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Intermediate Lesson #10 - L’amour à la française: I Am SO in Love with This French Woman! http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/03/10/intermediate-lessons-10-lamour-a-la-francaise-love-a-la-francaise-5/ http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/03/10/intermediate-lessons-10-lamour-a-la-francaise-love-a-la-francaise-5/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:30:00 +0000 FrenchPod101.com Intermediate Lessoncause with tellementloveonline datingsi and quesi...queusing emphasized cause with http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/03/10/intermediate-lessons-10-lamour-a-la-francaise-love-a-la-francaise-5/

Learn French with FrenchPod101.com! After months of e-mailing with a girl you met online, she finally writes in French, “Do you want to meet?” You definitely do, but you’re worried that perhaps the French reality won’t live up to your expectations. You reply in French, “Of course! I am so excited to meet you. Let’s pick a day.” You decide to meet on the weekend for coffee at a French cafe and to see what develops from there. When the day arrives, your palms are sweating and your heart is beating as if you’ve been running for miles. You hope she is as she has promised herself to be in French in your e-mails, but you never know what may be. You tell yourself in French, “It’s only coffee, and if it’s so terrible to see her, you won’t have to see her again. It will be so short-you can sit still for thirty minutes!” But still, your heart races…she is so fascinating in your online French chats that she HAS to live up to the hype…but will she?

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Survival Phrases #35 - Hotel Part 1: Checking Into Your French Hotel http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/03/08/survival-phrases-35-hotel-1-checking-in/ http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/03/08/survival-phrases-35-hotel-1-checking-in/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:30:00 +0000 FrenchPod101.com Survival Phraseschecking into hotelsexpressions for checking inhotel check inset phrases http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/03/08/survival-phrases-35-hotel-1-checking-in/ Learn French travel phrases with FrenchPod101.com! A little French can go such a long way! Whether you’re traveling, visiting, or sightseeing, FrenchPod101.com has all the essential travel phrases just for you! Today we cover a high-frequency French phrase that you’ll surely find useful on your trip, travels, or vacation to France.

Most hotels in France have English-speaking staff. But in some cases, you won’t be so lucky. So in today’s French lesson, you will learn everything you need to know for checking in to a French hotel. For more information on the French language and culture, be sure to stop by FrenchPod101.com!


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Beginner Lesson S1 #23 - Who Will You Be Lucky Enough to Tour The French Countryside With? http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/03/04/beginner-lesson-23-a-drive-in-a-citroen-2cv/ http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/03/04/beginner-lesson-23-a-drive-in-a-citroen-2cv/#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:30:00 +0000 FrenchPod101.com Throwback Thursday make suggestions personal pronoun on tell about wishes and possibilitiesstandardTalk about future plansVerb pouvoir and vouloirWeekend fun! Can you imagine yourself touring the French countryside in a sleek convertible? The top is down, the wind blowing through your hair? Well, the French-made Citroën 2CV is not exactly what I would call sleek…but you can tour the French countryside in it with its ragtop down the whole time! So call up a few of those French friends you have met and tell them, “let’s go for a drive” in French! What’s that? You don’t know how to say “let’s go” in French? I suppose you could make the drive alone…how sad. Or you could listen to Beginner Lesson 23 and you could invite everyone…or we could all go…or someone could go!

