Archive for 'Vocabulary'
C’est quoi ce quand-même? Posted by Transparent Language on Nov 14, 2008
When I was a college student living in Paris in a French student residence , I was hanging out with some friends who were discussing music and singing along with some CDS that were playing…and just to get into the conversation probably, I said to one of my best (French) friends, “Tu chantes bien quand…
Basic French Phrases I Posted by Transparent Language on Oct 16, 2008
We had a request from LaDawn for some basic phrases, so that’s what I’ll write about today. I’m always willing to try to please the readers! Let’s start with the very basics and given that it’s basic…this is all language you will use with friends or people you know – in other words, people you…
Street French I – Animal Language Posted by Transparent Language on Oct 15, 2008
If you want to become fluent in French, you must learn all types of vocabulary including the kind that is not necessarily found in most textbooks, but which you will find on the street as you talk to French-speaking people. Today, we’ll talk about some popular French terms including slang, idioms, colloquialisms, etc. that are…
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…