Let’s start with a small word of warning: Compared to English, it is generally harder to get your head around conjugating verbs in French, as it includes more verb types, forms and exceptions. Yet, alongside some essential grammar rules, this is also one of the first things you will need to study when you begin learning the language. Thankfully, there is some good news along the way, starting with the so-called -er verbs in French: The first verb group, which owes its name to the fact that it only includes verbs ending in -er in their infinitive form, contains nearly 90% of all verbs in French. Read More...
Want to know a secret? Your French book can’t teach you everything. There, I said it.
If you’ve ever talked to a native French speaker or even tried to understand French music or films, chances are you’ve realised thatevery day spoken French can be quite different from the French taught in a book.
But what do you do when you come across words and phrases that don’t show up in a dictionary? Read More...
Dry January has captured the attention of many drinkers who have been trying to be healthier, but it also has brands scrambling to market their own alcohol alternatives. While many are choosing mocktails and non-alcoholic spirits, another alternative has piqued interest for many consumers. Over 6 in 10 Dry January participants say they are interested in trying THC beverages as an alternative to alcohol, 21 percentage points higher than drinkers. What’s more, these cannabis-infused drinks have captured the attention of more than just Dry January participants, marking an important point to understand more about what exactly appeals most to consumers and why. Read More...
