Also known as ‘World Music Day’, La Fête de la Musique is a free public festival celebrating music and its arts. It takes place throughout France each year on June 21st. Coinciding with the first day of the summer, this celebration … Continue reading
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Ratatouille: A Taste of the French South
Ratatouille is a wonderful summer dish, especially when served cold. It is a spécialité culinaire (culinary specialty) from Nice but is found throughout Provence and beyond, under different forms and names. Ratatouille is composed of legumes such as eggplants, onions, zucchini, peppers, … Continue reading
Mia’s Italian: Top 5 Moments in Italia (Round 2)
For the past year we have been sharing Mia’s story as she learns Italian with our Platinum Italian lessons. Mia decided to learn the language in anticipation of her family’s spring time trip to Italy. Last week we shared five … Continue reading
The Most Beautiful Villages of France
Proud of its ancient and prestigious heritage, France has over time developed strategies and enacted laws to protect the diversity and specialities of its many regions. In a previous blog, I wrote about the concept of Terroirs & Climats. These parcels … Continue reading
Mia’s Italian: Top 5 Moments in Italia
For the past year we have been sharing Mia’s story as she learns Italian with our Platinum Italian lessons. Mia decided to learn the language in anticipation of her family’s spring time trip to Italy. While on her trip, Mia … Continue reading
Living Language Apps are NYT and Wired Approved!
The reviews are in: Living Language apps are fun, easy-to-use, and effective for learning new languages. Recently the New York Times and Wired praised the app for its overall quality, innovative games, and comprehensive instruction. Bob Tedeschi of the Personal Tech section … Continue reading
Vespasiennes: The Ancient Street Urinals of Paris
In the streets of Paris, public toilets called sanisettes have replaced the old, smelly vespasiennes. The modern public urinals were first installed in 1980; since 2006, a couple hundred are found throughout the city, and their use is now free. But among some, … Continue reading
A Summer in Versailles
About an hour from Paris, Versailles is a sight of unparalleled grandeur and magnificence. The place is certainly overcrowded with tourists from all over the world, anytime of the year, but the sheer size and aspect of the palace almost … Continue reading
New Orleans & the French Influence
Today marks the start of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest (more commonly known as Jazz Fest) that celebrates the culture of Louisiana and New Orleans. Named after the Duke of Orléans in 17th century France by members of the French … Continue reading
Mia’s Italian: Fotos Da Italia!
For the past several months we’ve been following Mia as she learns Italian with Living Language Platinum in preparation for her family’s trip to Italy. Mia has touched down in Italia and is sharing photos via Instagram. You can follow … Continue reading