Expert tips, guides, and insights to help you master French faster. From grammar basics to cultural nuances.
Did your French friends laugh when you called a dog "quelqu'un"? Learn the grammar rules for talking about pets in French to avoid this hilarious mistake....
Are you making these classic errors? We analyzed the top discussions from French learners on Reddit to bring you the 5 most common mistakes English speakers make—and how to fix them....
No time to study? Discover 9 efficient ways to learn French while working a 9-to-5. Master the basics, perfect your accent, and start speaking today....
Tired of French locals switching to English when you speak? Here are 4 real-world tips to improve your accent, sound natural, and keep the conversation in French....
Still saying "Comme ci, comme ça"? You might sound like a textbook. Discover 5 outdated French phrases to drop and the modern alternatives natives actually use....
Stuck finding French words that start with "W"? From "Wagon" to "Winnie," here is a list of W-words for French learners (and desperate parents)....
Ever faked the lyrics to a French song? The French call it "singing in yogurt." Learn the meaning behind this funny idiom and how to finally master those lyrics with GoSimplyFrench....
Every French learner fears the moment a Parisian switches to English. Here is one learner's inspiring story of visiting France after 10 years of study and holding ground in the local language....
Struggling with spoken French? A viral discussion from a fellow learner explains why French is so "condensed" in pronunciation and how this realization can help you learn....
Stop sounding like a textbook. Learn 7 essential French phrases and filler words, like 'bah oui' and 'c'est pas grave,' that native speakers use every day....
Studying French in France? Get ready for these 10 surprising French culture shocks, from electric blinds and long pillows to the real rules of 'bonjour' and 'tu/vous....