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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.
Poetry at the piscine – Part 1/3
We had been eating our way through France... and our waistlines were thickening despite all the walking we did... Because gyms and jogging were out, we got the idea of swimming.
French waiting room protocol: the art of being French – living like a local
Are you clueless about French waiting room protocol? Learn these top tips and become an expert in no time!
Halloween in France: what do the French really think?
The French, many believe, wouldn’t accept Halloween as their own holiday, as they’re much too protective of their culture - we could be in for a drastic change...
Driving in France: are you sure?
So, you consider yourself capable of driving in France? Read on to learn the terrifying truth about French drivers.
French language trouble Part 4: And the winner is… do you care?
If fluency in French is no longer the sharp-tipped arrow in the quiver of career opportunities... it has the soft power of being very chic for a foreigner to speak.
How to write an email in French: nuances & register—what you must know!
Don't crash & burn before you really start. How to master writing emails in French...
Trouble with French Part 3: The home straight — Can you relate?
English has gradually expanded on every continent & French is definitely falling behind in the race - how will it fare on the home straight?
le franglais: stuck between two languages
The two languages were jostling in my brain. It made communication difficult...
An unexpected way to make French friends in Paris
Read about Jacqueline's experience of aqua-cycling in Paris: make French friends whilst exercising!
