Expat Living and Real Estate · Learning French · Marina Depoorter My Recipe for Learning French in Provence September 2, 2019Recipe for Learning French Take Provence a stunning, sunny, colourful area of France, known for its landscapes, food and wonderful quality of life, add to it the poetic and lyrical French language, a pinch of willpower, a spoonful of motivation and of course, a dash of fun and laughter. Gently blend them together and allow …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Learning French What is International Francophonie Day? The Perfect Excuse to Learn to Speak French March 19, 2018With over 369 million French speakers around the globe why not celebrate? Since 1970, when the Niamey Convention was signed, International Francophonie Day (website) is celebrated every year on March 20th. There are 77 countries in the world where French is the language of record, or in some cases like Canada, it is one of …Continue Reading
Explore · Keith Van Sickle · Villages Towns and Cities Arles or Nîmes Where Best to Visit Roman Provence? February 18, 2022Roman Provence Way back around 50 B.C., Julius Caesar conquered Gaul (now France), and the area remained part of the Roman Empire for centuries. As a result, Roman ruins are all over France, but the best ones are in and around Provence. In fact, ‘Provence’ comes from the Latin ‘Provincia Romana,’ the name of the …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