Where would you like to go on a holiday…a luxurious Pacific island? That sounds nice. Maybe you would rather sip cocktails while lying on a beach, sleep under the stars, swimming in the ocean? Hmm…or maybe Africa, the Caribbean, or South America is more your style? Maybe all of them? But this of course begs the question, “What about your French studies?” Well it might surprise you to learn that France has overseas territories in all of these locations! And you thought France was just a hexagon shaped blob in the center of Europe! Today, FrenchPod101 will save you from looking too much like a tourist on your African/Caribbean/South American/Pacific holiday.

Learning French with FrenchPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn French! This French Advanced Audio Blog lesson will teach you about the history and culture of France’s overseas territories, or DOM TOM. We’ll discuss the differences the French territories and mainland. Of course, we’ll be learning French so that you’ll be able to communicate with the locals. For a full transcript and translation of today’s lesson, visit FrenchPod101.com! While you’re there you can pick up more great French lessons and learning materials, or leave us a message in the comment section!

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