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5 tips for learning English by reading

ther language learning method, reading novels or other books in VO must be done regularly to be effective. So the first of the 5 tips for learning English by reading is to establish a daily ritual. Give yourself a daily reading slot of at least 20 minutes. For this daily routine to pay off and ...

11
Jan
2023

Subscription: which magazine for a teenager?

5 year olds and covers a wide variety of topics likely to interest all young people and improve their general knowledge. Magazines to improve your English If you're wondering which magazine to subscribe your teen to, you've probably already started comparing offers, taking into account age range ...

17
Jan
2023

5 good reasons to go to London in autumn

1- To walk in the Kew gardens Despite its 8 million inhabitants, the English capital is home to many green spaces that take on flamboyant colors in autumn. The Kew Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is undoubtedly one of the city's most beautiful parks. A walk through these 120-hectare botan ...

18
Oct
2022

Cycling tourism: discover street art by bike on the Vélomaritime.

ours" and Wild Drawing's poetic fresco "Message in the bottle" (winner of the Golden Street Art 2022). 2- Saint-Brieuc translates to "2- Saint-Brieuc" in English. The second stage of this artistic journey on the Vélomaritime is the town of Saint-Brieuc, which hosts the street art festival Just Do P ...

12
Apr
2023

10 Sausages to Spice Up Your Barbecue

Lincolnshire sausage, the English tradition Often disparaged or looked down upon, English gastronomy still has a hard time making a place for itself in the world. Yet if there is one product that the English master to perfection it is the sausage. Present in the famous "English Breakfast" and known ...

10
June
2022

Wallace fountains: discreet symbols of Paris

Denfert-Rochereau. This model has thus entered the collections of the museum dedicated to the history of the capital. 2- They are named after an English philanthropist Even if the Wallace fountains have become a symbol of the city of Paris, they owe their name to a philanthropist... English! ...

15
Dec
2022

Let's help our farms: 5 things to know about the M6 show.

une 28 at 9:10 pm, an expert will help struggling family farms to diversify and regain some financial viability. 2- This program is an adaptation of an English concept. Although this program is unprecedented in France, Aidons nos fermes is an adaptation of an English program called Our Family Farm R ...

27
June
2023

Disney: 100 years of magic and anecdotes

at Willie is the first sound cartoon in history! Subsequently, all Mickey cartoons are accompanied by a soundtrack. Walt Disney himself provided the English voice for Mickey Mouse until 1947. By 1930, Mickey had become an international star known as Topolino in Italy and Miki Kuchi in Japan. The f ...

31
July
2007

The New Orleans Carnival: origins and festivities

referred to as Mardi Gras because in Louisiana, this name has the meaning of 'carnival'. The Americans pronounce this name as in French (but with an English r) and wish each other, on this occasion, a 'Happy Mardi Gras! Origins of this carnival New Orleans Carnival was introduced to Louisiana by ...

09
Feb
2009

Toys: the story box trend

is object? Story boxes have multiple benefits. Not only do they have an educational side (some offer stories in multiple languages such as French and English), but they are unisexual and appeal to both girls and boys. Another advantage of this toy is that'it can be used in multiple circumstances, ...

14
Dec
2021

Games: The 5 most popular casino games

sy to learn how to play roulette. It should also be noted that European roulette is different from American roulette. The so-called European or English roulette is the most common: it has 37 numbers, from 0 to 36. American roulette is the same as English roulette, except that it has two zeros ...

09
Feb
2022

Banning junk food advertising reduces risk of obesity

on the health of Londoners. Since the ban went into effect, the number of obesity patients has decreased by nearly 100,000 people in one year in the English capital. To reach this conclusion, the researchers analyzed, via questionnaires, weight and disease trends in the region, as well as the we ...

15
Sep
2022

HPI series: soon an adaptation in the United States

ries made in France which records, according to the production company Newen nearly 175 million views worldwide in French language! This new version in English could also give the series an even greater global reach. An American version is being written The writing work on this American adaptation ...

28
Oct
2022

Decoration: what is the shabby chic style?

h a slightly outdated elegance. Where does the shabby chic style come from? Although the shabby chic style is reminiscent of a manor house in the English countryside or a castle in Scotland, this style of interior design was not born in the UK. This decorating trend appeared in the United Sta ...

10
Jan
2023

Language level: what do the acronyms A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2 mean?

in school or professional settings throughout Europe. The A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2 acronyms can notably be used to present your level in Spanish, English or Chinese clearly and objectively on your CV if you are applying for a job in France or in another European country. This system also make ...

27
Jan
2023

Windsor: 5 must-visit places in this English city.

t-see visits, I would like to point out two places not to be missed in the surroundings of Windsor. The first one is Eton College or Eton College in English. This school for boys aged 13 to 18 is undoubtedly the most famous public school in Great Britain because it is where the children of the roya ...

24
Aug
2023

The PERP, Plan d'épargne retraite populaire, translates to the Popular Retirement Savings Plan in English.

Definition The Popular Retirement Savings Plan is an individual and optional life insurance contract. It is accessible to everyone and allows individuals to build up additional income for retirement by making voluntary or periodic contributions throughout their working lives, with no obligation to ...

05
Mar
2007

The Backpacker's Guide

the website routard.com. In 2005, Le Routard became multilingual by offering practical conversation guides for travelers in pocket format in German, English, Spanish, Italian, but also in Chinese, Croatian, Arabic, Greek, Portuguese and Russian. It has also developed hundreds of derivative product ...

30
Mar
2007

Mother's Day: 5 commandments for a successful celebration.

officially pays to mothers. On this point, France only followed the example of other countries to promote childbirth between the two world wars: the English had already celebrated Mothering Sunday in the fifteenth century and revived it in 1914. As for the United States, they had established Mothe ...

25
May
2007

The Mimosa Festival of Mandelieu La Napoule: the 2023 program

n the Esterel massif and the Tanneron massif which bears a majestic forest of mimosas. The Mimosa imported from Australia to the French Riviera by English botanists in the early 19th century, has long flourished in the Mandelieu area. This delicate flower, nicknamed 'the winter sun', is so dea ...

07
Feb
2008