation a breeze. As a French learner, you have no doubt already …
“Croire” Conjugation in French: You Won’t Believe It!Read More »
In grammar, an article is a small word that comes before a noun to tell us if the noun is specific or not. You could think of articles as the little markers that tell us whether we’re talking about a particular thing or something more general. There are definite articles for specific things, for example …
French Articles and Determiners: A Comprehensive GuideRead More »
Sorry always seems to be the hardest word, but it doesn’t have to be that way! Anyone who’s learning French or visiting a French-speaking country needs to know how to say sorry in French. If you memorize a few key expressions then you’ll know how to apologize appropriately in different situations. There are all kinds …
The French word partir is an irregular verb that can be used in numerous different circumstances, but by far the most common is to say “leave”. It’s also one of the most frequently used verbs in the French language, so if you want to talk about leaving in French, then you need to learn the …
“Partir” Conjugation in French: Get Ready to Leave with Our GuideRead More »
Manners don’t cost a thing, so there’s no excuse for not saying “please” and “thank you”. Whenever you visit a foreign country, it’s basic courtesy to know how to say a few simple words in the local language: “hello”, “goodbye”, “please”, and “thank you”. If you’re new to learning French or are planning a trip …
