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:…
Tag: France
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….
Miss Wob Dwiyet 2019
Each year a fashion show takes place at the Dominican High Commission in London. Above are some of the candidates dressed up in the traditional Wob Dwiyet dress from Dominica, ready to compete for the title of Miss Wob Dwiyet for the year. There was also an international catwalk with models wearing African attire and…
Simple Crêpe Recipe
Crêpes are one of the simple and tastiest French snacks or desserts to make. Try this dairy free Or sugar free recipe at home, you will love it! All you have to do is tweak the ingredients slightly to your preference. This recipe makes 4 crêpes and takes about 35 minutes including preparation time and…
Cote D’Azur – Heatwave
The best thing one can do during a heatwave in Nice the French Riviera, is head for the beach! If you walk along Castel Beach you will arrive at Promenade Des Anglais, a very famous beach. Many local shops and supermarkets sell parasols. I would strongly advise buying one during the summer heat to prevent…
Nice, Cote D’Azur: Food and Drink
In part 2 we are looking at food! 😍 There is so much choice of what to eat in Nice from the sweet and savoury treats in the local patisseries to the local French, American or Italian style take aways and Restaurants. Niçoise salad is the main regional dish. You will not have to be…
Bienvenue à Nice – Part 1
When first arriving in Nice, one will see the iconic #IloveNice monument, which looks gorgeous under the rays of fresh morning sunshine! Nice is like a hidden gem in the Cote D’Azur (coast of Azure, which is the Mediterranean coastline) France, which is also referred to as the French Riviera. First thing as you leave…
Café Rouge
Café Rouge is a French restaurant chain in London. So if you want to get familiar with what’s on the menu in France, coming to this restaurant is a good way to find out what’s on the menu in France, particularly the Paris region. So let’s get started! One of the most refreshing drinks on…
Mocktails and Motivation 