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THANKS to the internet you can work on learning French before you even set foot in the country. A basic proficiency in the language will go a long way towards helping you get by day-to-day but will ensure you feel part of the community. There are a number of websites... Read more →
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FRENCH people spend more time online than those in other European countries, a recent study has found. The study by the European Interactive Advertising Association (EIAA) showed that on average French internet users spent 13 hours a week online. But nearly one-in-three said they spend more than 16 hours a... Read more →
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AN increasingly popular way of learning French is to spend some time in the country on a course. Gone are the days of splashing through puddles on the way to a night class at the local comprehensive school. Now the way to learn French is to head off to Bordeaux... Read more →
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WITH winter just around the corner it is important that both your car and yourself are ready should you be hit by an icy blast. This is not the time of year to be stuck on an isolated road in the heart of France with little in the way of... Read more →
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HIGH on the list of pressing concerns when heading to France is the setting up of financial details such as pensions and investments. It is possible to receive certain State benefits whilst in France but there is plenty of paperwork to go through and it is important to start early.... Read more →
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LEARING the basics of introducing yourself in French will take a lot of the fear away from speaking. Once the ice is broken people are very receptive to those who are willing to try and speak in French and will often help. Below are two example dialogues of what you... Read more →
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A FRENCH researcher is keen to explore the reasons behind why British people find the appeal of France so strong they are willing to leave everything behind. Marie-Martine Gervais, researcher and doctor of economic science at the University Montesquieu Bordeaux IV, is looking for Brits to complete an online survey.... Read more →
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THE high-speed rail service from Eurostar has revolutionised travel to France, but how can you pick up a cheap ticket? There are a wide range of fares on offer so you should take your time on the Eurostar website to make sure you get exactly what you are after. If... Read more →
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IT will soon be truffle-hunting season in the woods and forests of France, when people will be searching for the little ‘black diamonds’. The Périgord region of southwest France is regarded as home to some of the finest specimens, but Provence and northern Italy are also known for the rare... Read more →
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CHARLES Baudelaire was one of the leading figures in 19th Century literature and his Fleurs du Mal is regarded as a classic collection of poems. Born in 1821 in Paris he studied in Lyon and Paris and despite his family’s attempts to keep the young writer on the right tracks... Read more →
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