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You, me, and Napoleon: We all had trouble speaking French – what’s your experience?
These four articles about learning French will ruffle a few feathers. That’s because my essays are full of subjective statements about how bloody hard French is to learn. This is especially so, I point out, for anyone not lucky enough to be young and locked up in a garret in Paris with a French lover—with the deliberate intention of doing nothing else but learn French.
French music & philosophy: Pocket-sized Guides to France
Use our pocket-sized guides to brush up on culture. Don't feel overwhelmed by topics like French music and philosophy.
French New Year traditions explained
With each new country comes inexplicable or unexpected customs. They're things you might never have thought of, but are still useful to know. Ever wondered what New Year's is like in France? Or, are you hoping to look in-the-know this year?
Entrepreneurs and Creatives in France: meet Vernice Klier
Vernice Klier: an inspiring creative who has overcome hardship to have an impressive and diverse career
Celebrating New Year in France
But I think my most memorable celebration was the first year I went to live in the city of Paris. Being in the 1st arrondissement, just near the Louvre, we thought the best plan was to go to the Pont des Arts, devoid of love locks at the time, and watch the Eiffel Tower shimmer and shake at midnight.
Christmas en français: Festive Vocabulary
Hoping to impress this festive season? Then why not try a few of our choicest French Christmas words and phrases! This year, we're dreaming of Christmas en français...
Do as the French do: 5 formidable habits
Some practices have crept into my daily life. This is a ‘collection’ of habits & what each tells us about the French
Christmas en français: impress with your Festive vocabulary
Learn 15 new French festive phrases for your Christmas en français!
Poetry at the piscine – Part 3/3
One day... I noticed a small square of graph paper taped to Pool Keeper’s ticket window. The handwritten lines indicated a verse of poetry followed by the words “Identifiez le poète et obtenez une entrée gratuite.” If you guessed correctly, you would receive a free pass for the day.
Poetry at the piscine – Part 2/3
Pool Keeper shook his head, exasperated at our stupidity. He growled, “slip de bain obligatoire pour le monsieur”, ... I wondered, what could that be? Uncomprehending, we stared back at him through the plexiglass window.
