Learn French: Grammar tagged articles

  1. Why it pays to learn basic grammatical terms before you learn a new language

    Planning for a course: Why it pays to learn basic grammatical terms before you learn a new language

    When it comes to foreign language learning, some people can be anxious about getting to grips with the grammar…

  2. Glossary of common grammatical terms

    Grammar: Glossary of common grammatical terms

    Here is a comprehensive list of common grammatical terms that will be useful for anyone considering a language course either in the UK or abroad.

  3. Five good reasons to do the English Language Awareness (ELA) course

    Types of Courses: Five good reasons to do the English Language Awareness (ELA) course

    Cactus TEFL's online English Language Awareness course is a great option for anyone about to embark on a TEFL course. It will give you a great knowledge of English grammar and save oodles of time when it comes to planning lessons during your course.

  4. Types of Courses, Success Stories: Feedback: Online English Language Awareness Course

    Cactus TEFL client Estelle Francis tells us why she chose to do the English Language Awareness course, how it helped her pepare for her TEFL training and what she hopes to do now that she is qualified.

  5. Common mistakes to avoid when learning French

    Grammar: Common mistakes to avoid when learning French

    French is probably the least difficult language for English speakers to learn, sharing as it does a great deal of vocabulary with English.

  6. Online Diary: TEFL in Seville from our Scholarship winner! (2)

    Teaching Languages, Case Studies: Online Diary: TEFL in Seville from our Scholarship winner! (2)

    Anna Prime, winner of the Suzanne Furstner Scholarship 07, reports back from Week 2 of her TEFL & Spanish course in Seville (Week 2 of 6)

  7. The Influence of French on the English Language

    Language variations, Vocabulary: The Influence of French on the English Language

    Linguist Simon Ager examines how French has affected English more than we realise

  8. Experience Cultures, Vocabulary: Idiosyncrasies of the English Language

    Simon Ager, native English-speaker and language enthusiast, talks about the aspects of English that can easily confuse foreign learners