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FYW 183 : Ceci, cela, ça, celui, etc: a guide about using the demonstrative pronouns and adjectives.
FYW 183 : Ceci, cela, ça, celui, etc: a guide about using the demonstrative pronouns and adjectives.
In this episode I’ll explain the difference between the demonstrative adjectives and demonstrative pronouns and will hel... Read more
8 Aug 2018
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16mins
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FYW 190 : About “puis-je” in French
FYW 190 : About “puis-je” in French
Podcast listener Megan wanted to know more about the origin of “puis-je”, a French form related to the verb “pouvoir”. I... Read more
26 Sep 2018
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10mins
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FYW 188 : The position of adverbs in French
FYW 188 : The position of adverbs in French
Where are adverbs positioned in a French sentence? Before or after the verb? What about in compound tenses? In negative ... Read more
12 Sep 2018
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11mins
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FYW 198 : “J’ai été” or “j’étais”? Passé composé or imparfait?
FYW 198 : “J’ai été” or “j’étais”? Passé composé or imparfait?
In today’s episode I’m answering a question from Donovan: “Can you please give some examples of when to use j’étais vers... Read more
21 Nov 2018
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14mins
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FYW 153 : French expressions using the verb FAIRE (Part 1)
FYW 153 : French expressions using the verb FAIRE (Part 1)
The French verb FAIRE is extremely common and used in a wide range of expressions – not only idiomatic expressions. Boos... Read more
10 Jan 2018
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17mins
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FYW 181 : Listen to a real French lesson! (French session #2)
FYW 181 : Listen to a real French lesson! (French session #2)
Listen to a real French lesson that I recorded This is a new concept to give you the opportunity to have a casual French... Read more
25 Jul 2018
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42mins
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FYW 141 : Tips to watch French movies
FYW 141 : Tips to watch French movies
Alexandre from Moscow would like some tips to watch French movies. Although his level of French is rather advanced, he s... Read more
18 Oct 2017
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18mins
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FYW 143 : (Part 1) The relative pronouns: lequel, laquelle, lesquels, duquel, etc.
FYW 143 : (Part 1) The relative pronouns: lequel, laquelle, lesquels, duquel, etc.
How and when to use the relative pronouns LEQUEL, LAQUELLE, LESQUELS, etc. I’ll explain it all, with many examples and w... Read more
1 Nov 2017
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14mins
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[Replay] FYW 002 : “For” (+ duration): Avoid Saying “Pour” if Possible!
[Replay] FYW 002 : “For” (+ duration): Avoid Saying “Pour” if Possible!
This common mistake comes from an incorrect translation from English and drives many French teachers to the verge of san... Read more
6 Mar 2019
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9mins
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FYW 196 : Listen to a real French lesson! (French session #3)
FYW 196 : Listen to a real French lesson! (French session #3)
In this somewhat different episode you’ll get to hear a real French lesson that I recorded with Lothar, a student from G... Read more
7 Nov 2018
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31mins
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FYW 201 : PART 6 – Common false friends (= faux amis) in French and English
FYW 201 : PART 6 – Common false friends (= faux amis) in French and English
Many words in French and English are similar or look similar. That’s lucky because it helps with learning vocabulary fas... Read more
12 Dec 2018
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17mins
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FYW 176 : Understanding the preposition DE (1/3): back to the basics with brushing up the articles!
FYW 176 : Understanding the preposition DE (1/3): back to the basics with brushing up the articles!
Understanding the preposition DE (1/3): back to the basics with brushing up the articles! Lately I’ve received a lot of ... Read more
20 Jun 2018
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14mins
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FYW 208 : How to say “What happened?” and more: “arriver” vs “se passer” in French
FYW 208 : How to say “What happened?” and more: “arriver” vs “se passer” in French
Listener and student Yaniv asked me to clarify the meaning and use of the French verbs “arriver” and “se passer”. In thi... Read more
30 Jan 2019
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15mins
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FYW 199 : French words and expression related to cooking
FYW 199 : French words and expression related to cooking
Marie would like help to understand some French words and expressions related to cooking: “I like cooking and as such ta... Read more
28 Nov 2018
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10mins
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[Replay] FYW 014 : Oops I ate all the lollies – how to pronounce “Tous”
[Replay] FYW 014 : Oops I ate all the lollies – how to pronounce “Tous”
How to know when to pronounce the “s” at the end of “tous” in French ? This question was submitted by one of my listener... Read more
3 Apr 2019
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8mins
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FYW 147 : How to translate the English “DO” in French?
FYW 147 : How to translate the English “DO” in French?
If you’re confused about how to translate “DO” in “Don’t you want to do that?” or “I don’t know”, this episode is for yo... Read more
29 Nov 2017
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16mins
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FYW 178 : Understanding the preposition DE (2/3): “une tarte AUX pommes” vs “une salade DE carottes”
FYW 178 : Understanding the preposition DE (2/3): “une tarte AUX pommes” vs “une salade DE carottes”
In the second part of this series to help you understand and use the French preposition DE correctly, we’ll see how it i... Read more
4 Jul 2018
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11mins
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FYW 149 : All the meanings of “bien” in French
FYW 149 : All the meanings of “bien” in French
In Episode 42 of this podcast, I had explained how to know when to use bon vs bien in French. In this episode, I’ll shar... Read more
13 Dec 2017
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11mins