Culture & traditions

For our French language school, it's important to immerse ourselves in this wealth of literature, guided by the writers who have shaped the language.

All countries have their official emblems. As far as France is concerned, we’re all familiar with the French flag – a rectangle comprising three vertical stripes in blue, white and red.

Croissants, Baguettes and Camembert: we’re talking about French cuisine and culinary traditions

Learn more about French Christmas traditions and how to say ‘Happy New Year’ in French: a French Christmas vocabulary list and some explanations for you.

What are the different regional languages which are spoken in France? A special focus on French accents and French dialects

Many students of French find some French films invaluable for learning the language and discovering French culture. But which films are the best?

Who are France’s most popular actors? While we can all no doubt come up with a quick list of some of the famous actors and actresses

How does the French education system work? A focus on the features of France’s education system, from primary school to university