Valentine’s Day, or “La Saint-Valentin”, is a special time to celebrate love and romance in France. Whether you’re in Paris, the city of love, or anywhere else, experiencing Valentine’s Day with a touch of French flair can make the occasion even more magical. How Do the French Celebrate? In France, Valentine’s Day is typically […]
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Learning French opens up a world of new opportunities, culture, and creativity. Whether you want to learn French for travel, business, or pleasure, you may not know where to begin. With the abundance of tools available today, learning French at home is simpler than ever. The best ways to begin learning French will be covered
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Taking French lessons online can help you learn one of the most beautiful languages in the world with ease and excitement. Various online resources are available to meet your needs, regardless of your experience level or desire to expand your knowledge. You can easily learn French at your own pace by combining standard language learning
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Living abroad, and particularly to France, is an exciting adventure, but one that is often accompanied by significant culture shock. Understanding and navigating the different phases of this transition can greatly facilitate adaptation. Here’s a detailed guide to overcoming culture shock when expatriating to France. The Phases of Culture Shock: From Enthusiasm to Adaptation The
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Do you dream of studying French in Paris, exploring the rich culture and discovering the magnificent landscapes of this enchanting country? However, before setting off on your linguistic adventure, it is essential to obtain the necessary student visa. We know it can be very stressful for you. In this post, we will guide you step
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Last week, we wrote about the importance of learning French noun gender and presented multiple categories of words that tend to be either masculine or feminine. This week, we want to give you 3 more important clues to use to assess whether a French noun is masculine or feminine
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The French – Parisians, in particular – have a reputation for being rude. But the behavior that foreigners perceive as rudeness is often the result of cultural misunderstandings. To avoid any such misunderstandings, learn the following 7 French phrases before visiting Paris. With these phrases at the ready, we think you’ll see that Parisians are much more friendly than they’re reputed to be!
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We are excited to share the French language success story of one of our students, James. James, who hails from Australia, arrived in Paris in 2014, unable to handle basic transactions in French or hold a conversation. But thanks to FAYLI that has changed…
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When learning French, it is easy to assume that words that look familiar in English must mean the same thing. Unfortunately, that is not always true. These tricky words are called faux amis, also known as French false cognates or “false friends.” Understanding faux amis in French can help you avoid embarrassing mistakes and speak
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We are delighted to share the success story of one of our former students, Liam Connell. Liam, a retired trader living in Chicago, took private French lessons in Paris twice a week with French As You Like It at the beginning of 2013. It thrills us that he found his lessons so enjoyable and
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Like many French language schools in Paris, our teachers often hear students fretting about the difficulty and complexity of French language. And we won’t deny it: learning French can be tough. The good news is that if you’re an English speaker, you do get a bit of a break when it comes to French vocabulary.
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In these frigid January days, those of us in Paris are scurrying from place to place under slate-grey skies, scowling as the freezing air seems to slice through every layer of our clothes. On days like these, nothing is more tempting than finding a nice quiet spot to hunker down with a good book
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As many expats and visitors in Paris know, it’s disheartening to speak your very best French to a French native and only to receive a look of confusion—or pain—in return. We want to say two things about this. First, having an accent is natural. If you didn’t learn French as a child, you will likely
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You may dream of learning French in Paris, but the reality is that you’re learning French in your car as you drive to work, or at home with an online course or books. No worries! 12 ways you can get better and improve your French. The key to learning French, whether in Paris or at
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You thought the French food fest was over now that Christmas and New Year’s Eve were behind us? Think again. With the arrival of January comes a national obsession with the galette des rois – the “king cake.” If you’re in France, you’ve probably noticed this scrumptious-looking cake, usually topped with a golden paper crown,
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“Errer est humain, flâner est parisien.” To err is human, to stroll is Parisian. – Victor Hugo These words were true in the 19th-century and they’re true today. Nothing is more quintessentially Parisian than spending a lazy hour or two strolling through Paris’s streets, gardens, or along the banks of the Seine with no aim
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‘Tis the season…to hear Christmas carols all day long. Even here in Paris, where playing carols in stores wasn’t a thing until recently, we now stumble through December dreaming of a Bing Crosby White Christmas. With the strains of all these Anglophone carols in the air, you might think that there isn’t such a thing
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Paris is a haven for bon vivants. Although there are numerous supermarkets, chain shops and fast food restaurants, markets in Paris are still very much alive, kicking and full of fresh fruit & veg. While in Paris, whether on holiday or staying for longer, we suggest making like the locals and heading over to your
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Getting a haircut in a language you’re not completely comfortable speaking can be a challenging and (maybe a little more for women who often have more hair to lose) terrifying experience. At the same time cutting your own hair or trying to stretch cuts to last long enough until your next visit home isn’t very
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For American, the fourth Thursday in November can be a hard day to be in France. Besides the occasional co-workers or waiter who asks–Wut iz zis Zanksgiving, the day will be just the same any other Thursday in November. But don’t despair! There are an estimated 50,000 Americans living in France. If you got to
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