Say It In French

read moreAs 2020 draws to an end, I would like to wish you all good health and happiness in 2021. One would think next year might be better. I really miss connecting with my students in person, but am fortunate to continue teaching French online via Zoom. If you would like to do online French lessons, please let me know. Tuition remains at $50 per hour and can be shared among three students. Winter Book Club begins January 6 with the reading of Minute, Papillon by Aurelie Valognes. Described as an optimistic and humorous novel, it feels like just the right book to help us get through the winter.

read moreSay It In French Language School offers classes suitable to every French student's language level and abilities, from beginning to advanced. Complimenting the classes are workshops focusing on specialized topics such as numbers, pronouns, and verb tenses. French film classes emphasizing vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and cultural awareness improve comprehension of the spoken language. Say It In French Language School takes great pride and pleasure in bringing students fun and creative ways to learn French.

read moreStep through the quaint entrance with grape vines cascading to find an inviting cheerful home comfortably furnished with modern amenities. The well-appointed kitchen features everything you need to create a delicious meal. There is a washer and dryer for your convenience as well as cable TV and WiFi. There are 2 spacious bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. A third sleeping area is on the top floor. The house sleeps seven. Enjoy the convenience of a ground floor 1/2 bathroom. The house features a working fireplace and an upstairs terrace perfect for having a leisurely breakfast or dining al fresco while admiring the magnificent view.

read moreBefore teaching at French language camp in France, Giselle and son Daniel, age 19, bravely leave for Saudi Arabia, after finally receiving multiple entry visas one week before departure. Giselle's twin sister, Beth, has lived in Saudi Arabia with her Saudi husband and five children over 18 years. This is our first trip to visit Beth and her home. Beth often comes to France and the U.S. This was our chance to see how Beth lives and visit a part of the world most people are not permitted to go. Saudi Arabia grants visas only to immediate family members, government officials and certain pilgrimage groups to Mecca and Medina.