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Melanie LaForce
December 11, 2024

December 11, 1621 -- The Real Thanksgiving and a French Connection

Melanie LaForce
December 11, 2024
December 11, 1621 -- The Real Thanksgiving and a French Connection

Find out about a special event that actually occurred on December 11, 1621, the first Thanksgiving, and a tiny French connection. Visit Plimoth Patuxet at Plymouth, Massachusetts and learn more about American history.

Melanie LaForce
October 11, 2024

Fort Ligonier at Ligonier, Pennsylvania

Melanie LaForce
October 11, 2024
Fort Ligonier at Ligonier, Pennsylvania

Come explore Fort Ligonier and discover French heritage in Pennsylvania. Fort Ligonier is a little fort with a lot of history for the entire family to learn about. With exhibits and diagrams, authentic clothing, Fort Ligonier is a gem in Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Melanie LaForce
September 12, 2024

DC Walking Town

Melanie LaForce
September 12, 2024
DC Walking Town

DC Walking Town is a wonderful event in Washington, DC offered each year in September. Tour Guides get together and offer special tours of neighborhoods in DC. Tours are free and incredibly fun.

Melanie LaForce
July 22, 2024

French Links

Melanie LaForce
July 22, 2024
French Links

The author offers a brief take on Old Fort Niagara in upstate New York, a gem among forts and rich in French history of New France.

Melanie LaForce
March 3, 2024

Patience, Copies, and Staples

Melanie LaForce
March 3, 2024
Patience, Copies, and Staples

The writer reflects on patience and French culture.

Melanie LaForce
September 3, 2023

I love Paris, But I Love the Provinces More

Melanie LaForce
September 3, 2023
I love Paris, But I Love the Provinces More

The author writes about her experiences in Paris and the provinces of France, of feelings of love with memories of experiences and connecting with people through learning the French language. Through the experience of study and travel, of connecting to people through language, one can cross a bridge to greater understanding and appreciation of the places we call “Home.”

Melanie LaForce
May 9, 2023

Which Memorial Do You Like Most?

Melanie LaForce
May 9, 2023
Which Memorial Do You Like Most?

A professional tour guides leading student groups around DC to see the monuments and memorials offers insight into what makes a memorial memorable - an experience? a loving moment with a parent? beauty? the story? It is important to create the experiences that lead to a memorable experience.

Melanie LaForce
April 22, 2023

The US Capitol - A Travel Memory

Melanie LaForce
April 22, 2023
The US Capitol - A Travel Memory

A remembrance of a family trip to Washington, DC inspires a discussion on the US Capitol, its dome, and its French connection.

Melanie LaForce
April 8, 2023

The U.S. Capitol - Like a Star on a Hill

Melanie LaForce
April 8, 2023
The U.S. Capitol - Like a Star on a Hill

A brief introduction to the Capitol building of the U.S., tours that visitors can take, art, and a little bit of history. The ties to French culture are explained in the architectural design.

Melanie LaForce
January 30, 2023

Lafayette Square and the White House

Melanie LaForce
January 30, 2023
Lafayette Square and the White House

A stroll through Lafayette Square in Washington, DC reveals our French and American connections.

Melanie LaForce
September 12, 2022

Le Tennis

Melanie LaForce
September 12, 2022
Le Tennis

A short piece on tennis, expressions in French about tennis, and a short story about playing tennis,

Melanie LaForce
February 13, 2022

L'Inspiration - Inspiration

Melanie LaForce
February 13, 2022
L'Inspiration - Inspiration

A reflection on where we find inspiration - in art and music.

Melanie LaForce
December 20, 2021

Le Sel

Melanie LaForce
December 20, 2021
Le Sel

A student learns to use the French language and opens up a friendship.

Melanie LaForce
October 13, 2021

The Three P's - Partie III - La Décison

Melanie LaForce
October 13, 2021
The Three P's - Partie III - La Décison

Three women are visiting Paris and have an adventure at the perfumer. Find out what they learn as they experience how to choose a perfume. Practice your French. Questions and answers are in French,

Melanie LaForce
October 5, 2021

The Three P's - Partie II - Chez Josseline

Melanie LaForce
October 5, 2021
The Three P's - Partie II - Chez Josseline

The three women decide to try the perfumes and learn how to decide which is special to them.

Melanie LaForce
October 1, 2021

The Three P's -- Practice and the Parisian Perfumer

Melanie LaForce
October 1, 2021
The Three P's -- Practice and the Parisian Perfumer

In this three part story, three women visit the city of Paris and find a perfume shop. Read and answer the questions. Translations are provided to help with learning the French.

Melanie LaForce
August 30, 2021

My Skin, My Choice - Ma Peau, Mon Choix

Melanie LaForce
August 30, 2021
My Skin, My Choice - Ma Peau, Mon Choix

We talk a lot about skin care. Elephants shower themselves with dust and mud to care for their skin. The French care a lot about skin care and there are many expressions one can use and learn. Let’s explore just a few expressions about skin care.

Melanie LaForce
August 15, 2021

Patience - So What?

Melanie LaForce
August 15, 2021
Patience - So What?

It matters to have patience when learning French. Here’s why.

Melanie LaForce
August 1, 2021

Taking a Journey and Studying French

Melanie LaForce
August 1, 2021
Taking a Journey and Studying  French

A reflection on wanting to learn French and some useful expressions for travel to help a student at any age get a start so that they can realize their dreams is provided.

Melanie LaForce
July 23, 2021

Back to School - La Rentrée À l'École

Melanie LaForce
July 23, 2021
Back to School - La Rentrée À l'École

As students get ready for school, they can start using strategies that can help them be resilient in uncertain times. Some tips and suggestions are offered to help students get focused on school.

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