5 Techniques for Better French Pronunciation
Nasal vowels, silent letters and liaison trip up many English speakers. Here are five practical techniques you can work into a short daily routine.
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Ways to study, exam preparation and the culture behind the language.
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Getting started with Ambrion: your level, your cards, your practice
A short walkthrough of your first days: setting your goal and level, the daily cards in Today, longer practice, and where to see your progress.
French in Quebec: Context for TCF Canada Candidates
The TCF Canada assesses your French, not what you know about Quebec. But if you are moving to French-speaking Canada, some background on Québécois French and culture will help once you arrive.
A TCF Canada Prep Guide: Format and an 8-Week Plan
The TCF Canada format as Ambrion practises it, a sample eight-week preparation timeline, and five mistakes to avoid.
A Six-Month French Study Plan Before TCF Canada: An Example
An illustrative plan for someone starting French from the beginning with a TCF Canada date about six months away: what to work on first, when to add real French, and when to switch to exam practice.
The Science Behind Spaced Repetition (And Why It Works)
Spacing out your reviews is one of the better-supported ideas in research on learning. Here is the research in outline, and how review works in Ambrion.
French Podcasts for Advanced Learners
Content made for native speakers is hard to replace. These podcasts and radio programmes from Quebec and France are a good place to start.
The N+1 Idea: Learning Just Above Your Level
Stephen Krashen's comprehensible input hypothesis says we acquire language from material slightly above our current level. What the idea is, where it is disputed, and how to use it.
