To Know in French: Savoir or Connaître?
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Benjamin Houy
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Benjamin Houy is a native French speaker with a Bachelor's degree in Applied Linguistics. He founded Copycat Cafe (formerly French Together) in 2013 after teaching French in South Korea, and is the author of "How to Learn French in a Year" and "Everyday French Idioms". He speaks French, English, and German, and is dedicated to making language learning accessible through practical speaking practice.
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