Congratulations to Eman Irqsous, the winner of the FrenchPod 101 Premium subscription for one year valued at $312! Everyone who entered the contest received a free month subscription to FrenchPod 101, so it was win-win.
Thanks to the people at FrenchPod 101 and to everyone who entered. If you’d like to claim a free trial of FrenchPod101, sign up here
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We have teamed up with the good folks at FrenchPod101 to give away a one year subscription to their Premium Learn French podcast plan valued at $312 USD.
I’m a big fan of FrenchPod101 because they podcasts to teach you French - which means you can take it with you wherever you go and learn at your own pace. Plus, the Premium level users get access to amazing features like coaching calls with professional French instructors and a tailor made learning curriculum. Check out FrenchPod101 and sign up for a free 7 day trial account here.
How To Win
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 random who will win… ... Read the rest of Win A Premium Subscription To FrenchPod101
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Affordable French Immersion At Its Best
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 sounded French. He knew just what… ... Read the rest of Universite Sainte Anne French Immersion Program Review
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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 by approaching a problem from perspectives… ... 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
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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.
Interactive Learning
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 I had the lessons… ... Read the rest of Rocket French or Rosetta Stone: What Should You Buy?
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The good folks at Tell Me More have offered the Instant French blog readers an exclusive coupon code for their awesome Tell Me More French software. You can read my full Tell Me More French review here if you’re not familiar with the software, but as a quick reminder it offers:
- In-depth French instructions with four levels.
- 850 hours of French instruction.
- Speech recognition software.
And is the software used by the FBI to teach their agents French! How cool is that!
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The coupon will give you 10% off any Tell Me More product.
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Learn Like a Rocket Without Killing the Pocket
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 French in the… ... Read the rest of Shawn's Rocket French Review
Wow! I was overwhelmed at the number and quality of the entries for the Tell Me More French software package. Next time I do this (and there will be a next time!) I will be sure to have some runner-up prizes so I can reward more deserving people. Every entry was great, but unfortunately we only had one prize.
The choice was incredibly difficult, but in the end we selected Aniki’s entry. We were struck by how her ability to learn French could potentially change other peoples lives, not just her own. Hopefully we can play a part in helping her learn French so that she can help others communicate about the situations they are facing.
Thank you SO much to everyone who entered, I enjoyed reading every response. A huge thank… ... Read the rest of Tell Me More French Contest Winner
