If you are wondering about French identity and what it means to be French have a read of this very interesting article in the Times Literary Supplement:
https://www.the-tls.co.uk/articles/public/frenchness-identity-hazareesingh/
Academie Francaise rejects inclusive grammar
The Academie Francaise (the “immortals” who are tasked with preserving the language) have come down against the use of inclusive language in French. You can read about it here:
New Date for talk on Anjou 25 October 2017
The talk on Anjou had to be postponed because of Ex-Hurricane Ophelia but it will now take place on Wednesday 25th October 2017 at 8.30pm in the Club House Hotel. Come and discover the sights, history and tastes of this wonderful region.
It promises to be a really interesting and pleasant night!
Talk on Ballade en Anjou
Our October Soirée Culturelle is taking place on Monday 16th October at 8.30pm in the Club House Hotel.
The presentation will be Ballade en Anjou (A journey through Anjou) by Gerard Margat, and will explore the landscape, history, geography and food and wine of the region which includes the Loire Valley. You may be familiar with it from driving or cycling there and will be very interested to get an overview and new insights from a very knowledgeable native. There is a rumour that we may even have some local wine to sample to make the experience as immersive as possible!
So, come along on Monday night 16th October at 8.30 to the Club House Hotel and re-discover the Loire.
Advanced notice also of our AGM on 6th November and of course we celebrate the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau on 16th November and keep 15th December free for our Christmas Party.
A reminder also that if you are free on any Thursday morning call in to the bar of the Club House Hotel for the Coin Francais for coffee and a chat in French.
Sacre Bleu, what not to say in French!
You want your French to sound French and not include the equivalent of “Top of the Mornin to you!”. Check out this article in The Guardian to get some lowdown on what to say and how to say it.
Don’t forget we enrol on Tuesday 5th September from 7 to 9.
A Bientot!