La Petite Ecole Française

Mot du jour: la pirogue polynésienne / le Va’a . Word of the day: outrigger . Learning a foreign language involves embracing all aspects of the culture you are learning about.... . Culture is a very eclectic term and stretches to food, art, history, traditions, sports, lifestyle, music, fashion, cinéma, architecture and so much more. . La culture is such an important element of who we are that in France we have a minister in charge of the culture; Le/la ministre de la culture. . What aspects of the French culture are you embracing? . Online French classes for adults: . Monday through Thursday evening: group classes at 6:25, 6:30 or 7:30PM. . Online kids classes: group classes Monday through Thursday at 4:00 or 5:00PM. . Private lessons Monday through Saturday morning as early as 9:00 AM (PCT) or 6:00AM in Polynesia. . Complete beginners start with French 101. For all other classes, please contact us to be assessed. . Contact: [email protected] or at (626)325-8280 . #frenchculture #vaa #outrigger #speakfrench #francophone #papeete #piroguepolynesienne See more

Mot du jour: le ramboutan/ le Litchi poilu

Mot du jour: café gourmand . My absolute favorite when in France! Café gourmand is the ultimate choice when you love sweets. It includes a shot of espresso served along with three to five mini-desserts. A great way to try several desserts and discovering your favorite but also each region specialties. . Upcoming online French classes for adults and kids:... . www.thelittlefrenchschool.com . #café #cafégourmand #dessertfrançais #frenchculture #regionsoffrance #frenchclasses #learnfrench #tahiti See more

Expression du jour: quoi de neuf? . Expression of the day: What is new? . Quoi de neuf pour la Petite École Française?... . What is new for La Petite Ecole Française? . We continue to teach all of our classes online. We have been teaching online since March 2020 and we will continue to do so until we can safely return to the classroom without a mask for teaching French, we need to see you full face and you need to see ours. . Adult French classes . Kids French classes . Tutoring . Private lessons for adults or kids . Conversational classes for intermediate to advanced speakers . French book club for . www.thelittlefrenchschool.com . For additional information, please contact us at [email protected] or at (626) 325-8280 . #onlinefrenchclasses #learnfrench #speakfrench #francophone #francophile #moorea #pasadena #socal #frenchpolynesia #expat See more

. Mot du jour: se nourrir l’esprit . Word of the day: to feed your soul .... Art, culture, nature and literature are key elements to a well-balanced life. . Our French book club will be back online in May. Please contact us if you wish to participate online to the reading and discussions in French. . Upcoming French classes for adults: . French 102 on Thursdays at 7:30PM starting March 18. . French 205 on Wednesdays at 7:30PM starting March 24. . Kids classes: . Mondays at 4:00PM or at 5:00PM. . Higher levels on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:00PM. . www.thelittlefrenchschool.col . Contact: [email protected] #frenchclasses #onlinefrenchclasses #frenchbookclub See more

. Phrase du jour: Bonne et heureuse année 2021 . Word of the day: happy new year 2021 .... May this new year bring joy and peace in your hearts and lives. . I look forward to starting a new year by your side and helping you realizing your dreams. Thank you for your trust and loyalty since 2008. . All of our French classes: group classes and private lessons will resume next week. . New sessions for kids and adults will start next week as well. . #hapoynewyear #bonneannée #frenchbusinessowner #frenchschool #tahiti #moorea francophoneworld See more

. Mot du jour: réveillon du jour de l’an . Word of the day: New year’s eve .... In Tahiti, Tahitian women wear on New year’s eve flower in their hair or flower crowns. . Look at those gorgeous vibrant colors; a great accessory to put you in a dancing mood! . Passez un bon réveillon du jour de l’an! . Have a great New Year’s Eve! . We have two classes for beginners starting in January: . Kids on Monday at 5:00PM. This class is for young teens 12 to A4. . Kids class on Mondays at 4.00PM. 8 to 11 years old. . Adults course for beginners on Thursdays at 7:30PM . www.thelittlefrenchschool.com . Contact: [email protected] . #tahitianculture #frenchculture #polynésiefrançaise #fleurdetiaté #onlinefrench See more

. Mot du jour: sans mots . Word of the day: speechless .... il y a des silences qui en disent long means that silences between two people is very telling about how they feel about each other. No words is needed. . On this note enjoy the silence as this year ends. . Online French classes fur adults and kids: . www.thelittlefrenchschool.com . #silence #tahitiansunset #moorea #paillottestahitiennes #coursdefrançaisenligne #onlineftenchclasses #fle #frenchtutor See more

