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  Day 3137 (Friday) 9 th January 2026 This is a photographer’s photo of this morning’s sunrise and this was Huw’s shot of our sunrise. It was another lovely sunny day but a bit cold. Huw went over to Beaulieu to do some shopping and I had an online speaking test with a new student. Thankfully Huw was able to check all the connections before going shopping. This student is starting in International House on Monday doing four hours every day, three days with me and 2 days with another teacher. Four hours a day – it’s going to be a long time but she’s very nice. She is 30 and is going to Dubai to live and work for a few months and needs to be more confident when speaking English, I thought she was pretty confident but I’m sure I will be able to help her. 25 Funny French Idioms and Expressions You’ll Love Using by  Michele Frolla   Learning French? Don’t “have a cockroach”. Speak like a native with these 25 hilarious everyday French Idioms and expressions. French is such a be...
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  Day 3136 (Thursday) 8 th January 2026 This is Petite Afrique beach in Beaulieu and this is Cap-Ferrat. There was another cruise ship in the bay this morning and the passengers had a lovely day to visit, although it was a bit cold. I had my first French lesson today and it was very difficult. Huw took me in and I have the same teacher as him and to break the ice she talked about Huw and how much he loves Badger. The first hour was fine but by 3 o’clock I thought my head was going to explode. By 3.25 I begged her to stop. I walked to Place Massena and caught the tram to the station and then the train home. Is 2026 a good year for public holidays in France? A beachgoer sits in front of the ocean on the beach in Portiragnes-Plage. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP) It’s time to take a look at the 2026 calendar to see where you can get the best value for your annual leave in France with our month-by-month guide to the year’s public holidays. In France, employees generally get 25 days of a...