Cartoons are an ideal way to learn a language. So if you are looking for some creative motivation to learn French here it is. If you can remember when you were little or perhaps when any children in your family were learning to speak, there was always a fascination with cartoons and other children’s programs….
Corona Virus Vocabulary – Vocabulaire du Virus Corona.
At present in all languages, we have had to become acquainted with new phrases and terminology associated with Covid 19, otherwise called Corona Virus. In English we have started using words such as social distancing, quarantine and lockdown. Here is a list of vocabulary and phrases related to Covid 19 compiled for French language learners:…
Coronavirus: Covid-19 Headline.
By now, everyone everywhere has heard about the Coronavirus also known as Covid 19. Many people are becoming paranoid and joining the pandemonium of stock piling by way of buying multiple bottles of hand sanitisers, hand wash and packs of toilet roll; amid fears that they may be told to quarantine if the situation gets…
The Benefits of Tisanes
Are you used to having that mundane morning coffee? Why not try to shake things up a little and change your morning ritual? Try having a Tisanes instead. They are sometimes easier to make and come with a natural taste. Tisanes are great, there are so many flavours to choose from. They are dairy free…
Coconut and Strawberry Dream
Try this for a great low fat, vitamin packed, dairy free treat. It can be good for breakfast or any time during the day. All you need is: A coconut 🥥 Dairy free coconut yoghurt (Sold in most supermarkets) A few strawberries 🍓 A dash of chia seeds. Warning: Please be aware that the chia…
Marseille Soap – Savon de Marseille.
Marseille is a city in the south of France that is famous for its traditional hard soaps that have been made there since the 1600’s. They are made with many different flavours and made a big come back in the 80’s when people decided to search for products which were more environmentally friendly and kind…
Action Plan for Learning a New Language.
January is as we know it, not just the start of the year but the start of new year resolutions that sometimes do not even make it to the end of the month. I’m sure that we have all shared the experience of planning so many resolutions, goals and achievements, only to find that by…
The Eurostar experience – L’expèrience Eurostar.
The journey starts at Kings Cross station….. Le voyage commence à la gare de Kings Cross ….. Lancôme‘s perfume bottles in an Eiffel Tower design. Flacons de parfum de Lancôme dans un design Tour Eiffel. Board your train upstairs on the upper platform. Montez à bord de votre train à l’étage sur la plate-forme supérieure….
Salade Nicoise Recipe
Salad Nicoise is a speciality from Nice in the French Riviera. It is a quick, simple and healthy dish to make. So if you are looking for something different for your taste buds, then try this! If you are allergic to eggs then you can always substitute them with something else such as two avocados….
The Power Of The Pen
Have you ever heard the saying that writing something down once is the equivalent of reading it seven times. This means that somehow the information gets quickly hardwired into our brain. Many successful people are fully aware of this and have used and are still using this means as a way to guide their lives…
Mocktails and Motivation 