Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire Learning to Speak French One Sip at a Time Book Review April 27, 2017Expat living is not for the faint of heart. Surrounded by a new environment, comfortable routines are gone, and even mundane daily tasks require extra consideration and effort. Where to grocery shop? What are the best schools? What about health care? Add a foreign language and different cultural norms to the equation it could be …Continue Reading
Learning French · Virginie Van Der Wees Cezanne and Visiting his Atelier in Aix-en-Provence October 13, 2022I am a big fan of Cézanne. I visited his studio a dozen times. I like his story and his paintings. I often offer this visit to my students coming for French immersion in Provence. The visit lasts 30 minutes. It can be done with a guide in French, with an audio guide or simply …Continue Reading
French Cooking Classes · Learning French · Stephanie Villegas · Taste Mastering French Cuisine and Language: Cooking Classes in the Charming Alpilles March 25, 2024We are thrilled to introduce our new and exciting service – Cooking and Conversation classes in my village of Fontvieille in the Alpilles. French Language Cooking Classes: In collaboration with Catherine, a certified French teacher with over 25 years of experience, our two-hour class provides a unique blend of culinary techniques and language acquisition. It’s …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Learning French Exclusive Interview: How S.L. Immersion Is Changing Language Education in France June 5, 2026There is something to be said for immersion in a culture and language that challenges you to speak. Years ago, after graduating high school with the required level of French, I spent a year in Quebec City. It was my sink-or-swim situation to be understood by my French-speaking landlady. Looking back, immersion in French improved …Continue Reading