Besides saying ''Bonjour, merci & au revoir'', the next thing anyone living in or visiting a French speaking country must learn is how to order coffee. As everyone knows,
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S or Z? Zat iz ze question!
Did you know that “lisping” is zézayer or zozoter in French? While lispers cannot produce the “S” and/or ”Z” sounds in English, zozoteurs have an abusive use of the letter “Z” in French! The vast majority
Business French: Le réseautage
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
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
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
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