French people love their dogs. No one will argue that. From big Great Danes to little Yorkies, the French bring…
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Ask Tom Tuesdays: Sports fans in the USA vs. France
Tom’s back and since it’s the Euro 2016, he’s talking about sports fans in the USA and France.
Monday Mishmash 6/13/16: Hazmat situation, jet lag and more
We’re baaaaaaack! Tom and I are back from the US and had a great trip full of sun, shopping, family and more.
Let’s get to this edition of Monday Mishmash!
7 Things the French are more relaxed about than Americans
When you think of Americans and the French, who seems more relaxed overall? For me, it’s a tossup and here are 7 things the French are more relaxed about than Americans.
5 Tips to make your French more natural
As a foreigner learning French, I’ve picked a few of these little things along the way and am sharing these language learning tips to make your French more natural. With my tips, you’ll be able to impress even a native speaker with your fluid, natural speech.
Ways to repurpose French glass yogurt jars
If you just can’t bear recycling your French glass yogurt jars and want to flex your DIY muscles, then this is the post for you.
Need a French/English language speaking partner? Let’s help each other out
When learning a new language, it can be difficult to find language partners with whom to practice — especially if you don’t live in a country where that language is spoken. So if you need a language speaking partner in English/French, read on.
Things I’m most looking forward to on our vacation in the USA
Over Memorial Day weekend, Tom and I will be traveling to the USA to visit friends and family! We haven’t been there in over a year and a half! What am I looking forward to the most on our vacation in the USA?
France river cruise: A closer look at CroisiEurope’s MS Loire Princesse
Naturally curious about what the MS Loire Princesse had to offer, I emailed CroisiEurope to find out more about the exciting France river cruise in my neck of the woods. They kindly invited me on board and what a beautiful ship it was. Check out the dining room, guest rooms, outdoor areas and more aboard this one-of-a-kind ship.
Websites I use for getting a cheap Paris hotel
Every time Tom and I head to Paris or the weekend despite how much we try to do it on the cheap, it still ends up costing a nice chunk of change. One area I try to do on the cheap no matter what? Hotels.
Read on for sites I use for getting a cheap Paris hotel!
Why comprehension needs to be your focus when learning a foreign language
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.
Easy Le Creuset bread recipe I love!
I bought a Le Creuset Dutch oven last week because my houseguest wanted to cook for us. And I love it.
Oui In France is 4 this month: Roundup of top posts (plus a giveaway)
Oui In France has a birthday this month! I’m sharing some of the most popular posts over the years as well as my faves.
Customer service in France vs. the USA
What’s customer service in France like? The customer is almost always wrong. It’s often frustrating to get even minor issues resolved and French companies seem to have a different definition of “service” than American companies.
On that American enthusiasm
A recent YouTube video I watched the other day on Americans and exaggeration got me thinking… are Americans overly enthusiastic? Is that a bad thing? Is it something that makes us endearing?
Healthy brands in France: Natsu Foods
So over the past couple of weeks, I’ve happily sampled a variety of Natsu products and am sharing my thoughts here.
Here’s more on Natsu Foods and why I think it’s a brand you should check out.
When living in France starts messing with your English
If you’re anything like me, after living in a country where English isn’t the native language, you’ll start to a notice a phenomenon that I like to call “WTF is going on!?” You’ll notice yourself searching for words that were once at the tip of your tongue, second-guessing your spelling and experiencing somewhat frequent brain farts.
Quirks you notice about your French husband
My French husband has a few quirks but are they because he’s French or are they just part of his personality? What kind of French husband quirks am I talking about?
Monday Mishmash: 4/25/16
Salut, salut, mes amis! It’s Monday…. and this is Monday Mishmash — where I update you on what’s been going on around here, updates on the blog, links from around the web, and any other random stuff I feel like throwing at you!
How my shopping habits have changed since moving to France
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?
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