by Alliance Française | Jan 12, 2018 | Blog
In France, a lot of streets are named after famous people; you have probably come across a rue Voltaire or Victor Hugo if you have ever stepped foot in France, although apparently you might not have encountered a lot of women’s names: only 2% of street are...
by Alliance Française | Jan 6, 2018 | Blog
In class, we get often asked to point to good quality websites to practise reading. Despite what most students think, you can start exploring French news websites quite early in your learning. The way you do it is key. I am always amazed when I interact with...
by Alliance Française | Dec 29, 2017 | Blog
Every year, students in Martine’s class have written a short play about Christmas. Don’t miss it, it is very entertaining! This is the second instalment; if you are looking for the first part you will find it here. MARTINE : Une période d’activité...
by Alliance Française | Dec 26, 2017 | Blog
Every year, students in Martine’s class have written a short play about Christmas. Don’t miss it, it is very entertaining! First instalment this week: LE GOUVERNEMENT DE NOEL Le Facteur : Mais 26,000 Euros pour son maquillage ? C’est incroyable....
by Alliance Française | Dec 15, 2017 | Blog
Nearly everyone interested in French language and French culture knows about the cartoons ( les bandes dessinées ou BD) with Astérix and Obélix but not so many people are aware that Goscinny created these characters ( ces personnages) although his name appears on each...