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Intermediate Lesson #9 - What Can These French Films Teach You about Love? http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/03/03/intermediate-lesson-9-lamour-a-la-francaise-what-can-these-french-films-teach-you-about-love/ http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/03/03/intermediate-lesson-9-lamour-a-la-francaise-what-can-these-french-films-teach-you-about-love/#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:30:00 +0000 FrenchPod101.com Intermediate Lessonexpressing a universal statementfamous quoteslovemoviespronounverbs followed by prepositions http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/03/03/intermediate-lesson-9-lamour-a-la-francaise-what-can-these-french-films-teach-you-about-love/ Learn French with FrenchPod101.com! As the man and woman on the screen in the French movie lean toward each other and kiss, you let out an audible sigh. Your friend nudges you and whispers in French, “What was that for?” You respond in French, “Oh, it’s just so romantic!” Your friend replies in French, “You mean it’s so unrealistic. You’re a hopeless romantic. People don’t just fall in love at first sight in real life.” Your friend pauses for a moment to think and then adds in French, “In fact, no one has asked me out in quite some time!” Moments later after the movie ends and you’re walking out of the theater, someone taps you on the arm and says in French, “I couldn’t help but notice how attractive you were when you walked into the theater tonight. Here’s my number. Maybe we can get together for a coffee?” As you smile and tell the person “Yes, of course,” in French, you elbow your friend in the ribs as if to say, “So there! You were wrong to tell me that!” in French!

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Survival Phrases #34 - How Do You Read This in French? http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/03/01/survival-phrases-34-how-do-you-read-this/ http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/03/01/survival-phrases-34-how-do-you-read-this/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:30:00 +0000 FrenchPod101.com Survival Phrasesasking for help with reading and pronunciationgetting help with frenchgetting help with pronunciationgetting help with readingPronunciationReading http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/03/01/survival-phrases-34-how-do-you-read-this/ Learn French travel phrases with FrenchPod101.com! A little French can go such a long way! Whether you’re traveling, visiting, or sightseeing, FrenchPod101.com has all the essential travel phrases just for you! Today we cover a high-frequency French phrase that you’ll surely find useful on your trip, travels, or vacation to France. Today, we’ll introduce you to another French phrase that will give you the tools to learn French from the French-speaking people around you. When you come across a word you can’t read in French, you can use this French phrase to get your answer! Tune in to find out what that French phrase is! To learn more about French phrases and customs, be sure to comb through FrenchPod101.com and leave us a post.


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Intermediate Lesson #8 - Will Time Apart Allow Your French Feelings to Fade? http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/02/24/intermediate-lessons-8-lamour-a-la-francaise-love-a-la-francaise-3/ http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/02/24/intermediate-lessons-8-lamour-a-la-francaise-love-a-la-francaise-3/#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:30:00 +0000 FrenchPod101.com Intermediate Lessonbreak upexpressing time length and time framesinformallove affairreference of time and expressions of timesorrow http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/02/24/intermediate-lessons-8-lamour-a-la-francaise-love-a-la-francaise-3/ Learn French with FrenchPod101.com! Your girlfriend has made all sorts of ridiculous demands and complaints in French, and you’ve almost reached the end of your rope. She tells you in French, “Six months ago, I asked you to start making changes, but so far, nothing has changed. You respond in French, “What are you talking about?” She reminds you in French, “I asked you to start doing more things around the house…remember? You are supposed to be in charge of some chores each week. And you’re also supposed to start doing nice things for me from time to time.” You reply in French, “But I am doing more things. I take out the trash and do whatever it is that you tell me to do.” She responds in French, “I shouldn’t have to tell you do to anything. You’re a grown adult. The only thing I asked of you in addition to helping me with chores is that you start to enjoy some of the same things I enjoy…like certain kinds of dancing and music. Until you can do that, perhaps it’s best if we don’t see each other.” You tell her in French, “It’s one thing to help out with chores, and I don’t mind doing that, but it’s another to expect me to like everything you like! I draw the line at disco music!” She yells back in French, “I’ve had enough, and I’m leaving!”

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Survival Phrases #33 - Write It Down in French, Please http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/02/22/survival-phrases-33-write-it-down-please/ http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/02/22/survival-phrases-33-write-it-down-please/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:30:00 +0000 FrenchPod101.com Survival Phrases basic phrasesgetting helplearning from french peopleset expressions http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/02/22/survival-phrases-33-write-it-down-please/ Learn French travel phrases with FrenchPod101.com! A little French can go such a long way! Whether you’re traveling, visiting, or sightseeing, FrenchPod101.com has all the essential travel phrases just for you! Today we cover a high-frequency French phrase sure to be of use on your trip, travels, or vacation to France.

