Carried off with the breeze SOLD OUT These postcards have sold out and will hopefully be back in stock soon. Thank you for your interest and I will let you know when more are available. Amicalement, Kristi Continue reading SOLD OUT POSTCARDS
The Kasbah. Agadir, formerly "Santa Cruz", is located on a seismic line. Agadir was rebuilt after the 1960 earthquake that killed 17000 people and destroyed 60 percent of this city. More about our visit to this former French colony, in today's post. NEW: The audio section has moved and is now a dual-recording. Jean-Marc pronounces the French and you'll hear my Arizona accent for the … Continue reading A Common Mistake + favorite English word translated to French
Ça y est! You have just purchased 6 of my postcards from France. Merci beaucoup! Your cartes postales will be delivered in the next 2-4 weeks, from the post office here in La Ciotat. I will be waving your envelope in my hand as I walk to the post box, letting the Mediterranean sea breeze grace each packet. (While carrying your letter, I’m going to … Continue reading THANK YOU FOR YOUR ORDER!
Twilight in Agadir, Morocco, in Northwest Africa. Jean-Marc snaps a photo of le coucher du soleil. Do you want to continue receiving these emails? Each week my overzealous, automated listserver sweeps several subscribers into the "inactive" bin, eventually deleting them! Here are two ways to ensure you receive this journal in your inbox from here on out: 1. Regularly click on the links in my … Continue reading Bonjour from North Africa + A Gift from Strangers!
Early morning in the bay of La Ciotat. Happy Saturday to all. Jean-Marc and I have a surprise for you in the sound clip below: he reads the French term and I pronounce the English. TODAY'S WORD: "se faire avoir comme un bleu" : to be fooled, to be had, to fall hook, line, and sinker, EXAMPLE SENTENCE & AUDIO FILEListen to all … Continue reading To Be Had: to Fall for Something Hook, Line, and Sinker in French
In this reflective piece, Kristi Espinasse shares wishes for the New Year, emphasizing the importance of love (amour) and peace (paix) as conveyed by the Parisian crowd during celebrations. The author considers personal growth, seeking meaningful words for 2023, including “patience” and “gratitude,” while expressing a desire to move away from negativity. Through scripture, she highlights love as a powerful force that promotes forgiveness and connection. The piece ends with a heartful encouragement to forgive oneself and others, focusing on love as the guiding principle for the year ahead, encapsulating the spirit of hope and resilience. Continue reading Two Most important French words of the Year from the Champs Elysées
A sunny view from the village of Auriol, where Jean-Marc and I had lunch Wednesday. In these southern French towns you'll hear a traditional Provençal end-of-the-year wish: Bon bout d'an! TODAY'S WORD: Bon bout d'an! : Happy end of the year! EXAMPLE SENTENCE & AUDIO FILEListen to all the French words in today's story via the sound file below. Then scroll to the … Continue reading Bon Bout D’An! Something French to wish others this time of year
Jean-Marc, right, and friends at one of the wine shop's events. Read on for some big news regarding my husband. TODAY'S PHRASE: "se lancer dans l'inconnu" : to strike out into the unknown EXAMPLE SENTENCE & AUDIO FILEListen to all the French words in today's story by clicking on the sound file below. Then scroll to the vocabulary section and check your comprehension. … Continue reading Big News! A Change is Coming + se lancer dans l’inconnu
Our town's tourist bureau produces a delightful series of travel posters. Here’s one for Christmas, spotted while Jackie and I enjoyed an evening stroll by the port. Notice the traditional wooden boat, or “pointu.” TODAY’S WORD: la bouillotte : hot water bottle EXAMPLE SENTENCE & AUDIO:Avec le froid, la hausse du coût de l’énergie et la menace de coupures d’électricité,les gens s’équipent. La … Continue reading What is “Sobriété Énergétique”? + How to warm up in winter (with la bouillotte)
Wooden boats all dressed up for the holidays. More about le bois in today's story. Enjoy French delicacies? Don't miss the sweet column at the end of the edition. If today's word is too easy for you, find some more advanced terms in the story below. TODAY'S WORD: le bois : wood AUDIO: Listen to all the French words in today's story by … Continue reading Bois, Kindling, or Tinder in French + A Fun and Free Activity while walking
