Asking Directions in French
If you’re wandering in the streets of Paris looking for a shop and you need to ask for directions in French, how will you ask? And even better, what if someone asks you for directions to a place you know, how will you help them? Let’s take a look at the verbs and expressions most commonly used to give simple and yet efficient directions in French. If you’re lost and cannot find La...Read More
Learn French Language With These Totally Free Lessons
Learning the French language may seem to be a difficult task if you’re just starting out. We’ve put together this list of totally awesome and “free” french language lessons just for you. Our list of free french language courses will have you speaking and understanding basic French in no time. The list contains french lessons in formats such as online tutorials,...Read More
Learn how to Communicate Your Contact Details in French
Are you planning a trip to France anytime soon? If so, don’t forget that while you’re there, you might need to clearly communicate your personal contact information. If you have been studying French, you should be able to do so without too much effort. However, it’s not always as easy as one thinks. We’ve noticed with our students at Learn French at Home that...Read More
Choucroute de la mer – Sauerkraut from the sea
Choucroute is a typical recipe from Alsace traditionally served with charcuterie (cooked pork meats). However, one can also prepare it with fish, which is becoming a tasty alternative. La choucroute est une recette typique de l’Alsace. Elle est normalement servie avec de la charcuterie, des saucisses, etc. Mais on peut aussi la préparer avec du poisson, une alternative...Read More
Gâteau de semoule – Semolina Cake
Semolina cake is a delicious dessert that is not too difficult to make, especially if you have experience making soufflés. Le gâteau de semoule est un dessert délicieux et facile à faire, surtout si vous avez déjà fait des soufflés. (more…) Read More
How to say I love you in French
And more widely, what verb do you use when you want to say that you like cheese a lot but that you like chocolate better? Have you ever seen a child in France plucking the petals of a daisy one at a time while saying “Je t’aime, un peu, beaucoup, passionnément, à la folie, pas du tout” (I love you, a little, a lot, passionately, madly, not at all), the last petal determining...Read More