Chatbots use AI to simulate a discussion with an actual person. In recent years, a number of French learning companies and individual tech fans have created chatbots to help users learn or practice French. I’ve tested a few of the most popular ones to see how much they can help you with your French. Here’s ... READ LESSON Source ..read more

If you want a fast way to improve your French, an intensive French course might just be the perfect solution. These courses feature a significant number of hours of French classes per day during a relatively short period of time, usually between one week and two months. Many also offer opportunities for language immersion. There ... READ LESSON Source ..read more

Unlike French learning apps, which tend to focus on one aspect of French or to feature brief lessons, online French courses typically feature extensive information about vocabulary, grammar, and culture. This can make them overwhelming at times (especially compared to apps focused on conversational French like French Together) but also makes them an excellent choice ... READ LESSON Source ..read more

Lingopie is a French language learning app that uses videos from sources like Netflix and YouTube as learning material. This makes for an often fun experience, but is Lingopie the best way to learn French? I tried the app for a few days and here’s what I think of it. What is Lingopie? When you ... READ LESSON Source ..read more

Memrise is a language learning app that uses techniques like spaced repetition to help you better memorize vocabulary and phrases, as its name suggests. But is Memrise the best app for learning French? Over the past few days, I’ve tried Memrise’s French offering. Here’s what I think of it. What is Memrise? Like French Together, ... READ LESSON Source ..read more

Founded in 2005, Rocket Languages is a learning app that currently offers courses in 13 languages, including French. Rocket French is incredibly thorough, covering French vocabulary, listening, speaking, grammar, and culture. But is Rocket French the best app to learn French? I’ve spent several days trying out Rocket French’s different learning levels. Here’s what I ... READ LESSON Source ..read more

Busuu is one of the most popular language learning apps with a purported 120 million users. But is Busuu the right language learning app to help you learn French?   I recently signed up for a free trial and spent several days trying out the app. Here’s what I discovered. What is Busuu? Busuu is ... READ LESSON Source ..read more

Is Pimsleur the best French learning app? That depends significantly on you. Every language learning app features a particular approach, strategy, and design, which  means it might appeal to some learners and leave others cold. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the Pimsleur app. Let’s take a look at the Pimsleur French app and ... READ LESSON Source ..read more

Launched in 2014, Mondly is a language learning app that currently offers lessons in 41 languages and several different formats. Mondly’s creators claim to have helped over 110 million people learn a foreign language. But is Mondly the right language learning app for you?  That depends on what kind of language learner you are. Is Mondly ... READ LESSON Source ..read more

Mais pourquoi is “But why” in French. But why?  Let’s look at the words that make up Mais pourquoi, and how to use this phrase. What does Mais pourquoi mean? Mais pourquoi means “But why” in French. As you may know already, mais usually means “but” and pourquoi means “why”. This means that mais pourquoi can be translated ... READ LESSON Source ..read more