Un American In ParisTHE DIRTY FRENCH OBSESSION WITH THE WORD NOIn learning any new language, the word for “no” is used often enough, universally enough, fundamentally enough — as in you’re using it all…3 min read·Apr 1, 2022----
Un American In ParisTHE NATIONAL LAW OF BONJOURThere aren’t that many rules in France that will shock you as a tourist. If you’re coming here from America, in particular, most of your…3 min read·Mar 24, 2022----
Un American In ParisHOW TO SAY A NON-AWFUL FRENCH “R”When I first started learning French, I read a bunch of books that said the French R is more of an open sound, and that it’s more from the…4 min read·Mar 16, 2022----
Un American In ParisTHERE IS A WEIRD CURE FOR JET LAGScientifically speaking, there is no cure for jet lag but that won’t stop me from confidently typing up something called There Is A Weird…5 min read·Mar 9, 2022----
Un American In ParisTHE AIR RAID SIRENS IN PARISIt’s 12:02pm in Paris. The air raid siren has just gone off. Which is something they do here once a month, every month, at noon on the…3 min read·Mar 2, 2022----