In this video, I sit down with Déborah from Feel Good French to tackle something I hear all the time from future expats: “I’m too old to learn French.” And I’m here to tell you—you’re not. We talk about what it actually means to feel competent in French (hint: it’s not sounding perfect), and how you can start thriving by focusing on the French you truly need for daily life in France: appointments, errands, neighbors, paperwork, and those real-world interactions that can feel intimidating at first. Déborah shares her “Feel Good” philosophy, which includes mindset tools like meditation to help your brain feel safe enough to learn—because stress and shame are learning killers. We also get super practical about strategies you can use right away, including what to do when someone switches to English on you (it happens!), and how to stay connected to locals without spiraling into self-doubt. If you’re planning a move to France and you want language confidence that actually supports your real life here, this conversation will help you stop guessing and start moving forward.