by John Elkhoury | Sep 3, 2015 | French Food & Drink
It has happened to most tourists in France. You hear raving reviews about French food and over-hyped notions of delicacy. But once you’re in France you have no idea what to eat, where to eat, or when to eat! Compound this problem with the fact that McDonalds and...
by John Elkhoury | Aug 21, 2015 | Learning French
My problem when learning French from the United States is the lack of consistent practice. Since we don’t have French speakers around us, we’re not exposed to French unless we seek it. So while DuoLingo tracks a sort of “daily streak” to ensure...
by John Elkhoury | Aug 13, 2015 | French Music
Est-ce que tu m’aimes in English Lyrics reviewed and translated by John Elkhoury and Barbara Ribaut COMPREHENSION DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM J’ai retrouvé le sourire I found the smile again Quand j’ai vu le bout du tunnel When I saw the end of the tunnel Où nous mènera...
by John Elkhoury | Aug 12, 2015 | Learning French
How can I sound more French when holding a conversation? It’s a question I get a lot. French learners have the most trouble trouble speaking. Ironic, because informal conversations with French natives is a rewarding feat. Here are my tips to sounding more fluent...
by John Elkhoury | Aug 6, 2015 | Life in France
TAPIF or Teaching Assistant Program in France is a great way to improve your French and live abroad in France for a year while sharing your native language. In this TAPIF guide I touch upon major questions prospective applicants have. I have the most up to date...