French Polynesia is stunning. It is everything I love; simplicity and natural beauties. . In French Polynesia everyone is bilingual. In Tahiti, Tahitians speak Tahitian and French. People here are welcoming and genuinely kind. They will go out of their way to help without expecting anything in return. . I asked these two women to pose for me. They are family members; an aunt with her niece on an early morning. ... . On the right the niece is wearing a white Tiare flower and her aunt on the left a flower crown she made herself. They are both wearing Tahitian black pearls and a gorgeous smile that breathes kindness. . Upcoming online French classes: . www.thelittlefrenchschool.com . Contact: [email protected] or at (626) 325-8280 . #tahitian #tahitienne #perlenoire #couronnedefleurs #coursdefrançais #fle #frenchclasses #onlinefrenchclasses #tahitianculture #frenchpolynesiaexperience See more

Mot du jour : jour et nuit . Word of the day: night and day . Quand les nuits sont aussi belles que les journées.... . When the nights are as beautiful as the days. . Your French will be very useful when you visit French Polynesia. French Polynesia is not part of the 1995 Schengen agreement as a result the borders are open to travel to all including American tourists as long as they do a Corona virus PCR test three day prior to their departure and three day after their arrival in French Polynesia. . Upcoming online French classes back in January. . Pleas check our schedule at www.thelittlefrenchschool.com or at (626) 325-8280. . Beginners, we recommend taking French 101 if you never took any French or vaguely remember your high school or college French. . Contact us to set up an online or over the phone evaluation if you wish to join another level/ course. . #schengenagreement #frenchpolynesia #polynésiefrançaise #frenchclasses #onlinefrenchclasses #coursdefrançaisenligne See more

. Mot du jour: La vache qui rit . Word of the day: The Laughing Cow .... A French classic commercial easy to spread cheese is the Laughing Cow( la Vache qui tit). If you grow up in France, you had some at school or maybe your parents spread some on your sandwich. . If you tried apps, private tutors, online programs and still struggle to learn French, leave it up to me and I will find the best way for you to learn, speak and gain confidence. . All of our classes resume in January online. . Private lessons . Tutoring . Conversational classes . Group classes . We teach adults and kids all levels from beginners to intermediate, advanced to experts. . www.thelittlefrenchschool.com . Contact: [email protected] or at (626) 325-8280 . #speakfrench #frenchunderthetropics #onlinefrenchclasses #learnfrench #improveyourfrench #frenchtutor #frenchteacher #frenchbusiness See more

Dicton du jour: Le bonheur n’est pas d’avoir ce que l’on désire mais d’apprécier ce que l’on a . Saying of the day: Happiness is not about getting what you want but appreciate what you have. . Our website may have been completely wiped down. On the bright side we can still communicate via our social media and by phone about our classes .... . + + . UPCOMING ONLINE FRENCH CLASSES . Adult evening group classes . Advanced French . French 304 on Mondays at 6:15PM starting Nov 2. . Intermediate French . French 201 on Wednesdays at 6:15PM starting Nov 4. . French 206 on Tuesdays at 7:30PM starting Nov 17. . Advanced Beginners . French 105 on Thursdays at 6:30PM starting Nov 12. . Kids afternoon group classes . Tuesdays at 5:00PM , Wednesdays at 4:00PM or Thursdays at 5:00PM depending on age and level. . Tutoring Monday through Friday: elementary to college French. . Private lessons Monday through Friday for kids, adults or professionals. . Contact: (626)325-8280

We are experiencing some technical issues with our website and email address. Please give us a call at (626) 325-8280 if you would like some information regarding our French classes. . UPCOMING FRENCH CLASSES .... Adult evening group classes . Advanced French . French 304 on Mondays at 6:15PM starting Nov 2. . Intermediate French . French 201 on Wednesdays at 6:15PM starting Nov 4. . French 206 on Tuesdays at 7:30PM starting Nov 17. . Advanced Beginners . French 105 on Thursdays at 6:30PM starting Nov 12. . Kids afternoon group classes . Tuesdays at 5:00PM , Wednesdays at 4:00PM or Thursdays at 5:00PM depending on age and level. . Tutoring Monday through Friday: elementary to college French. . Private lessons Monday through Friday for kids, adults or professionals. .

Expression du jour: ça va et ça vient . Idiom of the day: it comes and goes . This year has been a reminder that slowing down is crucial to our well-being. Stay focused on what what brings you joy and peace for nothing is permanent. Good things and bad things come and go and make us grow. ... . Our website is down for another day or two as well as our email. We can be reached the old fashion way via at (626) 325-8280. . We offer evening group French classes for adults At either 6.15 or 7:30PM depending on your level . Our group classes are affordable, enriching and fun. . $275.00 (early bird special) . $285.00 (regular price) . Private lessons . $70.00/hour . $650.00 for a ten hour package . Tutoring . Conversational classes . Kids classes . $375.00/ student . www.thelittlefrenchschool.com . Contact: [email protected] (626) 325-8280 . #pasadenasmallbusiness #pasadenafrenchschool #frenchbusinessownwer #frenchonlineclasses #learnfrench #speakfrench #broadenyourhorizons #personalgrowth See more

