My House – French Story & Translation & Audio Pronunciation 🏠
Learn the French house vocabulary in context with John’s bilingual story written in easy French and translated into English, with French audio recordings.
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16th Century French Poem Reading
Listen to my reading of this famous 16th century French poem written in old French. Discover Maurice de Scève French poem “Délie” + English translation + audio
French Conjunctions & Audio Pronunciation Recordings
French conjunctions and other linking words will help you connect ideas and make better transition. 58 common French connecting words with examples and audio.
11 Solutions to Improve Your French Speaking
I understand it’s not that easy for adult students to develop the confidence needed for speaking French out-loud.
100 French Texting & Abbreviations 💬
Understand French text messages with my list of French abbreviations – traditional abbreviations as well as French texting shortcuts + examples & translations.
19 Essential French Prepositions & Examples and Audio Pronunciation
French prepositions or linking words will help connect one idea to the next. 19 common French connecting words + examples + audio recordings
The Secret of Burgundy Wines
What I am about to tell you is probably the single most important bit of information you can remember about French Burgundy Wine. It has to do with grape, and “terroir” – I’ll explain both in details.
To Dress in French – Porter, Mettre, S’Habiller etc…
To say to wear in French we use many verbs: S’habiller, mettre, porter, être en… and they are not interchangeable.
French Poem About Spring – Readings & Analysis
“Le Temps a Laissé son Manteau” de Charles d’Orléans is a charming and very simple French poem. Dating from the 15th century, this poem is often studied by French middle school students as an introduction to Old French.
Famous French Poem “La Cigale et la Fourmi”Jean de La Fontaine
French transcript of French Poem “La Cigale et la Fourmi” de Jean de La Fontaine and my English translation of the poem. Learn French with classic French poetry.
C’est Versus Il Est
French students translate he is = il est, c’est = it is. But it’s often wrong. Both il est and c’est can translate as he/it is. Free French lesson + examples.
French Poem Readings “La Laitière et le Pot au Lait” by Jean de la Fontaine
Didn’t your Mom always tell you “watch where you walk”? This charming and well known fable is the perfect example of why you should.
We Will Never Forget – WW2 in France
Frank went to France to study WW2. He met with two older French people who shared their memories of the war with he and his group of fellow American students. Today, he is sharing with us this strong and emotional memory.
Wild Animal Problems – French Story & Audio Pronunciation
Poor John is still having problems with wild animals… Practice your French with this fun and easy French story written at a low intermediate French level + free audio recording.
An American French Misadventures 🥺
Frank is one of my French students by Skype and in this article, he’s sharing with us true anecdotes of his visit to France. I love his style and humor and he has good tips for anybody who plans on going there one day!