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SPEAKING FRENCH  

French is the native language of France and it's overseas territories. Along with the Canadian province of Quebec, the Swiss districts of Vaud not to mention the Central African Republic. In learning to speak French is to remember that some words have more than one meaning.

I don't have to hate the Frenchies anymore. Shame too; I was getting good at it.

parelez vous francais?

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When I moved to Vermont, what amazed me most was how fully and completely my adopted state would take the most French of words and transform them into more guttural Americanized versions. For example, the capitol city is Montpelier as in Mont-peel-yer.

French NO and its implications

This collection of witty French sayings reminds us that "great minds think alike" and that a sharp observation is always an enjoyable idea to behold.

Have you ever wondered how the French people can spot you as an American tourist from a mile away? Do you wish you could blend in a bit better when in Europe? Follow these few rules and your travels will be significantly easier.

Learning French, or any other language, doesn't have to be hard.

I purchased A Bord because I needed to brush up on my French prior to tutoring a student. It was sufficient.

Harney & Sons French Super Blue Lavender Tea is an herbal beverage made from pure French lavender. It boasts the medicinal properties of lavender and when combined with sugar has a silky sweetness like a lavender dessert.

Bonjour! Isn't it romantic, that you can speak French? The French language is regarded as the most romantic language. To learn a new language than your own is hard and French is no exception.

On Sunday, friends and family confirmed the death of beloved French comic actor and director who provided the "French voice" for film stars ranging from Alec Guiness to Elvis Presley.

The Germans claimed they were just following orders. And the French claimed Vichy was an illegitimate government. Was anybody but Hitler himself responsible for the Holocaust?

Portuguese speaking nations with specific details.

As with other European Countries, Christmas came to France from Italy by way of missionaries Christmas Traditions vary greatly by region in France

I don't care if you speak French in Quebec, the rest of Canada doesn't need or want it

The two groups in Quebec that are marginalized are the French speaking, also known as Francophones, who are predominately Catholic and the English speaking, also known as Anglophones, who are predominately Protestants.

The French New Wave (FNW) style of filmmaking that reached its height during the late 1950's and early 1960's

If you're struggling to find opportunities to practice your French in the Twin Cities area, look no further! You'll find here a compilation of locations where you can get together with other language-learners, and some language experts, to speak French!

An overview of French settlement and development of a distinct North American culture for French settlers between the 16th and 19th centuries.

It is not uncommon for a company to deal with foreign customers. This is not the only reason, but one of the most popular ones, why translators are needed.

Learning French as never been so easy. Here are some great language programs in Seattle

It's hard to explain what's so captivating about Aix-en-Provence,a town in the center of Southern France's famous Provence region. To the naked eye it looks like a typical sun drenched southern French town. But in reality, it is anything but.

Spurred by the American and French Revolutions, enlightenment was an era of new and modern forms of thought and expression.

This is a small collection of quotations which underscores certain similarities between the United States and French cultures.

Helping your kids and yourself learn a foreign language is easier today than ever before.

If you already have a fundamental understanding of how the Spanish Language works, then maybe you should think about boosting your abilities to new heights!

A study of why the Feench fur trade industry failed in North America

Fall is my favorite time to travel to Paris..The leaves have started to turn and the crowds are gone..

Traveling to another country and wishing to speak a new language

Americans love space...and we take up a lot of space. In fact, if people get too close to us, we automatically think they must be strange, suspicious, or maybe even dangerous.

An intriguing story although the pacing reveals the film's age.

Why are my tax dollars supporting this nonsense?

Countries where the majority of the people speak English. Individual details on each country included.

Next time you see an anachronistic detail or a technological mistake in a movie, ask yourself what purpose it might serve before rushing to add it to the goofs section on IMDB.

When in Paris, riding the Metro is easy and right around the corner!

Ten fun facts about world history that are either misunderstood because of their name, or because of popular media.

When visiting the Czech city of Prague, interacting with the locals can be a little frustrating. You not only have linguistic and cultural differences to overcome, there are unseen barriers. And it is these barriers that usually prove to torment the visitor.

If we had a succinct score card of the candidates and where they fall on the issues, how would that change our perception? In our media-shaped culture, could we cut through the gloss and vote for the meat? Which hopeful really reflects your views?

There are so many options out there on today's market for "brain boosters" to enhance your child's development. I have interviewed parents who have actively tried certain popular products to see if they truly do have an effect on your baby.

Ah, it was April 2001 but I remember it like it was yesterday. I had been corresponding with my then girlfriend via mail, email and phone and had decided I would jump on plane and go and visit her.

Having lived in Asia for the majority of my life, it is interesting what you hear from just leaning against a subway train pole, or sitting on the local bus stop bench. Funny and serious counterfeiting stories have been the source of hot gossip in public.

Lynnfield High School's Chorus Department annual spring trip. This year the trip was to Quebec City, and here's what the students have to say.

My three-month stay in Gwangju, Korea in summer of 2006. The ups, downs, hilarious moments, and stark realizations about myself and the world in which we live.

the slew of blockbuster movies will have movie fans salivating

So you are planning a trip to Paris. Get set to have a great time, but read this article first on some tips to make your trip even better.

English is the closest thing the world has to an international language. If Americans do not stop abusing this fact, then a big part of the world will become a gray and monotonous place.

Some things I learned while studying in France.

As the world moves towards English-speaking homogeny, it raises questions about cultural identity. This issue of identity effects both non-native and native English speakers.