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Ella, Elle L’a Posted by Transparent Language on Sep 23, 2008
One of the biggest hits on European radio this summer has been Belgian singer Kate Ryan’s version of France Gall’s 1987 song Ella, Elle L’a. The song is translated as ‘Ella, She’s Got It’ and is a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald who was one of the most influential jazz singers in the 20th century. Click…
The First Lady of France Sings to the President in the Middle of the Night Posted by Transparent Language on Sep 19, 2008
Carla Bruni-Sarkozy was born on December 23, 1967 in Turin, Italy. She moved to France with her family in 1973 and attended boarding school in Switzerland. She soon returned to Paris to study art and architecture, but left school at age 19 to become a model. One of her first major campaigns was for Guess…
Let’s Talk About Verbs Posted by Transparent Language on Sep 18, 2008
Verbs in French can be used alone or be followed by an object, a complement, a subordinate phrase or another verb. Here is an example of a verb used alone: Je lis. Here is an example of a verb followed by an object: Je fais de la natation. Here is an example of a verb…
Celine Dion and Her 4 Types Posted by Transparent Language on Sep 17, 2008
I love music and think it is precisely one of the best things about understanding French. When you learn French, you can understand and really appreciate the music. The French-language music industry has some great singers and writers. One of the most internationally renowned French-language singers is Celine Dion. If you have only heard her…
5 Tips For Becoming Proficient In French Posted by Transparent Language on Sep 15, 2008
I would like to start this blog off with my tips on how to become proficient in French. Now, these are all based on my own personal language-learning experiences so you may or may not agree with all of them, but I can assure you they have all worked for me. 1. Read a lot…