Expat Stories: Silly Tales from Two Americans in France
Let’s face it: France and the United States are two very different countries. No matter how well we speak French, how much research we do, or how comfortable we are living in France, we are still two expats who sometimes…
Eight Unique Things You Didn’t Know About Us
Jalen and Maria here! If you follow our blog and YouTube channel, you probably know quite a bit about us already. We’ve told you our love story, wrote all about our TAPIF experience, taken you on vacation with us, shared…
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.…
