Tips

Favor sectors where demand is strong The first step when looking for a job is to know the local market in order to identify the most promising sectors. Among the many professions that are recruiting in France, let’s mention all marketing and sales functions (e.g. business development manager). The most

France, territory of courtesy Politeness and French culture Politeness in France is an essential component of French culture. The French attach great importance to respecting social conventions and courtesy, whether in daily, professional or social life. This preoccupation with politeness often reflects the notion of “French savoir-vivre”. Here are some

La gloire de mon père (My Father’s Glory) (Marcel Pagnol) “La Gloire de mon Père” by Marcel Pagnol is an ideal book for people who want to learn French, especially international students. This autobiographical story captures rural Provence using prose that is as beautiful as it is accessible; “My Father’s

Le fabuleux destin d’Amélie Poulain (Amélie) “Le Fabuleux Destin d’Amélie Poulain” is an ideal choice for non-French-speaking students wishing to learn French and discover French culture through movies. This iconic film, directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, offers a cinematic experience that is both charming and informative. The story of Amélie, a

Become familiar with the structure of the exam Find out about the different sections of the exam, the types of exercises and evaluation criteria. This will help you better understand what is expected of you, both in oral and written comprehension/expression. You will then be able to focus on what

Don’t be afraid to make mistakes It might be obvious, but remember that it is impossible to master a language without going through a learning phase punctuated by  mistakes. French speakers you meet know that French is not your mother tongue and will, in no way, play you for the

Online French courses Online courses are among the most popular alternatives to college and faculties for learning French. If many sites and applications offer online French language courses, quality and cost strongly vary, ranging from basic free teachings to intensive (and expensive) online courses. Online courses allow students and professionals

What is an idiomatic expression? An idiomatic expression is made up of several words which, together, have figurative or colorful meaning to describe a given situation. These groups of words are specific to a given language –  they could consist in grammatical constructions or metaphors –  and therefore cannot be