Join Us in France · Sunday, August 2, 2026
Sacha Cohen emphasizes the importance of learning the French language, calling it a major hurdle for those who don't speak it. She advises aspiring expats to learn as much French as possible before and during their time in France, as it impacts everything from renting an apartment to opening a bank account.
“And that is one of my biggest, you know, pieces of advice for anyone considering this move is to learn the language, as best as you can, and continue to pursue that knowledge as you go along.”
“But at the same time, you can't just be expected to, you know, stop speaking English right away and speak French if you, if that's, if you're not, you know? If you, if you don't speak the language, you know?”