Are you moving to France and wondering what to expect from the national school system? Or just curious about teaching in a country that birthed Voltaire, Monet, and the language of Molière?
We look at how the French education system works with intriguing comparisons to the US. You might be surprised at the differences and the occasional similarities.
[Read more…]The French verb parler means “to speak” and “to talk”. The conjugation of parler in the present tense is: je parle (I speak), tu parles (you speak), il/elle parle (he/she speaks), nous parlons (we speak), vous parlez (you speak, formal and plural) and ils/elles parlent (they speak.
Venir means “to come” and is one of the most commonly used verbs in the French language. The conjugation of venir in the present tense is: je viens (I come), tu viens (you come), il/elle vient (he, she comes), nous venons (we come), vous venez (you come, plural and formal) and ils/elles viennent (they come).
[Read more…]French lunch foods are enjoyed by people around the world, who appreciate the hearty and filling dishes eaten by the French in the middle of the day. If you have been wondering what do the French eat for lunch, keep reading to discover some of the top dishes eaten in this country.
Do you enjoy freshly-made French toast drizzled in maple syrup? Have you ever wondered why this American breakfast staple is called French toast?
Do the French even eat it? If so, why do they call it “pain perdu”?
So many questions, with some surprising answers that shine a light on the French language and culture.
[Read more…]Finding a bathroom can be an urgent challenge, especially in unfamiliar territory. It pays to know what to say and look for, which is why we’re covering everything you need to know about asking “Where is the bathroom?” in French and using toilets in France.
Bonjour! My name is David Issokson. I'm based in Victor, Idaho (near Jackson, Wyoming) and have helped hundreds of students to learn French online since 2013.
