Les Miserables Informative Speech

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Bonjour Monsieur, et mes amis. Aujourd’hui, je veux vous présenter: La France. Can you guess what language i was speaking? That’s right! French. Today, I will mentioning the three aspects that France is most acclaimed for: Food, Language, and Fashion. But let me begin with some basic history.
Do you hear the people sing? Singing the songs of angry men? It is the music of the people who will never be slaves again! Does this sound familiar? Yes, it is from the movie that is a global sensation: Les Miserables. The movie, is a depiction of the French Revolution, and that is where we shall begin our understanding of France.
The revolution of France, was a time of political and social upheaval. The revolution overthrew the monarchy, and established a republic, setting an example for countries all over the world, triggering a decline of absolute monarchies. The revolution, is commonly
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If you are a gastronomic enthusiast, France is the go to place. The quantity of food in French Cuisine may not sit well with many of the guys, but the quality is definitely excellent. A typical French meal consists of: an entrée, such as salad, soup, or the world renowned foie gras. The main course: usually a course of delicious meat or fish, and some vegetables. And to end off, the dessert that can be ice cream, or cheese. Frequently, wine will accompany food in French fine dining. In France, eating is a subtle form of art. Various rules and manners are to be followed, such as sitting up straight while eating, and not crossing arms at the table. (Delp, n.d.) Their high regard for dining, may be the reason why it is common for two-hour lunch breaks!
Jokes aside, I hope my speech has helped you gain some knowledge about France, and if you are interested in immersing yourself in French culture, do visit France. After all, France is the most visited country on earth, with 87.3 million

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