Tell anyone you live in France and their minds immediately fill with romantic images of lazy days spent lounging around…
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Do people in Paris speak English? Why a little effort with French goes a long way
While standing in line at a Paris Ladurée over the weekend, I observed one tourist after another launch right into…
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English with a sprinkling of French (and how the accent affects comprehension)
Super cool French expat blogger in the USA Mathilde tweeted a post from another French expat blogger also in the US,…
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The strange noises Americans make
After seeing what a hit my post on the strange noises French people make was, I figured I’d put the spotlight back on my countrymen. Let’s take a look at the strange noises Americans make!
When you have an accent
What’s it like when you have an accent? I’m talking all about that here.
French/English sayings lost in translation {iDBUS infographic}
Learning a new language is a gradual process, and for me, just when I think I’m doing great, I’ll say…
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Strange noises French people make (AUDIO)
If you’ve spent any time in France or around French people, you might have noticed some of these strange noises and language sounds that French people make that aren’t commonplace in the English language. And no, I’m not talking about the French “R”!
Top French language mistakes so far
Language learning is an ongoing process, and if you’ve ever tried to muster up a few phrases in a foreign…
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French language problems: What I do when I don’t understand and want to cry
If you move to France and aren’t great at French, the French language will be one of the biggest hurdles…
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