This weekend, challenge your mind and join me on the live sessions that I’ll be running for you! I’m always delighted to see you, the familiar faces, as well as the new ones! There will be: A free Games in French session and A French Grammar Clinic with a dictation and practice around tricky verb forms (the imperative, the agreements of the past participle). As always, the Grammar Clinic replay will be available to those who register, even if they can’t attend on the day! I’ve also just scheduled another 2 upcoming workshops for you: Back to Basics! Direct Object (COD) vs Indirect Object … Read More →
FYW 217: How to convert a verb into a noun or adjective in French?
I have to thank Abdulelah from Saudi Arabia for inspiring me to make this episode because what follows is just what I l LOVE to explain: you’re both going to work on your grammar AND increase your vocabulary in a blink of the eye (or so I hope!) In English, you may convert a verb into a noun by adding _ing to it (sail à sailing, read/reading, etc) The -ING added to a verb being generally translated by the present participle in French, Abdulelah wanted to know whether in French we can apply the same rule and therefore convert a verb into a noun by using its present participle. Vocabulary and … Read More →
FYW 216: Allergies and medical issues: saying them in French
While the topic of the previous episode was light and rather fun (How to talk to your pet in French), today’s episode is more serious and I hope will be very useful to you. Listener Kate emailed me the following question: “I am a relatively new French learner and there is something important that I need to get right. I have a severe nut allergy (the type that will put me in the hospital or even kill me if I accidentally eat nuts!). It's important that I'm able to communicate this when I'm out to eat, but I'm a bit confused about the terminology. I've been told that 'nut' in French is 'la … Read More →
FYW 215: How to talk to your pet in French!
This episode inspired by a question from Philip was a particularly fun one to prepare. Philip lives in Saint-Tropez, a beautiful and town on the Mediterranean coast in the South of France which attracts many visitors and celebrities in the summer. He did pet sitting for French friends and had many questions around how to talk to your pet in French. Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Un poisson rouge = a goldfish Marine : « Haha je peux te parler de ce que je dis à mon chien seulement ;) mais bon je suis un peu débile/gaga avec lui. Je ne vouvoie aucun … Read More →
FYW 214: Brushing up pronouns in French: which pronoun would you use to replace “Le Louvre” in “Tu visiteras Le Louvre”? (listener’s question)
Many episodes ago, I recorded a series of lessons about the use of the various French pronouns. I think it’s time for a quick brush-up! Here’s the question I received from a Joanna, a listener of French Your Way podcast: "Why would the pronoun for the Louvre not be "y" in the following example: Tu visiteras le Louvre - Tu le visiteras (you’ll visit it) " ? In this episode, I’ll clarify a few points to help you better understand the use of the place and direct pronouns in French. I’ll also clarify the position of the French pronouns in the sentence! Also (re)listen to: Episode 88 : Direct and … Read More →
FYW 213: Listen to a real French lesson! (French session #4)
Listen to a real French lesson that I recorded with John, a student from the USA! John wanted to focus on a general conversation. I interrupted him here and there to correct or point out a few grammatical or pronunciation points and give him relevant vocabulary. If you've enjoyed learning from a real French lesson situation, I encourage you to participate. This is a great opportunity to get my personal feedback on your French and ask me anything that you need help with. Book you session The session may become a podcast episode...like today! This way, my feedback is both personal and still … Read More →
FYW 212: “Bonne chance” vs “Bon courage” (and a few more expressions)
What is the difference between "Bonne chance" and "Bon courage" in French? Can they be used interchangeably? Find out in this episode and learn a few more common French expressions to wish someone well! This episode was inspired by a question from Joan. If you also have a question about the French language or French culture, email me Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode La chance = luck, good fortune Le courage = courage, bravery, fearlessness, gut, heart, strength un entretien d’embauche Bonne chance pour ton entretien ! Bonne chance pour ton concours Un … Read More →
Launching French Grammar Clinic Workshops Live with Jessica
Live French Grammar Clinic workshops : Launching on July 18th and 19th 2020!! You know how curious I am about how the language works. In my French Your Way Podcast, I not only investigate about the origin of French words and expressions; I also always strive to explain grammar in the simplest, most memorable way possible to help you. Breaking down a language into its simplest elements and understanding how it work, how the "pieces" fit together is so fascinating! This is part of the way I teach and definitely something I want to share this passion with you! What are French Grammar Clinic … Read More →
Games in French (Replay from 27 June 2020)
Join other students from around the world and let’s play in French together! This recording is an excerpt from the latest Games in French session I ran on Zoom last weekend. You’ll hear us play "Le Petit Bac" (I explain the rules and point system) in the recording. For these two rounds, we played with the following categories: Nourriture (= food) Vêtement / accessoire de mode (= piece of clothing / accessory) Personnalité (= celebrity) Couleur (= colour) Animal Corps (= body) Take a pen and paper and play in real time. No cheating! 😉 Email me your grand total (= "score final"), … Read More →
Lessons about language learning which I learnt… in my kitchen!!
While trying my hand at new baking techniques, I have come to learn a few valuable lessons which can also apply to learning a language... French for instance! ;-) In this episode I’m sharing a personal baking experience and talking about fear, analysis-paralysis, trial and error and even failure! All of them are part of any learning experience, and part of life too. Listen for a dose of inspiration and a shift of perspective which, I hope, you will find useful! Watch this video on YouTube Philippe Conticini Introduction to the subjunctive (Part 1) – French Your Way Podcast episode 80 … Read More →
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