It’s a funny thing when pushing oneself to learn a language. It makes perfect sense to try new words, entire sentences, and preferably in daily situations. But then, what to do when you run out of words. Case in point: I had practised the sentence J’ai engagé la conversation pour casser le silence to my…
If you are still contemplating whether to learn French, maybe a vacation will convince you. Perhaps you were inspired by French movies or an author whose books fascinate you. But, in daily life, to really feel the essence of a language, a vacation in France is a superbe way of beginning a journey of learning…
If I had to pick any movie that neatly summarized what may be the romantic dream of Paris, that could be Amelie Poulain. Few movies have painted the city of romance in such warm tones as The fabulous destiny of Amélie Poulain’. A few quotes that will get any French language learner moving to pick…
This fun phrase is often combined with shrugging shoulders and gazing off to the side. In English we say “It is what it is”, but c’est la vie certainly has more panache (or, flamboyance). For us who are passionate about language, and of course, French in particular, this could be one of the first phrases…
So it has been a year of learning the French language and exploring the culture. Insights came gradually and there were many. But a few stood out after one year. 1. Daily news in the local language is under-rated. Read the news in French to get up-to-date with the frequently used nouns, verbs, and adjectives…