. Mot du jour: faire le marche . Word of the day: to go to the farmers’ market (it implies to buy fresh produce) .... In Provence the farmers market are filled with colors and so much life; from beautiful local veggies and fruits to local produce, handmade products such as Marseille soap, lavender sachet, honey, cheese, charcuterie, breads, traditional fabric and tableware. . The best place if you ask me to bring back gifts and souvenirs. . Where are your favorite farmer’s markets? . Upcoming French Classes: . www.thelittlefrenchschool.com . Contact: [email protected] or at (626) 325-8280 . #frenchmifestyle #shoplocal #suppotyourcommunity #farmers #growers #organicgardening #organicfood #farmersmarket #healthyliving #balancedlife #notoprocessefoodfrenchculture #provence #socalmarkets #frenchonlineclasses See more

Expression du jour: mettre les choses en perspective . Expression du jour: to put things into perspective . We have moved to online classes since March and we definitely miss seeing our students in the classroom but if we put things into perspective, we are fortunate to be able to continue to interact with our students online and see them grow more confident and fluent.... . New adult course for complete beginners . French 101 on Thursdays from 7:30 to 8:30PM starting January 7th. . 8 spots left . For all other levels, please contact us to be assessed. . (626) 325-8280 . [email protected] . #onlinefrenchclasses #teachingremotedly #onlinelearning #frenchbusinessowner #frenchwomanownedbusiness #socal #carpinteria #frenchtutor #frenchforadults #frenchforkids See more

. Mot du jour: ville de lumière . Word of the day: City of Lights .... Paris is often referred as the City of Lights and contrary to popular belief it is not because of the French philosophers and the 17th-18th century intellectual movement known as the Enlightenment. . So where does this term come from? . Paris was actually the very first European city to introduce street lighting in the 19th century. Back in the 17th century they started to have thousands of lanterns lit at night to promote street safety. . Paris has about 50,000 street lights to this day. . Upcoming classes: . French 101 back due to popular demand. . Jan 7- March 11 . French 102 10 Mondays 7.30-8.30PM . French 105 10 Thursdays 6.30-7.30PM . Intermediate: . French 201 10 Wednesdays 6.30-7.30PM . French 205 10 Tuesdays 7.30-8.30PM . Advanced . French 303 10 Mondays 6.15-7.15PM . Expert French 401 . 10 Tuesdays 6.15-7.15PM . Kids classes . Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays . Tutoring . Private lessons . Conversational classes . Curious? . Visit us at www.thelittlefrenchschool.com (direct link in profile) . Contact: (626) 325-8280 or [email protected] . #onlinefrenchclasses #pasadenaca #frenchownedbusiness #frenchwomanownedbusiness #lafrenchcommunity #smallbusinesspasadena #learnfrench #frenchtutor #frenchteacher #frenchclasses #paris #cityoflights #enlightenment See more

. Mot du jour: merci . Word of the day: thank you .... This is me: Caroline; the person behind La Petite Ecole Française and today I want to say thank you. There are many ways of saying thank you. . Merci. Thanks . Merci beaucoup. Thanks a lot . Merci mille fois. Thanks a million . Merci infiniment. Many thanks . Je vous remercie. I thank you (formal/plural) . Je te remercie. Thank you (friends and family. . La Petite École Française was founded in 2008 when I lost my job. . I am thankful to be able to teach online and to have so many faithful students. . So if today you are struggling, keep in mind that the best is to come and this shall pass. Be patient. . #thankful #smallbusinessowner #frenchwomenownedbusiness #frenchcommunity #smallbusinessduringthepandemic #thriving #lifelessons #onlinefrenchclasses See more

Citation du jour: L’automne est un deuxième printemps où chaque feuille est une fleur Albert Camus . Quote of the day: Fall is a second spring where each leaf is a flower Albert Camus . Each season has its magic... . UPCOMING FRENCH CLASSES . Adult evening group classes . Advanced French . French 304 on Mondays at 6:15PM starting Nov 2. . Intermediate French . French 201 on Wednesdays at 6:15PM starting Nov 4. . French 203 on Wednesdays at 7:30PM starting Oct 14. . French 206 on Tuesdays at 7:30PM starting Nov 17. . Advanced Beginners . French 105 on Thursdays at 6:30PM starting Nov 12. . Kids afternoon group classes . Tuesdays at 5:00PM , Wednesdays at 4:00PM or Thursdays at 5:00PM depending on age and level. . Tutoring Monday through Friday: elementary to college French. . Private lessons Monday through Friday for kids, adults or professionals. . www.thelittlefrenchclasses.com . Contact: [email protected] or at (626) 325-8280 . #frenchclasses #onlineclasses #speakfrench #learnfrench #frenchculture #frenchbusinessowner #fall #frenchquote #frenchfemalebusinessownwer #frenchiesinla #pasadenafrenchconnection #garden

