When I decided to stay in France, I deliberately chose a village where I would be the only foreigner. Or at the very least the percentage of foreigners was going to be small. Yes, it has caused me all sorts of issues, but also, and this is a big also,Continue Reading
I get asked almost daily by my guests how long it took to learn French, and I always tell them that I am still learning. That in fact, I will always and forever be learning French. As I am learning later in life, it will never be as good asContinue Reading
When I began learning French I quickly discovered that there were many words I already knew. Result! In fact there are many many words that are actually the same. Same spelling, same meaning, just different pronunciation. Yes, this is where you get to put on your best French accent andContinue Reading
That’s right, I am forcing my French. This is not for the feint hearted. Don’t try this at home. At least if you aren’t visiting or don’t live in France. I am in need of, as well as desirous of, improving my French. Fast. And I have taken a certainContinue Reading
I have come across something new – reverse xenophopia.If you have never (knowingly) encountered ‘xenophobia’ – it is the fear or dislike of anything perceived as foreign. Experiencing Xenophobia As someone who has lived in many countries, I have encountered xenophobia here and there. A neighbour in the UK whoContinue Reading
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