Should you still chose a French immersion program ? you have dreamt for so long for a language stay in France ! And now because of an evil virus, you wonder if you can still plan it.Have you considered staying…
Did you know this ? Return back to school is a French phenomenon. The French word « la rentrée » has no English equivalent as far as vocabulary or meaning is concerned. La rentrée scolaire : « start…
In 2021 eat some pancakes thanks to take-away sale. French Pancake Day, the whole historyWhere does Candlemas come from ?On February 2, we celebrate Candlemas and traditionally eat crepes.The date of February 2nd corresponds to 40 days after Christmas, the…
For 2021, with lucidity and sobriety I wish you simple but universally acceptable greetings !
In the French text " De l'origine du français", some words derive their origin from regional or foreign languages. Have you recognized them ? The words concerned are now in colour. Below the text, you can find the solution. 1-Words coming…
In France, there are many accents that, in fact, come from the old languages or dialects of France. Before the Second World War, there were still areas where people spoke French only at school. It is not surprising that there…
You are unable to decide how long you should attend a French immersion program? The short answer is at least one week, if you want to learn and assimilate something! 1-Questions to be asked To tell the truth, learning a…
So you have decided to do a French immersion program. And, you have registered for a French immersion homestay with a French family? You have done the right thing. Staying for a few days with a French family is a…
As a teacher for French immersion programs I have met many students from all over the world. I have met students who were fascinated by French wines, French gastronomy, French architecture…. But once I hosted a student who was passionate…
So you are in Montpellier for a French immersion program and you are an outdoor person? And you have already visited the beautiful city center many times? Then maybe it is time to do some excursions around Montpellier. You don’t…
