Indian expat in Paris. I document what I learn — French, life in France, fitness, video making, and the pursuit of an unforgettable biryani — so you don't have to figure it out alone
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Hi Reader, Welcome to FrenchMesh! 🎉 I’m excited to have you on board as we begin this journey to mastering French together. Before we dive into tips and resources, let’s talk about some common Myths that hold us back:
These beliefs stop many from even trying. But guess what? None of these are true. Language learning is about mindset, and this handbook will show you exactly how to overcome these obstacles. 👉 Download the PDF here to get started. Please bear in mind that this handbook is a work in progress. I will update you as and when I add more content in this handbook. I'm interested in hearing what you are struggling with in your French learning journey. I will send you a scorecard during the week, to collect what you're specifically struggling with. Looking forward to helping you master French! Best, |
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Indian expat in Paris. I document what I learn — French, life in France, fitness, video making, and the pursuit of an unforgettable biryani — so you don't have to figure it out alone
Dear Reader, A couple of years ago, people started telling me my French was unusually good. So I started sharing what I did and it resonated. But I've been avoiding a question ever since: was that the method — or was it just me? There's only one way to find out - I'm learning Dutch. If I get to conversational fluency in a language I have zero cultural pressure to speak, no survival instinct pushing me forward, no debt to payback and no job to hunt for — then the method gets the credit. Not...
Hey there, I've hesitated to talk about this online, but here goes. Last year I hit one of those classic France curveballs: I applied to renew my work permit… and the prefecture never replied. Fast forward a few months, and I was leaving Paris with just one suitcase, unsure if I can come back to my apartment I'm paying for. Not fun — but here’s the upside: it taught me that in France, knowing the language isn't enough. As a foreigner, knowledge = power. If I’d known the system better, I...
Hey Friends, Since the last time we spoke, I'm on holiday in India and have been meaning to spend more time on my Dutch. With the best of intentions and free time, I've not been able to spend as much focused hours like I did during my French learning days. The difference is desperation in that, I'm not! This 'new' way of learning a language (My Dutch journey) is super different from my French journey which was all hands on deck, try different exercises, fail fast and keep making progress -...