I passed my beginner French class!!! If you are familiar with the international language levels, I have passed the A1/A2 course and I am now onto B1! The goal is to complete B2. At that point, students are considered proficient in the language they are studying and are almost at the level of a native speaker.
Little by little I can see my French improving. Every week I am able to understand a little more and have slightly more complex conversations. I think the key is not to stress over the learning process and to be able to recognize that it IS a process.
Also, my dad was in town and we were able to do some exploring! We went on a trip to Mont Blanc and did some hiking in the Swiss Alps.
Mont Blanc:
On our way up to Mont Blanc from
Chamonix, France
The peak of Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Europe.
This photo was taken from 12,602 ft...
...from a look-out station.
Dad and I in front of Mont Blanc.
We could even seen Italy!
There were so many adventuresome people on the mountain!
I really wish I had brought some crampons and a guide (and had some experience)!!
Quintessential Switzerland.
The cows were wearing very loud cowbells.
The last of the wild flowers.
We made it to our destination!
Lauberhorn (7,854ft)
Above the tree line.
