Aero: Emma (Reno) Bondi – France 2015 – History and Culture

Aero: Emma (Reno) Bondi – France 2015 – History and Culture … … France has modernized with the times. There are new buildings, roads, and Wi-Fi nearly everywhere. But unlike American, France is old. We’re talking really old. Even with the modern conveniences, France is downright stuck in the past, but in a good way! […]

Aero: Emma (Reno) Bondi – France 2015 – Food and Dining

Aero: Emma (Reno) Bondi – France 2015 – Food and Dining … … The type of food one encountered at mealtimes all depended on the meal, except for bread. Bread is accessible at all times during the day; it is the staple of the French diet (that and wine, arguably). Breakfast was grain paradise. Bread, […]

Aero: Emma (Reno) Bondi – France 2015 – City Life

Aero: Emma (Reno) Bondi – France 2015 – City Life … … Let me tell you about my one true love, the Paris metro system. I have never been one who enjoys driving. I have a car and yes, it is a great convenience, but it is also a great burden. I remember the days long […]

Aero: Emma (Reno) Bondi – France 2015 – Family Life

Aero: Emma (Reno) Bondi – France 2015 – Family Life … … My daily routine was as follows, and denoted in the twenty-four hour system. For weekends, take away class time and replace it with an excursion. Though I honestly could have gone to bed any time I wanted (it’s not like host mom gave me […]

French Vocabulary: Navigation and Directions

… Identify: French Vocabulary: Navigation and Directions le vocabulaire français: la navigation et les indications de route Navigation is a vital travel skill and important in cities all over the world. Use the right terms to find the right locations. Study: When traveling anywhere in French-speaking countries, you’ll need to know how to ask for […]

Project Resources: Creative Ideas for Presenting Research (French / Francophone)

… IF YOU WANT TO IMMERSE YOURSELF IN FRANCOPHONE CULTURE: Get a French-speaking pen-pal (e-pal, Facebook, etc.) and ask them about their culture! Check out livemocha.com to find Francophone people, and interview them about their culture! Help out in a bilingual class or daycare center. Visit the “Maison Française” at Nazareth College (get the events […]

French Vocabulary: The Verb [AVOIR] with Hair and Eyes

… Identify: French Vocabulary: The Verb [AVOIR] with Hair and Eyes le vocabulaire français: le verbe [avoir] avec des cheveux et des yeux Adjectives are words that describe people, places, and things. Use these terms to describe yourself and other people around the world. Study: Often, a conjugated form of the verb AVOIR is used to […]

French Vocabulary: Common Regular [-IR] Verbs

Identify: French Vocabulary: Common Regular [-IR] Verbs le vocabulaire français: verbes réguliers communs en [-IR] Common verbs that have an [-IR] ending in the infinitive. Get comfortable working with regular [-IR] verbs. Study: agir : to act J’agis dans la pièce de théâtre. I act in the play. applaudir : to applaud / to clap […]

French Vocabulary: Common Regular [-RE] Verbs

Identify: French Vocabulary: Common Regular [-RE] Verbs le vocabulaire français: verbes réguliers communs en [-RE] Common verbs that have an [-RE] ending in the infinitive. Get comfortable working with regular [-RE] verbs. Study: attendre : to wait (for) J’attends le bus. I wait (am waiting) for the bus. confondre : to confuse Ces instructions me […]

French Vocabulary: The Verb [AVOIR] with Emotions or States

… Identify: French Vocabulary: The Verb [AVOIR] with Emotions or States le vocabulaire français: le verbe [avoir] avec les emotions et les états d’esprit Terms for a wide variety of feelings or states of being. Use AVOIR expressions to convey feelings and mental states. Study: Just because someone is from a different country, or speaks […]