French Masterclasses & Cultural Guides

All these masterclasses and guides come from my 16 years of French teaching experience. If you'd like to take French lessons with me, I offer lessons over the phone & Skype worldwide, or in the Bretagne, Côtes d'Armor area.
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French Vocabulary

French politeness is more complicated than it seems. The words are not too difficult, but they are very precise, and there are many glidings. And if you hesitate on something that seems so basic, French people are going to doubt you speak any French at all... You need to be right and you need to be fast.

French Greetings & Politeness - Masterclass

• How to introduce yourself, saying hi, goodbye, and all the essential expressions of politeness
• In depth look at Tu vs. Vous & how to avoid rubbing people the wrong way
• When do you shake hand, kiss or hug? It's VERY different in France!

Audio Duration: 33 Minutes
PDF companion book: 16 Pages

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French Grammar

All my students have a couple of French grammar books in their closet. However, I am surprised to see that there are some points which always seem to escape them. French Today's grammar lessons are designed to explain the difficulties of French grammar, help you master them, and allow you to train on specific topics.

French Verbs Fundamentals - Masterclass

• The most complete & modern audio grammar method you will find on the subject
• Subject pronouns, ER & Reflexive/Pronominal Verbs Construction and use in the Present Indicative affirmative and negative
• Modern glided French pronunciation of more than 300 common ER, reflexive, reciprocal and idiomatic reflexive verbs

Audio Duration: 3 Hours and 24 Minutes
PDF companion book: 42 Pages

Buy it today for $39.99

French Pronunciation

French pronunciation is not easy but unlike English at least there are rules. Once you understand the rules of liaisons, nasal vowels and other peculiarities of the French language, it gets easier... and even more so with repetition.

Our masterclass includes directions on how to place your lips, tongue and throat, natural and logical French sounds progressions, and crystal clear audio recordings.

Secrets of French Pronunciation - Masterclass

• Learn all the foundations of correct French pronunciation
• In depth looks at the French nasty tongue twister: Ille, Eille, Aille, Euille and Ouille
• Differences between aspirated and muted "H" including lists of aspirated H words

Audio Duration: 1 Hour and 42 Minutes
PDF companion book: 16 Pages

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Cultural Guides - Avoid Embarrassing Yourself in France

It's easy to make faux-pas when traveling to another country. Did you know that in France, it's impolite for a woman to help herself to wine? Can you pronounce the métro station (and main stop for the Eiffel Tower) Bir Hakeim? These audio based French Cultural Guides offer you insights into the French culture, as well as tips on what to do, and what to avoid in certain situations.

Avoid the “such a tourist!” head shake, and learn all the ins and outs first hand from a Parisian native...

Le Métro & the Parisian Transportation System

• In depth explanation of all Paris transportation system including Métro, bus, RER, etc...
• Essential travel tips by a native Parisian (things that you usually learn the hard way!)
• True French pronunciation of all Paris Métro subway stations (line 1 to 14)

Audio Duration: 52 Minutes
PDF Illustrated guide (inc. all Métro lines): 17 Pages

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The French Table & Hosting Etiquette

• What is the French table étiquette? Should you keep your hands on the table or on your knees? How many servings of cheese can you get?
• Learn how to be the perfect French guest and host
• Includes names and photos of all table items and how/when to use them, as well as French expressions to comment about food

Audio Duration: 58 Minutes
PDF Illustraded Guide: 22 Pages

Buy it today for $24.99