Laura K. Lawless's Blog: Lawless Languages, page 346
September 23, 2016
September 22, 2016
En – preposition, pronoun, and more
It consists of just two letters, yet the French word en has three distinct areas of meaning/usage and four different pronunciations. Here's everything you need to know about en.
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September 21, 2016
Elision
An elision is a type of contraction that occurs when two words are combined: one or more letters are dropped and replaced with an apostrophe. In French, written elisions are required, regardless of the register you're speaking or writing in.
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September 19, 2016
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September 18, 2016
Numbers 20-59
Work on the French numbers 20 to 59 with these ordered and randomized sound files.
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September 17, 2016
TV for Listening Practice
Watching TV is a great way to practice listening to French while learning about French culture. Here's how to access French TV from anywhere in the world, along with links to some popular series.
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September 16, 2016
Vendre la peau de l’ours (avant de l’avoir tué)
Instead of counting your chickens before they're hatched, learn about the French proverb vendre la peau de l'ours (avant de l'avoir tué).
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September 15, 2016
B
The letter B is pronounced similarly in French and English, except that it's not aspirated in French.
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September 14, 2016
Introduction to Nouns and Pronouns
Learn the basics of nouns and pronouns in the first edition of Grammar without Grief, an animated introduction to grammar essentials.
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September 12, 2016
Texting
There are many varieties of French, but perhaps one of the most elusive is French texting: the bewildering assortment of abbreviations, acronyms, and even symbols used in email, text messaging (SMS), social media, chatrooms, and forums.
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