Making friends abroad is one of the hardest parts of expat life for me, and I’ve heard from a lot…
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How to say the French R sound (VIDEO)
For those of us learning French, the “R” sound is the stuff nightmares are made of. It’s a sound that’s…
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How to have a bad experience in France
Our behavior has a direct impact on our own happiness and how we’re perceived — and the great thing is…
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Most difficult French words for Americans to say (VIDEO)
As an adult learning a new language, you’ll make all kinds of pronunciation mistakes and some are really funny. My French friend is joining me for this fun video on the most difficult French words for Americans to say. Have a watch and see what the hardest French words are to say for foreigners.
7 Things I never did until I moved to France
As babies, our parents carefully note all of our “firsts.” Our first word, first time we crawled and walked are…
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5 Embarrassing French mistakes to watch out for
Avoid these 5 embarrassing French mistakes next time you open your mouth when speaking French. Language learning is no joke and French mistakes are normal, but it’s best to be as prepared as possible and avoid these biggies. No one likes to feel embarrassed, so read on and learn from my language learning mistakes.
Wednesday Mishmash: Colorful Rue Cremieux in Paris
A few days in Paris is always a good idea. Tom and I drove to Paris for a little getaway…
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6 Things to never say to an expat (and what to ask instead)
As an expat, you’ll have so many different adventures and eye-opening moments that you’ll be bursting with excitement to tell your friends and family back home. But what happens when the conversation comes to a halt because of one of these questions? I’m sure you’ve heard at least one of these things to never say to an expat.
French men peeing everywhere (and a wedding question)
When I was 6 years old and my brother was 2, we were in my grandma’s car going somewhere on…
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French pronunciation: Word pairs you don’t want to mix up (with audio)
One of the most entertaining parts of my everyday life in France is when I mess up words. I think…
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What we can learn from eating like the French
If you mention France to someone, one of the first things that will pop into their head will surely be…
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The rest of our weekend in Lorient, France
We spent the weekend in Lorient for the Volvo Ocean Race. In addition to visiting the race village and taking part in all the festivities, we made sure to check out the area’s beaches, grocery stores and more.
Culture shock moments at grocery stores in France
You can learn a lot about a country and its people by taking a stroll down the aisles of a…
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Our weekend in Lorient for the Volvo Ocean Race
Before moving to France, I had lived in and around New York City my entire life and that spoiled me….
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Ask Tom Tuesdays: 7 Quick questions & answers
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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5 Popular French foods I don’t eat
Sometimes you try a food and know the minute it hits your taste buds that it’s something you’re never going to have again. Here’s my list of 5 weird French foods I won’t touch.
Why joining the gym is essential to being a happy expat
As an American living in France, I’ve dealt with all sorts of hurdles in my three and a half years…
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Part 2: Weird American things (the French think so)
The longer I live in France, the more I realize that we’re a weird bunch. OK, Americans aren’t weird. We’re…
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No, the grass is not always greener
Have you ever scrolled through your social media feeds, flipped through the pages of a magazine or read a blog…
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7 Observations after 2 weeks of home improvement projects
I’m coming at you from my freshly painted living room today! If you’ve been following the blog, you know my…
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