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 Learning French

Choosing to live in France, even if it is part-time, is a commitment to joining a community. Although, it is possible to “get by” with “menu French” most of the expats that we have spoken to would agree that improving your French language skills will significantly enhance your understanding and appreciation for the culture in Provence. As a bonus, several studies have concluded that multiple language speakers have a higher rate of cognitive function and build multitasking skills. Read what our writers have to say about learning French and alternatives for language lessons.

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Expat Living and Real Estate · Guest Post · Learning French

Learn French in Provence Flexible Programs for Visitors and Expats

February 22, 2018
Learning a second language is never easy, and as a uni-lingual adult, the long “road” to mastering French is daunting. Even native French speakers agree that there are more exceptions to the language’s rules than necessary, and let’s not even begin to talk about verbs. Marina Depoorter is the founder of Association Franci discendum: Learn French …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Learning French

French Language Lessons and Resources the Gift of Self-Improvement

December 21, 2017
Are you scratching your head to find the right Christmas gift this year? Most of us have plenty of clothes, sporting goods, electronics and other gadgets. Consider giving a brain-enhancing present that improves cognitive function, builds multitasking skills and makes you smarter. Give the gift of French language lessons. According to Anne Merritt from The …
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Jemma - French Lessons · Learning French

How Food Spices Up la Langue Française

August 31, 2017
Contributor blog post by Jemma: My dive into France’s linguistic obsession with food began with the summer shoe sales. This dazzling array pulled us into the shoe store – and launched an exploration into the French language. Twelve-year-old Lolo and I were meandering recently through the narrow streets of old Antibes, where the right-footed inventories …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Learning French

Want to Learn French? Try Free Online Language Lessons This Spring

March 16, 2017
In the past, most language classes followed a similar scholastic approach, typically involving the memorisation of verbs, tenses and sentence structures. The process is the same whether students were attempting to conquer one of the romance languages (Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian or Catalan), a Germanic tongue, a Slavic dialect or any number of Asian vernaculars. …
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