Grammar Lessons

Parts of Speech

French parts of speechParts of speech are the building blocks of everything you say, write, hear, and read. Even if you hate the thought of learning any grammar terms, knowing the difference between these eight basic parts of speech is essential for improving your French ability.

   

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Goal Setting

French goal settingWhatever your dreams related to French may be, setting specific goals – and measuring your progress against them – is one of the most effective tools in your learning arsenal. Choosing the right goals isn’t rocket science, but there’s a little more to it than just throwing together a list.

   

Vocabulary Lists

Calendar

French calendar
Knowing the days of the week, months of the year, and seasons will come in handy when traveling, making plans with friends, talking about history, and lots more.

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Expressions

Faire (un) demi-tour

Faire demi-tour
If you just passed this lesson on the French expressions faire demi-tour and faire un demi-tour, do a U-turn and click to read it.

   

Fun with French

Le ski, de Têtes à Claques

Skiing
Put your French to work with this funny claymation video about a skier calling emergency services, for himself. Fast-paced and featuring typical Québécois pronunciation and expressions.

   

Sports

Skating

French skating terms
Skating can be a fun way to exercise or a cutthroat competition. Here's some French vocabulary you might find useful when hitting the rink or watching the Winter Olympics.

Listening Practice

LingQ

LingQ
Learn and practice French vocabulary and listening at any level with LingQ, an online learning system and language community.

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