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Teaching French to my friend : a complete beginner Spanish speaker

  • Romane Chiarappa

Teaching French to a Spanish-speaking friend taught me more than methods—it revealed how purpose and trust shape true language growth.
What I’m doing to improve my Spanish, and what it taught me about language learning.

What I’m doing to improve my Spanish, and what it taught me about language learning.

  • Romane Chiarappa

I’m intensively learning Spanish through immersion and grammar—and it’s made me a better teacher. Here’s what I’m doing and what you can try too.
French Learning Tips: Honest Answers to 10 Common Questions

10 Common French Learning Dilemmas: Honest Advice from a Native Teacher

  • Romane Chiarappa

Feeling overwhelmed by your French learning journey? This article dives into 10 common doubts (private tutor, Duolingo, real French, textbooks, grammar methods...) without bullshit, sale pitch or promo codes. Just honest answers.
How to speak more French in 6 simple steps

"I just speak a little French" : How to change that.

  • Romane Chiarappa

Do you always say, “I just speak a little French”? Let’s fix that. Over six steps, learn how to understand your actual skills, tackle insecurities, and improve in a way that works for you.
Immersion to Learn French: Comprehensible Inputs, Benefits and Tips.

Immersion to Learn French: Comprehensible Inputs, Benefits and Tips.

  • Romane Chiarappa

Full immersion is a popular method for language learning, but is it truly the best way to learn French? Discover the pros and cons, understand the importance of comprehensible input, and find tips for achieving balance when learning in an immersive setting.
3 Reasons Why Learning French Feels Hard

Why learning French feels hard : 3 beliefs that you probably have.

  • Romane Chiarappa

French can be frustrating, confusing, and full of quirks that make you want to quit! But if you've tackled English as a non-native, you can conquer French too. Discover why this fancy, challenging language is hard, but still worth your effort.
Is English just weird French ? Explore the similarities and improve your French

Is English Actually Weird French?

  • Romane Chiarappa

Did you know English and French share a deep linguistic history? Explore fascinating quirks like the missing 'S,' French loanwords, and how these two languages continue to influence each other today.
Top Resources to Master French Grammar Online | Best Tools & Tips

Top resources to master French grammar online

  • Romane Chiarappa

The best and only online resources you need to master French grammar with interactive tools and exercises, and boost your learning like a native!
French private lessons or group classes ? Choose your fighter

5 key benefits of private French lessons with a French native for faster fluency

  • Romane Chiarappa

Boost your skills faster with tailored learning. Discover why private French lessons with a native teacher outperform traditional group classes.
6 Simple Ways to Include French in Your Daily Life

6 ways to include French in your daily life

  • Romane Chiarappa

[3-minute read] Including French in your life if you don't live in a country where people speak French is a challenge, find out ways to change that.
french teacher's opinion on duolingo

A teacher’s honest opinion on Duolingo

  • Romane Chiarappa

[1 minute read] Duolingo is a wonderful tool when combined with...