Buying Your Groceries in France
September 5, 2017
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Become familiar with the types of shops in France and some vocabularies so you”ll know where to go to when you want to buy something.
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Gardening in French: Vocabulary, Expressions & Culture
August 29, 2017
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Cultivate your French gardening vocabulary! Learn terms related to plants & tools, including language expressions in both formal and colloquial speech.
How to Make Introductions in French & Mistakes to Avoid
August 22, 2017
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Tips on how to properly introduce a friend, yourself, or a group in French. With examples of French phrases or sentences and embarrassing mistakes to avoid!
5 Cultural Tips for Visitors in France
August 15, 2017
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Bonjour ! My worst fear when I visit a foreign country? Making a social faux-pas–without even knowing it! Hidden cultural differences might be subtle, but they’re everywhere. No one will tell you that you did something odd–but quickly, you’ll feel like an outsider again. Don’t
10 Most Useful French Words that Aren’t “Bonjour”
August 8, 2017
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These 10 French words would come in handy on any given day! Includes examples of french conversation phrases and their pronunciation so you can use them too!
Rent a Car (And Drive!) in France
August 1, 2017
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Bonjour ! If you rent a car in France, and you don’t know what you’re doing, you might end up getting confused. Maybe you’ll just see an ominous flash while speeding up the highway. Maybe you’ll find out you’ve been waiting in the wrong line
Pull & Slip: “English” Words in French Clothing
July 25, 2017
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Bonjour ! Fashion is a staple of French culture, yet many of our everyday clothes actually are actually named after English words. I mean, they sound like English words, but we’re using these words… creatively. Which clothes am I talking about? What’s the difference between
From “Le Monde” to “Mediapart”: French Newspapers (To Practice Your French Reading)
July 18, 2017
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Bonjour ! Reading French newspapers is a great way to improve your French. You can even practice while browsing their websites! But in a sea of information, which French news outlet can you trust? What are their popularity and their biases? Which ones are worth
Restos, Brasseries & Salons de Thé: French Places to Eat or Drink
July 11, 2017
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Bonjour ! In France, you can get a meal or a drink in many different places. “Restaurants”, “brasserie,” “bar-PMU”… Which one should you go to? What’s the difference? Where else could you get a coffee? Today I want to share with you these subtleties of
French Culture: Small Talk on the Street
July 4, 2017
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Make new friends as you walk or when you”re walking your dog! Use these french conversation scripts to make small talks in French when you meet strangers.