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A very sportive bar

September 30, 2007 · Expert, Intermediate, Marie, Test
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Sunday’s lesson:
Test & Exercises

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“If you are looking for a good place to eat some meals while exploring the beautiful city of Paris in the broad daylight, La Boussole is one nice café to check out. It has got warm interiors, as shown in this picture. You will never miss out this café because it is covered with a blue poster on the outside. There’s an image of a famous soccer player just standing by the café’s front door too, as if it is welcoming you to go inside. Share your meal with someone at this place. The experience should be no less than satisfying.”

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Real-Life Situation: “Calling a University” (part 2/4)

September 29, 2007 · Beginner, French people, Intermediate, Real life situation
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Saturday’s lesson:
Real Life Situation

This week, the second part of our training inside a University Secretary’s office. Soon you’ll be confident enough to call them directly

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Pronunciation: “sourient”

September 28, 2007 · Beginner, Frédéric, Pronunciation
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Friday’s lesson:
Pronunciation

Today, let’s focus on the word :“sourient”
and the sounds “sou“, “rient“
Example:

Ils sourient.

They are smiling.

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Photo-Reportage: “près du port de l’Arsenal”

September 27, 2007 · Beginner, Frédéric, Intermediate, Photo-Reportage
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Reportage Photo in Paris, près du port de l'Arsenal

Thursday’s lesson:
Reportage-Photo

This week, a reportage photo in the “Arsenal Port”, near the Place de la Bastille. The Port de Plaisance de Paris Arsenal, is a lake located between the Seine River and the Canal Saint Martin.

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Dictation: “Madame Bovary (1)”

September 26, 2007 · Dictation, Expert, Frédéric, Intermediate
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Wednesday’s lesson:
Dictation

This week, we have chosen, a novel from Flaubert : Mme Bovary. The novel focuses on Emma Bovary, a doctor’s wife, having adulterous affairs and living beyond her means in order to escape the emptiness of provincial life. Just click below to listen to the dictation in French, and try to type what you hear. Good luck !

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General French: the French vowels (3)

September 25, 2007 · Beginner, General French, Pronunciation, Yannick
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Tuesday’s lesson:
General French

Third and last part of the French vowels lessons. Let’s finish the lesson with the “ille” sound : piller, fille, quille, famille, Camille, aiguille, béquille, brindille…

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Paris Life & Culture : “Les assoifés de Rugby”

September 24, 2007 · 6th district, Eating out, Expert, Frédéric, Going out in Paris, Paris life and culture
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Monday’s lesson:
Paris Life & Culture

Do you like sports, action and team spirit ? France has it all during September and October 2007 thanks to the Rugby World Cup. A lot to see in Paris during those 2 months and also a lot to learn in French… Good luck !

“7 septembre 2007 : la Coupe du Monde de Rugby est lancée en France. C’est désormais tout un pays…”

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» Full transcript in French

An empty street in Paris ?

September 23, 2007 · Expert, Intermediate, Marie, Test
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Sunday’s lesson:
Test & Exercises

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“The streets of Paris are never as empty as this. But you have to admit that even such a sight can be lovely. France is a very beautiful city filled with tall buildings and modern streets. But you’ll definitely see a touch of the medieval era all around. This lamppost is just one of the reminders of such era. And you will see many of them lighting the roads at night, guiding both motorists and pedestrians. Explore Paris either during the day or during the night. You will surely have the time of your life while you’re there.”

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Real-Life Situation: “Calling a University” (part 1/4)

September 22, 2007 · Beginner, French people, Intermediate, Real life situation
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Saturday’s lesson:
Real Life Situation

Do you know how to talk to a University’s Secretary office ? It is an esential and strategical place where you can collect important informations. That’s why it is important to understand what they say. Can you get through it ?

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