Reading & Analysis of the French Poem “À Une Passante” by Charles Baudelaire
Readings and analysis of the French poem “À Une Passante” by Charles Baudelaire – listen to my clear French audio recording and read the English translation of the poem.
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French Apple Pie Recipe : La Tarte Tatin
Discover my French student Paul’s very own tarte Tatin recipe – French apple pie – with a twist to it! Follow this step by step recipe & pictures to make your own scrumptious homemade tarte Tatin.
Top 5 Common Wine Mistakes
Avoid these common 5 French wine mistakes and prevent big “faux pas” when drinking wine in France on a casual level.
Why You Should Not Buy Just “Une Baguette” in France 🥖
😱 😱😱What happened to the renowned French baguette??? Don’t worry, there’s still great gold, crunchy bread in France. But there’s something you need to know…
16th Century French Poem – Young Wife & Old Husband & Audio Pronunciation
In this 16th century poem written in old French, a young woman is being married to an older man. She shares with us her attempts to seduce her husband, her torments and the decision she finally takes.
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.
Why “Une Confiture de Fraises” But “Une Tarte aux Fraises ?” 🍓
The French prepositions “de” and “à” are both used when talking about prepared foods such as “une tarte aux fraises” and “une confiture de fraises”. Which one to pick actually follows a rather simple logic.
How Do French People Dress In Paris? 👖👗
What clothes do teenagers, adult men and women wear in Paris? Born and raised Parisian, I’ll tell you what to pack to fit into a Paris crowd, and what to avoid.
My House – French Story & Translation & Audio Pronunciation 🏠
Learn the French house vocabulary in context with John’s bilingual story written in easy French and translated into English, with French audio recordings.
16th Century French Poem Reading
Listen to my reading of this famous 16th century French poem written in old French. Discover Maurice de Scève French poem “Délie” + English translation + audio
French Conjunctions & Audio Pronunciation Recordings
French conjunctions and other linking words will help you connect ideas and make better transition. 58 common French connecting words with examples and audio.
11 Solutions to Improve Your French Speaking
I understand it’s not that easy for adult students to develop the confidence needed for speaking French out-loud.
100 French Texting & Abbreviations 💬
Understand French text messages with my list of French abbreviations – traditional abbreviations as well as French texting shortcuts + examples & translations.
19 Essential French Prepositions & Examples and Audio Pronunciation
French prepositions or linking words will help connect one idea to the next. 19 common French connecting words + examples + audio recordings
The Secret of Burgundy Wines
What I am about to tell you is probably the single most important bit of information you can remember about French Burgundy Wine. It has to do with grape, and “terroir” – I’ll explain both in details.