There’s a lot that’s très bon (very good) about France and its language.
Their cuisine is unrivaled, and their cafés, art museums and architecture draw millions of visitors each year.
Whether it’s the monumental novels of Victor Hugo or …
Do you dream of French?
You know, the one where you’re enjoying crêpe Suzette (thin dough filled with butter and orange sauce) at an outdoor Parisian café in spring.
Or the one where you’re exploring the sun-kissed beaches of Marseille.…
Can fruit teach you French?
Sure, fruit is delicious and certainly healthy, but how will this help your French in the long term?
It’s not just about memorizing the names of different fruits, although that’s a necessary foundation.
It’s …
“Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it.” —George Santayana
I’m definitely a history buff.
Sure, you should “live in the present.”
But at the same time, you can’t escape the past. Whether it’s your nation’s history, …
Sure thing.
No problem.
Don’t worry about it.
You’re welcome.
It’s often the simplest words that best illustrate the nuances of language.
Just consider English: There are, in fact, many ways to greet someone (hello, hi, good morning), bid farewell…
Ready for story time?
Some of my fondest memories from elementary school were the weekly trips to the library for story time.
During each visit, we would sit on the carpet while the librarian read us a story, modulating …
You’re picking up a few items at a grocery store in France.
You were able to find your way around, read ingredient labels and even mentally keep track of how euros compare to dollars.
But then it’s time to …