. Mot du jour: brioche (f) . Word of the day: brioche .... There is no translation for brioche. Pronounced Bree-osh. . There are so many types of brioches. The common denominator is lots of real butter. . Brioche are yummy toasted with extra butter and some jam. . On the left this is une brioche à tête a brioche with a head and on the right une brioche moulée; à brioche which was cooked in a rectangular pan. . It is almost the week-end; which breakfast treat will you be having with your cup of tea or coffee? . Upcoming online French classes for adults: . Mondays at 6:15PM . Mondays at 7:30PM . Tuesdays at 6:15PM . Tuesdays at 7:30PM . Wednesdays at 6:15PM . Wednesdays at 7:30PM . Thursdays at 7:30PM . Kids classes . Tuesdays at 5:00PM . Wednesdays at 4:00PM . Thursdays at 5:00PM . Anytime, any week day: . Tutoring . Private lessons . Conversational classes . For more information visit our website (direct link in bio) or email us at [email protected] or give us a call at (626) 325-8280. . #onlinefrenchclasses #learnfrenchonline #liveclasses #studyfrench #speakfrench #frenchculture #frenchfood #frenchbakeries #brioche See more

Citation du jour: j’ai reconnu le bonheur au bruit qu’il a fait en partant . Quote of the day: I recognized happiness by the sound it made whilst leaving . As children we learn poems from French poet, Jacques Prévert.... . Poems and quotes are wonderful learning tools to discovers talented writers, explore themes, expand your vocabulary and enjoy beautiful words. . For upcoming French classes please check our website: . www.thelittlefrenchschool.com . Contact: [email protected] or at (626) 325-8280 . #frenchpoem #frenchpoet #frenchwriter #learnfrench #jacquesprevert #pasadenaftenchclasses #onlinefrenchclasses #frenchquote See more

Expressions du jour: faire du cheval . Expressions of the day: to horseback ride . Faire du cheval implies a´ activity done for leisure whereas faire de l’équitation implies being part of a club, and being trained by professional riders and instructors. .... We offer Online Group French classes for adults and kids: . Adults classes are Monday through Friday at 6:15, 6:30 or 7:30PM . Kids classes are Monday through Thursday at 4:00 PM or 5:00PM depending on the level. . Tutoring all levels (elementary to college French) . Private lessons (adults or kids) . Conversational classes for adults . Upcoming French classes: . Check out our website and sign up for our newsletter ( direct link in bio) . www.thelittlefrenchschool.com . Contact: (626) 325-8280 or at [email protected] . #frenchclasses #wordoftheday #onlinefrenchclasses #frenchtutor #horsebackriding #speakfrench #learnFrench #frenchwoesoftheday #frenchinla #frenchbusiness #californiaranch See more

. Mot du jour: l’automne (m) . Word of the day: fall (noun) .... Today marks the first day of fall. Fall also called autumn in other English speaking countries is also a verb, to fall. . Here are a few French idioms with the verb to fall tomber: . Tomber amoureux/ tomber amoureuse. To fall in love . Tomber dans les pommes . To faint. . Tomber malade. To get sick . There is always a love story behind learning French. It is rarely for practical reasons that people decide to study French and I love that! . This fall, let yourself fall in love and follow what your heart truly desires. . Learn French where ever you are, we are just a click away on Pacific time. . Evening Adult French classes . Afternoon kids classes . Private lessons anytime of the day . After school Tutoring . Conversational classes . All our classes are taught online. . www.thelittlefrenchschool.com . Contact: [email protected] or at (626) 325-8280 . #fall #fallinlove #fallback #backtoschool #frenchclasses #frenchtutor #onlinefrenchclasses #adultfrenchclasses #learnfrench #socallife See more

Mot du jour: une boule de pain . Literally a ball of bread . We buy boule de pain in bakeries ie une boulangerie. The term boulangerie comes from the word boule, boulangers are ball or boule makers. They shape the dough into a squished ball before letting it rise. This is une boule de pain au seigle, a rye boule de pain best eaten with a slab of butter and some smoked wild salmon.... . Tutoring . Private lessons . Adult group classes . Kids group classes . Conversational classes . www.thelittlefrenchschool.com . Contact: [email protected] or at (626)325-8280 . #frenchbakeries #savoirfaire #onlinefrenchclasses #pasadenafrenchconnection #frenchword #frenchkidsclasses #adultfrenchclasses #frenchcommunity #frenchbusinessowners See more