One of the best learning shortcuts for the French beginner is to learn from a native French speaker. If you’re having problems understanding a particular French phrase, you will find today’s French lesson useful. Today you will learn how to ask someone to “Write it down please” in French. For more information on France and its culture, visit FrenchPod101.com!


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Learning French with FrenchPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn French! This French Intermediate lesson will show you how to express the reasons behind something in French. You’ll learn a ton of different French connecting words that you can use to put two ideas together to show cause and effect in French. We’ll also tell you about a popular (and possibly controversial) French movie that you’ll definitely want to see! Visit us at FrenchPod101.com where you will find many more fantastic French lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there!

 


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Survival Phrases #32 - How Do You Say This In French? http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/02/15/survival-phrases-32-how-do-you-say-this-in-french/ http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/02/15/survival-phrases-32-how-do-you-say-this-in-french/#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:30:00 +0000 FrenchPod101.com Survival Phrases set phrasesasking how to say something in Frenchbasic expressions http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/02/15/survival-phrases-32-how-do-you-say-this-in-french/ Learn French travel phrases with FrenchPod101.com! A little French can go such a long way! Whether you’re traveling, visiting, or sightseeing, FrenchPod101.com has all the essential travel phrases just for you! Today we cover a high-frequency French phrase sure to be of use on your trip, travels, or vacation to France.

Practice makes perfect! One of the fastest ways to learn French is to practice it with the French-speaking people around you. In France, you will have many opportunities for this. In today’s French lesson, we will cover the very important phrase “How do you say this in French?” Be sure to stop by FrenchPod101.com and leave us a post!


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http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/02/15/survival-phrases-32-how-do-you-say-this-in-french/feed/ Learn French travel phrases with FrenchPod101.com! A little French can go such a long way! Whether you're traveling, visiting, or sightseeing, FrenchPod101.com has all the ... Learn French with FrenchPod101! Don't forget to stop by FrenchPod101.com for more great French Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Comment on dit blue cheese en français? Comment on dit ça en français? Comment tu traduis Happy Birthday en français? ----Formal English---- How do you say blue cheese in French? How do you say 'this'/'that' in French? How do you translate 'Happy Birthday' into French? --------------------------- Learn French with FrenchPod101! Don't forget to stop by FrenchPod101.com for more great French Language Learning Resources! Survival Phrases FrenchPod101.com No No 6:21
Beginner Lesson S1 #19 - Wow! This is a Well Lit Room! http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/02/11/beginner-lesson-19-tiny-remis-mess/ http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/02/11/beginner-lesson-19-tiny-remis-mess/#comments Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:30:00 +0000 FrenchPod101.com Throwback Thursday Imperative.Describe surroundings in a bedroom. Bedroom furniture!furniture vocabularyIn the bedroominformal You are flying into France next week to participate in a seminar the French-based company you work for is conducting. You know enough French to communicate fairly well, but you have not practiced speaking in French in quite some time. Suddenly you realize you haven’t even booked a room at the French hotel in which your company will be staying! This phone call to France will be one you will never forget! You try to explain what you need to the hotel clerk-in French that could definitely use a refresher course. You tell the French clerk that while you’re in France, you will need a desk and a very well lit room because you plan to study at night. You want to be able to study at the table, desk, or even the bed if you choose! Sounding a little confused, the hotel clerk asks you again in French, how many people will be staying with you. When you arrive at the French hotel, you are astonished to find that they have placed you in a four-bedroom suite! You explain to the front desk clerk in your broken French that they must have made a mistake! They look at the reservations and confirm that you asked for at least four lits in the room! All around you, your colleagues check into their rooms without a problem. Embarrassed, you accept the room, not wanting to admit that you should have taken that French course your boss recommended. I wonder how much overtime you have to work to pay for a four-lit suite in France!

