French Vocabulary Magazine
Notes on register, verlan, memory, listening, and the words that change meaning with context - from formal vs informal French to spaced repetition and Shadowing.
Formal vs Informal French: How to Choose the Right Word
Learn how French register changes the meaning, tone, and naturalness of a word, from formal French to everyday speech.
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- Intermediate
French Prefixes and Suffixes Explained
Learn common French prefixes and suffixes to decode new words at B2. See worked examples, avoid frequent mistakes, and build richer vocabulary.
- Pronunciation
French H: Muet vs Aspiré
Learn the French h muet vs aspiré distinction: why the h is silent, how it changes liaison and elision, and common words to memorize.
- Common Mistakes
French Word Order Mistakes to Avoid
Learn how to avoid the most common French word order mistakes English speakers make, with clear examples and corrections for B1 learners.
- For Teachers
CEFR-Aligned French Vocabulary for Classrooms
CEFR French vocabulary for classrooms requires more than word lists. See level-specific classroom examples, common mistakes, and B1 practice.
- Common Mistakes
French Adjective Agreement Mistakes to Avoid
Learn how to avoid French adjective agreement mistakes with clear A2 examples, gender and number checks, and quick fixes for speaking and writing.
- Intermediate
French Vocabulary for Expressing Opinions
Learn French vocabulary for expressing opinions: neutral, polite, and familiar phrases with clear examples and common mistakes for B1 learners.
- Intermediate
Expanding French Vocabulary With Word Families
French word families help you expand vocabulary through roots, prefixes, suffixes, and real examples. Includes common mistakes and a practice routine.
- For Teachers
French Vocabulary Assessment Ideas for Teachers
Practical French vocabulary assessment ideas for teachers of B1 learners, with low-prep tasks, rubrics, and example sentences in French and English.
- Pronunciation
É, È, Ê: How French E Accents Sound
Learn how French e accents pronunciation works: é uses a closed e sound, while è and ê both use an open e sound. Clear examples included.
Short notes on French vocabulary with nuance.
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