by Alliance Française | Nov 10, 2010 | Blog
Did you know that the first flight in France was made in 1890 by the engineer Clément ADER who also invented the word “avion” and influenced the Wright brothers in America ? French aviation history offers a lot of very famous names like Saint...
by Alliance Française | Oct 23, 2010 | Blog
You like speaking French? Why not improve your communication skills with our theatre workshop? Learning in context improves memory, while being involved physically and emotionally will boost your confidence.Join us! All you need is a willingness to participate and a...
by Alliance Française | Oct 16, 2010 | Blog
La mirabelle is a tiny plum slightly bigger than a cherry, it has a nice reddish golden colour and is sweet and juicy. It was first planted in Lorraine, the orchards now produce mirabelles from mid-August to early October.Its name comes from the Latin and means: belle...
by Alliance Française | Oct 8, 2010 | Blog
Michael started to take French lessons last March, he had very little French then. Here are a couple of poems he wrote after 15 hours of French tuition:Ton image dans le miroirTon parfum flotte dans l’airAu point du jour je pleureParce que tu n’es pas...
by Alliance Française | Sep 26, 2010 | Blog
Did you know that our French classes are starting again either the last week of September or the first week of October?We still have a few places left so hurry up and contact us to be assessed and then join!A complete beginner’s class will start in Bristol on...
by Alliance Française | Aug 29, 2010 | Blog
Did you know that going back to school was called: la rentrée? You have probably noticed the big signs in supermarkets for la rentrée des classes. Young children are very excited as they choose their new pencil cases ( la trousse), their satchel ( le cartable),...
by Alliance Française | Aug 6, 2010 | Blog
Did you know that the majority of French people take their holiday in July (les juilletistes ) or in August (les aoûtiens). The busiest weekend of the year is the last weekend of July when there is: le chassé croisé des juilletistes et des aoûtiens, it means that the...
by Alliance Française | Jun 16, 2010 | Blog
We have keen football supporters among students taking French lessons with us. Some of our French tutors are more knowledgeable about football than others!!!Did you know that:The world cup is La coupe du mondeA team is une équipeA player is un joueurThe goal keeper is...
by Alliance Française | Jun 5, 2010 | Blog
Les instructions de la maîtresse au Petit Nicolas et à ses camarades de classeLa maîtresse est drôlement gentille mais souvent Nicolas et ses camarades font les guignols, alors elle doit donner des punitions.Voici les instructions de la maîtresse au Petit Nicolas et à...
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