Don't get me wrong: the year that's almost over has been a great year! I had two weddings, went on two honeymoons, enjoyed seeing my family and friends from Europe, learnt a lot, read a lot, cooked new dishes, met and worked with great people! But if you’re looking for a Christmas gift idea for a friend who loves French culture (or for yourself!), I can only recommend Stephen’s Clark “A Year in the Merde”. The novel is in English (with some French words), so it’s above all for entertainment, and it IS doing the job very well! When I read it, I burst out laugh many times – which is probably … Read More →
Recommended Reading List : French Literature Within Your Reach!
I have created a reading list of French books that I have personally read and recommend to my students. Discovering French literature really is within your reach! I have rated the books in this list by difficulty on a scale of 1 to 5 as follows: Beginner – ideal to start Intermediate – language/style is accessible and the book is short or clearly cut into parts/short stories. Intermediate Plus – language/style is moderately hard and the book is short or standard length. Advanced – language/expressions are more advanced and/or book is long. Very Advanced – the language and … Read More →