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Lesson LibraryLiving in France

Living in France

Living abroad isn't easy. These lessons will help you find your voice in a new country.

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1

Have Them Chanting Your Name in French in No Time!

Learn how to tell people what name to call you

1 Minute • Audio
2

The Potential French Peril They Won’t Tell You About

Learn how to ask people what they do for a living

1 Minute • Audio
3

Talking About Your Profession

Learn how to talk about your profession

4 Minutes • Audio
4

Slow Down! You Haven’t Even Asked if She’s From France!

Learn how to ask where someone is from

1 Minute • Audio
5

Are We Feeling a Little Rude Today in France?

Learn some common French slang terms, and how to ask how someone is doing

9 Minutes • Audio
6

10 Responses to "How are you?"

Learn 10 responses to "How are you?"

3 Minutes • Video
7

Is That French Croissants and Coffee I Smell?

Learn how to use the French verb avoir to express your desires, such as hunger, thirst, and sleep, among others

12 Minutes • Audio
8

Where Did You Learn to Speak French like That!

Learn to speak impressive conversational French

8 Minutes • Audio
9

Top 25 French Nouns

Learn the top 25 nouns

8 Minutes • Video
10

How to tell a noun's gender

Learn the answer to the question, "How can I tell if a noun is masculine or feminine?"

4 Minutes • Video
11

What's the Weather Like in France Today?

Learn how to ask and talk about the weather

10 Minutes • Audio
12

Listening to a French Forecast

Listen to a weather report

1 Minute • Video
13

What is the Last Stop of this Train?

Learn how to determine the last stop of your train

1 Minute • Video
14

Borrowing a Book from the French Library

Learn how to speak more natural French by using filler phrases

9 Minutes • Audio
15

Top 25 French Adjectives

Learn the top 25 adjectives

6 Minutes • Video
16

Adjectives as nouns

Learn the answer to the question, "How do you use adjectives as nouns?"

3 Minutes • Video
17

When Does this French Store Close?

Learn how to ask about a shop's opening hours

11 Minutes • Audio
18

Asking about a Restaurant's Opening Hours in French

Listen to a conversation about a restaurant's opening hours

2 Minutes • Video
19

Reporting a Lost Item at the Station

Learn how to report a lost item at the station

1 Minute • Video
20

Grabbing a Bargain in France

Learn how to talk about prices

10 Minutes • Audio
21

Top 25 French Verbs

Learn the top 25 verbs

6 Minutes • Video
22

Reflexive pronouns

Learn the answer to the question, "What are reflexive pronouns and when do you use them?"

4 Minutes • Video
23

Are You Addicted to French Shoes?

Learn how to express your preferences and choices

13 Minutes • Audio
24

Top 15 Must-Know Phrases to Go Shopping

Learn 15 must-know phrases to go shopping

6 Minutes • Video
25

Are You Ready to Part with your Hard-earned Cash for French Fashion?

Learn how to use the verb "to know"

13 Minutes • Audio
26

Shopping at a Boutique in France

Listen to a conversation set in a clothing boutique

1 Minute • Video
27

A French Maintenance Notice at the Station

Learn how to read a maintenance notice at the station

1 Minute • Video
28

Finding Your Way Around a French City

Learn how to understand directions

11 Minutes • Audio
29

How to Ask and Give Directions?

Learn how to talk about directions in French

7 Minutes • Video
30

Getting French Directions

Listen to a conversation about getting directions

1 Minute • Video
31

Is the Express Service Running Today?

Learn how to check if the express train is running

1 Minute • Video
32

Will We Meet Again in France?

Learn how to use the French verb aimer, meaning "to like" or "to love"

13 Minutes • Audio
33

Top 25 French Phrases

Learn the top 25 phrases

6 Minutes • Video
34

Direct and indirect object pronouns

Learn the answer to the question, "When do I use direct and indirect object pronouns?"

4 Minutes • Video
35

A French Invitation

Learn about the numbers 1 to 10

14 Minutes • Audio
36

Asking About Location or Position

Learn how to ask about location or position

4 Minutes • Audio
37

When Should we Meet in France?

Learn how to tell time and count to twenty

12 Minutes • Audio
38

Asking About Time

Learn how to ask about time

4 Minutes • Audio
39

Making a Reservation at a French Restaurant

Learn how to use the French verb avoir, which means "to have"

15 Minutes • Audio
40

Going for Coffee at a French Café

Learn how to use the conditional form to ask something politely

14 Minutes • Audio
41

10 Ethnic Foods

Learn 10 French foods

4 Minutes • Video
42

What are “False Friends”?

Learn the answer to the question, "What are 'false friends'?"

3 Minutes • Video
43

Asking for Information About Something

Learn how to ask for information about something

4 Minutes • Audio
44

A French Dinner Without French Wine

Learn about forming the negative

13 Minutes • Audio
45

Ordering a Pizza in French

Listen to a conversation about ordering pizza

2 Minutes • Video
46

Having Lunch at a Restaurant

Learn to read a sign about the menu at a restaurant

1 Minute • Video
47

Asking About Manner

Learn how to ask about manner

4 Minutes • Audio
48

Umbrella for Two in France

Learn the French verb that means "to do"

12 Minutes • Audio
49

Asking for a Reason

Learn about asking for a reason

5 Minutes • Audio
50

15 Questions You Should Know

Learn 15 questions you should know

5 Minutes • Video
51

Types of questions

Learn the answer to the question, 'Which question form should I use?'

3 Minutes • Video
52

Talking about Relationships in France

Learn how to ask yes or no questions

14 Minutes • Audio
53

Asking About a Choice

Learn how to ask about a choice

4 Minutes • Audio
54

What Do You Take to a French Picnic?

Learn how to use French demonstrative adjectives

14 Minutes • Audio
55

How to Do Grocery Shopping

Learn how to do grocery shopping

10 Minutes • Video
56

Getting Some Groceries in France

Listen to a conversation about grocery shopping

2 Minutes • Video
57

Reading a Lunch Menu

Learn to read a lunch menu in a restaurant

1 Minute • Video
58

Dodging Train Strikes in France

Learn useful French prepositions for talking about your itinerary and timetable when traveling

16 Minutes • Audio
59

Get Insider Information from the French Locals

Learn more about constructing the various forms of question in French, depending on the level of formality you need to use in you conversation

16 Minutes • Audio
60

Getting the Best Table and Dish in Town

Learn the three steps you need to know to conjugate a reflexive verb

14 Minutes • Audio
61

The Best French House You'll Ever Visit

Learn how to use partitive articles, such as "some," to indicate an indefinite quantity

15 Minutes • Audio
62

Feeling the Pain in France

Learn how to express pain or to talk about an illness

14 Minutes • Audio
63

10 Phrases to Help You in an Emergency

Learn 10 phrases that can help you in an emergency

3 Minutes • Video
64

Talking About Medicines in French

Listen to a conversation about when and which medicines to take for an illness

2 Minutes • Video
65

A French Offer You Can't Refuse!

Learn how to read a promotional offer

1 Minute • Video
66

Introducing Yourself in a Business Meeting

Learn how to introduce yourself

7 Minutes • Audio
67

Describing Your Profession in French

Learn how to describe your job simply

10 Minutes • Audio
68

Rearranging the Office in France

Listen to a conversation about rearranging an office

2 Minutes • Video
69

Written and spoken French

Learn the answer to the question, "What are the differences between written and spoken French?"

3 Minutes • Video
70

Top 5 French Mistakes to Avoid

Learn the top five French pronunciation mistakes to avoid

4 Minutes • Video