by John Elkhoury | May 2, 2013 | French Culture, French Music
Every summer throughout France la Fête de la Musique (literally: Music Party), takes over the country! The holiday occurs on June 21st. Live concerts are established in town squares, street musicians are found everywhere, and Paris goes wild with fireworks (feu...
by John Elkhoury | Mar 30, 2013 | French Music
Toi Plus Moi in English Lyrics reviewed and translated by John Elkhoury COMPREHENSION DIFFICULTY: EASY Toi, plus moi, plus eux, plus tous ceux qui le veulent, You, plus me, plus them, plus all those who you want, Plus lui, plus elle, et tous ceux qui sont seuls, Plus...
by John Elkhoury | Mar 22, 2013 | French Literature
The start of my story seems rather dramatic, this is because my French teacher gave each student the same opening and then had us continue the story using our creativity. Writing is a great activity to expand your vocabulary and work on tenses! Here’s my story,...
by John Elkhoury | Feb 23, 2013 | French Music
Plus Rien Ne M’Etonne in English Reviewed & Translated by John Elkhoury and Anthony Ochmanowicz COMPREHENSION DIFFICULTY: HARD Alors, plus j’avance, plus je gr… So, the more I progress the more I… Ah je l’ai déjà… Je me répète Ah I did it already… let me...
by John Elkhoury | Feb 2, 2013 | French Music
Je Me Lâche in English Lyrics reviewed & translated by John Elkhoury COMPREHENSION DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM C’est pas que je n’aime pas les gens It’s not that I don’t like people Mais je suis comme à l’étroit dans leur monde But I am just...
by John Elkhoury | Aug 5, 2012 | French Culture, Life in France, Paris, Visit Paris
Is Paris overrated? Paris is often known for its history, art and culture, French gastronomy, famous monuments, and love. I know this is a French based website which promotes the French language, however, I do dare pose the question : is Paris overrated? Just so you...