Learning French with FrenchPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn French! This French Beginner lesson will teach you how to say the names of most household furnishings in French! Then we will discuss the history and popularity of Antique French furniture.


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Intermediate Lessons #6 - L’amour à la française: The Fine French Line Between Playing Hard to Get and Getting Away http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/02/10/intermediate-lessons-66-lamour-a-la-francaise-the-fine-french-line-between-playing-hard-to-get-and-getting-away/ http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/02/10/intermediate-lessons-66-lamour-a-la-francaise-the-fine-french-line-between-playing-hard-to-get-and-getting-away/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:30:00 +0000 FrenchPod101.com Intermediate Lesson FlirtingformalloveModalsnuancing a speech http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/02/10/intermediate-lessons-66-lamour-a-la-francaise-the-fine-french-line-between-playing-hard-to-get-and-getting-away/ Learn French with FrenchPod101.com! You’ve tried to work your magic on various targets in the French bar, but so far, you’ve done nothing but strike out. Your friend has been watching you, and he suggests in French, “Perhaps you should change your approach?” You ask him in French, “What do you suggest?” He tells you in French, “Perhaps you need to be a bit less direct and a bit more subtle. Leave something to the girl’s imagination and keep her guessing.” You respond in French, “You mean to build some intrigue? But I’m a guy who likes to put all my cards on the table.” Your friend replies in French, “Keep in mind that you’re not very good at poker. Try a different approach this time. See that girl over there? Try talking to her. Go now!”

Learning French with FrenchPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn French! This French Intermediate lesson will show you how to add nuance to your French speech. You’ll also learn how to express what you believe and what you know in French, and we’ll also teach you how to express an obligation in French. As an added bonus, we’ll show you how to use reflexive French verbs and if that wasn’t enough for one French lesson, we’ll also tell you how you can use French to declare your romantic intentions! Visit us at FrenchPod101.com where you will find many more fantastic French lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there!


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Survival Phrases #31 - May I Take Your Picture? http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/02/08/survival-phrases-31-may-i-take-your-picture/ http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/02/08/survival-phrases-31-may-i-take-your-picture/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:30:00 +0000 FrenchPod101.com Survival Phrasesasking to take a picturebasic expressionsphotographyphotosset phrases http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/02/08/survival-phrases-31-may-i-take-your-picture/ Learn French travel phrases with FrenchPod101.com! A little French can go such a long way! Whether you’re traveling, visiting, or sightseeing, FrenchPod101.com has all the essential travel phrases just for you! Today we cover a high-frequency French phrase that you’ll surely find useful on your trip, travels, or vacation to France.

When traveling to France you may see someone you wish to take a photo of. Maybe you will make a French friend or see someone performing on the street. Before taking a picture in France, you might want to ask the person’s permission or ask whether you can take a picture with the person in French. You will learn how to do both in today’s French lesson. When you’re done, be sure to stop by FrenchPod101.com and leave us a post!


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Video S2 #5 - You Don’t Have to Go on Safari to Pick-up the French Vocabulary to Talk About it! http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/02/05/video-s2-5-you-dont-have-to-go-on-safari-to-pickup-the-french-vocabulary-to-talk-about-it/ http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/02/05/video-s2-5-you-dont-have-to-go-on-safari-to-pickup-the-french-vocabulary-to-talk-about-it/#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:30:00 +0000 FrenchPod101.com Videobasic vocabularyjungle animalstalking about animals http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/02/05/video-s2-5-you-dont-have-to-go-on-safari-to-pickup-the-french-vocabulary-to-talk-about-it/ Learn French with FrenchPod101.com! You are finally in France, and while others might be happy with “normal” sightseeing tours, you want to experience EVERYTHING France has to offer! On today’s agenda - the zoo in France! You can’t wait to see how different the zoo might be from the one back home you have seen since you were two. As you walk through the zoo, you overhear people chatting about the animals in French. A lady looking at the monkeys says excitedly in French, “Look honey! The monkeys are eating ants with a stick!” You rush over to the monkeys; you have only seen them use tools on TV! How exciting! Moments later, you hear a man telling his son in French, “Look at what that baby elephant is doing!” Excited to see something new again (and feeling a little like a kid again), you rush to the elephants where you see the baby throwing dirt all around him. How cute is that? Throughout the day, you witness amazing things from wild animals that you have never seen before! And none of this would be possible if you hadn’t learned French. This was definitely a great idea! Good thing you came prepared!

