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.
A few days in Paris is always a good idea. Tom and I drove to Paris for a little getaway…
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Hi there, last year I held the first annual Expat Holiday Care Package Exchange where expats around the world sent…
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Maybe at first glance their wagging tail, questionable napping habits and relentless desire for treats would lead you to believe otherwise, but after thinking it through, I’ve learned a bunch of life lessons from my dog, Dagny.
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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Hi guys! Up until now, I’ve written all content on my site (except for Tom who writes Ask Tom Tuesdays)…
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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.
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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One of the most entertaining parts of my everyday life in France is when I mess up words. I think…
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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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The average American employee gets two weeks of vacation time per year. Three if they’re lucky. In the good ol’…
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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.
You can learn a lot about a country and its people by taking a stroll down the aisles of a…
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Before moving to France, I had lived in and around New York City my entire life and that spoiled me….
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Ever wonder if any famous Americans speak French? For your viewing pleasure, here are a few videos of American celebrities…
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There’s no one “best” way to vacation. Whether you set sail on the ocean or do a small river cruise like I did last year, you deserve a relaxing vacation. Here’s why a European cruise should be on you list of options to consider.
There’s a misconception that people have about becoming fluent. It doesn’t magically happen just by living in a country where the language is spoken. Will you be fluent in French after living in France? That’s going to depend on a bunch of things throughout your language learning journey. Let’s take a closer look.
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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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.
Those who know me from back home know the exact path my life’s taken since graduating high school back in…
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