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When in French: Love in a Second Language

Name: When in French: Love in a Second Language
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Book Synopsis: A language barrier is no match for love. Lauren Collins discovered this firsthand when, in her early thirties, she moved to London and fell for a Frenchman named Olivier—a surprising turn of events for someone who didn’t have a passport until she was in college. But what does it mean to love someone in a second language? Collins wonders, as her relationship with Olivier continues to grow entirely in English. Are there things she doesn’t understand about Olivier, having never spoken to him in his native tongue? Does “I love you” even mean the same thing as “je t’aime”? When the couple, newly married, relocates to Francophone Geneva, Collins—fearful of one day becoming "a Borat of a mother" who doesn’t understand her own kids—decides to answer her questions for herself by learning French. When in French is a laugh-out-loud funny and surprising memoir about the lengths we go to for love, as well as an exploration across culture and history into how we learn languages—and what they say about who we are. Collins grapples with the complexities of the French language, enduring excruciating role-playing games with her classmates at a Swiss language school and accidentally telling her mother-in-law that she’s given birth to a coffee machine. In learning French, Collins must wrestle with the very nature of French identity and society—which, it turns out, is a far cry from life back home in North Carolina. Plumbing the mysterious depths of humanity’s many forms of language, Collins describes with great style and wicked humor the frustrations, embarrassments, surprises, and, finally, joys of learning—and living in—French.

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Looking for a heartfelt and humorous memoir that's all about love and language? Look no further than "When in French: Love in a Second Language" by Lauren Collins. This captivating book explores the challenges and joys of falling in love with a Frenchman and navigating a relationship in a second language. Discover the hilarious situations and cultural insights Collins encounters as she learns French and assimilates into French society.

Follow Collins on her journey from London to Francophone Geneva, where she grapples with the complexities of the French language. From excruciating role-playing games in a Swiss language school to accidentally telling her mother-in-law that she's given birth to a coffee machine, Collins hilariously captures the ups and downs of learning a new language. Prepare to laugh out loud as she shares the frustrations, embarrassments, surprises, and ultimately, the joys of learning—and living in—French.

Through "When in French," you'll gain a deeper understanding of the power of language in shaping relationships and cultural identity. Collins explores the question of whether words like "I love you" and "je t'aime" truly carry the same meaning. Experience the adventure of learning French alongside Collins as she delves into the heart of French society, revealing how language can both unite and divide us.

If you're ready to embark on a captivating journey through love and language, pick up a copy of "When in French: Love in a Second Language" today and let Lauren Collins take you on an unforgettable ride. Grab your passport to the world of multilingual love and order your copy now!

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