Our students often ask us if we have special tricks to help them feel more comfortable in social gatherings in French.No matter how well one speaks a foreign language,
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To Dare Is To Do
Thomas Berger said that "the art and science of asking questions is the source of all knowledge."If you already know how to introduce yourself, talk about your life
Things you should know before moving to Geneva
Are you planning to move to Geneva? Bravo ! You are about to start a new life in a city where 45% of the inhabitants hold a foreign
Our perfect family… or imparfait?
What does the word famille mean to you? Family is one of the most valuable gifts of our life. It normally means comfort, advice, support, security, unconditional love…
Swiss point of view
Chaque pays a son lot de(its share of) clichés : la Suisse n'est pas une exception. Pour tous les expatriés qui espèrent passer de nombreuses années dans ce
Parlez-vous français? Um… What?
Have you ever said something in French which provoked the opposite reaction of what you were expecting?You most probably committed a slight faux pas, which literally means ”wrong step”
How to Sweat Like the French?
Hop Hop Hop ! (C'mon! C'mon !) C’est le moment de se remettre en selle (get back in the saddle) ! Le printemps arrive à grands pas (is around the corner),
The distinction between “tu” & “vous”
How would you react if a stranger came up to you, and said: “Hey there, what’s up” ?You would probably wonder what is wrong with that person! Or be
10 Good Reasons to Learn French
1. A world languageThere are currently over 220 million French speakers worldwide, including 72 million so-called partial French speakers, i.e. YOU!The Francophonie, the international organisation of French-speaking countries, comprises 68
The Sound of The Alps
Les Alpes ont forgé (shaped) l'Histoire de la Suisse. Les traditions ancestrales sont souvent liées (linked) à la vie dans ces montagnes. Si vous apprenez à les connaître,