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Would you like to grow a lemon tree from seeds?

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 In our French cooking workshop today, we'll be talking about lemons ( citrons in French). We'll need them for our recipe of the French "Super Moelleux au Citron" (super soft lemon brownie). While our cake is baking in the oven, we'll learn how to grow a lemon tree - in French - thanks to this video. Would you believe me if I told you that all you need to grow a lemon tree is a banana ( une banane ), and lemon seeds ( des graines de citron )?  Where do lemons come from? You will get the answer in this video (from 5'31-6'20) Bigarade Cédrat Citron French expression "Presser quelqu'un comme un citron" This expresssion means exploiting someone to the full until they're good for nothing; squeezed dry like a lemon.  Example: Arrête de me presser comme un citron! Stop squeezing me dry like a lemon!

Let's bake together a "super moelleux au citron" in French!

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 When I don't know what to bake and I have very little time, I always bake a "super moelleux au citron" - a sort of super soft lemon brownie. It's easy to make and so delicious. All you need is flour, organic lemons, butter, sugar, and vanilla extract. Super moelleux au citron Would you like to join us for our French Baking Workshop ? It's a live event on Zoom, for families who want to learn French and discover the way we bake.  Monday, May 6th  from 6.00pm to 7.30pm Paris time (12 noon to 1.30 pm in New York) Baking in a foreign language is a great way to learn as it stimulates our 5 senses. We all love eating , don't we? So, baking and eating while learning French will help your kids love French ! Cooking and baking are quite sacred things for us French people. And we like precision, that's why we always use a kitchen scale to weigh our ingredients (and not cups) ;)  Practical information to convert grams to American cups Read more information & book

Le chant des Abeilles, Bzz

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 Le Chant des Abeilles, Bzz is a lovely French song for little children (3-6) that your kids will love, especially in spring! I sing it along playing with my bee finger puppet an my little students love it 👍 Join my Zoom classes on www.penpals4kids.net (request a free trial)

Home Objects & Furniture in French

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 In my bedroom... Download the bilingual House Objects & Furniture flashcards here

In and Outside my House in French

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 In my house... In my house, there are different rooms. Let's learn the words in French: Le bureau La salle de bain La chambre Le salon Le grenier La cuisine La salle à manger Outside the house La cheminée Le toit Le garage Les fenêtres Une porte d'entrée Un jardin Un balcon Download the 'rooms of the house' bilingual flashcards here

Hello Spring! Bonjour le Printemps !

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Le Printemps Spring is just around the corner, isn't it?  What is your favorite season? Let me know in the comments ;) I invite you to download my Spring Nature Walk pack now: 54 black-and-white bilingual flashcards to print & color (French-English): nature walk theme 33 black-and-white and colored flashcards: garden birds A Nature Walk sheet You can now spend hours outdoors and study French while enjoying nature and having fun with your children or little students! :) Le Printemps / French Song for 2-7 year-old kids Les nuages sont partis Et le soleil brille Mais quel drôle de temps, Ah oui, C’est le printemps  Les feuilles des arbres poussent  Les fleurs s’épanouissent ah quel drôle de temps, Ah oui, C’est le printemps  Refrain (chorus) La poule pond des oeufs La vache prend du bon temps Tout l’monde est heureux C’est le printemps L’hiver est derrière Et on fait la toison Des petits moutons Tout l’monde est content Ah oui, C’est le printemps  Les chevreaux s’amusent Les ve

The Months of the Year in French

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 Les mois de l'année en français Let's sing the months of the year in French! Come and learn French with Margot:  www.penpals4kids.net French and Bilingual Zoom Classes with French children