Learning French with FrenchPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn French! This French Video Vocabulary lesson will teach you the French vocabulary to talk about safari animals. Whether it’s to enrich your vacation or to tell the police where the black rhinoceros hit your car, this video lesson is sure to help you tame the wild beast…well, at least the vocabulary for it! In this French vocabulary video, you will learn French by watching the video, seeing both English and French translations describing the video, and all while listening to the French translations being read aloud by our native French speakers. Visit us at FrenchPod101.com where you will find many more great French lessons and learning materials! Leave us a message while you are there!


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Lower Intermediate Lesson #10 - Kill Them with Kindness http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/02/04/lower-intermediate-10-im-working-sir-see-heeho-2/ http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/02/04/lower-intermediate-10-im-working-sir-see-heeho-2/#comments Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:30:00 +0000 FrenchPod101.com Throwback ThursdayAt the officeDescrib action or events in processdescribe events in process with le présent continu.formalpolite request with vouloir Your French boss is attempting to establish a more relaxed, friendly working environment for everyone. He has asked that everyone-himself included-phrase all requests directed at other employees in the friendliest way possible. It is very awkward to hear the once demanding French boss, now say “please, thank you,” and “as soon as you get a chance” in French to everyone he speaks to. Honestly, you are not sure how long this will last…but for now, you should brush up on your polite French requests because he seems serious. “Yes sir, I would be happy to get those late reports for you right now. Is that a vein poking out the side of your head sir?” I wonder if he would be happier if I asked nicely, “would you please not fire me today, sir?”

Learning French with FrenchPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn French! In this French Lower Intermediate lesson you will learn how to make polite requests in French using the French verb, vouloir. Then, you will learn all about family businesses in France. enfant patron


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Intermediate Lesson #5 - City vs Country: I’m Counting the Moments Until You Can Be with Me in France! http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/02/03/intermediate-lesson-5-city-vs-country-im-counting-the-moments-until-you-can-be-with-me-in-france/ http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/02/03/intermediate-lesson-5-city-vs-country-im-counting-the-moments-until-you-can-be-with-me-in-france/#comments Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:30:00 +0000 FrenchPod101.com Intermediate Lesson infinitive Separationexpressing a wishinformallovesubjunctive http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/02/03/travel-5/ Learn French with FrenchPod101.com! Ah, parting is such sweet sorrow! But of course, for you and your French sweetheart, you’ll soon reunite again. But what should you do to prepare for your visit? You know your French love interest is going to expect something big. In fact, she said as much the last time you spoke on the phone. She said in French, “What are you going to bring me when you visit me in France?” Bring something?? Based on the expensive airfare, you were just planning to bring yourself, so you hedged and responded in French, “Oh, I’ll definitely bring you an extra-special gift…but don’t you want to be surprised?” Your love replies in French, “Oh, I can’t bear the suspense. I would like you to tell me now! NOW!” You tell her in French, “I’d like to tell you, but you’ll just have to be patient.” You continue in French, “Now, here’s a question for you! Do I get a present when I see you?”

Learning French with FrenchPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn French! This French Intermediate lesson will show you how to express your wishes and desires using French infinitives and the French subjunctive tense. We’ll also tell you how you can use French to tell people that you love them and like them (this is a critical difference in French!), and we’ll also bring you up to speed on the feats of an accomplished French sailor. Visit us at FrenchPod101.com where you will find many more fantastic French lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there!


