Speak the Culture: France - Be Fluent in French Life and Culture (Paperback)

A guidebook can show you where to go, a phrase-book what to say when you get there. Only Speak the Culture: France will lead you to the nation's soul. This easy-to-use cultural companion reflects what it means to have grown up with Camus, Cezanne, De Gaulle and Bardot; it captures the spirit of France and delves deep into the Gallic psyche. Through exploring the people, the movements and the lifestyles that have shaped the French experience, you will come to an intimate understanding of France and the French.There are many travel guides and manuals on living in France. Speak the Culture: France is different: a superbly designed, informed and entertaining insight into French life and culture and who the French really are.Recommended by the Institut francais du Royaume-Uni, the Official French Government Centre of Language and Culture in the UKFor new residents, business travellers, holidaymakers, students and lovers of France everywhere, Speak the Culture: France is an engaging companion and guide to an enviably rich civilization at the heart of Europe. Excerpt"It would be wrong to imagine that your average Frenchwoman just pops into Chanel on the Rue du Faubourg-St-Honore whenever she needs a new bag, cardy or fragrance. While a significant minority do indulge in ready-to-wear lines produced by designer labels, most are happy with less brand-conscious garments. Small boutiques and historic department stores like Le Bon Marche and Les Galeries Lafayette sell the big brands, but many French are happy to buy anonymous clothes at knockdown prices in chain stores like Tati, or even in the hypermarket."

General

Imprint:	Thorogood
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	2008
First published:	2008
Authors:	Andrew Whittaker
Dimensions:	219 x 149 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	295
ISBN-13:	978-1-85418-493-1
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Self-help & practical interests > Living & working abroad Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > Popular culture
LSN:	1-85418-493-8
Barcode:	9781854184931

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