Eating and Shopping In France

In Eating and Shopping in France you will discover everything you need to know to enable you to eat well and do your shopping in France. Cultural tips, historical anecdotes, useful words and expressions, amusing idioms, quizzes and key information will help you understand the French way of life. 


* Discover the polite way to cut French cheeses.

* Learn why Marseille is associated with soap.

* Find out what is the difference between a Parisian brasserie and a ‘bouchon’ in Lyon.

* Learn key vocabulary for talking about wine.

* Prepare yourself for shopping in French markets with key information.

* Know what to expect when you go into traditional French food shops.


Eating and Shopping in France will help you prepare your trip and will be a unique souvenir when you return home. Learn more about French culture, understand the French way of life and improve your French. 


Whether you are a frequent visitor or travelling to France for the first time, whether you have little or very rusty French (A2 Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), or more confidence (B2 CEFR), this guide will help you make the most of your trip.


Organised for easy reference and attractively illustrated, the Kolibri Languages Practical Guides are a unique combination of insider knowledge and structured language help. 


The Practical Guides are based on creative and effective teaching methods that highlight the need for cultural awareness when learning a language. Understanding what is going on, knowing what people will say, being able to react and respond appropriately are the recipe for successful conversations and interactions with French people. 


Dealing with key topics including travel and daily life, Kolibri Languages Practical Guides will help deepen your understanding of French culture as you progress in the French language.