I had a really, really hard time understanding spoken, spontaneous French outside the classroom. For anyone learning French, I’m here to tell you to forget all the grammar and writing exercises and listen up to what I have to say below. Comprehension needs to be your focus if you plan on spending any time in a French-speaking country.
My overall shopping habits in France have changed at the grocery store, while shopping online and even out and about at shops in town. What specifically has changed and why?
You can’t NOT think of wine when thinking about France and if you’re in a wine kind of mood, you’re…
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Now it’s 2016 and I find myself living in a small town once again — just across the Atlantic ocean this time. How does it compare? And what can my adult self appreciate about small-town living?
Hello! I have a new video for you today to help with your French language learning journey. Learn French and listen for my tips on how to say the French u sound.
Hi guys! One thing I learned from my reader survey is that almost 50 percent of respondents have only been…
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Ever had a WTF moment? That’s Welcome To France. I am sharing one of mine and I’d love to hear yours!
We stayed outside the city of Vannes in a traditional gite (complete with wooden ceiling beams and exposed stone walls) that was perfect for (re)discovering the area.
With all the sparkling wine options out there, is Champagne worth the price? Try Cremant to save a few bucks this holiday season. My take on Champagne vs Cremant.
Café culture is a huge part of French life, especially in big cities. Everywhere you look, there’s another café calling…
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Corsica is a French island and here are 11 things that surprised me about Corsica while on vacation there. Have you ever been to Corsica? Did anything stand out to you? I didn’t expect to love it as much as I did so for France travel, consider Corsica. And keep an eye out for my surprises.
In France, the hot topic of conversation during the summer is vacation. Where you’re going and where you just got…
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***Hello there, I’m on vacation in Corsica and have set up a few guest posts from readers who have kindly…
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France has some of the best pastries in the world and anyone who has ever visited the country will confirm…
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France has no shortage of delicious food products and great brands. Let me say that right off the bat. But France doesn’t…
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French gym culture can teach you loads about the French. While my gym in town isn’t a hip or happening place,…
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If you mention France to someone, one of the first things that will pop into their head will surely be…
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You can learn a lot about a country and its people by taking a stroll down the aisles of a…
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Since I started Ask Tom Tuesdays, featuring my French husband Tom, he’s amassed a bunch of questions that don’t warrant…
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When I lived in NYC, visitors were always surprised to learn I hadn’t been to the Statue of Liberty since…
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