ACCORD magazine

French immersion courses in Paris – Study French in France

Are you coming to Paris to learn French? Learn all the polite French expressions you need to know, from Bonjour and Merci to S’il vous plaît and Excusez-moi.

French noun gender

Learn all about how French noun gender can change the meaning of a word with some fascinating examples such as le/la tour and le/la manche.

By checking out our short guide to events for the start of the autumn, it’s up to you to kick off your own new season and discover what’s new this September…

The partnership established by the ACCORD French school with the GET YOUR GUIDE agency allows all students of the school to participate in the visits and the cultural program offered by this agency.

Visuel graphique minimaliste illustrant l'article de blog sur Numbers and counting in French: surviving the 70-99 nightmare

You’ve learned to count to sixty and sixty-nine in French, you feel confident, and then… soixante-dix. Wait, that literally means “sixty-ten”?

Photographie éditoriale illustrant l'article de blog sur French vocabulary for love and friendship

The French have a reputation for romance. But beyond the clichés of Paris, the French language offers a rich vocabulary to talk about affection, from a casual friendship to a passionate love affair.

Composition abstraite minimaliste illustrant l'article de blog sur Common swear words and interjections in French

Learning French from a textbook is one thing. Understanding what your Parisian neighbor mutters when he stubs his toe is another!

Photographie éditoriale illustrant l'article de blog sur Learn Parisian slang (So you don't sound like a tourist!)

Listening to how people speak on the terrace, in shops, on the street, in the métro, that’s where the real learning happens.

You don’t need a huge vocabulary to sound natural. A handful of expressions covers most situations, and locals use them constantly.

Composition abstraite minimaliste illustrant l'article de blog sur Spoken vs written French: why the difference?

Spoken French and written French often feel like two separate languages, and that gap trips up almost every learner.

French Accents Explained

A clear guide to the five French accents – acute, grave, cedilla, circumflex, and “tréma” (or Umlaut for German speakers) – with pronunciation tips and examples.

Studying French in Paris? Discover why staying with a host family is one of the best and most affordable accommodation options for students.