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Basic Bootcamp Lesson #2 - Useful Phrases for Learning French

Learn French with FrenchPod101.com! Now that you know how to introduce yourself in French, you are ready to get to know the wonderful people of France a little better! You decide to go for a walk in a lovely little French park around the corner from your hotel. A young man in the park walks by walking his dog, smiles at you, and says “hello” in French. Shyly, you reply in French and hesitate for a moment…after all, he IS very cute! He steps towards you, leans in closer, and tells you in French, “You must not be from around here…your accent is very becoming!” You can’t even think about telling that tall, dark, gorgeous French man your ethnicity or more about yourself in French until you learn how to talk about yourself in French! It will only take a minute…maybe he’ll wait?!

Learning French with FrenchPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn French! This French Basic Bootcamp lesson will teach you how to talk about your ethnicity in French using the verb meaning “to be!” We will also talk about word order in French, which is crucial to getting your point across in French in a clear and concise way! 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!


If you want to impress the French celebrities at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, we’re sorry to tell you that you have to do better saying “Hello” in French. Here’s an idea: try speaking French to them about the history of the Cannes Film Festival, its ideals, and some interesting facts! We at FrenchPod101.com realise that interesting facts about the Cannes Film Festival aren’t easy to come by, particularly for those who are learning the French language. That’s why we’ve prepared a lesson for everyone learning French at FrenchPod101.com on the Festival de Cannes. Just don’t forget us when you’re talking in French with celebrities on the red carpet at Cannes! il est beau

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Basic Bootcamp Lesson #2 - Basic French Simple Phrases With the Verb être (”to be”)

Learn French with FrenchPod101.com! Now that you know how to introduce yourself in French, you are ready to get to know the wonderful people of France a little better! You decide to go for a walk in a lovely little French park around the corner from your hotel. A young man in the park walks by walking his dog, smiles at you, and says “hello” in French. Shyly, you reply in French and hesitate for a moment…after all, he IS very cute! He steps towards you, leans in closer, and tells you in French, “You must not be from around here…your accent is very becoming!” You can’t even think about telling that tall, dark gorgeous French man your ethnicity or more about yourself in French until you learn how to talk about yourself in French! It will only take a minute…maybe he’ll wait?!

Learning French with FrenchPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn French! This French Basic Bootcamp lesson will teach you how to talk about your ethnicity in French using the verb meaning “to be!” We will also talk about word order in French, which is crucial to getting your point across in French in a clear and concise way! 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!


Have you had one of those days in France where you were so busy you didn’t know if you were coming or going? Did you finally come to the conclusion that there was nothing you could do about it? I hope that you manage to set your mind to succeed in everything you set out to do while you are in Paris-regardless of how the day begins. Just remember to relax while you travel Paris, take deep breaths often, and don’t try to go out and conquer it all in one day! You wouldn’t want your vacation to become so stressful that you come to blows with a well-meaning Frenchman who tries to offer his advice! So get to the bottom of things right now and take control of your vacation in France! Oh, and not to add any stress to the situation…but you can’t do any of these things without knowing three very important French verbs! Remember…breathe! After all, you can always find them here at FrenchPod101!

Learning French with FrenchPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn French! This French Lower Intermediate lesson will teach you how properly to discuss your comings and goings in French using the French verbs, aller, venir, and arriver. We will also discuss the differences between these three French verbs, and explain why people tend to confuse them.


Your French roommate is determined to fix you up with a hot French guy! You have been out all day scouting the area for potential victims. Finally, after a long day of shopping and flirting in Paris, you sit down in the park. Suddenly, a tall, handsome French man walks past you. He has been playing with his dog in the park and he is sweaty and a little stinky. He seems to be carrying a large case in his hand too…hmm. His hair is all ruffled from playing, and he looks very strong. What’s that? Oh, your French friend seems to have been talking to you for several minutes…oh never mind her. The French man sits down under a tree with his dog and opens the case. You turn to your friend; she looks back at you. Yes, it’s a guitar…and he doesn’t wear spandex! You just have one question now. How do you say, “he is hot!” in French?

Learning French with FrenchPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn French! In this French Beginner lesson, Daniel points out some of his family members on amateur family photos with Sweety Aurélie. She has something to say about a few of the male members! you will learn how to use French adverbs of place when pointing people out to someone else in French. You will also learn how to say you think someone is “hot” in French and compliment members of the opposite sex! Be sure to check out the vocabulary lists with audio in the Learning Center at FrenchPod101.com.