Three Captivating Québécois Novels Francophiles Will Love
While studying French at the University of Mary Washington, Maria and I were lucky enough to study under a professor who specializes in Québécois literature. As French majors, we recognize that in an academic setting, professors often focus on and…
Practical Tips For Maintaining Your French-Language Fluency Level
On our blog, we’ve published many articles focusing on how to learn French where we outline tons of resources for French learners. While these are a good source of information for anyone, they are most useful for people that are…
Why France is Everything it’s Cracked Up to Be
France, much like any other country, has its upsides and its downsides. However, in this article, I will be discussing a few reasons that Maria and I consider France a great place to be! Whether your staying for a short-term…
Three Important Reasons We Didn’t Renew Our TAPIF Contracts
Jalen and I participated in the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) during the 2019-2020 academic year. From placement and visa issues, to teaching in a classroom for the first time, to visiting cities all around France, to experiencing the…
The Truth About Introversion and Foreign Language Learning
Jalen and I consider everyone’s experience with language learning to be a personal journey influenced by individuals’ unique circumstances. Things like age, learning style, motivation, and even personality traits – such as introversion or extraversion – make all the difference…
Best French Websites for Francophiles
Whether you’re a fluent French speaker or a new Francophile, one of the best ways to connect with French language and culture is online! We’ve put together a list of our favorite websites that will appeal to French lovers everywhere.…
