Life in France

Paris may not go all out for the infamous Irish holiday like Dublin or New York… Read More

Are you considering a job in France as an Irish citizen? But you speak no French at all? Don't worry! We can help you find… Read More

Despite its religious roots, Mardi Gras is a holiday for all: if you love pancakes and dressing up, this one’s for you! However, not sure… Read More

How to write a CV/ resume in French? Learn how to master the art of writing a CV or résumé in French. Read More

Valentine's Day has become a commercial celebration spread across Western Europe but do the French do it differently?… Read More

The French tradition La Chandeleur (Candlemas) takes place on the 2nd February. Actually it is considered the last cycle of the Christmas celebration. So in… Read More

Have you ever wondered what's typically French? (and weird) Read all about the 10 things the French do that foreigners don’t understand. Read More

Why not make the most of your time in the Marais, Paris? Find out what the top 5 things to do in the Marais are. Read More

Whilst Emily in Paris (which I only recently discovered ought to be pronounced Emilee in Paree) is certainly an entertaining watch, and a very surprising… Read More

What are the best French singers to listen to in 2021? Read our list of our top 7 French singers. Find out who they are!… Read More

Find out which games to use to teach children English! Here’s our top pick of games to play with the children on the way home… Read More

Find out about the best places to celebrate Halloween in Paris, a spooky visit to the Catacombs, we got it all covered!… Read More

The French speak little or no English Once you arrive in Paris, you will quickly realise that French people prefer to speak in their native… Read More

As you might have already experienced, French bureaucracy can be an absolute nightmare – un vrai cauchemar ! , as the French would say. It… Read More

Finding accommodation in France can be very difficult, especially in Paris, and in particular for a foreigner who has just arrived. Even if the market… Read More

If you want to learn French rapidly, you have come to the right place as I am about to tell you how to learn the… Read More

If you have been searching for a job in France and have been invited for an interview, you have come to the right place as… Read More

If you want to spend the summer months in France and have time to explore a new culture, summer work might be the perfect option… Read More

There are lots of vacancies for student jobs in France, whether you are studying here for one semester or for your entire course. Having a… Read More

There are lots of places where you can find a waiter job in Paris. If you don’t know how to find one, then you are… Read More

If you can speak English and dream of finding an English-speaking job in Paris, then there are a few things that you should keep in… Read More

There are a lot of job vacancies in sales departments all across Paris. However, you can only get a sales job in Paris if you… Read More

If you want to get a job at McDonald’s but do not know how to find a McDonald’s job in Paris, then you are on… Read More

Getting a job at Starbucks in Paris is not difficult if you know “how to find a job at Starbucks in Paris?” but if you… Read More

Remember that some museums, especially in Paris, offer free entry on the first Sunday of each month (which will be the 6th September this month)… Read More

It’s September, and here in France that can only mean one thing - La Rentrée! You start hearing whispers of the Rentrée… Read More

Les Mardis de Babylangues are evenings dedicated to conversation and language exchange in French… Read More

For the anglophones amongst all our readers, you might have seen a big hullabaloo about “la rentrée” in the last few weeks around France. ‘La… Read More

The first ever Tour de France took place on the 1st July 1903. Organised and orchestrated by one man alone, this was to become one… Read More

1st May in France, commonly known as May Day, is a public holiday associated with the lily of the valley flower, which dates back to… Read More

Due to the Coronavirus, Babylangues can no longer suggest outings in France. Let’s hope we can all go back to our normal life as early… Read More

Follow our handy tips to help you find the perfect flat in France! … Read More

Pâques or Easter in English is a religious festival and is one of the most important holidays in France, it has now become a traditional… Read More

Follow our handy tips to help you on the phone in France!… Read More

Although you may not think it, la pharmacie in France is completely different to our anglophone pharmacy. Find out all about la pharmacie in France. Read More

‘Provence’ and ‘Province’ sound very similar but you should really be careful when you’re talking about this… Read More

