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As a language assistant, I spend most of my time helping students with two skills they often fear a lot: listening and speaking . And although ultimately the only  thing that you can do to improve these two skills is to actually practice them, I have realized that sharing with my students the reasons behind why  listening can feel so hard can ease a lot of frustration and help learners notice key patterns much earlier. Students often feel confident with written  words quite q

If you’re a VCE or HSC French student , I strongly encourage you to find a French podcast you genuinely enjoy listening to. It’s one of the easiest ways to add French to your everyday life, while doing something you actually like. Podcasts are a powerful tool to improve your listening skills. It’s something I love sharing with my students because podcasts had such a huge impact on my own language learning journey. 🎙️ Why French Podcasts Are the Best Way to Boost Your Listeni

A Teacher's Review of AI Apps For French VCE Speaking Practice AI tools seem to be everywhere at the moment, from helping us write emails to planning our weekly shop. With all the buzz, it’s hard not to wonder how far this technology might go and what it could mean for our jobs. As my maternity leave slowly comes to an end (with plenty of late-night thinking squeezed between feeds and nappies), I found myself asking the same question about my own role as a language assistant.

If you’re starting to think about your VCE electives, French might be on your radar. But the question remains: is French VCE really for you? Learning any language is challenging, but also incredibly rewarding. French is no exception. In this post, I’ll break down what makes French VCE difficult, what makes it easier for English speakers, and what you can realistically expect. The Scope of VCE French French VCE isn’t just about memorizing vocab lists, it’s a well-rounded subje