Hi, I’m Vikash Gupta, an educator, a blogger, and a language enthusiast on a fascinating journey of linguistic exploration. Welcome to my website, “Joy of French.”
Are you new to the French language or interested in Francophone culture? You may already know a little or speak fluently. Or, anything related to French-speaking countries intrigues you beyond imagination!
Whether you’re a beginner, an advanced-level learner of French, or simply curious about everything related to France, Canada, and different French-speaking regions, Joy of French covers it all!
The blog offers exclusive and compelling content and resources that cannot be found elsewhere. If you are interested in the French language and Francophone culture, this is undoubtedly a blog worth checking out.
This blog, “Joy of French,” is about my passion for the French language. I share valuable tips, techniques, tools, and support that I’ve found helpful for education. I firmly believe studying French can be delightful and practical if you have the right mindset and approach.
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“Vouloir, c’est pouvoir,”
Where there is a will, there is a way.
My journey of learning languages
As a native Hindi speaker with advanced proficiency in English, I also have higher proficiency in French and Spanish.
From an early age, my passion for languages ignited a deep interest that has never faded. I view language as a living entity, each with its unique story, melody, and rhythm.
As I explore the complexities of the language’s endless traits, I am awed by the artistry and complexity incorporated into every sentence. It isn’t just about decoding words; it’s about welcoming the context they appear from.
Learning different languages never really attracted me until I began studying French at Alliance Française de Delhi.
I became sincere about learning new languages, which has transformed my life. During my first job, I even learned Spanish and gained higher levels.
Over time, I’ve studied a few other languages, like German, Japanese, Italian, and Korean. Although I had a lot going on with personal stuff and work, I still found time for my interests and hobbies. Eventually, passion helps you persevere despite the challenges and time constraints.
I teach at two universities in India, provide corporate training, and offer Spanish and French courses at LanguageNext in Noida, as well as language career counseling. I have extensive experience creating and implementing lesson plans across various subjects, using diverse educational methods and approaches.
You can also check my LinkedIn profile. In my blogs, I commonly write about various languages and their characteristics.
My experience with the French language
Over a decade ago, I thought it would be fun to learn French because of its melodic sound and culture. And even to advance my career horizon.
As a result, I learned some French!
Since then, I have been stuck with this fascinating language. I joined a few institutes and used various learning materials, including books, audio and video lessons, apps, podcasts, and other resources, to immerse myself in French.
That’s how I created the tagline for this website, “An astonishing world of French.”
My Blogging Experience
You might feel overwhelmed and confused when you start learning a new language. Through blogging, I aim to provide a platform for diverse learning approaches, resources, and guidance, making the entire process more enjoyable.
I have been working in this field for more than 15 years.
In 2017 and 2018, I launched two websites — studyfrenchspanish.com and languagenext.com. The intent was to support and inspire people to learn different foreign languages!
I started joyofkorean.com in 2021, and then joyofjapanese.com and joyofchinese.com in 2022. And then, joyofspanish.com and joyoffrench.com in 2023, portuguese.in in 2025.
As the company’s sole owner with no investors, little revenue, or business partners, I am responsible for every aspect of my site. While not an easy task, my professional language career helped me support and take my websites to the next level.
Finally, given the growth in traffic, the variety of tasks, and the technical complexity, I decided to outsource some of my duties and responsibilities to qualified freelancers.
Achievement
I started my blog with only a few hundred monthly visitors. However, it has now grown to approximately 3 million page views per month.
Many renowned educational institutions and popular websites like Duolingo, Cervantes.es, Alliance Francaise, Femina, News24, iTalki, UND (University of North Dakota), University of Illinois, University of Delhi, LanguageIndia, Sejong Korean Institute – Inko Centre, Leeds Beckett University, Times Bridge, St. Joseph’s College, AC, Activate Learning, Interactio, Eurekly, etc. have mentioned or recommended my writings.
Many organizations have requested and invited my expertise in foreign languages through debates, interviews, and viewpoints.
Reasons for “Joy of French”
I learned most of what I know through research, writing, and answering countless questions on other blogs.
I’ve received many requests and suggestions from my readers to write about more French-related topics.
Sometimes, more information was required to answer specific questions thoroughly. A few lines of answers weren’t sufficient and didn’t deliver all the details. Unfortunately, I can’t write only French-related content, since the priority of those blogs and their visitors spans a wide range of languages.
So, I found a logical way to solve all these. The result of the “Joy of French.”
What is the goal of this blog?
Languages, to me, are more than just communication. They are windows into diverse cultures, modes of thinking, and the wonderfully diverse tapestry of human expression.
Yet, I know that the journey of a language fan can be tricky.
There are plateaus where advancement seems unattainable, and there are the triumphant heights of fluency where immersion feels like second nature. It’s a journey that requires persistence, patience, and an unappeasable hunger for growth.
As you persist on this exciting linguistic odyssey, you can look forward to each language you welcome, each cultural insight you acquire, and every connection you develop.
You can become part of a broader global conversation. You can contribute your unique voice to the symphony of human expression.
I hope you find enjoyable, helpful, and pleasant information about the French language on this website. It’s developed to help you learn and enhance your understanding of the language, and you can keep coming back to discover more.
I’ll try to make French learning delightful by sharing news, stories, updates, and resources with you.
I usually begin something only if I feel really confident and enthusiastic about it. Believe me, it will be a fantastic experience. I will try my best to make this happen. That’s why I delayed starting and penning this blog until now.
The objective of this blog is to document my linguistic journey to date.
I’m here to help you with your French purposes by sharing my knowledge and experience in a way that’s easy for you to comprehend. I hope this helps you achieve success!
Get in touch, connect, and interact
I value receiving feedback from readers, whether it’s through messages, comments, or emails. It’s always a joy to speak with other French learners or those interested in this beautiful tongue.
I may only answer some of the messages, but I read all of them and do my best to reply to as many as possible. If you want to contact me, fill out the form or email hello [at]joyoffrench.com.
I would love to hear your opinions, ideas, and experiences about French. Feel free to share any feedback with me without hesitation.
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Language, to me, is a lifelong adventure, a continuous search to unravel the world’s mysteries, one word at a time. I have decided to be an unwavering explorer, forever interested, intrigued, and in awe of the power of words.
It has undoubtedly improved my life, teaching me valuable knowledge and bringing me delight. It can do the same for you.
Remain driven, gear up, take in your surroundings, and start an incredible journey toward mastering the French language.
Best wishes
