« Les nuits givrées » Christmas Festivities in Vendôme

« Les nuits givrées » Christmas Festivities in Vendôme

  In Vendôme, Christmas celebrations officially started yesterday on 20th December with the distribution of lanterns to children by the Mayor Laurent Brillard. Soon after, glowing, white, gracefully dancing horses turned Vendôme into an enchanted town last...
Ho Ho Ho Santa Claus is coming to town!

Ho Ho Ho Santa Claus is coming to town!

It is that time of the year again when there is magic in the air. Your dreams know no bound and you expect the best to unfold. It is not just lighting on the Christmas tree but something deep in your spirit that illuminates. As you decorate your house for Christmas;...
Ways to Say Goodbye!

Ways to Say Goodbye!

Last week, we discussed how to greet the people we meet in English. Today, we will look at how to politely end a conversation. You need not always use a plain old « goodbye » at the end of a meeting. There are many more phrases that we can use to end a conversation on...
Useful English Greetings

Useful English Greetings

A simple hello can set a conversation rolling. There are many ways to greet however; one has to bear in mind the social situation we are meeting under. Right greetings and expressions do the trick of breaking the ice and turning total strangers into friends. They also...
Happy Thanksgiving Day!

Happy Thanksgiving Day!

Thanksgiving is celebrated in the United States on the 4th Thursday of November. The purpose of Thanksgiving Day is to be thankful for all the blessings from the past year. It is celebrated with family and friends who mean the most to you. Thanksgiving is also...