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‘It is my right to work beyond retirement age - but France says no’
Age discrimination in the workplace is real but hidden, says (soon to be forcibly retired) English teacher Nick Inman
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‘Ponds in rural France are beautifully maintained but no longer used’
Columnist Peter Wyeth laments that these large, impressive sites, once the fresh-aired setting for family picnics, barbecues and fun, now fail to attract people
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‘New French speeding rule encourages aggressive drivers’
The change has enabled reckless motorists to drive even more wildly without fear of losing points, argues columnist Samantha David
So refreshing
What a sensible and refreshing view on speaking French in Nick Inman’s article (Make life easy on yourself when learning, May)!
The burden of guilt of not being fluent after 26 years has been lifted and I can now sally forth and converse with confidence in ‘my’ French.
Mary ELEY
Saône-et-Loire