Anyone who has ever tried to learn a foreign language gets to a point where they've become conversational but don't sound natural when they speak. I'm not talking about an accent here. I'm talking about speech patterns, word choice and other natural little things that flow out of a native speaker's ... Read More about 5 Tips to make your French more natural
Ways to repurpose French glass yogurt jars
If you've ever strolled down the yogurt aisle of a French grocery store, you've probably noticed that certain types of yogurts and desserts come in cute little single-serve glass jars instead of disposable cups like you'd find the US. In 2017, you can now find French-style yogurt in glass jars as ... Read More about Ways to repurpose French glass yogurt jars
Need a French/English language speaking partner? Let’s help each other out
Hi everyone, I'm currently en route to the US but wanted to get this post out there in case it'll help anyone. 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. Something I see ... Read More about Need a French/English language speaking partner? Let’s help each other out
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 and we couldn't be more pumped! We haven't been there in over a year and a half! What am I looking forward to the most about our vacation in the USA? GO! ... Read More about Things I’m most looking forward to on our vacation in the USA
France river cruise: A closer look at CroisiEurope’s MS Loire Princesse
If you spend any time near France's Loire River, you'll notice a variety of animal life and vessels including small motorboats, wooden boats, kayaks, sailboats and all kinds of birds. But what is one thing I'd never seen on the river until now? A river cruise ship. She's called the MS Loire ... Read More about France river cruise: A closer look at CroisiEurope’s MS Loire Princesse
Websites I use for getting a cheap Paris hotel
Every time Tom and I head to Paris for the weekend despite how much we try to do it on the cheap, it still ends up costing a nice chunk of change. Between gas/tolls/parking or train tickets, food, leisure activities and accommodations (since it's too far for a day trip), there's no way around ... Read More about Websites I use for getting a cheap Paris hotel
Why comprehension needs to be your focus when learning a foreign language
When I first came to France to teach English in 2009, I had been taking weekly French lessons for fun at the Alliance Francaise for about a year and a half before the big move. These were serious lessons, no English allowed. At that time, I'd say I had an intermediate level and could read, write, ... Read More about Why comprehension needs to be your focus when learning a foreign language
Easy Le Creuset bread recipe I love!
I'm kind of a disaster in the kitchen. If it's not cupcakes, cookies or cake -- or is a dinner recipe that involves anything beyond your basic kitchen skills -- you can be sure that I'll either burn it, overcook it, overseason it, drop it on the dog, or otherwise make the meal inedible. Exceptions? ... Read More about Easy Le Creuset bread recipe I love!
Oui In France is 4 this month: Roundup of top posts (plus a giveaway)
Oui In France has a birthday this month! I've been doing this blogging thing twice a week for 4 whole years now and no one is as shocked about that as I am. It honestly feels like I just started -- and in other ways I don't even remember what my days were like without thoughts about Oui In France ... Read More about Oui In France is 4 this month: Roundup of top posts (plus a giveaway)
Customer service in France vs. the USA
People love to rag on America and Americans, but one thing we get right is customer service. Most of the time, the customer has the upper hand and companies try to do the right thing, sometimes even bending over backward and surprising you in the process -- to the point of being excessive. But ... Read More about Customer service in France vs. the USA
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