When learning French becomes a little more delicious…
Have you heard these three key tips and do you think they parallel the experience of learning le français.
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09, 2014
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08, 2014
Toussaint: the passion of ‘Faire l’amour’
Jean-Philippe Toussaint is an incredible French writer. Find out about his passion, and what all the fuss around his book - 'Faire l'amour' - is all about.
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08, 2014
A visit to the Hôtel de Ville: learning French and much more
My visit to the Hotel de Ville in Paris offered more than the opportunity to learn about the building itself...
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08, 2014
Changing the face of French tourism – is it possible?
France enjoys a status as the most visited country in the world, but in many aspects, it is failing to maximise on its many advantages. There are several plans to change this, but we have to wonder; how successful will they be?
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07, 2014
Dries Van Noten exhibition: an eclectic collection
The students of the Lyon Fashion school came to Paris to see the latest exhibition on Dries Van Noten. The exhibition offers not just a look at the finished products, but intriguingly, a glimpse into the creative process which goes into design.
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07, 2014
A lot of love for learning French at Soirée du Terroir
The students at the Alliance Francaise in Paris had come from all over the globe to learn French. What, I wondered, was the fascination with French culture, and did it live up to its reputation?
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07, 2014
Le showroom de Capsule: a fashion inspiration in Paris
I was lucky enough to join the students from the Lyon fashion school for the day in Paris, and to attend Capsule, a men's showroom. For many, it was their first opportunity to visit a showroom, and I was eager to hear about what they had learnt, and the impressions it had made on them.
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05, 2014
Learning French: vaut la peine? Worth the effort?
La langue française is one of beauty- but it's also full of words which trip you up and confuse and embarrass you. Is learning French worth it?
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05, 2014
The French art of moderation – when is enough really enough?
Living in France is, like anywhere, a learning curve. It's not just about the language, it's everything- including learning when to say enough is enough, and putting that knife and fork down.
