Archive for 'Grammar'
Falloir Posted by Transparent Language on Sep 30, 2008
The United States is famous in Europe for being prohibitive despite its status as a nation of freedom. I have tried again and again to explain to my French and other European friends that one’s freedom in the United States ends when their acts fringe upon another’s freedom. In any case, the French version of…
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…
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…
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…