Just French It

if you are listening to this podcast today, I’m going to assume your resolutions for this year have something to do with French. Maybe you have a trip coming up? Maybe it’s the year you are finally going to start speaking French? Or maybe you just want to keep going and keep learning it? Either way, your success is going to depend on sticking up with your goal. That’s the big secret - you have to...

Today, we are discussing reasons why you may not be making as much progress as you'd like in French. Because I've been doing a lot of coaching recently and I've realized that those are actually the most common reasons. The French Club Letter 

Is learning French useful ? That’s an excellent question. One that a lot of French learners have to face. Especially young people. I know because I see it in my YouTube comments. Every week I have comments along the lines of “ French is useless anyway”, “ don’t learn French, learn this other language”,… And it annoys me, because it is such a narrow-minded view of the purpose of languages. The Fren...

Studying and learning are two different things. You shouldn't be studying French, you should be learning it. Here's how. Join the Sunday French newsletter here : https://school.justfrenchit.com

This week I came across a few articles about French people. And we need to talk about it. Join the French Club Newsletter here : https://justfrenchit.com/podcast/  

This week, I’d like to address something that comes up a lot recently in my coaching classes. And it has to do with systems. I’m a system girl myself, I love a good one. I love to invent my own, and tweak some, so they fit me perfectly. Like my organization system, my to-do system, my note-taking system… Love them all. And I spend a good deal of time talking about ways to make your French learning...

When I was in high school, I had three fantastic English teachers. One for each year. They were all very different from one another. Imagine a sixty-something cute lady, a 40-something Woodstock mum and a 30-something proper minimalist tech-bro. And each gave me different advice. -> Join the Sunday French Newsletter : https://justfrenchit.com/podcast/

I feel like I should start this episode with a disclaimer about habits. Because when we're talking about habits, sometimes we think they are some sort of magical things that we need to reach ours goals. And here’s the truth: Habits only work if you find the love for what we are doing within it. For example, when you brush your teeth every single day, you do not get better every single day. You jus...

When it comes to pronunciation, there are mistakes that are more important than others. Typically, liaisons. Liaisons are sounds that we add to connect words together. And yes, if you intend to be fluent in French, you going to have to work on your liaisons. But if you are an intermediate or a beginner, and that you don’t know how to make them, it’s ok. There are far more important pieces of pronu...

I was speaking with a few language learners the other day. One of them was complaining about Duolingo, not in a bad way, he was just annoyed that Duolingo always served him with non sense phrases and vocabulary he already knows. And if you have ever learned a language with an app before - you know what I mean. French Club Letter - https://justfrenchit.com/podcast/ Book an hour with Marie - https:/...

Watching tv in French, would it be movies or series, is def a good thing for your French. Because that’s where you’ll find a lot of current and practical vocabulary. And sitting in front of your TV, maybe with a French movie, maybe with English subtitles, is a great passive exercise. It is going to slowly, overtime, teach you new things. But, if you intend to speak French just by watching TV, know...

Let's talk about mistakes. It can be a very scary thing for learners. My Philosophy is that as long as you are understood, mistakes are not worth correcting. What I mean is that you are better off spending the time you would spend on collecting your mistakes by immersing yourself more and practising more. Especially if you are a beginner and that you’re still making a lot of mistakes. Because when...

I went to Dublin for a couple of days with 4 people who didn’t speak English. So it got me thinking - if you’re leaving for France soon, how can you best prepare yourself to be able to speak French in France, even if your level right now is not too good? Let’s say you’re leaving in 2 weeks. What can you do to help you be more confident? Travel Sentence Pack - https://school.justfrenchit.com/senten...

I’m battling perfectionism everyday. In myself but also in my students. And you know perfectionism is a really perverse thing. Because it presents itself like a quality. And when we are children, we are pushed toward it too. So those of us who have to tendency to listen to the grown ups a little too well, end up as adults who are never truly satisfied with themselves. Who think we should have trie...

There comes a time into any learner’s journey when you realise the theory and the practice really are two different things. And this happens in almost all fields. But in language learning it’s usually quite difficult to deal with, especially when learning French. One day, you realise the French you are learning, and the French that natives speak, is… not the same. I invite you to join me and other...

Grit - grit is probably the number one quality you need to succeed at about anything. Sticking up with things, keep working, hustling,… But it can be harmful, even in language learning. So when is it ok to give up? I invite you to join me and other French learners on Sundays in my weekly newsletter entirely in French. And don’t worry if you are a beginner, you’re going to learn very fast. You can...

Today is French National Day - the 14th of July, le 14 Juillet. And I thought it was the perfect occasion to talk about one French historical event that you definitely need to understand, to understand France. And that’s the French Revolution. So sit back, and let me tell you a story of what makes the French, French. I invite you to join me and other French learners on Sundays in my weekly newslet...

Let’s talk about how to listen to French. Because being able to hear French correctly is a skill that you need to develop before you can even try to pronounce things properly. It’s the skill that is going to: help you make sense of what people say teach you new words in context show you how French people really pronounce words And if you do it right, it’s the skill that is unlocking access to Fren...

Should you pass a French exam? And which one? I invite you to join me and other French learners on Sundays in my weekly newsletter entirely in French. And don’t worry if you are a beginner, you’re going to learn very fast. You can sign up on justfrenchit.com/podcast - and you get a free French Learner Kit as a gift too. It’s going to be great, I hope to see you on Sunday!

Talking about the easiest way to find French speakers to talk to. And how to approach it. I invite you to join me and other French learners on Sundays in my weekly newsletter entirely in French. And don’t worry if you are a beginner, you’re going to learn very fast. You can sign up on justfrenchit.com/podcast - and you get a free French Learner Kit as a gift too. It’s going to be great, I hope to...

Another quick exercice you can do that has the potential to realllly improve your French. And to get you really good at pronouncing French if you do it regularly. I invite you to join me and other French learners on Sundays in my weekly newsletter entirely in French. And don’t worry if you are a beginner, you’re going to learn very fast. You can sign up on justfrenchit.com/podcast - and you get a...

So on this podcast, we’re covering weird topic. This week is no exception. The best hack to become good at French? It’s to become good at French. And this is a concept that’s really important for beginners especially. I’m going to explain why in a minute, but first, what does that mean? Book an hour with me - https://school.justfrenchit.com/consult I invite you to join me and other French learners...

LEARNED HELPLESSNESS - it’s the belief that we are not in control. It’s not a good thing. And in language learning, it’s really important to unlearn it, if you want to succeed. I invite you to join me and other French learners on Sundays in my weekly newsletter entirely in French. And don’t worry if you are a beginner, you’re going to learn very fast. You can sign up on justfrenchit.com/podcast -...

You cannot rely only on technology, because you need to listen to real humans, and interact with real humans with these 3 types of content you should consume if you want to get used to real French (and not robotic French). Meet Béatrice workshop - https://school.justfrenchit.com/comprehension-exercices?coupon=UNDERSTAND I invite you to join me and other French learners on Sundays in my weekly news...

How to guess French words, a skill to cultivate to make you a more confident speaker, and a 1000 year old magic trick. I invite you to join me and other French learners on Sundays in my weekly newsletter entirely in French. And don’t worry if you are a beginner, you’re going to learn very fast. You can sign up on justfrenchit.com/podcast - and you get a free French Learner Kit as a gift too. It’s...