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This comprehensive French grammar curriculum was developed by David Issokson, a graduate of McGill University and professional French teacher since 2014. Grounded in a structured, pedagogical approach, these lessons are designed to transition students from foundational basics to advanced C1-level fluency through clear, expert-led instruction. This comprehensive French grammar guide organizes all essential language principles …

Bonjour! My name is David Issokson. I’ve been teaching French since 2014 and have helped hundreds of students to build a solid foundation in the language. One question that frequently comes up in my lessons is: “Which French grammar book should I buy?” In this post I review my collection of grammar books and for …

Learn how to use être sur le point de in French with simple examples, native audio, and clear explanations. Discover how this common expression means “to be about to” or “to be on the verge of” doing something.

Learn what entrée means in French and why it is a false cognate in American English. Discover the difference between une entrée, un hors-d’œuvre, and le plat principal.

This comprehensive French A1 curriculum was developed by David Issokson, a graduate of McGill University and professional French teacher since 2014. Grounded in a structured, pedagogical approach, these lessons are designed to guide complete beginners from their first French words to practical A1-level communication. These complete French A1 lessons organize essential pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, verbs …