Literature

La Parure

La Parure, de Guy de Maupassant
Read the first few paragraphs of Guy de Maupassant's short story, La Parure.

   

Vocabulary Lists

Calendar Eras

French calendar eras
As in English, years in French can be differentiated with one of two common notation systems: Common Era and Anno Domini.

Grammar Lessons

Adjectives

French adjectivesOne of the eight parts of speech, adjectives are a type of modifier; that is, they modify or describe nouns in a certain way, letting you know the size, shape, weight, color, nationality, or any of a myriad other possible qualities of nouns.

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Speaking Tips

Essential French

Essential French phrases
Knowing just a few key words and phrases can be very helpful in your French classes, while traveling in France, and everywhere in between.

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Pronunciation Guides

SC

French pronunciationThe letter combination sc has two possible pronunciations, depending on the letter that follows.

   

   

Grammar Lessons

Rapporter, redonner, rembourser…

To return - French verbsWhy does French have so many different translations for "to return"? Because this English verb has so many different meanings! The trick to knowing which one to use is to learn another way to say "return" in each situation.

   

Listening Practice

Carte postale

Carte postale
Listen to this postcard about a girl's fun summer vacation with her grandparents to practice your French listening comprehension.