The Stage Immersion Anglais Blog

Welcome to our blog page!

We aim to update the site with articles, mostly in English, to interest and entertain our students, friends and family.

You'll find blogs about Lauragais and Haute Garonne - this beautiful region of France that we call home.

We introduce French readers to some of the quirks of British life. And for students of English, Ted includes simple but highly effective tips for mastering tricky grammar.

Enjoy reading!

Ted and Julie

Amongst the regular visitors to La Selve is a little owl. It was some time before either of us saw the owl, but ‘all things come for those who wait’; and one morning, on her return from walking the dogs, Julie came into the kitchen excitedly, saying ‘I’ve seen him’.
Ted ~ 26 Janvier 2016
Language learners - when comparing similar objects should you say ‘that’s the same than my car’ or ‘that’s the same as my car’ or something else? Here’s a simple and effective way to overcome what is a common problem for French speakers of English.
Ted ~ 20 Mai 2015
English learners - do you have difficulty choosing the right preposition when talking about movement? I’m going in China...... I’m going to China. Which is correct? If you can remember a very simple learning aid, your problems will be solved.
Ted ~ 15 Mai 2015
A traditional British cup of tea is made in a teapot, usually made of china, but stainless steel or silver are alternatives. Most families have a number of pots, at La Selve, we have three; a small one for one or two people, a medium one, and a large one for the family and visitors.
Ted ~ 11 Mars 2015
Ted’s family have always had dogs. When he was a boy, the family dog, Judy, was a mongrel; fast, very clever, and much loved by all. His elder brother now has two Border Collies, his younger brother has three black Labradors, and for years it was Ted’s plan to have two English Pointers. However, the time had to be right; his work meant a constant change of countries, cultures and climate, he would have to wait.
Ted ~ 8 Septembre 2014
La Selve is an old sandstone farmhouse, and just outside the kitchen door is the bell, a ship’s bell. The bell was bought in June 2000 at a chandler’s in England. Several bells were tried, several times, for this was a serious matter …
Ted ~ 26 Juin 2014
The rich history and heritage of this beautiful region of France was shaped by a simple colour – blue. During the Renaissance, the Dyer’s Woad plant was cultivated in Lauragais, and its blue pigment was traded at the price of gold throughout Europe. This brought wealth to the whole region, which became known as the Pays de Cocagne; the Land of Plenty.
Julie ~ 26 Juin 2014
Each spring, the meadows around our French home are thick with wild orchids. Though not as large and showy as their tropical cousins, they are fascinating to find and to photograph.
Julie ~ 2 Juin 2014

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