Deviation: Language Barrier Ahead
Barefoot Blogger · Learning FrenchThe Barefoot Blogger is still not learning French. Although I have at least three online courses and two books on French open at any time, it’s just not sinking it. Well, maybe a little.
Now I’m beginning to think that, perhaps, I understand some of the French words that are around …Continue reading here
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