The First Day of May in France: The Tradition of Giving Lily of the Valley (Le Muguet)

On the first day of May, France has a sweet spring tradition: people give small bunches of lily of the valley—called muguet in French—to family, friends, neighbours, and colleagues. The flowers are tiny white bells with a strong perfume. This … Continued

Why Learn French as an Adult?

Learning a new language as an adult is one of the most rewarding investments you can make in yourself. Whether you’re starting from scratch or dusting off school‑day memories, French offers a rich blend of cultural, cognitive and practical benefits. … Continued

Why should I consider learning a foreign language?

With the increased prevalence of AI and online translation sites, you may wonder if learning a language is a necessary skill or even a good idea.   Let me give you some reasons why language learning is cognitively, culturally, socially, professionally … Continued