French with Anne

08/20/2026

Vous voulez améliorer votre compréhension orale en français et découvrir l’histoire du vin ? 🍷

Nous avons préparé une fiche avec du vocabulaire simple et des questions de compréhension pour vous aider à mieux comprendre une vidéo sur l’histoire du vin.

Une façon amusante d’apprendre le français et de découvrir un peu plus la culture française !

👀 Et ce n’est pas fini ! Un dossier complet sur le vin en France arrive bientôt. Restez connectés !

L'histoire étonnante du vinRessource: (La Cité du Vin) Le vin : une histoire qui ne date pas d’hier !Quand on pense au vin, on pense souvent à la France, aux vignobles de Bordeaux ou de Bourgogne, à une bonne bouteille autour d’un repas… Mais saviez-vous que l’histoire du vin remonte à ...

08/17/2026

France just banned... then unbanned social media for kids under 15. Advanced French learners: read the article from France Info, read the explanations on the blog, with a full comprehension dossier and vocab table. Answer keys (student or teacher) available for purchase.

08/14/2026

One simple blog post to stop mixing up who's who in a French family tree — free reading practice included. Read it on the blog 👇

08/07/2026

Back to school vocabulary for beginners

1. Building & Classroom Furniture - L'école et la salle de classe2. School Items - Les fournitures scolaires3. School Subjects - Les matières scolairesTip: French nouns carry a gender (le/la/l'/un/une). Learning each word with its article from the start makes it much easier to use correctly later.

08/03/2026

Tout savoir sur le bac! Level A2+

🇫🇷 Did you know French students used to get sorted into bac "series" with names like A1, B, C, and D?

The baccalauréat has changed a lot in recent years. Today there's no more L, ES, or S series. Students choose "spécialités" instead, sit a Grand Oral in front of a jury, and need a 10/20 average to pass. There's even a second chance exam (rattrapage) for anyone who lands between 8 and 10.

And here's the detail that surprises most Americans: there's no cap-and-gown ceremony in France. Students just get their results online in July and say, simply, "J'ai eu mon bac !"

I broke down the whole system, old and new, in my latest post, including how it compares to the American high school diploma.

Read it here 👉https://www.frenchwithanne.org/post/tout-savoir-sur-le-baccalaur%C3%A9at-en-france

Which system do you think prepares students better: one big national exam, or four years of grades as in the U.S.? I'd love to hear your take in the comments!

Niveau A2 – AdolescentsIntroductionEn France, la fin du lycée est marquée par un examen très important : le baccalauréat, que les Français appellent souvent simplement le bac. C'est un diplôme national que les élèves passent à la fin de la classe de terminale, généralement vers l'âge d...

07/30/2026

🇫🇷 How does France elect its president? Is it really that different from the U.S.?

With the next French presidential election approaching, now is the perfect time to understand how the French voting system works and why it often surprises Americans!

In my latest blog post (written in French for intermediate learners), you'll discover:

How the two-round election works
Why French voters don't use an Electoral College
The main differences between the French and American systems
Essential political vocabulary
Reading comprehension and discussion questions to help you build your French.

Whether you're interested in French politics, planning a trip to France, or simply looking for authentic reading practice, this lesson is a great way to improve your French while learning something new.

👉 Click the link to read the article en français and challenge yourself!
https://www.frenchwithanne.org/post/l-%C3%A9lection-pr%C3%A9sidentielle-fran%C3%A7aise-1

07/27/2026

🇫🇷 Ever dreamed of ordering like a local in a French bakery? 🥖

Here's a secret: one word changes everything: Bonjour. Say it when you walk in, add a smile and a few key phrases, and finish with Au revoir. That's it!

I made a FREE French Bakery Survival Guide to help:
🥖 Key vocabulary
🗣️ Phrases you'll actually use
🇫🇷 Cultural tips
💬 A practice dialogue

👉 Head to the website for the full article and to download your guide.

Ever been to a French bakery? What was your favorite treat? Tell me below! 👇

If you're planning a trip to France, there is one place you'll almost certainly visit every day: the boulangerie.Buying bread in France isn't just a transaction—it's a small social ritual. Learning a few words and understanding the cultural expectations will help you feel much more comfortable and...

07/25/2026

07/25/2026

Go to my website for a full explanation of this violent expression!

Literally, taper dans l'œil de quelqu'un means "to hit someone in the eye." Painful, and thankfully not what French speakers actually mean when they say it.In real life, this expression has nothing to do with punches. It means to catch someone's eye, to make a strong, immediate impression on someon...

03/27/2024

Que pensez-vous de la proposition de loi pour créer un "congé menstruel" ?

Après plusieurs tentatives ratées, l’écologiste Sébastien Peytavie va à nouveau défendre un texte visant à créer un « arrêt menstruel » en cas de « menstruat...