Vocabulary

Have you ever confidently used a French word, only to find out it means something entirely different? This is the amusing yet challenging world of "faux amis" or false cognates – words that seem similar in French and English but diverge in meaning. Such nuances are essential for anyone

When learning French, it's not just about mastering the grammar and vocabulary. To truly sound like a native speaker, you need to get a handle on the little words and phrases that pepper everyday conversation. These are known as filler words. In French, filler words are indispensable if

Idioms are wonderful because they make a language richer and so much more unique. However for non-natives, idioms can really be confusing because when they are literally translated they make absolutely no sense! In European Portuguese there are hundreds of idioms that we use on a daily basis- some involving