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Chris is a Paris-based freelancer who has covered everywhere from sunlit Provence to the yak-inhabited back roads of China. He loves writing about a variety of topics, ranging from restaurant reviews to modern art and linguistics to Buddhism. Now if only he could remember where he left his keys...

 
 
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    Franglais

    Podcast by Chris Pitts, October 2007

    French cosies up to English in a global-village version of Franglais. Want to speak like les cool? Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: France

  2. Article Image: Does Anyone Here Speak English?

    Does Anyone Here Speak English?

    Article by Chris Pitts, October 2007

    Everyday English is peppered with French expressions, but now there's a bit of cultural role reversal going on. Here's how to get fluent in Franglais. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Culture • France

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