I Am A French tutor with over 6000 lessons. Ask me anything about real spoken French and what Emily in Paris gets wrong

I Am A French tutor with over 6000 lessons. Ask me anything about real spoken French and what Emily in Paris gets wrong

Salut Reddit 👋 I’m a native French speaker and certified French teacher with 9+ years of experience. I currently teach French at a university in the United States through the Fulbright program, and I’ve previously taught in France, Spain, and Ireland. I also teach online, with nearly 6,000 lessons delivered on preply. ‘Emily in Paris’ can be fun, but it doesn’t exactly reflect real-life French. Here’s what the show gets wrong about everyday French and what you really need to know: Myth #1: French is always fancy and poetic. Reality: Real French is quick, casual, and practical, full of filler words, shortcuts, and conversational phrases. Myth #2: There’s only one ‘correct’ French. Reality: Register matters a lot. Friends, colleagues, and strangers all speak differently, and knowing when to use tu or vous makes a big difference. Myth #3: Confidence comes before speaking. Reality: Confidence is built by speaking, not the other way around. Small repetitions, useful feedback, and low-pressure practice with a real person build confidence over time. I’m here to answer any questions you have about what real French sounds like, how to learn it effectively, and how to feel comfortable speaking from day one. Ask me anything from 9pm CEST! selfie proof Proof link: https://preply.com/en/tutor/1384207 submitted by /u/Preply [link] [comments]