Why Anurag en français (AEF)?
I’m Anurag, a French learner, enthusiast and someone who has been on this journey for quite a while.
Anurag en Français grew out of my own curiosity and love for the French language – and from wanting to share the things I’ve discovered along the way. Because learning a language is about much more than vocabulary and grammar. It’s about how we think, communicate, connect, and gradually find our own way in the language.
That’s what I explore here.
French came into my life when I moved to France. At first, learning it was partly an obligation and partly curiosity. But somewhere along the way, that curiosity turned into a genuine passion for the language.
The story behind it
Even after returning from France, I continued learning French, eventually taking and passing exams and, more importantly, continuing simply because I wanted to. Over the years, French became much more than another language I was learning. It gave me another way of expressing myself, communicating and looking at things – and helped me discover aspects of myself along the way.
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But continuing to learn French while living in a non-French-speaking country is not always easy.
When French kept me going
Around 2020-21, French became one of the things that kept me going during a difficult period in my life, along with yoga. That period also gave me the time to invest deeply in learning and build a foundation that I still rely on today.
For the first few years, I found different ways to keep the journey interesting and stay motivated. But after several years, it started becoming harder. At some point, I realised that French was beginning to feel more like a burden than something I was enjoying.
So I had a choice: let it go, or find a new way to make something out of it.
Early 2026 — A new chapter
I had experimented with sharing French before, but only on a small scale. This time, I wanted to do something more substantial. I had already been thinking about creating content in French, so one day I simply decided to make an Instagram video. To my surprise, the first one took off.
That gave me the motivation I needed. From there, the challenge was much simpler: stay consistent. And that’s what I did.
Anurag en Français grew out of that decision: to take something I had been carrying for years and give it a new form.
French is more than a language.
Learning French isn’t only about vocabulary, grammar or reaching the next level. It is also about learning how to communicate, developing an ear for nuances, understanding culture, finding your own way of expressing yourself, and gradually becoming more comfortable in the language.
That is what I want to explore here – communication, mindset, methods, culture, nuances, habits and the psychology of learning.
Not just what to learn, but also how to approach the language and make it part of your life.
And it’s just the beginning…
This project is still taking shape. There are a few directions I’d like to explore over time – workshops, e-books, more writing, continuing the podcast series, and eventually a book.
I don’t have everything figured out yet, and that’s okay. I want the project to grow organically, shaped by what I learn, discover and experience along the way.
Workshops · E-books · Blog · Podcasts · Book
So, what’s here?
A growing collection of things to help you explore French in different ways.
Practical guides
Ways to approach French, improve your skills and keep progressing.
Resources, expressions, films & series
A curated collection of resources for learners at different levels.
Moreover, things I’ve collected and recommended throughout my own journey with French.
Experiences & conversations
From ShareAmi to the podcast series – exploring French beyond the textbook.
Help me help you!
Something bigger is in the works.
I’m working on something for language learners, and I need your help.
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“Bien sûr ,Grâce à toi Anurag, je comprends maintenant les podcasts en français. Je travaille encore sur mon expression orale, mais grâce à l’astuce que tu m’as donnée, je parle maintenant avec une meilleure prononciation.”
Tushar Shende
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“Loved your French content
I am a beginner and lost all the hope of learning because it’s so difficult, but after watching your videos, it gave me an encouragement to try once again, and I’m giving my shot. Thank you.”
Ekta B
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“Je suis un étudiant intermédiaire qui vient de lire votre guide pour améliorer l’expression orale. Je vous remercie pour les principes que vous avez inclus. L’effort que vous avez mis se voit.”
Alex