Bonjour tout le monde!
Even though I am a baby boomer (at the tail end, bien sur!), I have embraced most things technological. I have this blog, plus I am on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. While on Facebook this afternoon, I came across another blog that has the Top 100+ Must Know French Words for Facebook. Most of them are pretty straightforward, but it is still good to be "branche", or plugged in (minus the accent, which I can't do on my laptop).
So, for you Facebookoholiques, here you go! Just think, you can now switch your Facebook page to French and be the envy of all your friends. Bonne chance!
http://blogs.transparent.com/french/top-100-must-know-french-words-for-the-facebookoholique/
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30 September 2013
19 September 2013
Learning another langugage
Bonjour tout le monde!
I had another blog post in mind, but found this on my Facebook this morning. I went to the site, and loved what I read. It doesn't matter which language you're interested in, check this out. What I found the most interesting is the idea that once you're an adult, you can't learn like a child anymore. Of course we can't, because we usually need more information, and how to sound literate in a shorter amount of time. I also loved the idea of learning as much vocabulary as possible, because the more you have to work with, the more you can say. Here is the original post: http://www.forbes.com/2010/07/27/learn-second-language-lifestyle-travel-study_slide.html
So, what to do if you want to start or continue another language? Look online; there are podcasts (if you like to listen), plus all sorts of things to watch, and you can even listen in "easy French" on www.rfi.fr
And after all that, you're ready to have conversation classes with me, and then go with me to France!
Helpful websites:
www.france24.fr Think CNN in French. There is also an English version website.
www.france2.fr This website has all sorts of things to watch and do; the news from France, Belgium and Switzerland (at different times) plus you can watch various shows which are shown on French television. France 2 is a television station, and you can go from there to other things and sites.
www.nrj.fr A popular French radio station. Although the music is pretty much international, it's fun to listen to what they are talking about. And you can keep up with what's happening!
www.1jour1actu.com This is a website for younger French kids, but I always find it useful in a cultural way, especially when they talk about French stuff, like politics. I found out an awful lot that way. Now you have to register, but it's free, and fun.
www.lemonde.fr and www.lefigaro.fr Two French newspapers - the level of vocabulary is higher, but often fun to read.
Not interested in French? Google your language, and see what is out there for you!
I had another blog post in mind, but found this on my Facebook this morning. I went to the site, and loved what I read. It doesn't matter which language you're interested in, check this out. What I found the most interesting is the idea that once you're an adult, you can't learn like a child anymore. Of course we can't, because we usually need more information, and how to sound literate in a shorter amount of time. I also loved the idea of learning as much vocabulary as possible, because the more you have to work with, the more you can say. Here is the original post: http://www.forbes.com/2010/07/27/learn-second-language-lifestyle-travel-study_slide.html
So, what to do if you want to start or continue another language? Look online; there are podcasts (if you like to listen), plus all sorts of things to watch, and you can even listen in "easy French" on www.rfi.fr
And after all that, you're ready to have conversation classes with me, and then go with me to France!
Helpful websites:
www.france24.fr Think CNN in French. There is also an English version website.
www.france2.fr This website has all sorts of things to watch and do; the news from France, Belgium and Switzerland (at different times) plus you can watch various shows which are shown on French television. France 2 is a television station, and you can go from there to other things and sites.
www.nrj.fr A popular French radio station. Although the music is pretty much international, it's fun to listen to what they are talking about. And you can keep up with what's happening!
www.1jour1actu.com This is a website for younger French kids, but I always find it useful in a cultural way, especially when they talk about French stuff, like politics. I found out an awful lot that way. Now you have to register, but it's free, and fun.
www.lemonde.fr and www.lefigaro.fr Two French newspapers - the level of vocabulary is higher, but often fun to read.
Not interested in French? Google your language, and see what is out there for you!
11 September 2013
Take a chance...
Bonjour tout le monde,
As you know, I have been out of the classroom for a year. I don't miss getting up at 5:30 am every morning, the traffic on the way home, and the many meetings. What I do miss are my students, and the joy that they gave me every day, whether they knew it or not. I am tutoring, and look every day for that kind of work. Often, the job request wants a native speaker. I understand the idea that learning a language from someone who has grown up with that language is valuable. But how about learning French from someone who has spent the past 35 years perfecting the art of teaching French, and who is near native in her speaking? All you have to do is give me a chance, or give a chance to those of us who weren't "luck" enough to be born in the correct country?
I'm just saying. And that said, I am enjoying sleeping in, putting less mileage on my car; I still miss my kids, teaching, and our daily interactions.
A bientot!
As you know, I have been out of the classroom for a year. I don't miss getting up at 5:30 am every morning, the traffic on the way home, and the many meetings. What I do miss are my students, and the joy that they gave me every day, whether they knew it or not. I am tutoring, and look every day for that kind of work. Often, the job request wants a native speaker. I understand the idea that learning a language from someone who has grown up with that language is valuable. But how about learning French from someone who has spent the past 35 years perfecting the art of teaching French, and who is near native in her speaking? All you have to do is give me a chance, or give a chance to those of us who weren't "luck" enough to be born in the correct country?
I'm just saying. And that said, I am enjoying sleeping in, putting less mileage on my car; I still miss my kids, teaching, and our daily interactions.
A bientot!
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