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No more lines at the Eiffel Tower!

It has only taken 100 plus years to figure out how to ease access to the iconic Eiffel Tower! Now you can go online and purchase a ticket for a specific arrival time, print out the ticket, and go!

Voici la suite de la visite de la maison de John: la cusine et la salle de séjour...

Le Marquis de Lafayette

A dense fog hindered my descent from the high ground of Chadds Ford as I moved slowly toward the Brandwine Creek and certain combat with Howe's “lobsterbacks” approaching from Elk's Head, Maryland. We had to stop the British attack on this September 11 in 1777, or surely my beloved Philadelphia would be lost.

Although this is changing lately, Parisians tend do dress up much more for everyday activities than most Americans. You will seldom see a grown up woman in a baggy man fleece, old jeans and sports shoes in a restaurant in Paris. Not that there is anything wrong with it, but not the typical Parisian. So here is what you should wear if you want to fit in.

Many people who want to learn French turn to a class, a tutor, a self-teaching program or consider going to France for immersion. It can be a great learning experience or a total waste of time and money. Today, I'll tell you what I think of the different learning methods, how to pick the best one for you, and how to avoid scams.

Le vocabulaire de la maison est très varié. Comme travail à la maison, mon étudiant John a dû faire une description de sa maison. Vous allez voir, c'est très joli chez lui :-) On commence par le jardin et l'entrée...