With more than two decades of experience in higher education, cultural criticism and politics, Horacio Sierra's writing and public speaking aims to demystify higher education and promote the ...

Having a little French in your colloquial conversational repertoire will open up the world to you on multiple levels. Being bilingual isn’t just good for your resumé, it can change your career. As a ...

A handy list of links to resources for teaching opinions Unit 19: Dating. Grammar Notes: Likes and dislikes using aimer. Unit 24: News & views. Grammar Notes: How to use expressions like je pense que, ...

A handy list of links to resources for teaching questions Stage 3: Ordering at a restaurant. Grammar Tip: Introduction to questions with intonation. Making questions using inversion and est-ce que.

The Local's French grammar tips. Image: Patick Fore_Meizhi Lang via Unsplash In French the verbs 'avoir' and 'être' are among the first you learn, but remembering when to use 'to be' vs 'to have' can ...

There are plenty of ways to give commands and instructions in French. The Local has grouped them into a few categories so you can pick the right option based on the scenario you find yourself in. In ...

Whether you're a student, faculty or staff member — or part of the wider community — Concordia is committed to supporting your French-learning journey. Build a solid foundation in French and master ...

Understand the grammar of your own language. It offers you a sound base for any other language. I spent three months trying to learn French grammar. I realised it would have been much easier if I ...

Are you looking to learn or improve your French? The Département d’études françaises offers a variety of courses to help French-language learners build essential skills and a strong foundation. Learn ...

There are several reasons why you may want to embark on a journey to learn a new language. Maybe you have an international trip on the horizon. It could be because you have non-English speaking family ...