Explore · Learning French · Road Trips South of France · Virginie Van Der Wees Learning French on these Excursions from Aix-en-Provence August 1, 2024When students join me in Provence for a French immersion stay, I want to make sure that they improve their language skills and also get a chance to visit the region. Below are a few excursions from Aix-en-Provence that I have taken with students during their visits. Some of these are day tours, while others …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Learning French How to Improve Your French Language Skills February 1, 2019Learning French Learning another language is not easy at any age, but as an adult, there is no question it is hard! The Business Insider takes a stab at explaining the issue “Here’s Why It’s So Hard To Learn A New Language As An Adult.” Where children are generally less concerned about how they sound …Continue Reading
Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence · Virginie Van Der Wees School in France Holidays and More November 8, 2021In France, the school calendar follows a rhythm of intense periods of study followed by well-deserved breaks. As a result, the vacances scolaire (school holidays) occur on roughly the same dates year-to-year, which allows families to plan their holidays well in advance. There are three school zones (A, B and C) within the country, and …Continue Reading
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