You can’t NOT think of wine when thinking about France and if you’re in a wine kind of mood, you’re…
Read More
5 Reasons why having a foreign accent in French is a good thing
After living in France for over four years now, I’ve learned that your accent is only an obstacle if you allow it to become one. Most of the time having an accent in French is a good thing! Language learning isn’t easy so if you’re learning French, don’t sweat your accent. It’s not a big deal.
Annoying things expats do
As expats, we’re probably annoying from time to time to those back home, to those in our new country and even to those we live with (*cough, cough*). Here are the top 7 annoying things expats do.
Monday Mishmash 3/21/16
Happy Monday! Here’s Monday Mishmash coming at you for 3/21/16.
The amazing France yogurt culture (plus my faves!)
Even though I’ve been here 4 years now, France yogurt culture is still all new and exciting and you have to try ’em all to find your favorite, right?
How to get native speakers to correct your mistakes in French
Learning a language can be frustrating, so how do you get native speakers to correct your mistakes? I’m sharing my thoughts.
Interview with Cathy Henton of Le Tasting Room
Both English with extensive wine backgrounds, Cathy and Nigel have created a life for themselves in France with their booming wine tour business. Here’s an interview I did with Cathy all about her business and the path that landed her in France.
6 Perks of living in small-town France
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?
Schooled on my bisous technique
For the past 4 years or so, I thought I was doing a pretty OK job when it came to cheek kisses, but after a routine bise last night with someone at the gym, I was politely told my technique was off. Ouch.
The French don’t do lunch boxes
I’m on the hunt for a lunch box in France after realizing they don’t really exist here.
How to say the French “u” (VIDEO)
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.
From the archives: Some oldies but goodies
Hi guys! One thing I learned from my reader survey is that almost 50 percent of respondents have only been…
Read More
Those lovely WTF (Welcome to France) moments
Ever had a WTF moment? That’s Welcome To France. I am sharing one of mine and I’d love to hear yours!
Are you happy in France?
After 4 years of living abroad, I can honestly say that I am happy in France — but does being in France play a huge role in my overall happiness? How much does your physical location factor in to who you have become? How much should it?
A delightful French yogurt cake
A French yogurt cake is as commonplace in French households as Betty Crocker would be to an American, so whether you’re French or not, try whipping up a simple gateau au yaourt if you’re craving something sweet. It is seriously simple.
French pronunciation: C-word subtleties you’ll want to get right (AUDIO)
Let’s talk pronunciation today. Here’s a quick French pronunciation lesson for words that begin with the letter “c”. The vowel sounds make all the difference!
Mistakes I made when I moved to France
If we’re being honest, my transition to living in France wasn’t a perfect one. Here are the mistakes I made when I moved to France.
French cheek kisses: La bise explained
These pesky French cheek kisses are the norm but as an outsider, sometimes you’ll just be confused… and rightfully so. They ARE confusing. Here’s a video explaining it all.
French lessons with Tom while walking the dog… no your dog isn’t a pervert!
What did I learn the other day? How not to say your dog is a pervert (after telling someone their dog was, thankfully, not a pervert). Not exactly what I was trying to say. So yeahhh, not my finest moment.
Why people will look at you strangely if you use Vaseline in France
Yup, this post is going where you think it’s going. This is why people will look at you strangely if you use Vaseline in France regularly… and how I found out that my lip treatment is usually used for something else entirely.
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- …
- 25
- Next Page »
