Bonjour, mes amis! I’ve had my head down working on my recent YouTube video which takes you behind the scenes…
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France food tour: Bread, cheese, and wine market tour (VIDEO)
Bonjour, tout le monde! How are you holding up? I’m sharing my latest YouTube video where I visit an indoor…
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Spending the day with an organic winemaker and wine expert (VIDEO)
Last month, I put out 2 wine-focused videos over on my YouTube channel. I had the pleasure of spending the…
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A French chocolate shop visit (VIDEO)
If you’re into French sweets and culture, you’re in for a literal treat. If you’re new here, I’ve been doing some behind-the-scenes style videos including a bakery series that went viral, as I develop the direction of my channel. In that same vein, I decided to reach out to a local chocolate shop so here’s my French chocolate making video.
How to say good luck in French and phrases to wish someone well (AUDIO)
Let’s talk about how to say good luck in French and other ways to wish someone well. These are handy French language phrases you’ll hear often in your day-to-day life, so let’s get right into this language learning tutorial.
I went behind the scenes at a French bakery (VIDEO)
The only time I ever get up willingly before 4 a.m. is for an early morning flight, but on Friday,…
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My latest over on YouTube
How’s it going? I’m popping in today to say a quick hello and to share my latest French culture videos on YouTube with you. My YouTube channel is all about everyday French life and beyond and I cover French language tutorials, travel, and what it’s like as a foreigner in France (not Paris!).
Why I’m doing Facebook Live in France
You may have noticed I started doing Facebook Live broadcasts not too long ago. The response has been fantastic and I couldn’t be happier with the feedback I’ve received. Let’s talk about this Facebook Live in France thing and why I decided to try it out.
How to pronounce French wines so you sound like an expert (AUDIO)
If you’re visiting France or dining out at a fancy restaurant and want to get the name of the wine right, this post is for you So you can impress your friends, we’re cluing you in on how to pronounce French wines, with audio. There’s no need to embarrass yourself by botching the French wine pronunciation.
How to say the French “u” (VIDEO)
Hello! I have a new video for you today to help with your French language learning journey. Learn French and listen for my tips on how to say the French u sound.
French pronunciation: C-word subtleties you’ll want to get right (AUDIO)
Let’s talk pronunciation today. Here’s a quick French pronunciation lesson for words that begin with the letter “c”. The vowel sounds make all the difference!
50+ Basic French words and phrases for travel to France (with pronunciation)
A relaxing, stress-free trip can get stressful when you’re not able to communicate, so to help you out, I’ve put together some of the most useful French travel phrases for your trip to France, with audio so you can hear how the words sound. Practice makes perfect so learn these French phrases and speak with confidence.
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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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.
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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Things French people say (VIDEO)
Howdy… a quick post coming at you today! After you’ve spent some time in France, you’ll notice two things: 1)…
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The strange noises Americans make
After seeing what a hit my post on the strange noises French people make was, I figured I’d put the spotlight back on my countrymen. Let’s take a look at the strange noises Americans make!
Listen to these French animal sounds that are NOT the same in English (AUDIO)
On vacation in Brittany last year, the neighbor’s roosters would cock-a-doodle-do at the crack of dawn, and one morning around…
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Strange noises French people make (AUDIO)
If you’ve spent any time in France or around French people, you might have noticed some of these strange noises and language sounds that French people make that aren’t commonplace in the English language. And no, I’m not talking about the French “R”!
