Pardon my French !
Is the French language so rude that it should come with an apology ? Should expats expect to hear…
French Terms of Endearment
‘Céline, what are the pet names that French mums use for their children?’ asked my friend Michela. Of course! She…
Langue de Boeuf, Anyone? Or Why French Schools Won’t Allow Packed Lunches
A large white plate with two big floury potatoes, boiled. No butter, just a bit of gravy. The…
How Teachers Can Shape You
At the beginning there was a teacher in a classroom full of 14 year-old students, who were learning when to use the…
Mums Rule the Playground
We all had a favourite playground game when we were little, but can you keep up with your little…
Memories of My French Childhood
Join Céline on her trip down memory lane. Céline grew up in Lille, northern France, before moving to…