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23/12/2009 How to say ‘Happy Christmas’ in 20 languages

Just a quicky for the Christmas season! - Impress a colleague or friend who speaks another language by wishing them 'Happy Christmas' in...

09/09/2009 Battle lines drawn in France's spelling wars

A French essayist has launched a one-man crusade against France's arcane spelling rules, coming out at 75 as a dictionary dunce and insisting...

08/09/2009 Car maintenance Part II: A trip to the mechanic

Our practical French teacher give you some vocabulary for getting life's ordinary tasks done. Today's lesson fills in the blanks on basic...

31/08/2009 Car maintenance Part I: A simple oil change

Ever wanted to know how to say 'You've got traces of rust on your muffler'? Then this guide to routine car maintenance is for you....

01/06/2009 Latvia's tiny Livonian minority struggles to keep language alive

All living Livonians can fit into a single room...

17/02/2009 Practical French: Chez le coiffeur

Even fluent French speakers sometimes have to ask: Comment dit-on…? Our practical French teacher gives you some vocabulary for getting...

12/09/2008 How to be a polyglot

Almost all the adults I know think that learning a foreign language in adulthood is impossible. “I’m terrible with languages,” they say....

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Introducing Renting a home in France

Introducing Renting a home in France

Here's a short introduction to our Renting a house or an apartment section for France.

Introducing Buying a house in France

Introducing Buying a house in France

Here's a short introduction to our Buying a house or apartment section for France.

Clubs, groups and associations in France

Clubs, groups and associations in France

From Gaelic clubs to Canadian Alumni organisations, there is bound to be an English-speaking club for you in France.

Fitness tips for 2010

Fitness tips for 2010

It’s time to get active! Research shows exercise can improve your health, confidence and quality of life.