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  • Landscape with green vineyards, a blue sky, and sparse clouds.
    Learn French

    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.…

    By Jalen & Maria July 15, 2020
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    Life in France

    Remembering France’s Exhilarating World Cup Win in July 2018

    Almost two years ago exactly, when France won the 2018 FIFA World Cup, I was lucky enough to be vacationing in Paris. It was the French National Team’s second-ever World Cup victory, and the French were rightfully ecstatic! French people…

    By Jalen & Maria July 8, 2020
  • A row of French library books on a shelf.
    Master's

    Reasons We Applied for Master’s Degrees in France

    Since meeting each other in 2014, Maria and I have been making plans to live and work in France together. Fortunately, we have already achieved this goal by participating in the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF). After a wonderful…

    By Jalen & Maria July 1, 2020
  • Jalen at a café in Troyes wearing a yellow jacket and red-striped shirt.
    Life in France

    How to Dress Like the French: Debunking French Fashion Myths

    France is a world-renowned authority on what’s en vogue. French fashion is effortless, unique, chic, and iconic. Who wouldn’t want to frenchify their wardrobe? Read on to learn about French fashion – minus the stereotypes! Berets Berets are the round,…

    By Jalen & Maria June 24, 2020
  • A view of the Louvre Pyramids with people in the area.
    Life in France

    How to Avoid Tourist Traps: Four Overrated Parisian Attractions

    There’s so much to see and do in the city of lights! Whether you’re planning to spend a week or a lifetime in Paris, you’ll want to avoid tourist traps, throwing away your money, and wasting your time. Jalen and…

    By Jalen & Maria June 17, 2020
  • Maria standing among desks in an empty French classroom.
    TAPIF

    A Brutally Honest Review of Our Year with TAPIF

    If you’re a long-time follower of our blog, you’ve already read our many articles about the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF). We’ve detailed the application process, talked about our placement and visa difficulties, written about how we packed for…

    By Jalen & Maria June 10, 2020
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