In Paris

I'm going to be Paris for the next three months. In addition to finishing the recordings for the French pictorial guide, I'm going to be recording a series of interactive readings on French history with a focus on the revolution. Whenever someone asks me why I'm in Paris, in addition to talking about enjoying life in France, I give them this 'carte de visite'.


Later this fall I'll be traveling to Amsterdam, Milan, Barcelona, Madrid, and London. If someone in those cities would like to contribute their voice, I'll have my recording equipment.

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  1. NaturisticaNovember 11, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    Hi, I´m from Chile and I´d like to know what is happening with the page www.languageguide.org because I can´t see anything! I hope that the problem is solved. Thank you

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  2. AnonymousNovember 14, 2010 at 12:43 AM

    metoo

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  3. AnonymousNovember 15, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    What the hell is happening to the website?

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  4. nikosMarch 3, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    very good guide! thank you

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