Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Learning French · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur 14 Ways to Celebrate Bastille Day July 7, 2016On July 14, 1789, an angry mob stormed the Bastille in Paris, a prison that housed only seven inmates. To incensed crowd, the medieval structure represented a landmark which symbolized all of their frustration with the reigning monarchy, a weak economic environment, high taxes and a lack of personal financial control. You can read more …Continue Reading
Barefoot Blogger · Learning French Deviation: Language Barrier Ahead October 13, 2015The 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…Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Learning French Try to Master These French Tongue Twisters April 18, 2017During one of my first jobs here in France, one of my colleagues challenged me to learn these French tongue twisters. I found this crumpled piece of paper in a pile of forgotten souvenirs under the bed the other day. I was compelled to go through the papers as my cat had a mad moment …Continue Reading
Learning French · Rebecca Whitlocke 146 useful French words related to social media September 29, 2015Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: As an active blogger, copy writer and advocate of social media I’m always a bit dubious whether my responses to French companies – especially on Twitter – are grammatically correct. I never have to worry again as recently someone pointed me in the direction of a great language-learning website …Continue Reading