Understanding the Swiss “État des Lieux”: What Happens When You Enter or Leave an Apartment
Understanding the Swiss “État des Lieux”: What Happens When You Enter or Leave an Apartment French language daily situations – L’état des…
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Guide to French Articles and other Determiners: Definite, Indefinite, Partitive, Possessive, and Demonstrative
Guide to French Articles and other Determiners: Definite, Indefinite, Partitive, Possessive, and Demonstrative Why the French Language Insists on Measuring the World…
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The CEFR Explained: Understanding the A1 to C2 Language Levels
The CEFR Explained: Understanding the A1 to C2 Language Levels The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is the most…
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FIDE Test French A2 / B1 Speaking Topic Preparation Suggestions
FIDE Test French A2 / B1 Speaking Topic Preparation Suggestions Updated : November 2025 FIDE test – Prepare for the FIDE with…
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Do you really need French grammar to learn French? Rethinking what matters most
Do you really need French grammar to learn French? Rethinking what matters most Reimagining how we learn French Let’s imagine something radical…
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Why French isn’t phonetic. A look at the evolution of French pronunciation
Why French isn’t phonetic. A look at the evolution of French pronunciation Is French Phonetic? Why French Pronunciation Doesn’t Match Spelling If…
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What separates A1, A2, and B1 on the FIDE speaking test?
FIDE test language levels explained – Summary This article summarizes what is expected of the speaking levels on the FIDE test (A1,…
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How we still teach languages like Latin – And why it’s slowing you down
Why are language courses so grammar-intensive, and is it useful? The persistence of grammar-based language teaching: a cognitive and historical perspective Introduction:…
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12 FIDE Test Mistakes That Could Hurt Your Score (And How to Avoid Them)
Many people looking to extend their Swiss settlement permits or apply for naturalization in Switzerland must take the FIDE test. The FIDE…
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An encounter with the subjunctive
Grammar – Why focusing on learning through grammar classes isn’t the best approach An encounter with the French subjunctive Students aiming to…
