The arrival of spring is a great motivation to get out the paint brush or saw….and get DIY-ing, but do you know what to ask for when you realise at the last minute that you are missing that ‘absolutely-can’t-finish-the-job-without’ screw, nail or spanner?
Frances’s Vigipirate plan has been triggered following the recent terrorist attack near Moscow on March 22, 2024, amidst fears of an increase in terrorist activity.
Rugby is a massive part of the P O culture, but where did the game originate, how did it evolve and why is it so popular here?
The french language often uses the verb ‘avoir’ (to have) in expressions where the english language uses ‘être’ (to be).
Test your French with a lovely springtime poem: Premier sourire du printemps by French Romantic poet, Théophile Gauthier
According to the WHO (World Health Organization, not the rock band!), France has the best healthcare system in the world.
The Easter Omelette, or ‘Omelette Pascale’ is more than just a recipe in Catalonia – it’s a whole tradition!
Test your French and have a giggle with this cheeky story of when the Pope came to Perpignan (not based on true events!)
Test your French and have a giggle with this tongue in cheek joke about Ikea flat pack furniture. Vocabulary provided at the end.
Incredibly bad jokei Un citadin arrive à sa maison secondaire dans un petit village des P-O.
