May is the month where the temperatures rise, flowers bloom and people enjoy spending time in their garden. In this post, let's...
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Spelling it right: quel(s), quelle(s) or qu’elle(s)?
Quel, quels, quelle, quelles, qu'elle or qu'elles ? You know you hear the sound [kel], but you are not sure how to spell it...
ed and ing adjectives
English adjectives ending in -ed and in -ing are often confused. Many learners of English mix them up and use one for the other,...
Neuf or nouveau – What’s the difference?
One of the difficulties we all encounter when learning vocabulary in a new language is when there are two words in the language you...
Say or Tell
If you are learning English, you may find that it is difficult to choose between say and tell. Indeed, for many learners of...
The months of the year in English and in French
If you are starting to learn a language, English or French, maybe you have already learnt the 7 days of the week and the 4 seasons....
During and for
Have you ever suddenly stopped in the middle of a sentence not knowing whether to use during or for? Be sure you are not the only...
A Quote by Anthony Burgess about Translation
Anthony Burgess was an English writer. He became famous when his novel A Clockwork Orange was adapted into a film. He was also a...
The spelling of French numbers in words
Have you ever stumbled upon the spelling of French numbers? Have you ever avoided writing a number in full letters to make it easier?
If you can already count in French and you…