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Post a comment below on what you would do if you could speak perfect French! It’s that simple. I will also pick a runner up at… ... Read the rest of Win A Premium Subscription To FrenchPod101
I had always wanted to participate in a French immersion program. I had always wanted to but didn’t really think it would ever happen. The plane ticket alone to Europe was enough to quell my dreams, not to mention housing, tuition, and miscellaneous living expenses once I arrived there.
And then came Ste. Anne.
Growing up in south Louisiana, where most people have Acadian heritage, I had heard about the summer immersion program at Université Sainte Anne in Nova Scotia; however, I really didn’t know much about the program until the director, Jean-Douglas Comeau, came to my French class one day to make his pitch.
He was a short, sturdy man well into his years, who definitely looked and… ... Read the rest of Universite Sainte Anne French Immersion Program Review
Sometimes, it seems like Brad Pitt can do it all. But in a recent Parade interview, he revealed that even he struggles with French:
“I wish there had been an emphasis on learning a foreign language where I grew up. It frustrates the hell out of me. I’ve studied French. I don’t speak it. I’m working on it. It’s real slow going. Oh, how I suffer. Those synapses never formed.”
So next time you’re tempted to give up on your French, remember you’re not the only one struggling. Learn French is tough even for Hollywood’s biggest stars. And ladies, just think, if you ever meet Brad in person you can bond over your French language frustrations!… ... Read the rest of Even Brad Pitt Struggles With French
I just came across this great article from Patrick Mattimore, who is fluent in English and French. The first thing you’ll notice in the article is Patrick’s impressive daily efforts to help improve his French.
In the second part of the article he quotes a few eloquent reasons to learn French that I wanted to share with you:
“We also know from research and experience that acquiring another language makes students better problem solvers, unleashing their ability to identify problems, enriching the ways in which they search and process information, and making them aware of issues and perspectives that they would otherwise ignore.”
“Learners of languages, by exposing themselves to other cultures and institutional arrangements, are more likely to see differences of opinion and conflicts… ... Read the rest of Why You Should Learn French
I just came across the most amazing collection of learn French resources that I wanted to share to you. Seriously, the amount of learn French content here is almost overwhelming.
I hope you have some serious time set aside, because www.imagiers.net features 7666 instructional French videos, over 25,000 French words on MP3, printable exercises, free learn French software, podcasts, and much much more. And it’s all FREE!
The more advanced French speakers out there might find the site a little basic, bot for everyone else I would highly recommend checking it out… ... Read the rest of Treasure Trove Of Free Learn French Resources
I often get questions from readers about the different learn French software packages. Every persons drive to learn French is unique, but there are several things most people seem to be looking for: a fun and interactive learning system, a fair price, and something that will get them SPEAKING French quickly. With these criteria in mind, I wanted to review two popular options for learning French – Rocket French and Rosetta Stone.
Let’s take a look at the two programs and see how they measures against the other on different levels.
Both courses offer lessons in interactive audio format. Rosetta Stone comes as a software you can install on your computer, as well as in an “Audio Companion” format of either CDs or MP3s. Since… ... Read the rest of Rocket French or Rosetta Stone: What Should You Buy?
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Looking for the easiest and the quickest way to learn French? Aren’t we all! While the prospect of learning a new language is a great opportunity, the challenge can feel daunting. Verb tense, vocabulary, idioms, and worse – subject-verb agreement – in French!
Then, when you’ve mastered all relevant theories, you have to learn the language’s twang and special inflections. Not surprisingly, trying to understand spoken French (rapidly spoken, at that) can feel like learning to drive on the left side when you’ve been driving from the right your whole life. It can get even more maddening when your vocabulary is limited and your listening skill is next to nil.
Does all these mean you should nip your desire to learn… ... Read the rest of Shawn's Rocket French Review
In my never-ending quest to bring you high-quality sites that can help you learn French, I wanted to profile a fantastic online French community, Francophilia. Pamela, who runs Francophilia, was kind enough to answer some questions I had – read on to see how you can use her site to further your French!
• Why did you start Francophilia?
In the late 90s, when I couldn’t find a Bastille Day celebration in San Diego, I decided Francophiles like me needed a website where they could go for information about anything related to French culture in North America: events, businesses, organizations, classes, etc. But it wasn’t until late 2007, when open source social network platforms were widely available and I moved to Paris, that I launched Francophilia. My… ... Read the rest of Learn French Website Profile: Francophilia