Listener Kate emailed me with the following question: "There is something thing I've never really had explained to me and which I still get confused about. When in French you use "c'est" instead of "est," as we would in English? Any tips on when to use "est" and when to use "c'est" is much appreciated. Thanks!! Note: To know when to use "c'est" or "il ", listen to Episode 57 Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Le français est ma langue préférée Le français, c'est ma langue préférée Je suis sortie au cinéma la semaine dernière. La semaine … Read More →
FYW 057 : C’est or il est?
"C'est" vs "il est": that’s another typical struggle among French students. Thanks a lot Angela for your question and here are my explanations for you all to enjoy and make the difference between c'est/il est! I’ve also published a written version of this episode on my website and included a free downloadable worksheet for you! Check it out on www.frenchyourway.com.au/cest-vs-il-est Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode C’est dangereux pour la santé (that is/it’s dangerous for the health) C’est gentil à vous de me téléphoner (that is/ it’s nice of you to … Read More →
« C’est » vs « il est » / « elle est »
When to use « C’est » vs « il est » (or « elle est ») ? Angela is still in high school but she’s a promising student of French (Angela wrote me several long emails in a very good French!). She told me she was confused about when to use "c'est" vs "il est / elle est". Indeed, this is a typical struggle among French students - thanks a lot Angela for your question and here are my explanations for you all to enjoy! « C’est » vs « il est » / « elle est » I’ve decided to list the main differences between “c’est” vs “il est / elle est” in a table so that the contrast between the structures … Read More →