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FYW 149 : All the meanings of “bien” in French

December 13, 2017 by Jessica Leave a Comment

In Episode 42 of this podcast, I had explained how to know when to use bon vs bien in French. In this episode, I’ll share with you additional meanings of the word BIEN in French so that you’ll understand all the contexts in which BIEN can be used…and that will be très bien! ? Episode 42: "How to know when to use bon vs bien in French?": http://frenchyourway.com.au/podcast42 My article "How to know when to use bon / bien in French?": http://frenchyourway.com.au/how-to-know-when-to-use-bon-bien-in-french Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode C'est une … Read More →

FYW 148 : “Inclusive writing”: what is it and how does it work?

December 6, 2017 by Jessica Leave a Comment

Have you ever heard of inclusive writing? I hadn't, until I recently listened to a debate about it from a French radio program and I immediately wanted to share the concept with you - it is most interesting to see how equality, feminism and more social issues are trying to leave their mark in language itself. How? By revolutionising French spelling and encouraging the choice of alternative words in order to avoid the predominance of the masculine form over the feminine! I'll also give you my opinion about the proposed changes! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this … Read More →

FYW 147 : How to translate the English “DO” in French?

November 29, 2017 by Jessica Leave a Comment

If you're confused about how to translate "DO" in "Don’t you want to do that?" or "I don’t know", this episode is for you! I'll give you helpful tips on how to choose the right verb for your sentence and will even expand on your new skill...then you’ll be able to test yourself with a short exercise! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Faire = to do, to make Il n'aime pas le chocolat. Il aime le chocolat? I do my homework = Je fais mes devoirs. I don’t do my homework = Je ne fais pas mes devoirs Tu ne veux pas (Vous ne voulez pas) faire ça ? = … Read More →

FYW 146 : False friends (faux amis) – supporter

November 22, 2017 by Jessica Leave a Comment

In today's episode I wanted to go over both the English and French words "supporter" and their meanings. Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Un supporter (English pronunciation) = supporter nm supporteur, supportrice supporter une équipe = support, back, cheer on (sports team) (Politics) sympathisant, sympathisante (of idea) défenseur, partisan Prendre parti = to take side Supporter = to support, to hold up (a weight) Ces vieilles poutres supportent encore le toit.= These old beams still support the roof supporter = put up with, accept, tolerate, … Read More →

FYW 145 : The French school system

November 15, 2017 by Jessica Leave a Comment

What is the traditional pathway followed by French children? How does the French school system work? Is it enforcing inequalities or addressing them? Do French pupils wear a uniform? Learn about the French school system in this episode! I’ll also give you plenty of vocabulary of course…as well as my thoughts about the pros and cons of French schools! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode éducation (fem) = education, teaching, tuition, instruction instruction (fem) = education Instruction gratuite, laïque et obligatoire (Jules Ferry) La maternelle Une … Read More →

FYW 144 : (Part 2) The relative pronouns: lequel, laquelle, lesquels, duquel, etc.

November 8, 2017 by Jessica Leave a Comment

How and when to use the relative pronouns LEQUEL, LAQUELLE, LESQUELS, etc.? Let's see together the answers to the exercise I gave you in the previous episode and add one more rule! Listen to Part 1: "The relative pronouns: lequel, laquelle, lesquels, duquel, etc.": www.frenchyourway.com.au/podcast143 Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode C'est la maison. Il a planté un arbre à côté de cette maison. C'est la maison à côté de laquelle il a planté un arbre. C'est le pommier. Il a planté un poirier à côté de ce pommier. C'est le pommier à côté duquel il a … Read More →

FYW 143 : (Part 1) The relative pronouns: lequel, laquelle, lesquels, duquel, etc.

November 1, 2017 by Jessica Leave a Comment

How and when to use the relative pronouns LEQUEL, LAQUELLE, LESQUELS, etc. I'll explain it all, with many examples and will even give you some homework for the next episode! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode J'ai enfin rendu le devoir. J'ai passé toute la nuit sur ce devoir. J'ai enfin rendu le devoir sur lequel j'ai passé toute la nuit. C'est l'agrafeuse. Je me suis blessée avec cette agrafeuse. C'est l'agrafeuse avec laquelle me suis blessée. Une agrafeuse = a stapler Voici les numéros. J'ai gagné au loto grâce à ces numéros. Voici les numéros … Read More →

FYW 142 : French homonyms (1): vert, ver, vers, vair

October 25, 2017 by Jessica Leave a Comment

When two words have a different meaning even though they sound alike or have the same spelling, they are called homonyms. In today's episode, find out the different meanings of the word pronounced [vɛʀ]. You'll also understand how this word has been at the heart of a polemic about the tale Cinderella! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Vert,e (adj) = green Ver (nm) = worm Un rat de bibliothèque = a bookworm Vers = towards Vers (nm) = verse, line, line of verse Verre (nm) = glass vair (nm) = vair petit-gris (nm) = Siberian squirrel Cendrillon = … Read More →

FYW 141 : Tips to watch French movies

October 18, 2017 by Jessica Leave a Comment

Alexandre from Moscow would like some tips to watch French movies. Although his level of French is rather advanced, he struggles with understanding French movies. Why is that? And how to slowly get to watching French movies in original version without subtitles? I don't have a magic wand for it but my tips may help you! LINKS and RESOURCES Episode 136: "How to increase your French vocabulary? My best tips": frenchyourway.com.au/podcast136 "How to improve your French listening skills? " (article): http://frenchyourway.com.au/improve-your-french-listening-skills "How to improve your … Read More →

FYW 140 : Past historic tense in French: why I don’t (and won’t) teach it

October 11, 2017 by Jessica Leave a Comment

For intermediate and advanced students. I'll be reading a text in French - this text is included in the shownotes for you to follow! What’s the past historic tense? Also called "simple past" or "preterite", or "passé simple" in French, this tense is rarely used and even after years of teaching thousands of students, I have never taught it. I’ll explain when and where you can find this tense, why I find unnecessary to teach it and what you can do to just go around it easily! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode La pasteurisation La rage = rabies Text … Read More →

FYW 149 : All the meanings of “bien” in French

FYW 148 : “Inclusive writing”: what is it and how does it work?

FYW 146 : False friends (faux amis) – supporter

FYW 145 : The French school system

FYW 144 : (Part 2) The relative pronouns: lequel, laquelle, lesquels, duquel, etc.

FYW 143 : (Part 1) The relative pronouns: lequel, laquelle, lesquels, duquel, etc.

FYW 142 : French homonyms (1): vert, ver, vers, vair

FYW 141 : Tips to watch French movies

FYW 140 : Past historic tense in French: why I don’t (and won’t) teach it

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