All French lessons for: January, 2009

Real-Life Situation: “Ordering a breakfast”

January 31, 2009 · Expert, French people, Intermediate, Real life situation
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French real life situation
Saturday’s lesson:
Real Life Situation

A breakfast in Paris ? That’s a dream for many of you, if you never visited this city. But, to enjoy it you need to order it and , the proper way. Are you sure to understand the following dialogue taken in a Parisian “café” ? Once again, a good opportunity to improve your understanding of French !

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Pronunciation: “fête”

January 30, 2009 · Beginner, Frédéric, Pronunciation
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Basic French vocabulary pronunciation
Friday’s lesson:
Pronunciation
Today, let’s focus on the word :“fête”
and the sounds “fê“, “te“
Example:
in French J’aime faire la fête
in French I like to party
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Photo-Reportage: “des animaux étranges”

January 29, 2009 · Beginner, Frédéric, Photo-Reportage
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Reportage Photo in Paris, des animaux étranges
Thursday’s lesson:
Reportage-Photo
Who said it’s not possible to see animals in a capital ? For sure, there are animals, and even more very special ones !
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Reportage Photo in Paris, des animaux étranges Reportage Photo in Paris, des animaux étranges Reportage Photo in Paris, des animaux étranges Reportage Photo in Paris, des animaux étranges
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Dictation : “Les Filles du Feu”, Gérard de Nerval

January 28, 2009 · Dictation, Expert, Frédéric, Intermediate
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Dictation
Wednesday’s lesson:
Dictation
This week, an excerpt from Les Filles du Feu, from Gérard de Nerval. 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 : firstnames beginning by “B” (part 1/3)

January 27, 2009 · Beginner, Frédéric, General French
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Basic French vocabulary pronunciation
Friday’s lesson:
Pronunciation
We have created a comprehensive list of more than 1000 usual French first names. From “Catherine” to ” Grégoire”, no more worries, French first names will have no more secrets for you.
Let’s start with those beginning with the letter B : “Babine, Bathélémy…”
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Paris Life & Culture : “Sur l’avenue des Champs-Elysées”

January 26, 2009 · Expert, Frédéric, Paris life and culture
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Paris, Sur l'avenue des Champs-Elysées
Monday’s lesson:
Paris Life & Culture

“Aux Champs-Elysées!” You all know that famous romantic tune. Well, with its cinemas, cafés, and luxury specialty shops, the Champs-Élysées is one of the most famous streets in the world. Let’s have a look to this place and train your French !
“Vous êtes maintenant sur les Champs-Elysées, la plus belle avenue…”
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» Find it in Paris !
find it in Paris		 » Full transcript in French
read the full transcript in French

A french-style bedroom

January 25, 2009 · Expert, Intermediate, Marie, Test
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Sunday’s lesson:
Test & Exercises
Translate this text from English to French
“Comfortable living should always be the priority of everybody. In this medieval inspired bedroom, you will experience both elegance and style oozing out of its four corners. The red furniture blends perfectly with the hardwood floor and the white walls. The choice of bed sheet and cushions are also perfect. The plant inside the room gives the cooling effect to its otherwise warm ambience. This room definitely looks like a classy hotel room off the pages of a popular lifestyle magazine.”
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Real-Life Situation: “Calling a lawyer office”

January 24, 2009 · French people, Intermediate, Real life situation
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French real life situation
Saturday’s lesson:
Real Life Situation

Do you know how to talk to a lawyer ? Well, we hope you will not have to face that situation. Nevertheless, we think it coud be helpful to know how to deal with such a situation. Let’s try to call one of this office.
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Pronunciation: “danse”

January 23, 2009 · Beginner, Frédéric, Pronunciation
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Basic French vocabulary pronunciation
Friday’s lesson:
Pronunciation
Today, let’s focus on the word :“danse”
and the sounds “dan“, “se“
Example:
in French Elle danse bien le tango.
in French She’s good at dancing tango.
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Photo-Reportage: “l’Emmental Tour”

January 22, 2009 · 15th district, Beginner, Frédéric, Photo-Reportage
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Reportage Photo in Paris, Bercy Village
Thursday’s lesson:
Reportage-Photo
This week, a photo-reportage taken in the 15th district, for the “Emmental Tour”. This tour was a promotional event for Emmental, the famous French cheese full of holes :-)
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Reportage Photo in Paris, Emmental tour Reportage Photo in Paris, Emmental tour Reportage Photo in Paris, Emmental tour Reportage Photo in Paris, Emmental tour
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