Author Archives: David
French Lesson #234
There are many words in French and English that look very similar to one another but they have totally different meanings and they are called faux amies (false friends). There are several that we have learned about but the other … Continue reading
Reason for language school
This video summarizes the importance of why we are spending so much time in language school, and is also slightly humorous. Enjoy!
Answered Prayers
Today was a special day for me today as I sat in church. My prayers before church have been “Lord please open my ears that I may understand the French and hear the message that you have prepared for me” … Continue reading
Translating the Christmas Story
I recently read this story and I wanted to share it. By Ron Snell, son of translators “And it came to pass in those days,” began the story, “that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus.” Well now, that’s … Continue reading
First Snow in Massy
Yesterday the snow began falling shortly before our morning walk to school in the morning but started snowing harder as our walk progressed. I don’t think school delays or closing exist since everyone walks to school. Jonah had fun on … Continue reading
Knocking on the desk
Part of our language training includes having a chapel service in our class room where we are responsible for the music, prayer, scripture reading and meditation all in French. Other days of the week we meet as an entire school … Continue reading
What time did you say?
We have been in France now for several months and have been blessed with a healthy family but yesterday Jonah starting showing some signs of illness that would require a visit to the doctor. We knew that there was a … Continue reading
Arc-en-ciel
Yesterday we were able to see a double rainbow (arc-en-ciel=rainbow in French) after we dropped the kids off at school and we were walking back to our class for lunch. As the rain stopped and the sun began to peak … Continue reading
French lesson #41
I’ve been learning that there are slight differences between some words but it’s important to know what the differences are so that you can use the words correctly. I was glancing at the homework sheet that our instructor handed out … Continue reading
French language lesson
Today we learned that you can start your day without washing (se laver) but it’s not possible to be sitting in your chair without getting out of bed (se lever). So after our instructor smelled a few students and graded … Continue reading
D squared + J squared = Anderson 