In the LIVE, interactive Grammar Clinic workshops, we’ll take a close look at how the French language works so that you truly understand the rules behind the order of the words, the choice of pronouns, the agreements, the use of the different tenses, etc… This is a paid workshop, for intermediate learnersSelect a session time below to find out more + any potential prerequisites for that session.Duration: 60-90 minutes, depending on how many questions you have! What we'll do A dictation in French! 😊This is an excellent exercise, as it tells:how you make sense of what you hear;whether … Read More →
French presidential election: 12 facts about the election process in France
France is in turmoil right now ; the French presidential election is certainly no news to you; however it is a good opportunity to (re)discover the French voting process and enrich your vocabulary. The French presidential election process in 12 facts: 1.The French President is elected for 5 years. This 5-year term is called "le quinquennat". 2. Before the year 2000, the French President was elected for a seven-year term in office. This was called "le septennat" (as in "sept"/7). 3. The French President is elected "à la majorité absolue" (= absolute majority). This means that he needs to … Read More →
How to leave a review for French Your Way Podcast
The following is to help listeners who are having issues find where to leave a review for my podcast on iTunes from an iPhone or iPad or from a computer I'm always so touched to receive reviews on iTunes from everyone who enjoys my work and it helps my two podcast reach other French learners like yourself. Also send me an email once you do leave a review so that I can chat and thank you personally! Merci!! 1) How to leave a Review from your iPhone or iPad: Open the podcast app on your iPhone or iPad (if you can't locate your podcast app, you can swipe down and use the search … Read More →
Melbourne French Festival “Paris to Provence” 2015: another great edition!
The best Festival for lovers of all things French! End of November marks a very exciting time of the year for all French lovers: “Paris to Provence”, Melbourne French Festival is on at Como House and Gardens (South Yarra). This year, I had cancelled my participation as an exhibitor due to my pregnancy (I’ve just entered the third trimester!), which gave me the opportunity to enjoy the festival as a visitor. You may already have seen some of the Melbourne French Festival pictures that I’ve posted on my Facebook and my Instagram. Talking about pictures, I won second place at the photo … Read More →
French Radio and Bastille Day French Festival
Announcement #1: French Radio Hear Ye, Hear Ye! I’ll be the guest on a local radio this Thursday 23rd (6pm to 7pm Melbourne time) as part of their weekly French program! This will be a first and should be fun! :-) You will be able to listen to me live on http://www.947thepulse.com (click on “Listen live”) and get to know more about me and how I came to Australia! If you’re on the other side of the world or can’t make it, don’t worry: you’ll get the chance to listen to this interview in the next episode of French Voices (coming out August 1st). Announcement #2: French … Read More →