Bonjour mes amis,
Firstly, I have bought 'Levure Chimique Alsacienne' from a French supermarket, which is supposed to act as self-raising flour when added to flour (1 sachet for every 500g). When I followed these directions, my muffins were disappointingly flat. Has anyone been able to purchase self-raising flour in Geneva? I realise there are a few online websites that sell these types of expat ingredients, but I do not want to order flour in the post.
Secondly, I am looking to enrol in affordable French lessons in about one month. I am looking for an ongoing course that offers lessons on weekends or after work hours during the week. I am a beginner and would like to become fluent in French, rather than learning the correct grammar at this stage. Although I am a beginner, I am not interested in courses that only teach you very basic expressions such as how to say your name, ask for a croissant in a bakery or a drink in a cafe. One friend recommended Migros language courses but I am not sure. I am aware of Alliance Francais but they tend to be quite expensive. I am not looking for one-on-one tutoring as I prefer a group environment. Any recommendations and experiences (good or bad) would be greatly appreciated.
I am eagerly awaiting some advice :)