When learning French, it’s important to be able to describe where people and objects are located. These useful prepositions help you talk about position and are especially helpful in speaking and writing exams. Here are some of the most common ones: à droite de = to the right of à gauche de = to the left of à côté de = next to en face … Continue reading French Prepositions of Position: Describing Where Things Are
One of the trickiest parts of learning French is knowing which preposition to use when talking about where you are going and how you are travelling. The good news is that there are some useful patterns you can learn. Talking about places When saying you are going somewhere, French uses different prepositions depending on the place. Use “en” with feminine countries Most countries ending in … Continue reading Mastering French Prepositions for Places and Travel 🚆✈️
Students aren’t expected to learn the subjunctive as a grammar point at GCSE — but you can still benefit from using it. Learning ready-made chunks that already contain the subjunctive is a fantastic way to sound more sophisticated in speaking and writing, without needing to understand the structure itself. These phrases work beautifully as topic sentence starters and help boost spontaneity and range in exams. … Continue reading Easy French Subjunctive Sentence Starters
A vs À (no accent vs accent) Core explanation: Quick explanation trick: Try to swap a with avait (had): Examples: Continue reading Tiny accent, big difference: are you making this mistake in your French writing?
If you’re learning French, you’ve probably come across ou and où and thought: They sound the same… so why are they spelled differently? You’re not alone! This is a very common point of confusion for GCSE and IGCSE students (and honestly, plenty of adults too 😄). The good news? The difference is actually very simple once you know what to look for. Let’s break it … Continue reading Ou vs Où in French: What’s the Difference?
For many learners of French, the letter h is confusing. It’s never pronounced like the English h, yet it still affects how French sounds and flows. To make things trickier, there are two types of h in French: h muet and h aspiré. Understanding the difference is essential for accurate pronunciation and grammar. Let’s break it down. First things first: the French h is always … Continue reading The H aspiré in French: What It Is and Why It Matters
French learners often wonder when to pronounce the s in plus. The answer depends on meaning and context — and it’s actually quite logical once you see the patterns! ✅ When You Do Pronounce the “S” 🚫 When You Don’t Pronounce the “S” In these cases, the s stays silent. 🎧 Pronunciation Summary Meaning or Context Pronunciation Example Translation “More” (positive) /plys/ or /plyz/ Je … Continue reading When to Pronounce the “S” in Plus
The best sites to practise French verb conjugation – perfect for GCSE French, IGCSE French and KS3 French. ⭐ 1. Conjuguemos – conjuguemos.com ⭐ 2. Kwiziq French – kwiziq.com ⭐ 3. WordReference Conjugator – wordreference.com/ ✨ Together, these three give students: Here are some more you might like to try: Conjugation reference + practice 🔹 More gamified practice 👉 For GCSE/IGCSE learners, Conjuguemos and Kwiziq … Continue reading Practice makes perfect
A strong vocabulary is one of the most powerful tools a French student can have — especially when preparing for GCSE or IGCSE exams. Whether you’re aiming for top marks or just want to feel more confident expressing yourself, expanding your word bank is key to success in speaking, writing, reading and listening. Here are some smart, manageable strategies to help you build vocabulary that … Continue reading Building a Robust French Vocabulary for GCSE & IGCSE Success
The futur proche is the construction pronoun + present tense of aller (to go) + infinitive verb, e.g. Je vais manger une pizza (I am going to eat a pizza). If you need a reminder of the futur proche watch this video: However, the futur simple is even easier! The futur simple (simple future) describes what will happen for predictions and future projects. Form the … Continue reading How to form the simple future
