French Immersion Journal

Guides, stories, and tips for a successful immersion in France.

Real-life French, made simple: practical advice, insider routes, and voices from the field so you arrive ready and leave confident.

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In the text De l’origine du français,” certain words originate from regional or foreign languages. Did you recognize them? They are highlighted in…

In France, there are many accents which, in fact, come from the old languages or dialects of France. Before the Second World War,…

You have decided to do a French immersion homestay in Montpellier during the winter rather than in the summer? That is great. In…

1- Decision to come to France photo credit: Dorothy Hübner Chris Williams is a 32-year-old biochemistry researcher from New York; he applied to…

An historical person, Jacques Cœur opens his heart (cœur in French ! )

Have you been thinking about joining a French immersion homestay? You’ve been learning French for a while and are now looking for an…