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Top 15 tips to remember words when learning French

Hey French learner! We recently gave you some shortcuts to learn French. In your journey to become fluent and conversational in less time that is needed to say “Gotta catch 'em all”, we will this time give you the Top 15 tips to remember words! 1. Use repetition: reading, writing and speaking words over and over again. 2. Associate words with drawings, pictures and funny scenes. 3. Try to use the language routinely in the context of daily life. 4. Reading as much as possible, especially the newspaper, helps you to remember words. Click Here To Start Learning French Right Now! 5. Learn about the roots of words and how different words are related to each other. 6. Speak as often as possible with native... Show more

The Top 5 Shortcuts To Learning French!

Hey Listeners! So you've decided to study French, now what? Chances are you're looking to become fluent and conversational as fast as possible, right? Well then, look no further! This is the list for you! Without further ado, here are the top 5 shortcuts to learning French! Click Here To Start Learning French Right Now! 1. Create A Study Schedule And Set Some Goals: This one may seem obvious, but you'd be surprised how many unorganized language learners there are in the world! Creating a schedule allows you to manage your time wisely, enabling you to free up time to study consistently. Goals are also a key component of learning French. These give you motivation and something to strive for. 2. Make It Fun: You may... Show more

The Top 10 French Words & Phrases For Going On A Date

Hey Listeners! Summer is here and love is in the air! But are you going to be able to go on that date with that special someone... who only speaks French?! Step up your game with our Top 10 French words and phrases for going on a date! And don't forget to sign up for a FREE (Yes, it's a FREE account) lifetime account at FrenchPod101.com to further your skills even more! 1. I love you. Je vous aime. 2. You're so beautiful. Tu es si belle. 3. Kiss bisou Click Here To Sign Up For A FREE Lifetime Account & Start Learning French In Minutes! 4. Love aimer 5. I think of you as more than a friend. Je vois en toi plus qu'un(e) ami(e). 6. Girlfriend petite amie 7. I've got a crush on you. J'ai le... Show more

To Do or not to Do on the Beach in France

Learn some French basic phrases to fully enjoy your holidays in France! Voilà l’été! Ok, not yet…We are only in June but the months of July and August are highly awaited by many, because it is vacation time! Do French people like to go to the beach? Many people take their summer vacations so they can go to the beach. French people usually spend a weekend or even as long as three weeks at the beach. So if I wanted to go to the beach in France, where should I go? The most fashionable beaches are on the: English Channel: Cherbourg, Honfleur… Atlantic ocean: Biarritz, Saint Jean du luz… Mediterranean sea: Cannes, Nice, Marseilles… These are the main sea resorts in France, and the destination usually depends on... Show more

Introducing Our Brand New Dashboard!

Hey Listeners! Guess what? Your language learning goals just got a little easier! As you’ve probably realized by now, there have been some major improvements made to your dashboard! These updates have been designed to improve your overall experience with the website and help keep you organized and on-track! Here are a few of the changes: Your progress is now tracked right, smack in the middle of the page to keep you motivated and organized. A new, sleek and easy to navigate design allows you to worry less about where to click and more on learning French! An enlarged profile picture that gives your dashboard a unique and more personal feel. A new layout for the “Latest News” feed to keep you informed on all of the most recent... Show more

The Top 5 Reasons To Learn A New Language… NOW!

Are you currently debating whether or not to learn French? You aren't alone. Learning a new language requires a huge investment of time, and often money as well. That's why so many people are hesitant to spend the amount of effort required to become fluent in another language. However, learning a new language can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life and there are a number of reasons why you should start studying one... and start studying now! Click Here And Start Learning French With A FREE Account! More Opportunities That's right. It's not rocket science. A new language can open up many new doors. You're able to work in countries other than your own, leading to a world of new opportunities. It can also qualify... Show more

3 Tactics For Boosting Your French Listening Skills at FrenchPod101

Hello Listeners, When it comes to listening to and understanding French, most beginners struggle. They hear the few words they know. And the rest just fly in one ear and out the other. Does this happen to you too? In this post, you’re going to learn about 3 tactics that are guaranteed to sharpen your listening comprehension skills! 1. Try Our Listening Comprehension Series Click Here To Check Out Our Absolute Beginner Videos! This is a complete lesson series dedicated purely to testing and improving your listening skills. You can find all of the videos from this series in the “Bonus Video Lessons” section of our site! In the video lesson, you’ll hear a dialogue in your target language. Then, you’ll be asked to answer a... Show more

Get a BIG 31% OFF before the FrenchPod101 Valentine’s Day Pre-Sale Ends Tomorrow!

Hello Listener, You and I. We make a perfect couple. You love the French language and culture. We love to teach smart people like you. You love that you can study late at night or on the train. We’re there for you, anytime. You love the effective audio and video lessons by real teachers. We have fun making them. You get over 170 hours! You love that you’re speaking French already. And we love that too. So get a BIG 31% OFF Premium before our Valentine’s Day Pre-Sale ends tomorrow, February 15th, 2016. Our annual Breakthrough Sale is almost upon us (where you can save 28%) but we wanted to give you a bigger discount – a thank you for learning with us. Pre-Sale Ends Tomorrow! Click Here... Show more

New Video Lesson Captions! Even Beginners will Understand French with This

Hello Listener, Thank you so much for your feedback and grabbing our previous study tool, which is perfect for everyday learning. That was two weeks ago. This week, there’s another surprise for you. Even complete beginners will understand more French and learn fast with this. Ready? Since a lot of you love learning French with video lessons...picture this: What if you could read along with on-screen captions as you watch. Here’s what happens... You combine 2 senses: sight and hearing, and are extra focused. No French word or phrase escapes you. You learn on the spot. You begin to understand everything you hear. Your French listening skills get sharper and sharper. The result?... Show more

Inside: Your New Free App, 34% OFF & Even More French Lessons in 2016

Hello Listener, What say you to a cup of tea? How about...a new app, our 34 Language Celebration and 34% OFF Premium and MORE French lessons by real teachers? Bam! Didn’t expect that, did you? The year’s just started and you’re already getting the newest study tools and best deals. So what’s this new app that you’re getting? And what’s this celebration? Keep reading! In this month’s newsletter: Join the 34 Language Celebration & Get 34% OFF Premium New iPhone & iPad App! Get Free Mini-Lessons Every Day 2016 Lesson Schedule! Your French Lessons for the New Year 1) Celebrate our 34 Languages & Get 34% OFF Premium! You asked, we listened. And on January 1st, we launched the new websites for Afrikaans, Romanian and Urdu!... Show more