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Learning French in Paris – or not?
Hi! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live outside of Paris? I don’t mean in a little village where the boulangerie and cathedral are the village. No, I mean what it’s like to live just...
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The French Menu (Have No Fear)
Hi, For me, learning to navigate a French menu has been a process. I know, just seeing the words “La Carte” a few years ago would send shivers down my spine. What was I ordering? Would I make a...
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Fig in France
It has always been my dream to speak, read & write French. I recall when I started junior high school I was given the choice of two languages: Spanish or French. Even though Spanish was the...
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Dreams Can Come True – My Unique French Immersion
I have a surprise for you. I finally did it. I am writing this blog from my apartment in Saint-Germain-en-Laye (SGL), France. You will recall that SGL is about 20 minutes away from Paris via the...
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Immerse Yourself in Art and French: A Day with Vincent Van Gogh in Auvers
Discovering Auvers-sur-Oise: A Van Gogh-Inspired Journey The Auberge Ravoux – “Van Gogh’s House” This summer I went to the beautiful Auvers-sur-Oise (Auvers), about an hour north from Paris. Auvers is...
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Normandy: French Language & History Holiday
Bonjour, welcome to Kris Crossing France 2024. I am looking forward to sharing my experiences with you. As you know, some are planned and some unplanned. That’s the fun! I hope you have enjoyed my...
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Mastering French: it’s science not grammar
We’ve all been there. Learning by rote how to conjugate verbs, in whatever language you may be trying to master. Je suis Tu es Il est And let’s be honest, it’s painful. But you’re no quitter so you...
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Welcome to Our Autumn Newsletter Bringing You Little Snippets of France and...
The summer went all too fast this year, and as the sweet chestnuts (or les châtaignes) start to fall, autumn is ready to take centre stage here in Normandy and Paris. It is a fabulous time of year and...
View ArticleStrange French Words You May Never Forget
Every language has its own nuances, from unusual or funny words to strange sayings, and they all help to enrich a language. These are the words that can either make you “sound like a local” when you...
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