by Alliance Française | Jul 14, 2013 | Blog
The old game of skittles ( le jeu de quilles) is still played on the square of small villages in France. The nine skittles are placed in the centre of the square rather than at the end of an alley.There are some variations in the shape of the skittles and the rules...
by Alliance Française | Jul 8, 2013 | Blog
Aragon is a French poet of 20th century. A lot of his poems have been put into songs.”Que serais-je sans toi qui vins à ma rencontre Que serais-je sans toi qu’un coeur au bois dormant Que cette heure arrêtée au cadran de la montre Que...
by Alliance Française | Jun 29, 2013 | Blog
Last Monday, students learning French with Audrey have played pétanque in Queen’s Square. The sport is especially played in the south of France, often while drinking a nice Pastis (an alcohol with aniseed) although I am told drinking alcohol while playing is...
by Alliance Française | Jun 23, 2013 | Blog
You might be familiar with our “Learn French through Drama” course, which explores the language through drama exercises and impros. Did you know that even if you’re a bit shy to take part you could come to the show next Tuesday?The theme this time is...
by Alliance Française | Jun 16, 2013 | Blog
Rebecca followed the French cookery classes with Isabelle, our French teacher and chef and learnt how to make un fraisier. Un fraisier has a light biscuit base, on top of which you put the strawberries with a filling of mascarpone, cream and almonds.Here is...
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