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.

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Benny’s Spanish Challenge

Episode Overview

Some of the topics brought up during the interview are:

Studying French at school and not actually learning the language
How living as an au pair kicked off Lizzy’s French understanding
How to integrate into French culture and build friendships
Why French etiquette is so important
Humor and how it can help you build relationships inner languages
The ways customer service is different in France than in other countries
What it’s like being vegetarian in France
What to do when the French insist on speaking English
When to use formal speech vs informal speech in French
Tips for getting French practice when you aren’t ready for a native speaker
Tricks you can use when you’re a beginner in a language

Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

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#44 Lizzy Rimington Shares Insider French Secrets from 30 Years Living in France

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#44 Lizzy Rimington Shares Insider French Secrets from 30 Years Living in France