Words That Cause Confusion When Reading and Writing in French, and How to Tell Them Apart

Sometimes, when we listen to a conversation in French, our ears perceive a continuous stream of sounds in which many words sound exactly the same. However, if we know the context and practice listening to...

If you're one of those French students who isn't sure whether to use “c’est” or “il est”, don’t worry: you just need a little nudge to keep moving forward. 

In fact, this is one of the most common questions asked in our classes. 

That's why today we're going to share with you the ultimate secret to...

Actions That Open Doors to Success

Written by Gabriela Estrada

Are you someone who is fluent in two languages but feels like you're not really making the most of your bilingualism? Don't worry—this is more common than you think.

After months or years of study, many students manage to reach a level of...

Written by Gabriela Estrada

Mentally translating from Spanish to English mid-conversation is exhausting and wastes time and fluency. Although it's part of the learning process, looking up every word in your mental dictionary shouldn't become a habit because when you finally have ...

Master the “liaison,” and you’ll begin to understand

Written by Gabriela Estrada

If you feel like the French speak at a speed that's impossible to keep up with, it's actually not a matter of speed, but of phonetics.

For a Spanish speaker, no matter which country they're from, understanding French can seem...

From Uncertainty to Continuity

Written by Gabriela Estrada

The closure of an educational institution can cause concern, uncertainty, and many questions, especially when tuition has already been paid, a program is underway, travel plans have been made, or there is an academic and immigration project in progress...