First, I will talk about the life of the 15th century French poet François Villon, and talk a bit about his poems and then read two poems : “Ballade des Pendus”, aka “Epitaphe” and “Ballade des Dames du Temps Jadis”. I will read them first in modern French, and then I’ll do my best to read them in old French…
Bonjour – I’m Leyla, Camille and Olivier’s daughter and I’m 4. Every year, we learn a poem at school for Mother’s day (la fête des mères). My parents took a video so we can share it with you. Enjoy!
Many famous British and American authors lived and wrote in Hyères, in Provence. In this bilingual story, I will tell you who they were.
Podcasts have become incredibly popular over the past few years -they can be a useful tool to learn French. 5 great podcasts for French learners of all levels.
Learn “Je voulais dans mon cartable”, a famous French back to school poem + video of French girl Leyla. French poem + English translation
How do you say tattoo in French? Learn the French tattoo vocabulary and find a few inspirational quotes for a tattoo in French.
What should you first study when you start French? What’s the best French curriculum for beginners? What’s the best sequence to learning French? Here is my list.
French is spoken in France, but also in many different countries and continents. Of course, there are various French accents, with big differences, even across France itself.
How can I improve my French Accent? If you want to sound more French, follow my nine precise tips to develop a better French accent.
“Chant d’Automne” by Paul Verlaine is sad and melancholic, yet wonderful, short poem, also charged with historic meaning.
Comparing the American and French pre-school system: pros and cons, and our own experience. Leyla was 4 when we moved from the US to France.
Let’s practice our French with this bilingual story and learn about the exclusive village of Sauzon, located on the pristine Belle-Ile-en-mer.
I use simple, everyday French to explain the most famous French poems. Not only is it a great cultural subject but it’s a fantastic way to learn new vocabulary, verb tenses and improve your understanding of deeper conversations. French culture is deeply engrained with poetry and these audiobooks will teach you both formal and modern pronunciation.
