In this episode, Benny and Elizabeth get the inside scoop on how to become a French cultural insider with Lizzy Rimington who has lived in France for the past 30 years.Mentioned in this EpisodeBenny’s Spanish ChallengeEpisode OverviewSome of the topics brought up during the interview are:Studying French at school and not actually learning the languageHow living as an au pair kicked off Lizzy’s French understandingHow to integrate into French culture and build friendshipsWhy French etiquette is so importantHumor and how it can help you build relationships inner languagesThe ways customer service is different in France than in other countriesWhat it’s like being vegetarian in FranceWhat to do when the French insist on speaking EnglishWhen to use formal speech vs informal speech in FrenchTips for getting French practice when you aren’t ready for a native speakerTricks you can use when you’re a beginner in a languagePodcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon KennedyJoin Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to bonus content and monthly exclusives.

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