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FYW 104 : Why do you say “à l’est de l’Australie” but “l’Ambassade d’Australie”?

February 1, 2017 by Jessica Leave a Comment

It can be hard to tell when to use the preposition DE by itself (as in: "l'Ambassade d’Australie") and when to use it with an article (à l'est de l’Australie). I’m will help you with it in this episode! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode De l’eau --> un verre d’eau Du champagne --> une coupe de champagne De la soupe --> un bol de soupe Du sucre --> 2 cuillères à soupe de sucre Des fraises (il y a des fraises dans le frigo) ?--> pas DE fraise L’Australie --> à l’est de l’Australie La France --> la Provence est dans le sud de la … Read More →

FYW 103 : PART 2 – 10 common false friends (= faux amis) in French and English

January 25, 2017 by Jessica Leave a Comment

Many words in French and English are similar or look similar. That’s lucky because it helps with learning vocabulary faster. However, these words sometimes means something very different in the two languages! In this case, they are called “faux amis”, false friends, or false cognates. Here’s a list of 10 common false friends so you don’t make the mistake! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Bouton (nm) = button ; pimple ; button, knob, switch ; bud (plants) Monnaie (nf) = spare change, small change Argent (nm) = money Journée (nf) = day, daytime Voyage … Read More →

FYW 102 : Answers to Episode 100 and winner announcement!

January 18, 2017 by Jessica Leave a Comment

Here are the answers to the 15 questions of the quiz I designed to celebrate episode 100 of French Your Way Podcast. How did you go with them?I'll also announce the winner of a French lesson with me....rum drolls.... Let's go! This episode was also broadcast live on Facebook, if you haven't already like French Your Way's page on Facebook to be notified when I go live on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/frenchyourway/ Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode How do you translate in French: "He slept for 6 hours" ? (ep2) Il a dormi (pendant) six heures. … Read More →

FYW 101 : The different meanings of ON in French

January 11, 2017 by Jessica Leave a Comment

On in French has several meanings, which can be somewhat confusing for French learners. In this episode, I’ll go through the different uses of this pronoun, with examples of course! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Nous allons au cinéma = on va au cinéma = we’re going to the cinema. On est fatigués = nous sommes fatigués = we’re tired En France, on mange du fromage = In France, people eat cheese. En Australie, on aime bien le surf = In Australia, people like surfing Au secours! On a volé mon portefeuille! = Help ! Someone stole my wallet ! On m’a dit … Read More →

FYW 100 : Celebrating Episode #100!! Take the quiz and win a French lesson with me!!

January 4, 2017 by Jessica Leave a Comment

For this special episode, I offer to go back and refresh what you’ve learnt over all the time we’ve spent together! (if you’ve only started to listen to this podcast recently, don't worry!) I’ve prepared a quiz of 15 questions which you can find in the shownotes below and that includes the number of the episode I refer to for each question. I hope you'll enjoy testing yourself. Most of all, I hope that you’ll realise how much you’ve learnt and - hopefully- improved too! In order to reward you for your efforts, you can win a French lesson with me! Email me your answers to this quiz at jessica … Read More →

FYW 099 : The French Pronoun “EN”

December 28, 2016 by Jessica 2 Comments

How and when to use the French pronoun "en"? In this episode, I’ll cover aspects that you may not be aware of. Also, I’ll explain where to position this French pronoun in a sentence and of course will give you many examples! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Il boit de l’eau = he’s drinking water Il en boit = He’s drinking some Pour faire des crêpes, il faut du beurre = To make crepes, you need butter Pour faire des crêpes, il en faut = to make crepes, you need some Je joue de la guitare = I’m playing the guitar J’en joue = I’m playing it Federer … Read More →

FYW 098 : The different forms of BEAU in French

December 21, 2016 by Jessica Leave a Comment

What’s the feminine of beau in French? What’s the masculine of belle? From this seemingly simple question, you’ll get a chance to brush up your French grammar – or learn something new. My signature digressions will also take you to other similar examples…and will give you the opportunity to discover a couple of French expressions! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Un beau garçon, un beau camion Une belle fille, une belle-fille Un bel appartement, un bel Espagnol bel et bien = well and truly, definitely être promis à un bel avenir = to have a bright … Read More →

FYW 097 : 25+ French expressions with the word “mise / mettre”

December 14, 2016 by Jessica Leave a Comment

Lovers of French expressions, this episode is for you! Following the suggestion of a podcast listener,I came up with over 25 French expressions / idioms using the word "mise" (or its verbal form "mettre"). Listen in and check how many of them you already knew. Happy learning! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode être de mise = tobe called for, be required, be a requirement, be the rule ; be appropriate mettre à jour = updating mettre à la porte = to fire, to sack mise à pied = layoff, lay-off , suspension mettre à plat =toget [sth] straight mise à sac = … Read More →

FYW 096 : The French Pronoun “Y”

December 7, 2016 by Jessica Leave a Comment

How and when to use the French pronoun "Y"? In this episode, I’ll cover aspects that you may not be aware of : "y" isn’t only a place pronoun! Also, I’ll explain where to position this French pronoun in a sentence and of course will give you many examples! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Nous allons au cinéma = we’re going to the movies Nous y allons = we’re going there Les enfants sont à l’école = The children are at school Les enfants (ils) y sont = The children (they) are there Le téléphone est dans mon sac = the phone is in my bag Le téléphone y … Read More →

FYW 095 : How to prepare for the DELF or any French exam

November 30, 2016 by Jessica 1 Comment

Whether you plan to sit for the DELF, DALF, TCF, VCE or any other French exam or French certification, there are a few things you need to know to help optimise your score on the day. My tips include how to get familiar with your French exam requirements, how to shape your answers to meet these requirements and how to practice for the exam! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode www.ciep.fr > DELF tout public > exemples de sujets LINKS and RESOURCES ciep.fr My French essay correction service: http://frenchyourway.com.au/french-essay-correction … Read More →