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Learning French

Learning French tips and advice for students of all levels. We suggest tools and strategies for how to learn French.

French for beginners study guide on a Parisian balcony featuring a notebook with basic greetings, a smartphone, and a 100% native speaker audio badge with the Eiffel Tower in the background.

French for Beginners

Start speaking French today with this step-by-step beginner guide from teacher David Issokson. Master core grammar and vocabulary with authentic native audio recorded by Marie Assel Cambier.

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French vs. Spanish — 20 similarities and differences

French vs Spanish: Which is Easier? (Expert Teacher’s Guide)

Updated January 2, 2026 — This article was written by David Issokson. David has been teaching French since 2014. He is also a very fluent Spanish speaker and owner of davidspanish.com. The content of this article is 100% based on David’s first-hand knowledge and life experiences with both languages. David is a McGill University graduate…

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Common Mistakes In French

17 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Learning French

My name is David Issokson. Since 2014 I’ve helped hundreds of students to learn French through my online lessons. Over the years I’ve noticed a trend that we all seem to make the same mistakes. These mistakes are universal. One of the single most imporant things that we can do is French learners is try…

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DELF & DALF Exams

French DELF & DALF Exams

The French DELF (Diplôme d’Etudes en Langue Française) and DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) exams are official qualifications given by the French Ministry of Education to accredit proficiency in the French language. This article offers a complete guide the DELF-DALF French competency qualifications.

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