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Changer de Maison children’s books: French for self-learner | Rachael Helps

Moving to Another House: A short story in French for self-learner [Level A1-A2]

We are back with another Storytelling’N French video, spoken by a native French speaker (HB), for learning French grammar and pronunciation. We made this video for the absolute beginner (A1 to A2) and self-learners. It’s to help them overcome learning difficulties in language studies. In this article, I’ll show you how to use this children story in French for adults (as well as kids too!). Before you dive in (the video that is), are you new to my blog? Or did you find this video randomly on the internet? Either way, I suggest that you read this article first: “Learn…

Life after pregnancy and childbirth in France | Rachael HELPS!

Reminiscing when I was pregnant and had a baby in France.

Here is a space on my blog I’ve dedicated to reminiscing on all the little daily things in between living abroad, traveling, learning, and motherhood. Here are the little stories of my life I can share with you, and which also allow me to reminisce. Instantly

Natural hair, pregnancy braids in France

Natural hair, pregnant braids in France (My own experience)

Learn the ends-and-out of getting your hair braided in France without your edges falling out.
From Natural hair to pregnant braids, I share my own experiences with you. 

Travel to Cahors et Saint-Cirq-Lapopie France, our weekend away guide.

It’s that time of the year again when I take an annual birthday trip. I get out of dodge on my birthday (10th of November just so you know). Now, H.B and I wanted to take a five day road trip to Spain, (yes, that’s one of the perks you get when you live in France; easy access to other countries) however at this time, I’m 28 weeks, going on 29 weeks pregnant, and just got over a bad gastrointestinal illness that went on for about a week. My midwife (sage femme) advised against us going to Spain and to…