What does it mean to be “écolo” in France?
Do you care about the environment? Sustainability and environmental consciousness are on the rise all over the world, but especially in France. In French, a person with a particular interest in protecting the environment is called an écolo, short for…
French People Aren’t Rude, You Just Don’t Get Them
One of the most common stereotypes that circulates about the French is that they are rude by nature. Stories of hostile interactions with sour French people get passed around so often that Jalen and I are routinely asked how we…
Striking Statistics About Studying in France You Didn’t Know: 2021
Studying in France has been a dream come true for Jalen and I as Americans pursuing master’s degrees at the Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne. How common is it in practice to become a student in France as an American? How…
Three Mouth-Watering Specialities from Reims, France Everyone Will Love
France’s numerous culinary masterpieces delight foodies all around the world. The often imitated, never duplicated regional products are not only delicious, but also demonstrate France’s rich cultural and historical tradition. As Americans living in France, Jalen and I love partaking…
Five Ways TAPIF Made Us Successful in French Graduate School
The Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) is the American and Canadian section of the Assistants de langue en France program that gives young people the opportunity to teach English in France for an academic year. Many TAPIF participants use…
Eight Best Instagrams to Follow for French Learners
Your journey to French fluency doesn’t have to be limited to textbooks and flashcards. In fact, the more language-learning resources you surround yourself with, the more opportunities there are to improve your French. Jalen and I have compiled some of…
