Remodel the best way you converse, assume and really feel French

Bonjour,

I hope you and yours are effectively.

Right here in France, my efforts to study to talk French higher are, I believe, beginning to repay. A few weeks in the past I did my first radio interview in French, speaking about why Provence, (the place I used to be on the time), is a good place to go to in autumn, discovering the colorful vineyards, assembly the producers and studying concerning the provenance of Rhone Valley wines, the beautiful heat days even in October, fabulous eating places and beautiful little villages (I’ll be writing about it within the journal quickly – in addition to updating you on my current visits to Grasse, the fragrance capital of France, and the French Riviera).

Many will let you know that the French get a bit peeved in case you muddle the phrases and strangle the grammar, however that’s not true, typically they’re impressed in case you even attempt. My French wasn’t good within the interview, however I did my finest.

My recommendation is, in case you come to France, and also you’re not au fait with French, attempt to converse a bit little bit of French, even when it’s simply s’il vous plait (please), and merci (thanks), it can make a big effect. And my high tip is to inventory your reminiscence up on the bon (good) phrases and use them rather a lot – bonjour (to everybody you meet, crucial phrase within the French language, in all probability), bon appétit (everytime you eat), bonne journée, bon après-midi, bon soirée, bon dimanche, bon anniversaire, bonnes vacances and bon braveness – use these liberally, and also you’ll just do advantageous. Chuck in a couple of shoulder shrugs, eye rolls and sighs to assist to make your self understood. Add in a couple of ‘houp-là’s’ (whoops), ‘pfff’s’ (sigh), ‘oula’ (wow in a great way) and oh la la’s (wow in a detrimental method) and that needs to be sufficient to get you thru virtually any state of affairs!

In April I’m going a step additional in my French language studying quest, I’m heading to one in all my favorite locations in France, beautiful Aix-en-Provence, to spend per week immersing myself within the life-style of the sunny metropolis, combining class-based French classes within the morning and excursions within the afternoon – having fun with the tradition of Aix from wine tasting to Cezanne’s workshop and far more. It’s a small group programme and there’s room for a couple of extra individuals – so in case you’re desirous about enhancing your French, discovering Aix (I shall be sharing all my favorite locations!), having fun with fabulous meals and wine and getting deep into the French life-style, come spend per week that may rework the best way you converse, assume, and really feel French, yow will discover particulars right here: slimmersion.com

Wishing you a really bon weekend – wherever you might be!
Bisous from France,
Janine
Editor

PS High picture: Autumn in Provence, trying over the tiny village of Suzette, Vaucluse

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