You may want to speak to your little one in French, either because you're are in a mixed relationship with a French-speaking partner, or simply because you love French language and you want your child to be exposed to it! Here are some great French books for babies that I love reading with my daughter. There are so many talented new authors and beautiful books I haven't read yet, I'm sticking to books from newborn to toddler for now. So here are my personal recommendations for fun, animated, beautiful, sound or touch and feel picture books and for classic heroes that every French child … Read More →
FYW 066 : Reading French Books: Where to Start?
Have you ever read a book in French? Why (or why not)? Once you’ve got some bases in French, I recommend you start trying reading French books and magazines. Why read French books? What basic requirements should you meet before starting to read in French? Where to start with reading in French? I’m sharing my best tips for you to approach reading in French! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode None for this episode - Check out “Reading French books: where to start?”: https://frenchyourway.com.au/reading-french-books-start LINKS and RESOURCES Article … Read More →
Le Petit Prince (The Little Prince)
As a movie version of world-famous fiction « Le Petit Prince » (« The Little Prince ») was released not so long ago, I wanted to take the opportunity to write a little bit about what is one of my favourite books. This article is a bit different from the articles I usually publish, as I chose to write in French and in English to give you the opportunity to practice your reading skills in French. After reading, please let me know if you liked this format/this activity: I could do it more regularly in the future! About "Le Petit Prince" - bilingual article Le Petit Prince d’Antoine de … Read More →
FYW 027 : Learn the different words for “Friend” in French
We’re going to talk about the people who are very important in our lives: friends – the different words to say “friend” in French, their differences in meaning and the history behind the words. I’ll also give you some songs and books references around the theme of friendship. Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Un(e) ami(e)= a friend ma mie = sweetheart, dear one (dated) (vu dans La Reine Margot que je lis) Un copain, une copine = a friend Grand ami (=great friend), meilleur ami (= best friend) Petit(e) ami(e), petit(e) copain/copine = boyfriend / … Read More →
Tour de France and Nostalgia
This article is a bit different! This time, I wrote in French and in English, to give you some guided reading, along with a few explanations on some French words and expressions :-) Let me know if you liked it in the comment section! Bonne lecture! / Happy reading! Tour de France et nostalgie / Tour de France and nostalgia Suivez-vous le Tour de France ? Personnellement, je zyeute (1) l’écran à quelques occasions, luttant contre le sommeil (à cause de l’heure tardive de diffusion en Australie). Do you follow the Tour de France ? Personally, I only glance at the screen every so often as … Read More →
FV 013 : Hitting the Road with French Books on Wheels
Jacques Bernard is the founder of Le Forum bookstore, the only bookstore exclusively and entirely dedicated to French in Australia. He is also the president of the French Books on Wheels, an initiative which allows him to spend several months each year on the road surrounded with books, travelling through Australia to meet the French speaking and French students community and promote French language. If like me, you love travelling and reading, you will also love this episode! Episode Timeline [4 min 30 sec] How Jacques arrived in Australia [06 min 05 sec] A carrier change [07 min 05 sec] … Read More →
FV 011 : Being a Primary School Teacher in Rural France
Elodie is a young, energetic and very creative primary school teacher in rural France. She started teaching in a very small village school where she had to manage pupils of different levels all within the same classroom. We will also talk about the different ideas and projects that she has implemented to help children become more independent and finally about how she talked with her pupils about the recent terrorist attacks in Paris and at Charlie Hebdo. Episode Timeline [06 min 37 sec] “Professeur des Ecoles”: a description of the profession [08 min 10 sec] What her pupils call Elodie [08 … Read More →
Schtroumpfez-vous français?
Have you ever read an album of “Les Schtroumpfs” (The Smurfs) in French by Belgian cartoonist Peyo? If not, you are really missing the opportunity to both entertain yourself (after all, there’s a reason why Les Schtroumpfs have been so popular since 1958) AND to work on your French skills! (keep reading, I've designed some worksheets for you.) By the way, my favourite album has to be "La Soupe Aux Schtroumpfs" (you can read through the first pages) : it's fun from page one and it's very representative of the series: the album shows the dangers the Smurfs have to face as well as the smart, … Read More →
FV 007 : Comme une Française: Fun Videos to Understand French Culture
Geraldine, founder of Comme une Francaise, releases weekly videos which are free, fun and packed with information to help you understand popular French culture and avoid embarrassing mistakes. This interview will take you through the making of Comme une Francaise’s episodes and will tell you more about this very interesting concept. Episode Timeline [04 min 07 sec] Comme Une Française, a success story [04 min 45 sec] What is Comme Une Française and who is it for ? [05 min 28 sec] How the idea came [06 min 25 sec] An example of cultural difference : bise vs hug [07 min 57 sec] The making … Read More →
FV 006 : Historical Heritage of Le Perche, a French Territory
Discover a former French province, Le Perche, and the richness of its historical heritage. Joël Lenoir is the president of Bellême Heritage Association (l’Association du Patrimoine de Bellême) and he is very involved in the restauration project of “le porche de Bellême”, which used to be the main gate to the small town and is now in danger. Listen to find out what the problem is and also how you may be able to help save this historical building! Episode Timeline [04 min 37 sec]Le Perche, a former French province [06 min 16 sec] Geography: where Le Perche sits on the map of France [07 … Read More →