I wrote this poem in French when I was 20-something
Category: French Language
If You’re Learning French, Listen to These 6 Songs
Listen to songs by Amir, Diva Faune featuring Léa Paci, Aude Gagnier, Pink Martini, Sara’h, and Zap Mama
If You’re Learning French, Read These 3 Books
When my daughter's French teacher recently asked for donations of new or gently used French-language books to add to her classroom’s library, these three books immediately came to mind: Ourika by Claire de Duras Mes parents by Hervé Guibert Paroles by Jacques Prévert I had to read these books for my French classes and I … Continue reading If You’re Learning French, Read These 3 Books
How Do You Say Blueberry in French? It Depends on the Region
How languages, dialects, and accents develop over time is fascinating to me. It’s proof that a language is living because it constantly moves around and grows. In school, I studied the mechanics of French. But as with any language, the best way to learn how to speak and develop fluency in français is to immerse … Continue reading How Do You Say Blueberry in French? It Depends on the Region
A Francophile is Born
I describe how I became a fan of all things French. A 30-year love story in about 3 minutes.
