I’m Going Back to French School. Who’s Coming With Me?
Ten years ago, I arrived at IS Aix-en-Provence for a French immersion course, having never taken a French lesson. Two weeks later, I left the language school at an A2 level —and I could actually
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Welcome! I’m Deborah, an American expat who has called the charming town of Uzès, France, home for over a decade. Through this website, I invite you to join me on an exciting journey as I share my experiences and insights from this beautiful corner of the world.
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