Europe and England after a year away
Back when we used to blog regularly, one of our favourite themes was reverse cultural shock, or perhaps not shock, but at least things about the US that stood out […]
Pouvez-vous deviner les significations de ces phrases en créole haïtien?
Nous avons passé ces dernières semaines en apprenant le créole haïtien. Quoique ce créole soit influencé beaucoup par le français, ce n’est pas forcement facile pour un francophone à le reconnaître, étant donné […]
On to Language Number Two
After 7 months of intensive study, French satisfactorily came to an end, (Merci à Dieu!) and our six week Creole course is now in full swing. While learning just one […]
The joys of balcony gardening!
It’s probably important for you to know, dear reader, that I have a few psychological scars in the domain of gardening. The last time we had a yard where I […]
“Comme nul part ailleurs” The incomparable Québec (?)
I imagine that many frequent travellers go through at least three phases: 1. Awestruck wonder at how new and exotic everything seems when they travel 2. Increasing disenchantment at how everything […]
5 Tips on Staying Sane During Language Training
Bonjour mes amis! J’offre encore mes apologies de mon manque récent de postes de blog. Since my last post, French has continued with its highs and lows. In mid-July, I […]
Google Translate in the Deserts of the West
Although many have already conducted experiments to highlight the shortcomings of Google translate (see this, this and this), let’s do our own right now: 1.Type your favourite joke, or, if you’re […]
