So many students of French are afraid of learning the subjunctive; it’s now time to remove the fear around it! No, the French subjunctive is not hard ; you just need to understand how and when to use it because it doesn’t translate the same as in English (that is the main difficulty). In this episode, I want you to understand the basic rules about using the subjunctive – we’ll practice translating some examples together before exploring deeper. I’ve also prepared a free download with the irregular verbs in the subjunctive to help you. Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in … Read More →
FYW 079 : Pronouns (Part 1): How to Choose Between “je” and “moi”
French pronouns are a common source of confusion for students so I’ll go over them – stay tuned! In this episode, I’ll explain the difference between the subject pronouns and the stress pronouns, which can be put more simply as the difference between using “je” and “moi”. If you’re not sure how to choose between these pronouns, listen right now! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Subject pronouns: je, tu, il, elle, on, nous, vous, ils, elles Stress pronouns : moi, toi, lui, elle, nous, vous, eux, elles Moi aussi = me too Et toi ? Et lui ? = And me ? And … Read More →
FYW 078 : How to Use Your French Dictionary Efficiently
A dictionary is an indispensable tool that everyone should have on a shelf...on in their pockets. But you need to use it well: you wouldn't believe how many times I've seen students say (or write) things that were not understandable - or worse: very, very embarrassing !- because of an improper choice of word! Understand when and how to use you French dictionary to help you with French language! This episode is an adaptation of my article "How to use your French dictionary efficiently", which comes with a free practice worksheet. Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this … Read More →
FYW 077 : “Zero confidence when speaking French!”
How to improve your confidence to speak French with others ? One listener of French Your Way Podcast wrote to me: "I get so caught up on the grammar mistakes that I'm making and worry a lot about what the other person is thinking of me (i.e. "She's dumb", "She's wasting my time"..." If this sounds like it could be you too, don’t miss this episode. I’m sharing my thoughts and tips on how to improve your confidence when speaking French. I hope this will help! LINKS and RESOURCES Institut de Français: http://www.institutdefrancais.com "How long does it take to learn French?" … Read More →
FYW 076 : What’s the Difference Between Jour and Journée in French?
Find out the rules behind when to use jour and journée in French, as well as the difference between soir and soirée, an and année, matin and matinée. This is especially important as they are translated with one same word in English, so learn the subtleties of French language. As usual you’ll also get to learn a few common French expressions to top it all up! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Le jour, la journée = the day Le matin, la matinée = the morning Le soir, la soirée = the evening Un an, une année = a year Une soirée = a party, soirée, … Read More →
FYW 075 : France Travel Tips (PART 3): Driving
Travelling around France by car is by far the best option to get to see the most beautiful villages, secret gorges and most picturesque sceneries my country has to offer. Plus, you stop when you want for a break, a coffee or to take photos and make unplanned detours, decide to change your itinerary or just stay in a lovely location just a bit longer! So, if you feel comfortable with driving a manual car on the right-hand side of the road, I would strongly recommend you hire a car and France will be your oyster! Before you hit the road though, please be aware of some rules that may be different … Read More →
FYW 074 : France Travel Tips (PART 2): Taking the Train
Are you travelling through France by train this summer? Lucky you! Taking the TGV ("Train à Grande Vitesse", i.e fast train) in France is simple but here are my 10 tips on how to take the train in France to make your trip even easier. In this episode, you’ll find out where to get your ticket, how to ensure you’re not getting onboard the wrong train (especially when it splits on the way), how you can avoid having to run like crazy on the platform with your luggage to find your carriage door before your train leaves and much more! This is an audio version of my article "10 tips on how to … Read More →
FYW 073 : France Travel Tips (PART 1): General Tips
To celebrate summer I’ve prepared for you a series of 3 episodes with my best travel tips for your stay in France! In this episode I’ll cover: how to plan your itinerary and avoid being stuck in traffic, how many "bises" (kisses) you should smack on French people’s cheeks, and much more. Learn false friend words that may cause confusion to English speakers visiting France. Also, are you aware of the most popular scams where people may try to fool you and get a hand on your money? Do you know which types of flowers you should NOT bring to your French host? It’s all in this episode! Stay … Read More →
FYW 072 : Position of Adjectives (PART 2): un homme pauvre, un pauvre homme
This is the second and last part of my tips to help you with the order/position of adjectives in a sentence. Remember that French language is full of exceptions and subtleties, which is what makes it so fascinating! In this episode I’ll show you how some adjectives can change meaning depending on whether they’re placed before or after the noun they describe. As usual, I'll give you examples to make these rules clear and easily memorable. Make sure you’ve listened to episode 71 of this podcast before listening to this episode. Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this … Read More →
FYW 071 : Position of adjectives (PART 1): “voiture rouge” or “rouge voiture”?
In this episode I’ll be answering John's question regarding the position of adjectives in a sentence: In "J'ai une voiture rouge.", the adjective (rouge/red) is after the object (voiture/car). But in a sentence like " C'est une grande fille.", the adjective (grande/tall ) is before the object ( fille/girl )." Is there a simple rule or tool you can use to be certain your placement is correct? Listen to my podcast and find out! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Un ballon, un ballon rouge (= a ball, a red ball) Une étudiante, une étudiante américaine (a … Read More →
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