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Introducing Club Med

4 Francophone All-Inclusive Resorts to Add to Your Bucket List

Embark on a “voyage à la française”

Must-listen French podcasts of 2025

The most informative and engaging French podcasts to listen to in 2025!

The History of French: 5 Surprising Facts

The history of French is rich, surprising, and often hilarious! 

Top Tips to Sound Like a Native French Speaker

Find out the things French speakers actually say all the time to help you sound…

French Movies to Watch on Streaming Platforms in 2025

Game shows, reality TV, baking competition and more, all accessible from the US!

The hardest French Words to translate into English

The top French words that get lost in translation that you absolutely must know!

Top 12 French Christmas Movies

Get the hot chocolate and blankets ready, here's twelve days of French holiday movies!

The Hardest Words to Translate into French

Here is a guide to translating some of the most common words that stump students!

Coucou Guide to French Spirits, Liqueurs, and Cocktails

The word “cocktail” originated in the US, but, according to the French authors of the…

Nine Criminal Cases That Shook France

As Halloween approaches and the air turns crisp, it’s the perfect time to dive into…

These French Wines Were Made For Summer

There’s nothing like a glass of crisp, cool wine to revive you during the heat…

The Coucou Guide to Inclusive and Gender-Neutral French

Learn about the famous “point médian,” the gender neutral pronoun “iel,” and much more! 

Paris 2024 Summer Olympics: Between Excitement and Controversy

The summer edition of our bilingual magazine La Gazette is officially out! Swing by one…

La Fête de la Musique

Did you know France has a National Music Day? Come dance on June 21st!

The Top 8 French LGBTQ+ Podcasts

Learn about heteronormativity in France, gay adoption rights, coming out and much more!