Finesse your French: how to engage with contemporary France part 6
Learn to engage with contemporary France with part 6 of our guide to finessing your French!
13
11, 2018
30
11, 2015
A climate of change: Paris hosts the COP21
The lead up to the COP21 in Paris has united the French through hope in breaking ground on climate action. But what else is at stake for France?
18
11, 2015
Nous sommes la France: the taboo question of French national identity
'Nous sommes la France' is a phrase that has been used to express French solidarity following the Charlie Hebdo attacks in early 2015. But who exactly is this 'nous' and what is 'France'? asks French journalist Natacha in her new book, 'Nous sommes la France'.
7
09, 2015
The ‘jungle’ in France: refugees in Calais
The question of immigration has been quite prominent in Europe recently, with the presence of refugees in Calais prompting much debate.
3
09, 2015
Is France becoming more tolerant to individuality in the workplace?
Are the French becoming more tolerant towards individuality at work? Stephanie explores workplace discrimination in France.
11
08, 2015
Introducing the Paris French Tech Ticket for foreign entrepreneurs
The Paris French Tech Ticket encourages entrepreneurs from all over the world to start up their new businesses in France – and it looks irresistible.
31
07, 2015
Protesting in France: the famous French blocus
The French blocus, usually involving blocking an entrance or street in protest, has a long history dating back to before Napoleon. But is it effective?
29
07, 2015
The French education system: where is it going wrong?
Does the French education system expect too much from its students? Stephanie shares her thoughts on where French schooling could be going wrong.
9
06, 2015
Liberté, égalité, anxiété : pourquoi les Français sont-ils pessimistes ?
Les Français, ces bons vivants, seraient-ils aussi d’incorrigibles grincheux ? Derrière leurs incessantes diatribes se trame un mal, dont les racines ont à voir avec l’identité et la culture du pays.
9
06, 2015
Liberté, égalité, anxiété: why are the French so pessimistic?
How can the French be renowned bons vivants but also such incorrigible grouches?
