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

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 Episode


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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