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Olympic Sports in French – Les Jeux Olympiques
With the Olympic Games nearly upon us again those learning French might be interested to know the names of the Olympic sports in French:
Voici les sports des Jeux Olympiques en français:
[English – French]
Athletics – Athlétisme
Badminton – Badminton (the same as English)
Basketball – Basketball (the same as English)
Handball – Handball (the same as English)
Boxing – Boxe
Cycling – Cyclisme Continue reading
At the hotel / À l’hôtel
Vocabulaire:
la reception – the reception
la réceptionniste (m. and f.) – the receptionist
la clé – the key
la chambre simple – the single room
la chambre double – the double room
le formulaire de reservation – Registration form
réserver une chambre – to book a room
payer la note – paid the bill
le numéro de chambre – Room number
l’ascenseur – the Elevator Continue reading
How to make a phone call in French
Introducing yourself:
Allo!
Say your name or company name …. bonjour!
Comment puis-je vous aider or Comment puis-je vous être utile? – May I help you? Continue reading
French Regions and Gastronomy
France is known for its food and wine. Each region has its own specialities and offer a varied cuisine. Through a series of articles, I will bring you on a journey across France and its culinary discoveries.
Burgundy:
Today let’s talk about Burgundy. I am from this area that’s why I choose this region for this first article!
This region is located in eastern of France”
Burgundy is divided into 4 departments: Côte-d’Or (21) in East, Saône-et-Loire (71) in South, Nièvre (58) in West, Yonne (89) in North.
Foreign words in English
On holiday this year, I noted how foreign words had been borrowed and sometimes adapted into the French language: “sandwichs” and “paninis” being two examples. There are many such loan words in English, and I wondered how many I could use to describe my holiday.
LIVING THE DOLCE VITA
Having arrived at our holiday home on the beautiful island of Corsica, we started the climb of 50 steps up to the apartment. Perhaps a holiday chalet would have been a better idea? I can certainly see why older people prefer bungalows! After we had dumped our suitcases, we headed up onto the roof terrace, with its stunning views of the port and the old town of Porto Vecchio. The sight of swifts gliding past, and the bells ringing in the ancient cathedral made a delightful setting as we dined al fresco, and then took an afternoon nap or siesta on the comfy chairs provided. This is the life!
Reading exam tips for AS and A2 language students
Read through the questions before reading the text as they may give you a clue as to what the text is about and key vocabulary to watch out for.
Make sure you know whether you need to answer the questions in Spanish or English.
Read the whole text to understand its general meaning before you start to answer the questions.
Underline the key words in the text as you read through it.
Why should children start learning languages early?
Many adults wish they had started learning a language as a child when their brains were more able to absorb new information. Scientific research has proven that when we are young our brains are programmed to picking up new languages more easily. Babies and children are like sponges and absorb everything they see and hear around them. Read on to see why the earlier we introduce children to a foreign language, the better. Continue reading
Halloween in France
The French have celebrated ‘Toussaint’ (All Saints) at the beginning of November for centuries, but only recently has Halloween begun to gain popularity in France. These days, French people celebrate Halloween by dressing up in costumes and going to Halloween parties with friends and family. Trick or treating is also becoming more common. Many French people do not like Halloween, however, as they see it as a corporate, American holiday, and they prefer to avoid it. Read on to find out how French people celebrate All Saints’ Day and to learn some Halloween related words in French: Continue reading
French – the Language of Love
Think of Paris and you can imagine no end of wonderful, romantic scenes … Strolling along the banks of the Seine, wandering hand in hand under the Eiffel Tower, sharing a Menu du Jour in a rustic café, tucked away in the Latin Quarter. But it is not only France’s capital city that conjures up ideas of love – French itself is often nicknamed ‘the language of love’. So, this Valentine’s Day, why not have a go at expressing your romantic side through ‘La Langue d’Amour’, using the following lovely phrases! Continue reading
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