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Survival Phrases #30 - Can You Take my/our Picture? http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/02/01/survival-phrases-30-can-you-take-myour-picture/ http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/02/01/survival-phrases-30-can-you-take-myour-picture/#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:30:00 +0000 FrenchPod101.com Survival Phrases basic expressionsasking someone to take your picturephotographyset phrases http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/02/01/survival-phrases-30-can-you-take-myour-picture/ Learn French travel phrases with FrenchPod101.com! A little French can go such a long way! Whether you’re traveling, visiting, or sightseeing, FrenchPod101.com has all the essential travel phrases just for you! Today we cover a high-frequency French phrase that you’ll surely find useful on your trip, travels, or vacation to France.

“Can you take my picture?” is a phrase you will hear repeated in popular French tourist destinations. It’s also a French phrase you may want to use to capture those special moments with you and the people you are with in France. Today we will cover how to ask others to take a photo for you in French. Be sure to stop by FrenchPod101.com and leave us a post!


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Video S2 #4 - French Vocabulary for Insects Doesn’t Have to Bug You Any Longer! http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/01/29/video-s2-4-french-vocabulary-for-insects-doesnt-have-to-bug-you-any-longer/ http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/01/29/video-s2-4-french-vocabulary-for-insects-doesnt-have-to-bug-you-any-longer/#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:30:00 +0000 FrenchPod101.com Video http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/01/29/video-s2-4-french-vocabulary-for-insects-doesnt-have-to-bug-you-any-longer/ Learn French with FrenchPod101.com! After getting everything unpacked and moved in to your new home in France, you decide to tackle that yard. You spend all afternoon planting tons of flowers and even a small garden. And just in time, too - today, you have your five year old niece to watch. You follow her into the backyard as she runs out to play. First, she runs to a patch of flowers and yells back in French, “LOOOK! Bees are on the flowers!” Thinking she has been hurt or something is wrong, you run over to the patch of flowers and stare blankly into the beautiful blooms. Meanwhile, your niece has move on to bigger things - at the gate to the yard, she yells back in French, “OOOOHHH! An inchworm is on your fence!!” Trying desperately to keep up with her, she dashes off to your garden, yelling back in French, “The ladybugs are everywhere!” Realizing at this point that she is not hurt (just excited), you ask in your best French you can muster, “What are you so excited about honey? Please show me.” She replies in French, “Ha ha! I know French better than you do!!!” Something tells you that you won’t learn anything from her today!

Learning French with FrenchPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn French! This French Video Vocabulary lesson will teach you the French vocabulary you need to protect yourself and your belongings from everything creepy-crawly you might find, well, anywhere! And you can learn this helpful French insect vocabulary without the help of your pesky niece!! In this French vocabulary video, you will learn French by watching the video, seeing both English and French translations describing the video, and all while listening to the French translations being read aloud by our native French speakers. Visit us at FrenchPod101.com where you will find many more great French lessons and learning materials! Leave us a message while you are there!


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Newbie Lesson S1 #13 - Just Say Yes and Avoid Any Hang-ups! http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/01/28/newbie-lesson-13-just-say-yes-and-avoid-any-hang-ups-2/ http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/01/28/newbie-lesson-13-just-say-yes-and-avoid-any-hang-ups-2/#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:30:00 +0000 FrenchPod101.com Throwback Thursdayanswering and asking yes/no questionsformalinformaltalking on the phone.Yes/no questions with est ce que You’ve just begun a fantastic new job in France. You have been studying the French language so you can live and work in France for a while. You cannot believe you’re finally doing it! This afternoon your boss needs to leave for a few hours though, and he needs you to answer the phones while he is out. Most of your clients are native French speakers. You really don’t know if you’re ready to communicate with French people over the phone. How do you answer the phone in French? How do you communicate with them in French on the phone? Do you even know the proper French phone etiquette? French Newbie Lesson 13 will make sure you don’t have any…uh…hang-ups talking on the phone in French! Learning French with FrenchPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn French! This French Newbie lesson will teach you how to talk on the phone in French, and ask and answer simple French yes/no questions. qui est à l'appareil


