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Distributing Billets – Navigating ATM Menus In French Posted by John Bauer on Sep 6, 2017
Some things vital to life in France, like making sure you’re aware of les numéros de téléphone (phone numbers) for les urgences (emergencies). However, there are many other important aspects of everyday life you need to know in order to survive la vie en rose. When you think of les urgences you don’t always think…
A perfect marriage Posted by Tim Hildreth on Sep 5, 2017
Last Tuesday I got home from a wonderful 12-day trip to France for a family wedding. It was my first trip back in 4 years, and the first trip I’ve made to France with many of my family members. It was also the first trip I’ve ever made to France that I didn’t get to…
Jumping Mushrooms And Sautéing Onions – Sauté In French Posted by John Bauer on Aug 30, 2017
English words that originally come from French can be surprising to people learning la langue française (the French language). For many learners you have to be careful not to make any mistakes by thinking in English or falling for les faux amis (false friends). L’autre jour (the other day), I was Skyping with ma mère…
And now vacation is over Posted by Tim Hildreth on Aug 29, 2017
Back at the begining of August, we welcomed les grandes vacances (the period of French summer vacations) with a fun chanson (song) from Dorothée. Now as we get ready to return to l’école ou le travail (school or work), here’s another one to welcome la rentrée! Finies les vacances, Vacation time is over On s’est…
Master The French Nasal Vowels in No Time! Posted by Josh Dougherty on Aug 25, 2017
French pronunciation isn’t the easiest, even for advanced speakers. It requires making new facial expressions to get the perfect sound, awakening barely-used muscles in your vocal tract (French R, anyone?), and rounding your lips more than you thought necessary. It’s a lot of work for learners, but once you have it down, speaking the language…
Buying Billets Or Taking Tickets? – Confusing Words In French Posted by John Bauer on Aug 23, 2017
There are some words in French that I have a hard time understanding when to use. These are the kind of words that lead to les fautes (mistakes) from thinking in English. Learning how to use les mots (words) that don’t exist in English is one of the hardest parts about learning le vocabulaire (vocabulary)…
Food and drink in Brittany Posted by Tim Hildreth on Aug 22, 2017
I am in Brittany this week getting ready for a very special wedding. As promised last week, this week I’ll share a snap shot of some of the things I’m most looking forward to eating not just here in Bretagne, but also in my few days in Paris. And in a few weeks*, more stories…