Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir can only be described as completely baffling. Known within its (extensive, as in ostensibly millions strong) fandom as Miraculous Ladybug, Miraculous, or simply MLB, it’s a French 3D animated show aimed primarily at a middle grade audience (kids ages 7-12) about two superheroes and, eventually, their classmates and…
French desserts continued and the two-part series concluded! Feast your eyes on this post’s visual serving of treats. Additionally, if you’re tempted to taste some yourself, I’ve also included links to recipes and/or local shops you can support (for those living in Calgary). Here’s a link to Pâtisserie – Part 1 if you missed it…
From macaroons to meringues, to madeleines, France is well-known for its desserts! Just imagine yourself sitting on an ornate, iron wrought chair, sipping coffee in the warm morning sun, surrounded by the bustle of a street in Paris. Here are some fun details about a couple of mouth-watering pastries I found! 1. Mille-Feuille First off…
So you’re taking the DELF B2 exam? Me too! Issued by the French Ministry of National Education, the DELF diploma is recognized internationally for life. As the exam splits into 4 parts – oral production, written production, listening comprehension, and reading comprehension – there is a lot to prepare for. As such, I wanted to…
The holidays are a fantastic time to practice giving. This year, I want to focus on giving the gift of empathy and understanding this holiday season, and I think you should too! Below is a list of holiday phrases in different languages, and I encourage you to use these with people you know who’s first…
When it comes to demonstrating proficiency in the French language as someone who is not French, the DELF is an official qualification that does just that. DELF stands for Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française, or Diploma in French Language Studies. It can be used to enhance your resume, give you an advantage for postsecondary studies,…
Yesterday afternoon I came across a comical video on Facebook promoting Canadian songs in horribly broken french. “FrancoCon: Your Favourite Songs in French” is brought to you by Calgarian broadcasters Beckler and Seanna of X92.9 radio. The video is reminiscent of the kind of advertisements you’d see on TV promoting an album, though admittedly not…
There’s nothing like cozying up with a hot beverage (or cold), a fluffy blanket, and a good book — unless you can’t find the latter — then things start to go downhill. So today, I’ve decided to make a list of my go-to books when my current read doesn’t satisfy me. East of Eden, by,…
(Original Image) “A different language is a different vision of life.” – Federico Fellini I am multilingual. Growing up here in Canada, I learned English as well as my parents’ native language of Chinese. Through my own choice, I took French as a Second Language courses throughout school, having just finished FSL 31 IB this year.…
In the winter, long hair is probably going to get static-y or frizzy due to the level of humidity and other factors. Over the years, I realized that rubbing small amounts (drops depends on the amount and thickness of the hair)of essential oil to the ends and surface of your hair may help to calm…
This year a friend and I had the opportunity of volunteering at the Franco Festival 2014 in Calgary, which was unique and exceptional two-day festival. For those that don’t know about the Franco Festival Calgary, it is a Francophone Multicultural festival in Calgary that was established in August 2011. It is an initiative of Le Portail…
Returning from a recent trip from Montreal, it often interests me how diverse and massive Canada truly is. When former Governor-General Michelle Jean mentioned Canada having two solitudes, never would I have thought that the two regions of Quebec and the Rest of Canada would be so distinct. Entering La Belle Province was almost as…
Laurier Lounge is known as a high quality French restaurant. I did not find it to be as high quality as it should have been. The service was excellent and attentive, but was a bit slow. The menu is very limited so I recommend you check out the menu prior to going to this restaurant,…
For most of us, it is back to school time. For some people reading, it may be their last year of elementary, or maybe even their first year of junior high. If so, welcome to my blog, I am writing this mainly for you! I’m not going to write the standard back to school/welcome to junior high…
What is a macaron? No, not macaroon, a macaron. A macaron is a delicate -and often colourful- french pastry composed of two meringue-like shells with a filling. The term macaroon on the other hand, more often than not, is referring to the North American pastry consisting of coconut, sugar and egg whites. Throughout the past few months,…