Welcome to the French In Real Life project. Whether it’s your first time here or you’re a daily-practice veteran, here’s a quick refresher. Read more about the inspiration for the project and my… Read More »How to practice with FrenchIRL.com
Think you “can’t do accents”? You’re literally doing one every time you speak. Any language. Here’s how to unlock the French accent that’s been hiding in your voice all along. Jump to: The… Read More »Your (French) Accent Isn’t Fixed—It’s A Choice
It’s getting warmer and the squares around Bordeaux are humming with evening conversation. There is something different about French sound than English sound. It is most clear on warm summer nights in the… Read More »Why French Sounds So Fast: The Rhythm Behind the Speed
If you entered BitesizeFrench.com or searched for Bitesize French, you might be surprised to find us at our new address: FrenchIRL.com Why French IRL? French in real life. That’s what I’m going for… Read More »We are now FrenchIRL.com
Inside my real-world French listening routine: a repeatable, 15-minute practice that builds confidence, comprehension, and better ears for native French. Yesterday, I sent an email to you about one of the best takeaways… Read More »How I Practice French Listening in 15 Minutes a Day
The quiz just had a major update. We added a slider, now you choose the level. This is how you immerse in real life French!
Struggling to stay consistent with your French learning? Here’s how I use French In Real Life daily to build habits, improve my accent, and practice real-life French — with simple tips you can steal.
I’m a millennial dad. So that means my wife and I follow Dr Becky on Instagram. I love her opinions on parenting. One interesting thing that she has shared is “the Learning Space”.… Read More »French in Real Life or: The Learning Space in Languages
Three moments in learning three languages stand out for me, even years on. First, I was in high school. Each year my family would go to Ensenada or Tijuana to build with Homes… Read More »French in Real Life or: Why can I only understand my teacher’s French?
A roundup of my favorite ideas to create “moments of immersion” throughout your day. This means immersion at home is NOT impossible. Kickstart your moments of immersion with these simple ideas.
Listening skills are key “Learning a language is like unlocking a new world”. A cliché and, for sure, something you’ve heard before. There is something to it… When I dive into a new… Read More »Improve French Listening Skills with Podcasts
Build your ear for French with slow-paced audio clips less than one minute long. Designed to improve your comprehension and confidence—perfect for A1–A2 learners. Enhance your French listening skills with 6 slow-paced, real-life… Read More »French Listening Practice: Slow Audio for Beginners