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French listening comprehension- Video “At a restaurant” (Levels A2 and +)

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Practice French comprehension – Conversation in a restaurant Watch the following video in a restaurant and identify the topic of the conversation and comment on the design, history, menu, etc. Which criteria would make this restaurant a good candidate to win a design context?   Submit answers or contact a French tutor for more information

Reading comprehension in French – “L’histoire de la langue des signes” (Levels A2 and +)

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Develop comprehension skills in French – Acquire new vocabulary – Explain the meaning of words and expressions below ________________________________ Depuis l’Antiquité La langue des signes existe depuis l’Antiquité – depuis que les sourds ont pu se regrouper et former de petites communautés. Il est ainsi question des sourds tant dans l’Egypte antique que chez  les … Read more

French reading comprehension – Le Sirocco : du sable du Sahara jusqu’aux Alpes!

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French reading comprehension – Global warming in Europe – Sirocco in winter _____________________________ Observé plusieurs fois ces deux derniers hiver, le sirocco a recouvert la neige des massifs de sable et teinté le ciel d’un voile orange pendant quelques jours. Ce vent puissant, chaud et sec en provenance du Sahara, est-il pour autant un phénomène … Read more

Where to place the adjective: before or after the noun? (Level A-B)

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In general: · the ‘default’ place for the adjective is after the noun; · certain ‘basic’ or ‘functional’ adjectives go before the noun; · certain adjectives change their meaning or emphasis depending on whether they’re before or after the noun. Adjectives that go before the noun 1) Adjectives with basic meaning The following adjectives generally … Read more

Pronoms: Y ou EN (Level A)

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 1) Y refers to a previously mentioned or implied place; it is normally translated by “there” in English. Are you going to the bank today? No, I’m going (there) tomorrow. Tu vas à la banque aujourd’hui ? Non, j’y vais demain. We’re going to the store. Do you want to go (there)? Nous allons au magasin. Tu veux … Read more

Reading Comprehension in French – “Une péniche de rêve!” (All levels)

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Reading in French – French Conversation in French – Speak French Online – “Vivre sur une péniche” Find the synonyms of the following words DÉCORATION – Au départ, c’était “une vieille péniche habitée par un couple de personnes âgées. Les nouveaux propriétaires de cette péniche me connaissaient. C’est pourquoi ils m’ont sollicité afin que je procède … Read more