THE work involved in renovating a French property can be a challenging prospect for the most confident person.
There are sure to be questions over the materials required, the amount of time it will take or the builder to use, and all this alongside doing it in a foreign language.
NOW here is a very useful website that will help you improve your written French.
The Le Patron website allows people to type in body of text and then scans it to check for errors.
BEING able to ask questions, and understanding when someone is asking something of you, is important when living in France.
Below you will find some common phrases that will allow you to grasp what people are saying and ask your questions to others:
MOST septic tanks in France are of the type known as toutes eaux, in other words, they take all the grey water from the kitchen and bathroom, as well as sewage from the lavatory writes Patricia Mansfield-Devine.
The main thing to remember about the system is that it is ‘live’ – it’s a living organism, so, as all septic tank users become aware very quickly, you have to be very careful about cleaning products.
THANKS to the internet you can brush up on your French language skills, stay up to date with the latest news and listen to hints and tips on moving to France.
It does help if you have a broadband connection to the web but most shows are produced so that they will be suitable for a dial-up service.
ONE method of buying a property in France is en viager, which sees the purchaser agree to pay a monthly charge whilst the owner lives in the house.
But the twist is that when the owner dies then ownership transfers to the person who has been making the payments, of course this should be seen as a long-term investment.
WITH winter just around the corner it is important that both your car and yourself are ready should you be hit by an icy blast.
This is not the time of year to be stuck on an isolated road in the heart of France with little in the way of protection.
HIGH on the list of pressing concerns when heading to France is the setting up of financial details such as pensions and investments.
It is possible to receive certain State benefits whilst in France but there is plenty of paperwork to go through and it is important to start early.
LEARING the basics of introducing yourself in French will take a lot of the fear away from speaking.
Once the ice is broken people are very receptive to those who are willing to try and speak in French and will often help.
A FRENCH researcher is keen to explore the reasons behind why British people find the appeal of France so strong they are willing to leave everything behind.
Marie-Martine Gervais, researcher and doctor of economic science at the University Montesquieu Bordeaux IV, is looking for Brits to complete an online survey.