The Tradition of the King’s Cake
The King's cake is a galette traditionally eaten in most of France, Quebec, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium and Lebanon for the day of Epiphany – January 6 or the first Sunday after January 1 – depending on the country. Epiphany is a Christian holiday that celebrates the visit of the three wise men to Jesus. The Story Behind "La Galette Des Rois" (King’s Cake) From Roman origin, the tradition consists in dividing the cake into as many parts as there are guests, plus one. In order to leave things to chance, the youngest present at the table then sits under this [...]
10 Tips To Start Your French Learning Journey
If you want to learn French but don't know where to start, this article is for you. Learning French could be both exciting and challenging. Vocabulary, grammar, conjugations, etc. There is a lot to learn! It is very common to feel overwhelmed and not know where to start. That’s why we would like to present 10 tips that you can set up today to help you get started in the best possible way. #1 Define Your Objectives Before diving headfirst into new adventures, it may be a good idea to think about the goals you want to achieve. Do you [...]
Introducing The French Learning Institute Blog
Welcome to our new blog! We look forward to sharing News, Events, Workshops, Class Updates, Tips to Learn French, Recipes, Travel, Music, and more. Please check back to keep up with the latest from The French Learning Institute.