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The Francophile's Guide to Discovering the History of Versailles
This post was inspired by a number of things. First, my copy of Le grand livre-jeu de Versailles arrived in the mail today from Canada. Yes, the same book I purchased in Versailles proper, and which never made it into the bag, and thus, which the E...
Avertissement: Eating Too Much Can Cause Weight Gain
I returned from my trip to Europe with plenty of French magazines to keep me up-to-date on the goings on in l'Hexagone. About a week ago, I was reading Marie France magazine, when I came across an ad for chocolate with a big warning, the type you se...
The French Corner in France
Hello, after a long hiatus! Lately my focus has been much more on photography then blogging, but I'm trying to keep up with my blogging the best I can. Recently I went to Europe, and spent some time in France, practicing the language and picking up...
Getting the Authentic Educational Experience in French
I recently discovered a program which airs on France 3 in France called C'est pas sorcier. It's a wonderful series that teaches science, technology, and French culture and history in a not-tacky sort of way. If you don't have access to France 3, yo...
What I've Been Up to Lately...
Lately I have not had much time for posting, as I have been busy with schoolwork and with this project: designing a logo for my university's French program and working to create a website and social network for faculty and students to interact on. ...
A Thorough Guide to How to Use a Dictionary for French Students
All foreign language students turn to a dictionary from time to time, whether you're beginning learner or a fluent aficionado. Sadly though, so few students take the time to learn how a dictionary works and few teachers take the time to show their s...
