https://www.youtube.com/embed/8omFQEXuyas What are the most prominent cultural facets of your country? How do you commemorate or celebrate them, if at all? In France, the European Heritage Days are a manifestation nationale ("national event") set aside for exploring French culture and history. From free wine tastings and tours to elaborate music festivals, there’s an experience for everyone!  In this article, you’ll learn all about European Heritage Days and pick up some useful vocabulary. Let’s get started! 1. What are the European Heritage Days? European Heritage Days, (also called European Heritage "Open" Days), are an annuelle ("annual") celebration of the unique heritage each European country possesses.... Show more

Have you ever dreamed of living and working in France? If you’ve read the first part of this guide about How to Find Jobs in France, you already know why: It’s not just the elegant charm of the City of Love or the amazing cheesy meals of the Savoie. It’s also the numerous advantages of working for a French company and benefiting from our labor laws. But how do you go about writing a resume in French or creating a French CV?  In the first chapter, you’ve seen that there are many job opportunities for foreigners. You’ve also learned what kind of work you can find in France, and how to search for it using a wide range of job-hunting tools and resources. Now that you know how to find a job, let’s see how to get that job!  ... Show more

How do the French celebrate Armistice Day, and why? Armistice Day in French culture is one of the most important and widely celebrated holidays. It commemorates the end of WWI, during which France suffered heavy losses. In this article, you’ll learn about his significant public holiday in France, and about French Armistice Day traditions. At FrenchPod101.com, we hope to make every aspect of your language-learning journey both fun and informative! 1. What is Armistice Day? If you know French history, you might know that November 11, 1918, is an important date for French people. In fact, it is a public holiday. This is the date of an armistice, a convention signed by several governments in order to stop combat between... Show more

Have you ever savored traditional French cuisine, paired with some of the best French wine available? You haven’t really lived until you have. Truly, French cuisine dishes have taken the world by storm, along with the country’s fascinating food culture. It should be no surprise, then, that the French honor this each year on French Gastronomy Day. In this article, you’ll learn a little bit about French gastronomy history, what food means to the French, and how people like to celebrate! At FrenchPod101.com, we hope to make every aspect of your learning journey both fun and informative—and we think you’ll agree that food is a good place to start! 1. What is French Gastronomy Day? First of all, what is French gastronomy? ... Show more

For many, a grand-mère (“grandmother”) is a relative of unparalleled consideration and admiration. This is as true in France as it is in numerous countries around the world. Grandmother’s are so loved and respected that the French have dedicated a day just to celebrate them! By learning about Grandmother’s Day in France, you’re also glimpsing a unique aspect of the country’s culture. From the commercial origin of this holiday to how it’s celebrated today, Grandmother’s Day in France is a reflection of both history and the present. And to think it all started with coffee... Let FrenchPod101.com guide you through the details of National Grandma Day! 1. What is Grandmother’s Day in France? In France, Grandmother’s Day is... Show more

There’s something so delightfully romantic about France—or at least the idea we have of it. Golden fields, beautiful Riviera, foods that enlighten the mind, wines of endless variety, farniente… But summer and August—in terms of France holidays, especially—make for a very different vibe in many aspects of life, and it’s important for people planning to visit France in August to know what the place is really like. In this article we’ll explain how Paris becomes a ghost town, see what types of weather you can expect in different parts of the country, and help you find the best destination according to what you like to do. In other terms, we’ll answer the question, of what France in August is really like. 1. The French During... Show more

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Hey French learner! We recently gave you some shortcuts to learn French. In your journey to become fluent and conversational in less time that is needed to say “Gotta catch 'em all”, we will this time give you the Top 15 tips to remember words! 1. Use repetition: reading, writing and speaking words over and over again. 2. Associate words with drawings, pictures and funny scenes. 3. Try to use the language routinely in the context of daily life. 4. Reading as much as possible, especially the newspaper, helps you to remember words. Click Here To Start Learning French Right Now! 5. Learn about the roots of words and how different words are related to each other. 6. Speak as often as possible with native... Show more

Hey Listeners! Summer is here and love is in the air! But are you going to be able to go on that date with that special someone... who only speaks French?! Step up your game with our Top 10 French words and phrases for going on a date! And don't forget to sign up for a FREE (Yes, it's a FREE account) lifetime account at FrenchPod101.com to further your skills even more! 1. I love you. Je vous aime. 2. You're so beautiful. Tu es si belle. 3. Kiss bisou Click Here To Sign Up For A FREE Lifetime Account & Start Learning French In Minutes! 4. Love aimer 5. I think of you as more than a friend. Je vois en toi plus qu'un(e) ami(e). 6. Girlfriend petite amie 7. I've got a crush on you. J'ai le... Show more

Learn some French basic phrases to fully enjoy your holidays in France! Voilà l’été! Ok, not yet…We are only in June but the months of July and August are highly awaited by many, because it is vacation time! Do French people like to go to the beach? Many people take their summer vacations so they can go to the beach. French people usually spend a weekend or even as long as three weeks at the beach. So if I wanted to go to the beach in France, where should I go? The most fashionable beaches are on the: English Channel: Cherbourg, Honfleur… Atlantic ocean: Biarritz, Saint Jean du luz… Mediterranean sea: Cannes, Nice, Marseilles… These are the main sea resorts in France, and the destination usually depends on... Show more