The South Korean film ‘Parasite’ recently won best picture at the Oscars and it got us thinking what language are people most intrigued about learning… Read More

Whoever you are, whether you’re French and lived in the Hexagon your whole life or you’re brand new to the country and you’ve only just… Read More

The Livre Paris is a prestigious annual book fair event which presents the works of contemporary authors… Read More

Follow our handy tips to make a good impression when writing a formal letter in French. … Read More

Get ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime with us here at Babylangues; splendid food, plentiful drink and first-class company. Read More

Les Mardis de Babylangues are evenings dedicated to conversation and language exchange in French… Read More

Want to go running in Paris? One of the best ways to explore a city is undoubtedly by foot, and what could be better than… Read More

The dandelion is a classic little flower belonging to the daisy family which can be found basically all over the temperate northern hemisphere… Read More

This year, Chinese New Year falls on Saturday, January 25 in 2020 - the Year of the Rat… Read More

When moving to any new city, one of the main concerns is public transport and working out how to get about. THE PARIS SYSTEM The Paris… Read More

Find out everything you ever wanted to know about LA GREVE. Read More

If you’ve been dreaming of decoration your Parisian villa since you were four (after you have won the lottery), this great lifestyle fair will give… Read More

The French greeting is almost always complemented with ‘la bise’. Integral to French society, system and values you must know the rules and regulations to… Read More

re you wanting to get involved in the Easter egg hunt but the eggs are too obviously found in your Parisian apartment? It can be… Read More

Located near to the Bibliothèque Francois Mitterrand, this pool is particularly special as it floats on the Seine itself. You can enjoy this outside in… Read More

The étymologie of "le gui" has la classe of the latin roots of the word for the plant, but "mistletoe" in English is a word… Read More

Whether it be the cruise under the Parisian stars, or dancing the night away, we are sure that this will be an unforgettable evening!… Read More

Join us for a mug of mulled wine by the Christmas tree at the Babylangues Office and embrace this lovely occasion to celebrate the holidays… Read More

Every December, the festival attracts thousands of tourists who come to admire the public light installations. Read More

“Crapoter” is a very interesting little word, meaning “to fake smoke”. It is when someone doesn’t inhale the smoke while smoking a cigarette but puffs… Read More

Sablés are a traditional French biscuit made of flour sugar and butter. They often have a crumbly texture and are great as a sweet snack!… Read More

For the holiday season, we at Babylangues thought we would present ‘Douce Nuit’, a French version of the carol ‘Silent Night’. Read More

hristmas markets are without a doubt the best way to get into the holiday spirit. There is nothing better than wandering past stalls glistening with… Read More

Walk through the picturesque shopping arcades of the XVIII° and XIX° century, from the Louvre to the "Grands boulevards" (2° arrondissement), with… Read More

In France, they celebrate Le Réveillon de Noël on the 24th December with family or close acquaintances in the form of a large meal before… Read More

Asking if there's any more of something in French might seem like a fairly simple task, but can often confuse the anglophones amongst us because… Read More

November 11, 1918 - At 5 a.m., in Marshal Foch's railway car in the Forest of Compiegne, the Armistice between the Allied and Central Powers… Read More

Did you know that coffee is good for the brain?  Yes, apparently more than one of those great philosophers (the ones we casually throw into… Read More

DISNEYLAND PARIS BONFIRE SPECTACULAR 4, 6 & 8 Nov 2019 Remember, remember, … In celebration of Guy Fawkes Night, there will be a floating bonfire… Read More

Our language instruction evening in Paris is making yet another great monthly comeback – and don’t forget, it’s free entry for Babylangues instructors and your… Read More

Where to live in Paris? Be sure to check out this simulator, which allows you to see average rent prices across the city. Read More

In English, if you want to express the duration of time... Read More

Babylangues is offering its instructors the chance to visit a part of Paris in the company of a welcoming, enthusiastic guide who is in love… Read More

Seeing a doctor in France does sometimes seem like a daunting prospect. Here are some essential tips to make your French medical experience stress-free. Read More