Thursday, 26 May 2016

Maths problem

Posted by Anne Canaveera on Thursday, May 26, 2016 in cultural differences, parenting

My son's homework... makes me want to cry! After 13 years of living my life in another language, I consider myself bilingual. But there is something I really cannot do in English, and it's maths. I don't remember ever being good at it. Maybe in primary school, but still, I have memories of...

Why are the French rude and judgemental?

Posted by Anne Canaveera on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 in cultural differences

At least the weather was nice... I can't say the same for some people we met... Let's not make a sweeping statement here, not ALL French people are rude and arrogant, but interestingly, that's how we are perceived by a good majority of foreigners. I'm just back from a week in South of France,...

10 things I've been told when I say I'm French

Posted by Anne Canaveera on Sunday, May 01, 2016 in cultural differences, expat life

Inspired by Aerogaby's post on weird questions she's asked when she says she's Venezuelian, here's my take on weird stuff I've been asked or told when I tell people I'm French... Do you eat frogs legs, snails, horse meat? Yes, I have eaten frogs legs twice...in Ireland. Never in France and I've...