Imagine a world without pronouns.
If you wanted to buy an apple, an otherwise simple conversation would sound something like this:
“I want an apple.”
“This apple?”
“No, that apple.”
“That apple is one dollar.”
“Thanks for the apple!”
I …
Imagine waking up one morning in the mood to do some window shopping.
You roll out of bed, get ready, head out the door and stroll to your favorite local shop.
…Only to realize that it’s Christmas, and there’s absolutely …
“Break a leg.”
“You’ll do great.”
“Best wishes!”
“I’ll keep my fingers crossed.”
What do these phrases all have in common?
They are all different ways to express good wishes for someone.
More precisely, they are variations of the phrase, …
Sometimes, things that seem bland and mundane at first glance are actually fun, interesting and exciting. You just have to know where to look!
This is especially true when learning French.
Just as we might add a funny saying …
I have a good friend who has been 39 years old for a number of years now.
It seems astonishing, yes. But in fact, I just went to a celebration of her 39th birthday the other day. Not that I’m …
A good friend of mine often says, “Nothing’s ever free.”
He usually says this when I’m trying to use all my reward points to get a free vacation. Or when I try to negotiate at the thrift store to pay …
Imagine strolling down a street in Paris or on an avenue alongside the French Riviera.
The sun is shining and you’re surrounded by hundreds if not thousands of smiling faces. Excitement pulses through the air. You hear laughter and happy …
