IF you are a regular internet user then there is a good chance you will have heard of Twitter.
Even if you are not then it made the headlines recently in helping The Guardian break a gagging order that restricted it reporting on a parliamentary question.
One of the most popular ways that people use Twitter is through a piece of software called TweetDeck as it makes it easier to follow the messages of friends and keep up to date with news stories.
A FEW days ago I chatted with freelance journalist Gabrielle Jaffe about this French life of mine, speaking about the website but also the world of blogging.
Gabrielle has published the audio recording so you can take a listen, but do check out the other stories on the Francofile website.
Drawing on her journalism training, Gabrielle recently looked at the contrast in coverage of Europe between the UK and French press and you will also see links to many newspaper websites on her site.
DURING her time as a DJ and radio journalist Anna Fill deftly linked between music tracks and news events.
Now Anna has brought those same skills to the online world with the creation of The Riviera Woman website, which looks to offer ways for people on the Mediterranean coast to link up, share ideas and network.
A FAVOURITE website of mine is the Géoportail mapping service that lets you fly over France taking a look at different towns, cities and the wonders of nature
It is similar to Google Maps, but excels when looking at places in the countryside because the level of detail appears to be better.
THE difficulties that young people face when they move across to France with their families can sometimes turn a new beginning sour.
Starting a new school, getting to grips with the language and having to make friends in a completely foreign environment can mean a few sleepless nights for teenagers.