Expat Influencers are Lying to You: How to Tell Fact from Fiction
It’s no secret that there’s a thriving expat influencer community online. Foreigners living all over France who create and share content on their blogs, YouTube channels, and social media accounts abound. A large portion of people who follow these expat…
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…
Twenty-Five Things I Love Most in the World
This week, I celebrate my 25th birthday! Through various blog articles and YouTube videos, I’ve divulged my interests, hobbies, academic pursuits, and professional affairs. However, there’s still so much more to know about me! In an effort to commemorate my…
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…
Popular Misconceptions About Learning French
There are thousands of languages spoken across the globe today, so choosing which ones to learn can be a tough decision! As two Americans who learned to speak French to fluency, we’ve noticed that just a handful of common misconceptions…
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…
