Chase · May 14, 2026
The three nasal vowels, finally explained
An, on, in — how to feel the difference and stop guessing.
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Chase · April 30, 2026
How to make the French R without trying too hard
It's not from your throat. It's a tiny, gentle gargle.
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Liaison: when words run into each other
The rule, the exceptions, and how to train your ear.
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Texting slang every French learner should know
MDR, JPP, OKLM — what they mean and when to use them.
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A gentle intro to verlan
Reversing syllables, French style. Meuf, relou, ouf.
Read articleChase · April 18, 2026
Why French people drop the 'ne'
Negation in real speech vs textbook grammar.
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