Asking Questions in French
Ellie Louis
February 16, 2023
Asking Questions in French The number one objective of everyone learning at The French Room is to be able to have a conversation in French.
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Studying French
Ellie Louis
January 25, 2023
Here’s the story behind why I started The French Study and how it can accelerate the learning and fun you get from the French language.
French vocabulary – How do you learn it?
Ellie Louis
January 19, 2023
French vocabulary learning can be tricky. How do you go about learning a new word and then how do you remember it?
Ellie Louis – Owner The French Room
Ellie Louis
January 13, 2023
I’m Ellie Louis the owner of The French Room. I started this language school in 2015 and teach all the classes at The French Room. I recently launched The French Study which is an online distance course for those who want support studying at home.
Impossible n’est pas français
Ellie Louis
October 10, 2022
Impossible n’est pas français! So said Napoléon! In a phrase that is still in use today. It conveys a feeling that all obstacles can
French Pronunciation – IN/EN Sounds
Ellie Louis
August 29, 2022
How to pronounce IN/EN sounds in French? They are different sounds with a different mouth position. These sounds are known as nasal vowels because you push air through your nose when you pronounce them!
How to get people to speak to you in French
Ellie Louis
August 9, 2022
How do I get people to speak to me in French? It’s not about your language skills I think we’ve all been there: ordering something
How to improve your French speaking
Ellie Louis
July 22, 2022
You can improve your French speaking by paying attention to the rhythm in the French language. It will also help your understanding and French speakers won’t seem so quick!
French Connections Podcasts
Ellie Louis
June 29, 2022
Podcast conversations with people learning with the French Room.
Why do we love France? Why are we learning the language? What’s the story behind the French Connection?
How long should I study French a day?
Ellie Louis
June 28, 2022
How long should I study French a day? Picture this, you are sitting outside a café in a beautiful part of France, the buzz of
How to speak French in a year
Ellie Louis
May 30, 2022
My 3 tips on how to learn French in a year. The first hurdle is to get rid of a fear of making mistakes. Viewing your French as being about communication not an academic exam will make all the difference to your enjoyment.
How does learning a language help your brain?
Ellie Louis
May 16, 2022
How does learning a language help your brain? Speak more than one language? Bravo! It seems that learning a language really does help your brain
Mindfulness in language learning
Ellie Louis
March 28, 2022
Are mindfulness and language learning connected? I believe that mindfulness and language learning are connected because they are both about being in the moment. Essentially,
The Top 10 Ways to Learn French From Home
Ellie Louis
January 27, 2022
As recommended by people learning with The French Room. Online French Language School for Adults. What is the best way to learn French at home
How to master the masculine and feminine in French. It’s easier than you think!
Ellie Louis
June 15, 2021
Masculine and feminine in French – how do you know which one to use? Over the last 10 years teaching French to adults I have
A Standing Ovation for Fred and Lesley!
Ellie Louis
February 26, 2020
A Standing Ovation for Fred and Lesley One of the greatest pleasures of my job is when people share stories with me about the successes
No parler français!
Ellie Louis
February 11, 2019
When I set off to France, in 1991, to start a new job in Lyon, I was pretty confident that I had enough French to
Masculine or feminine in French? How can you remember which one to use?
Ellie Louis
September 15, 2017
Masculine or Feminine? La table!, Le verre!, L’hôtel!, Une maison!, Un jardin! One of the hardest things for a native English speaker learning French, is
How to avoid speaking English in France
Ellie Louis
May 14, 2017
Has this ever happened to you in France? You want to speak French but somehow you end up speaking English. You are ordering “un café”,
How to speak French within a year
Ellie Louis
January 26, 2017
If you are curious and have an open mind, there is every chance that you could learn how to speak French within a year. What
I teach live online Zoom French classes that you can join wherever you live!
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