Eric and Christine are an amazing couple who have been cycling around the world for ten years, and they’re still going! But what happens when bad luck strikes? And not just once, but multiple times? Can you pick yourself up, or do you give up? Eric really opened his heart to share some vivid, hard memories that he and his wife went through while on their adventure. Note: this is the second episode of Eric and Christine’s story. If you haven’t heard the first part yet, I suggest you start by listening to episode 3 of French Voices. Episode Timeline [04 min 07 sec] A very unfortunate series … Read More →
How to Add French to Your Daily Life
Here are tips on how you can add a bit of French language and culture outside formal lessons, in your everyday life. I’ve been inspired to write this article by Dennis, a student of French who recently asked me this question: “Right now I am learning French with 'study sessions' (I sit down, I study French), but then outside of that I'm not really 'using' French in my life - so I was wondering if there were things you would recommend for making it more a part of my life, even when I am not studying”. Thanks Dennis for the question! So, here are ideas about how you can improve your French by … Read More →
Reading French books: where to start?
Once you've got some bases in French, I recommend you start trying reading French books and magazines. Why read French books? Reading French books will help you reinforce and learn French: as you see the sentences, you will passively absorb French grammar with the way sentences are structured/worded. I encourage my students to read, and I did notice dramatic improvements in every French skill among those of them who have picked up reading as a regular activity. You will expand your French vocabulary, learn new words. It is entertaining. As you gain confidence with reading French books … Read More →
FV 003 : Cycling Around the World – An Inspirational Journey (Part 1)
Eric and Christine have been touring the world by bike for 10 years, embracing a nomadic lifestyle. They have met incredible people and crossed breathtaking and challenging landscapes along the way. This is the story of a journey that is not only physical, but also deeply spiritual. Come on board and listen to their inspirational story. Episode Timeline [03 min 57 sec] Ten years on the road [05 min 32 sec] How the idea came [07 min 53 sec] Why travelling by bike [09 min 55 sec] Some very special bikes [12 min 20 sec] A trip that became a lifestyle [13 min 56 sec] Travelling: an … Read More →