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Intermediate Lesson #4 - Traveling: We Have So Much to Do before We Go to France http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/01/27/intermediate-lesson-4-traveling-we-have-so-much-to-do-before-we-go-to-france/ http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/01/27/intermediate-lesson-4-traveling-we-have-so-much-to-do-before-we-go-to-france/#comments Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:30:00 +0000 FrenchPod101.com Intermediate Lesson tripshow to use the verb faireN/Atravelingusages of faire http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/01/27/travel-4/ Learn French with FrenchPod101.com! How much do you need to pack for your French vacation? You worry about what kinds of things you’ll do in France and what the weather will be like for the next month, trying to figure out how many outfits you’ll need. Your French traveling companion is watching you with a bemused expression. He asks in French, “Why can’t you decide what to pack? It’s just a vacation…you aren’t moving to France permanently.” You respond in French, “I just know how fashionable the French are, and I want to fit in!” He responds in French, “Well, you may want to rethink some of those shoes.” Seeing your disgruntled expression, he quickly adds in French, “Of course, we can always go shopping when we’re in France.” You respond in French, Well, not after I’ve spent all this money on airfare!” He laughs and tells you in French, “Fine, then think about the trip this way…have you ever heard the quote by the French author that ‘the trip makes the person?’” You reply in French, “No, I haven’t. I don’t get it. How does that help me with my packing dilemma?”

Learning French with FrenchPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn French! This French Intermediate lesson will share a very popular quote from a French author with you. We’ll use this quote to introduce several important French concepts involving the verb that means “to make” or “to do” in French. We’ll also show you how you can use this French verb in more than thirty ways. Finally, we’ll tell you a bit about an unorthodox French scholar and teach you an important French pronoun. Visit us at FrenchPod101.com where you will find many more fantastic French lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there!


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Survival Phrases #29 - French Directions: Part I http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/01/25/survival-phrases-29-directions-i/ http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/01/25/survival-phrases-29-directions-i/#comments Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:30:00 +0000 FrenchPod101.com Survival Phrases left straight basic expressions set phrasesgetting directionsrightunderstanding directions http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/01/25/survival-phrases-29-directions-i/ Learn French travel phrases with FrenchPod101.com! A little French can go such a long way! Whether you’re traveling, visiting, or sightseeing, FrenchPod101.com has all the essential travel phrases just for you! Today we cover a high-frequency French phrase that you’ll surely find useful on your trip, travels, or vacation to France.

When traveling in France, there will be times when you are lost. If your French map fails you, the best thing you can do is to ask a French person for help. How do you do ask for directions in French? There’s a lot to learn, so let’s start learning these French phrases right away. And for more information on French culture and customs, be sure to stop by FrenchPod101.com!


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Absolute Beginner S1#2 - Bistrot Français: Understanding French Easily http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/01/21/absolute-beginner-2-bistrot-francais-understanding-french-easily/ http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/01/21/absolute-beginner-2-bistrot-francais-understanding-french-easily/#comments Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:30:00 +0000 FrenchPod101.com Throwback Thursday how to greet saying i dont understand/i understandBasic greetingshow to say i dont understand/i understand in frenchinformalverb comprendre Learn French with FrenchPod101.com! You and your significant other are driving through the French countryside looking for the wine country, when you suddenly realize you’re not quite sure where you are. You look around for some signs to guide you, but everything is written in French words you don’t understand. What to do? You reluctantly pull up to a small gas station on the side of the winding French road and ask for a map, but the station is sold out. Sacrebleu! You’ll have to put your French-speaking skills to work now and ask the owner for some help - let’s hope you can understand him!

