الثلاثاء، 21 أغسطس 2012

About French Language: Verb abuse ~ Expressions with laisser ~ Listening

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From Laura K. Lawless, your Guide to French Language

Overused French Verbs
You probably learned the verbs conduire, écrire, and nager in French class, and have used them ever since to talk about driving, writing, and swimming. However, these are not necessarily the verbs that native French speakers use. Learn about five verbs that tend to be overused by French students, contrasted with their more typical synonyms.

Expressions with laisser
The French verb laisser literally means "to leave" and is also used in many idiomatic expressions. Learn how to abandon something, leave room to maneuver, drop everything, and more with this list of expressions with laisser.
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Listening - La Haute Route
Practice your French listening comprehension in parts 10-12 of this low-intermediate level audio journal about a hiking trip through the Swiss Alps.

French sentences
A sentence (une phrase) is a group of words including at minimum a subject and a verb, and may also include any or all of the parts of speech. Learn all about French sentences by lesson or video.

 


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الجمعة، 17 أغسطس 2012

About French Language: C'est parti ~ Food ~ Gender ~ Tongue twisters

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C'est parti
What does the French expression c'est parti mean? Learn all about it here.
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Food in French
Whether you're traveling in Europe or just going out to a local French restaurant, food is one of the necessities of life, so here are some key French words and phrases related to food.

French quiz: Gender
Do you know the genders of common French nouns? Test yourself with this quiz or take a look at some vocabulary lists to review.

Tongue Twisters - Virelangues
Tongue twisters, known as virelangues in French, are words or phrases which are repeated as quickly as possible as a test of the speaker's ability to correctly pronounce the succession of similar sounds. For French students, virelangues provide an interesting insight into the French language as well as a way to practice phrases which are difficult even for native speakers.

 


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الثلاثاء، 14 أغسطس 2012

About French Language: Comme ~ Adjective position ~ French cities

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All about comme
The French word comme can be a conjunction, adverb, or part of an adverbial phrase and is one of the most common French words.
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Position of French adjectives
The use of French adjectives can be difficult, because they may be placed before or after the noun, depending on their type and meaning. My lesson and this video can help you understand where to put French adjectives.

French mistake? Tu ne fais pas ça
What's wrong with saying "tu ne fais pas ça" to mean "you just don't do that"? Learn about this French mistake.

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