The Vas-y Effect. You know this secret to happiness and success…

A random photo from Paris. You can never see enough hearts! Keep looking for them, and enjoy the following pick-me-up message. TODAY'S WORD: "Vas-y!" : go for it! FRENCH SOUND FILE: Click below to hear Jean-Marc pronounce all 12 French terms in this post. Then scroll down to the vocabulary section to check your French comprehension. Click here to listen to the French … Continue reading The Vas-y Effect. You know this secret to happiness and success…

Kristin EspinasseNovember 17, 202235 Comments

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Chapeau bas and Froissé (do you know this emotion in French?) + Ski Lessons from Mom

Wishing you a Joyeuse St. Valentin today, as this journal won't go out on Valentine's Day. In the meantime, please follow me here on Instagram. Merci!Today's Word: chapeau bas : hats off!, bravo!When we say "chapeau bas!" we recognize the merit or the value of someone Audio/Listening: Click the link below to hear Jean-Marc pronounce the French words in the following story. Then scroll … Continue reading Chapeau bas and Froissé (do you know this emotion in French?) + Ski Lessons from Mom

Kristin EspinasseFebruary 11, 202226 Comments

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Bonne et heureuse Année 2012!

Proud wife, or femme fière. I snapped this picture last July, during a special dinner, in Colmar, in honor Chief Grape! Given today's theme (which is partly on focusing), I hope this picture fits the bill—j'espère que celle-là fera l'affaire! P.S. If you are looking for a cozy and delicious restaurant-bistro in Colmar, Jean-Marc and I very much enjoyed Mina and Jérôme's warm welcome at La Cocotte de … Continue reading Bonne et heureuse Année 2012!