Pop and Politics Posted by Tim Hildreth on Mar 8, 2022
Le printemps, a time of renewal and rebirth, is just about here (at least in the northern hemisphere!) This week we take a look at a number of updates from the world of politics and pop culture about new(ish) things coming this spring to France. Emmanuel Macron The President of France has finally made it…
Celebrations Posted by Tim Hildreth on Mar 1, 2022
Today is mardi, le 1er mars … et c’est Mardi Gras! In honor of the day, today we look at a few different types of celebrations … Mardi Gras It’s traditional to feast on this last day before Lent, and for many the day’s eating isn’t complete without a local fried dough. Around France, each…
La Place de l’Horloge Posted by Bridgette on Feb 25, 2022
Bonjour! Some reading practice for you… Une place est un espace public ouvert qui se trouve le plus souvent au centre d’une ville. Ainsi, la place centrale se trouve non seulement au centre géographique de la ville, mais se révèle très souvent être le centre administratif, culturel et social. Normalement sur la place d’une ville…
The Little Prince in Paris Posted by Tim Hildreth on Feb 22, 2022
If you’re a long-time follower, you already know that one of France’s most famous contributions to the world of literature was not actually written in France. Now for the first time, the manuscript of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s Le Petit Prince is making a trip to Paris. Le Petit Prince à Paris Written and first published…
5 ways to make the most of a French tutor Posted by Transparent Language on Feb 17, 2022
If you’re learning French on your own, bravo! 🙌 As you progress, you’ll want to apply what you’re learning with a tutor. But working with a French tutor can be a big investment. If you’re considering working with a tutor, Catherine from the Transparent Connect Tutoring team is here to share five ways to bien…
A French song for Valentine’s Day Posted by Tim Hildreth on Feb 15, 2022
Ok, I’m a day late … le jour de la Saint-Valentin est passé pour cette année … but this close, love is still in the air. In honor of the official day of l’amour, let’s enjoy a new song from Clara Luciani. Love Hurts Even when it’s good, being in love is complicated. I think…
A medieval tour and recipe Posted by Bridgette on Feb 10, 2022
Coucou! This past weekend I had the pleasure of visiting Carcassonne (for the 4th time, actually!) and thought we could go on a “virtual tour” together. Carcassonne is a medieval fortified city located about an hour from Toulouse by train. It dates back to the Gallo-Roman period and was restored in 1853. It is now…