Learning French with FrenchPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn French! This French Absolute Beginner lesson will teach you how to let someone know when you understand something in French and, maybe more important, when you don’t. You’ll learn how to form the negative form of French verbs, a skill that, if nothing else, will come in handy during your next argument! By the end of this French lesson, you’ll be able to hold your own - just don’t forget the map next time! Visit us at FrenchPod101.com where you will find many more fantastic French lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there!


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Intermediate Lesson #3 - Traveling: By Coming to France, Did You Think You’d Leave Your Problems Behind? http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/01/20/intermediate-lesson-3-traveling-by-coming-to-france-did-you-think-youd-leave-your-problems-behind/ http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/01/20/intermediate-lesson-3-traveling-by-coming-to-france-did-you-think-youd-leave-your-problems-behind/#comments Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:30:00 +0000 FrenchPod101.com Intermediate Lesson soliciting an ex employer telling a past experience unemploymentidioms using expressions and words related to travelinginformalsearching for a jobuse both past tenses le passe compose and imparfait in a story http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/01/20/travel-3/ Learn French with FrenchPod101.com! You grab your friend, pack your bags, and head to France for a little rest and relaxation. After the tumultuous events of the last few weeks - getting passed over for a promotion at work and ending your relationship with your significant other - you decide a little French vacation is exactly what the doctor ordered. Of course, your phone is ringing off the hook (don’t they know you have to pay French roaming fees if you answer?). Exasperated, you complain to your friend in French, “I never get any time to myself, and the one time I do take off, I can’t get away!” As soon as you utter that French statement, the phone vibrates and rings again. You check the caller id and notice your boss is calling despite knowing that you’re in France. You answer the phone and say in French, “I took a vacation two years ago and haven’t taken one since, and now I’ve arrived in France to relax and get away from the office. But is there something you want?” For a moment you wonder whether you’ve gone too far, and you’re about to stammer an apology in French. But he says in English, “I don’t understand French. But I get your point…I’ll ask you one last question and then I’ll lay off the rest of your vacation.” Whew!

Learning French with FrenchPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn French! This French Intermediate lesson will show you how to combine the French past perfect and imperfect tenses to describe two past events within a sentence. We’ll also teach you some helpful French time expressions and let you know whether the French enjoy reading gossip magazines (and whether the French will admit this bad habit!). Visit us at FrenchPod101.com where you will find many more fantastic French lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there!


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Survival Phrases #28 - Is There a Store Near Here? http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/01/18/survival-phrases-28-is-there-a-store-near-here/ http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/01/18/survival-phrases-28-is-there-a-store-near-here/#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:30:00 +0000 FrenchPod101.com Survival Phrases basic expressionsasking for directionsfinding storesset phrases http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/01/18/survival-phrases-28-is-there-a-store-near-here/ Learn French travel phrases with FrenchPod101.com! A little French can go such a long way! Whether you’re traveling, visiting, or sightseeing, FrenchPod101.com has all the essential travel phrases just for you! Today we cover a high-frequency French phrase that you’ll surely find useful on your trip, travels, or vacation to France.

Today, we’ll learn how to ask for the location of a specific store in French. What do you do if you know a shop’s French name but not its location in France? Tune in to this French lesson to find out! And be sure to stop at FrenchPod101.com before setting out on your trip to France!


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http://www.frenchpod101.com/2010/01/18/survival-phrases-28-is-there-a-store-near-here/feed/ Learn French travel phrases with FrenchPod101.com! A little French can go such a long way! Whether you're traveling, visiting, or sightseeing, FrenchPod101.com has all the ... Learn French with FrenchPod101! Don't forget to stop by FrenchPod101.com for more great French Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Est-ce qu'il y a une pharmacie près d'ici? Est-ce qu'il y a un distributeur de billets près d'ici? ----Formal English---- Is there a pharmacy near here? Is there an ATM near here? --------------------------- Learn French with FrenchPod101! Don't forget to stop by FrenchPod101.com for more great French Language Learning Resources! Survival Phrases FrenchPod101.com No No 4:57