Education
English as a Second Language
November 1, 2009 · 8 Comments
If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting! The majority of English speakers coming to France are a little nervous about speaking French as a second language and one finds a similar reaction amongst French students who are learning to speak English. But some 18 to 25 years old French students are paying up to $6,000 annually to master a second language they all studied for six years in high school before earning their Baccalauréat degrees and entering the job market. Click to continue reading “English as a Second Language” SHARETHIS.addEntry({... [Read the full story]
Property
Extreme Toilets in France
June 26, 2009 · 29 Comments
Living in France, you get used to the idea that toilet facilities are not always what you might expect. As many seasoned motorists will know, a trip down the autoroute will expose you to some of the extremes. Click to continue reading “Extreme Toilets in France” SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Extreme Toilets in France", url: "http://francofiles.org/extreme-toilets-in-france/" }); Read More →
Entertainment
Paganini Caprice No 24
November 17, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Artist: Lie Jie Video SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Paganini Caprice No 24", url: "http://francofiles.org/paganini-caprice-no-24/" }); Read More →
Financial
Cash Cow Investment
May 12, 2009 · 8 Comments
Known for their mistrust of banks, the French are not just stuffing money into mattresses in these anxious days of recession and minuscule interest rates, they are also putting their hard cash into cows. For Pierre Marguerit, cows make a safe, secure investment, allowing for long-term growth from a renewable resource. Cow contracts are hardly new, but go back to Richard Cœur de Lion (Richard I). The French word for livestock, “cheptel,” is the root for “capital.” These are not literally cash cows. However, Mr. Marguerit says his investment in Holsteins will bring a... [Read the full story]
Sport
RadioShack Team for 2010 Tour de France
January 28, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Johan Bruyneel, the manager of Team RadioShack has released the details of 14 cyclists in contention for the 9 places with the team’s 2010 Tour de France programme. The first-year ProTour outfit’s long term programme contains several experienced Tour de France entrants, led by seven time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong. Click to continue reading “RadioShack Team for 2010 Tour de France” SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "RadioShack Team for 2010 Tour de France", url: "http://francofiles.org/radioshack-team-for-2010-tour-de-france/" }); Read More →
Technology
Software Essentials – Communication
September 20, 2009 · 5 Comments
Communication in today’s world takes many forms. From the now-rare handwritten letter to global videoconferencing, communicating with clients and vendors has never been easier. However, the range of options can prove confusing for many users, especially if you are living in France and run a business. A balance must be achieved between functionality and price. Click to continue reading “Software Essentials – Communication” SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Software Essentials – Communication", url: "http://francofiles.org/software-essentials-communication/" }); Read More →
Events
Cannes Film Festival
version française Festival de Cannes For over 60 years the Festival de Cannes (Cannes Film Festival) has made a celebration of the cinema. During this time, L’Association Française du Festival International du Film (the French Association of the International Film Festival) has been able to evolve whilst retaining the essentials: the... Read more of this article
Tour de France 2010
Tour de France 2010 The 2010 Tour will be launched from the south side of Rotterdam, for a prologue time-trial. The launching pad will actually be set up in Zuidplein, from where the riders will move north. The choice of Rotterdam, a vast urban centre with one million two hundred thousand inhabitants, is directly in keeping with the special start... Read more of this article
International Comic Festival – Angoulême
International Comic Festival – Angoulême Every year, since 1974, there has been an International Comic Strip Festival in Angoulême, Charente (16). A festival held in 1972 and called Millions d’Images was such a success that the city decided to create a festival just for comic strips. Click to continue reading “International Comic... Read more of this article
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Sightseeing
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