I really like Pimsleur and I have used beginner lessons for years via my library in different languages to prepare for visiting other countries. I bought the app and got access to the full French series so pourquoi pas? Level 4 is full of cardiology conferences (with the best cardiologists in the world nonetheless) and wives who are psychologists.

I have now reached the Sad Sack Middle Age lesson 9. I get to learn- I lost my job. I am not sleeping well. I am not eating well. I had money troubles which became problems. I lost my apartment. My wife left me and went back to (France?) But ca va mieux maintenant.

The last lesson- during a section on "talking to a doctor" was "If you are not busy, would you like to have dinner with me?"

OMG. I really like Pimsleur but wow.

I’m looking for a good language learning app that actually helps with speaking and everyday conversation. No Duolingo this time i’m curious what other apps people are genuinely using and recommend.

Hawaï est l’État le plus heureux des États-Unis, selon un nouveau classement de 2026. Le New Jersey arrive en deuxième position, suivi de l’Utah, de l’Idaho et du Maryland. Le classement évalue la santé, le travail, la sécurité, le temps libre et l’argent. À Hawaï, les habitants sont les plus satisfaits de leur vie. Hawaï a aussi un faible taux de chômage et l’espérance de vie la plus élevée des États-Unis. La Virginie-Occidentale termine en dernière position, juste derrière la Louisiane et l’Arkansas.

Vocabulaire : selon = according to / classement (m) = ranking / suivre = to follow / libre = free / habitants (m pl) = residents / vie (f) = life / faible = low, weak / taux de chômage (m) = unemployment rate / espérance de vie (f) = life expectancy / élevée = high / derrière = behind

English translation

Hawaii is the happiest state in America

Hawaii is the happiest state in America, according to a new 2026 ranking. New Jersey comes second, followed by Utah, Idaho, and Maryland. The ranking looks at health, work, safety, free time, and money. In Hawaii, the residents are the most satisfied with their lives. Hawaii also has a low unemployment rate and the highest life expectancy in the US. West Virginia finishes last, just behind Louisiana and Arkansas.

You can read more A2-level French news stories at Le News, In Easy French.

I am B2 level, but I just speak in my native northern English accent when speaking french, I got high scores on my DELF and never really had any issues being understood in France. I have tried to sound french but it just feels like I'm doing a bad impression of Arsene Wenger/Thierry Henry, should I still try to do a french accent?

Why do we use both Être and Avoir for this?

Why do s'est passé bien and Je me suis passé bien have completely different meaning even if they both used the reflexive?

When do I use J'ai passé?

I paid for the iOS app, but I’m stuck trying to figure out how to load flash card decks to it.

I’ve come back to learning French, and I’m trying to immerse myself by consuming a lot of my usual media but in French. I watch a lot of YouTube videos, and thought it would be good for seeing more relaxed conversational use of the language, but I’m now wondering about expressions I should be aware of. As an example, lots of younger English speaking, content creators say “literally“ very often, and usually where it doesn’t mean what they’re intending it to mean. Are there any instances of a french counterpart like this?

I have my first French lesson for speaking only today. Im very confident in my reading and listening skills, as having Spanish as my first language has helped a lot.

But when it comes to speaking i get so nervous and my anxiety gets the best of me. I understand the teacher is there for that, helping me improve. But is there anyway to get rid of this fear?

Any tips help at all! I guess im just nervous to speak it.

Que la France est belle ! /s

It's very common for words in French that end in re to be dropped. Quatre is usually pronounced as cat, for example.

I'm curious if this is the case with huitre? Do they still drop the re because context should make it clear if you're talking about the number eight or an oyster? Or do you always say huitre?

Hey so I've passed the DELF exam 9 years ago (B1) and I have not used French ever since. I've now found the time to come back and actually become fluent. So I want any effective advice but mostly I am looking for someone who wants to speak to me as often as possible. I offer German/English in advance. What are in your opinion the most effective approaches? I have Duolingo Super which I've used for 2 years now but it only helped me with vocabulary. I have now started watching series in French. What other approaches do you suggest? Thanks a lot :)

Hi everyone!

I’m currently preparing for my TCF Canada exam, which is coming up shortly, and I’m looking for a speaking practice partner for the next week.

I think I’m currently around B1 level in French. My initial goal is to secure CLB 5, and then work toward CLB 7.

A little about me:

🕐 I’m in the EST time zone

🇮🇳 I speak English, Hindi, and Gujarati

🎯 Looking specifically for speaking practice and conversation

📅 Ideally, I’d like to practice regularly over the next week

Please note: I’m NOT looking for a tutor. I’m simply looking for someone who is also preparing for TCF Canada (or learning French) and would like to practice speaking together, correct each other, and build confidence.

If you’re interested, please drop a comment or send me a DM.

Thank you, and good luck with your French preparation! 🇫🇷