Category Archives: Reasons to learn French

Annual French class Fête de Noël

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Susan

We just had our annual Christmas fete: good food, French conversation and French carols. The teacher was teased for being a dictator when she broke the group of 15 students into small groups. But it worked: whether from 25 years … Continue reading →

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List of Paris Restaurant Recommendations by American Fans

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Susan

Un ami, Eric, m’a demandé: Je me disais : si j’avais des amis américains qui venaient à Paris et qui me demandaient l’adresse de 3 restaurants “sympa-typique-parisiens” qui laissent un bon souvenir, je ne saurais pas quoi leur indiquer ! … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Explained to the French – Hysterical!

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Susan

Art Buchwald’s classic explanation of Thanksgiving is priceless! It’s still a riot after  50 years. In 2005, a copy of it was reprinted in the Washington Post and it still packs its punch! I thought it was written to explain … Continue reading →

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French on American Prime Time TV!

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Susan

There were two beautiful comments in authentic French in the growing romance on Hawthorne. The handsome doctor is actually played by big French box-office actor, Michael Vartan. When he surprised Christina, played by Jada Pinkett Smith, with his French inner … Continue reading →

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Father-daughter French class

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Susan

Watch a father and his 7-year-old daughter learning French together. They’re preparing for a visit to France… Is Broadway next?  (Click on picture for 1.5 min video).

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Bubbly wines that are not champagne

Posted on March 20, 2008 by Susan

Bertil Jean-Chronberg came to my house for our third Dégustation de Vins. He was as informative, interesting, and tasty as the previous times. It is astonishing how profound and complete his knowledge is. He can distinguish more in one sip … Continue reading →

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Learning a second language will protect your brain!

Posted on January 27, 2008 by Susan

Stave off mental decline by learning a second language! A recent study echoes Dr. Andrew Weil’s observation shows that “the best mental workouts I can think of are learning a new computer operating system and learning a new language.” (Dr. … Continue reading →

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