I know I have been giving lots of tiny posts lately, this one cannot be left un-written! Today I had my first oral exam in my French 201 class … I was nervous but I was excited too, I like speaking French, especially in a controlled, somewhat safe environment! I DID GREAT! My teacher and … Continue reading
Noir Désir I am a super fan of this song in particular. Enjoy!
Hello again everyone, I know posts these days are few and far between but I come on here often to read posts by others. A little update about my Summer trip to France… So far this is the plan: Weekend in Marseille (including suba diving and beach going) Weekend in Bordeaux where, little did we … Continue reading
This is exactly what I needed…who needs summer tutoring and French courses…. follow these steps: Now I am ready to live in France. Why was I ever worried?!? Knowing a few French people, being in situations where I cannot communicate but observe their responses and what not — this would totally work! Haha Thank you … Continue reading
Continuing with my ongoing love for Audrey Tautou in all of her glorious frenchness I choose this weeks french film: Priceless or en français: Hors de prix. I watched this movie about a year ago realizing it was on netflix streaming (now only available through dvd) and I loved it. It gives you a different side … Continue reading
You may notice from past film Friday’s that I really like Juliette Binoche and after watching The Spanish Apartment and Russian Dolls I am quite fond of Romain Duris as well! This movie follows a few Parisians as they go throughout they’re days. The movie focuses on life and living and the envy of living … Continue reading
I am sure it is no surprise that Carla Bruni would make it into the French Music Monday spot. She is just fantastic, great voice and gorgeous…and married to the president, I mean come on, she’s winning in life for sure! I also loved that she got a role in one of my favorite movies … Continue reading
Again, searching for French indie-pop music to fit my tastes I came upon LUCE. She seems quite quirky but definitely talented! I have been listening to this album (available on iTunes) for a good 2 months, generally on repeat. Catchy, fun songs! Apparently she won France’s Nouvelle Star in 2010 (similar to American Idol I … Continue reading
So technically this is a YouTube video but it is one of the cutest things ever. My BF and I really like cats so he sent this to me and I awwwwwe-ed and smiled the whole time. Granted the French was a but too fast for me to follow. But when there are kittens, what … Continue reading
Yesterday I decided I wanted to do more than just listen passively to French music I wanted to listen to real conversations and monitor how well I can understand. The best way to do this is to watch / listen to French movies. preferably ones that I have already viewed before. I went onto Netflix and … Continue reading
