Could you choose a French song for our Coronavirus times? Learning French takes a new dimension when you understand the French culture including French music, from classical to modern songs. We have selected a song by Charles Aznavour, one of France’s most popular singers and enduring cultural embassadors. Covid-19 has forced us to distance ourselves […]

In these unusual times of “new normal”, Almaje shares with you articles, Macron speeches or interviews that show French perspectives on the Coronavirus crisis. You can find in them a mix of concepts, vocabulary, grammar… We hope you enjoy the opportunity even if it challenges your French skills a little. An Interesting Interview Of The […]

In the attached article Coline Serreau expresses her view the Covid-19 pandemic in France. Because of the interesting questions it raises, many French websites have republished the article below . Advanced French speakers will appreciate the way Coline passionately communicates her strong feelings. And we see it as a great resource for VCE students, Uni […]

Covid-19 In France – “L’espoir renait” This video of President Macron’s 3rd speech about Covid-19 is also accessible on the website of The Elysée where you can read the whole text (beware I spotted a couple of typos). https://www.elysee.fr/emmanuel-macron/2020/04/13/adresse-aux-francais-13-avril-2020. It has been 4 weeks since the President’s last speech about how France is handling the […]

As Covid-19 disrupts everyone’s life, Almaje French tutoring continues for all our students, just a bit differently. We adapt so Almaje maintains quality French tutoring to support your objective, be it success at exams or communication with French speakers, for pleasure or business. Consequently, we are moving our French tutoring to interactive online platforms as […]

Covid-19 is moving fast, so the French Government is ramping up the war against Covid-19! “Nous sommes en guerre”, “We are at war” is the strong theme of the President’s second speech. I listened to Emmanuel Macron this morning (16 March at 8pm in France) and read the text of the speech. This formal address […]

Are you wondering how France is managing the Coronavirus pandemic? Here is how President Emmanuel Macron presented the “war” on Covid-19 in France. He is explaining the government’s plan to manage Covid-19 in France after thanking people for their contribution so far. This was a formal address to the French People on television on March […]

We watched in disbelief, we cried, the unthinkable was happening. Yet Victor Hugo had already dreamt the Fire of Notre-Dame 188 years ago. Bien triste journée que le 15 avril 2019 pour tous les admirateurs de Notre-Dame dans le monde entier, pour la France et pour les parisiens. Nous prenions Notre-Dame pour acquis, oubliant que […]

Holidays Are Over! It Is Time Again For Some French Conversation Next Friday, February 3 at 1pm we are resuming the sessions of our French conversation club. We call them “Snack&Chat” because that is exactly what we do: Your host Marilyne leads you through a friendly conversation, in French, over nibbles and tea or coffee. […]

Give Your Year 12 A Good Start The holidays are almost over. You’ve got to get refocused on studying and get into good study habits with one objective in mind: Get the results you need to access the course you really want, rather than have to settle for your second or third choice. You have […]