Canal locks are a given on a canal boating trip, and on our recent canal cruise in Alsace aboard a Nicols boat, we must have done at least 40 over the course of the week. At first, we were total amateurs, but after a couple of days, we figured out a good system to safely and efficiently pass through ... Read More about Tips for going through canal locks in France and what it’s really like (VIDEO)
Why getting complimented on your French means you’re not fluent
You've been living in France for a little while now. At first, it might seem like a good thing when native French speakers compliment your French. Yay, someone has noticed! You feel proud, accomplished and like you've made progress... and you should feel all of these things. Congrats! Language ... Read More about Why getting complimented on your French means you’re not fluent
“Pardon My French” by Stephen Hare is the French book you’ve been waiting for
The other day I dusted off a French grammar book on my bookshelf, and about 5 minutes into my little lesson, I regretted cracking it open. I found myself reading a section on the historic past tense, a tense you will never need because it's rarely used anymore. It seemed unnecessary to know and just ... Read More about “Pardon My French” by Stephen Hare is the French book you’ve been waiting for
Quick French lesson: Get your wallet ready if you “invite” someone out to eat
Picture this: You're in France and you want to invite a platonic French friend out to dinner at a restaurant. So you invite him or her -- they seem delighted -- mention a restaurant and time to meet, and then you both go on to have a wonderful meal. When you ask for the check, your friend doesn't ... Read More about Quick French lesson: Get your wallet ready if you “invite” someone out to eat
What to know about boating vacations in France: Our Alsace canal trip
France is roughly the size of Texas, so it's hard to imagine that such a relatively small area could pack in so many diverse landscapes. From rivers and canals to rugged cliffs and snow-capped mountains to lavender fields and vineyards and beyond, France's beauty doesn't go unnoticed. It's truly an ... Read More about What to know about boating vacations in France: Our Alsace canal trip
Life lessons from living abroad
Sometimes we don't realize we've made such great strides until we get some distance from a particular situation and look back. Lessons take time to process and little personality shifts don't happen overnight. Some of these are directly related to living abroad and some are just truths I've come to ... Read More about Life lessons from living abroad
Throwback to 2009 when I was teaching in France
Back in 2009, I had a 7-month contract where I was an English language teaching assistant out in the suburbs of Paris (more on the program here). It was my first move to France and my French was intermediate. I had zero experience talking to French kids and was assigned to two grammar schools. My ... Read More about Throwback to 2009 when I was teaching in France
Intro to canal cruisin’ in Alsace
Hi there! Greetings from a very murky Alsace somewhere near Saverne, France! Tom, Dagny and my in-laws are on board a canal boat deep in the canals of Alsace and the Moselle this week, and while we got off to a rainy start, things are looking up! In the coming weeks, I plan on giving you all the ... Read More about Intro to canal cruisin’ in Alsace
Accent-uate the positive
Hello there, longtime reader/commenter Catherine of Taste of France contacted me a little while ago about writing a guest post for Oui In France and today I'm posting it for you. I'm currently in the east of France with Tom, Dagny and my in-laws, so please enjoy her post on accents below in my ... Read More about Accent-uate the positive
When your site gets hacked
Howdy mes amis, woooooooo what a crazy couple of days I've had and not in a good way. Actually, that's not true. Things are better now and we're on a canal somewhere in Alsace. More to come on that soon. This post needs a strong beverage though, so I'll be right back after I pour myself a nice ... Read More about When your site gets hacked
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