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Le sujet de la semaine (no. 28, levels 3 & 4) – Les César
8 mars 2010
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Level(s): Level 3, Level 4
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It’s sujet de la semaine time! (If you find this one too hard, then try the easier one for levels 1 & 2).
Each lesson I’ll be introducing a text based on a French topic. It could be about French films, books, a piece of news, whatever takes my fancy. Firstly, I’ll read the passage out to give you an idea of what the topic is about. Then I’ll ask you 3 questions. When I’m reading the passage for the second time, see if you can find the answers to the questions. But don’t worry if it’s too tricky because I’ll read it a third time before we go through the answers together. That’s part one of the exercise and you can stop here if you wish. However, there is a second part available just for my lovely subscribers as well as the lesson’s accompanying support sheet.
In part two (for subscribers only) we analyse the text together in more detail, and look at different bits of vocabulary, grammar, and things like that…
This week’s subject is: Les César
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(lesson lasts: 14 mins approx.)
The full version of Alexa’s sujet de la semaine is included in the monthly, six-monthly, and yearly subscriptions.
Le sujet de la semaine (no. 28, levels 1 & 2) – Les César
8 mars 2010
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Level(s): Level 1, Level 2
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It’s sujet de la semaine time! (If you find this one too easy, then try the harder one for levels 3 & 4).
Each lesson I’ll be introducing a text based on a French topic. It could be about French films, books, a piece of news, whatever takes my fancy. Firstly, I’ll read the passage out to give you an idea of what the topic is about. Then I’ll ask you 3 questions. When I’m reading the passage for the second time, see if you can find the answers to the questions. But don’t worry if it’s too tricky because I’ll read it a third time before we go through the answers together. That’s part one of the exercise and you can stop here if you wish. However, there is a second part available just for my lovely subscribers as well as the lesson’s accompanying support sheet.
In part two (for subscribers only) we analyse the text together in more detail, and look at different bits of vocabulary, grammar, and things like that…
This week’s subject is: Les César
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Download audio (lesson lasts: 12 mins approx.)
The full version of Alexa’s sujet de la semaine is included in the monthly, six-monthly, and yearly subscriptions.
Adult French – Lesson 43
2 mars 2010
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Level(s): Level 3, Level 4
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After many years of developing and harnessing her language-teaching skills with The French Ecole, Alexa has now created an audio treat for people who wish to learn a new language from scratch, without any pressure, in fun, relaxed, and manageable chunks.
Highlights of lesson 43: AAlexa introduces the second part of the interview with Samia with more questions and analysis. Plus, there’s a tense transformation exercise, the idiom “faire un chèque en bois”, and all the usual bits and bobs.
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Adult French – Lesson 42
2 mars 2010
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Level(s): Level 3, Level 4
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After many years of developing and harnessing her language-teaching skills with The French Ecole, Alexa has now created an audio treat for people who wish to learn a new language from scratch, without any pressure, in fun, relaxed, and manageable chunks.
Highlights of lesson 42: Alexa introduces a brand new listening comprehension (with gapfill exercise, questions and translation) based on a great and rather tricky interview with Samia. Plus, there’s a dictation exercise, the idiom “manger de la vache enragée”, and all the usual bits and bobs.
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Dictation (no. 29, levels 3 & 4) – Le train
2 mars 2010
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Level(s): Level 3, Level 4
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Are your ears primed and your pens ready? It’s dictation time! If you find this one too hard, then try the easier dictation for levels 1 & 2.
Not only will this dictation help with your French spelling, it will also help improve your understanding of grammar and sentence structure. Remember: there is a space provided on the transcript/support sheet for you to complete the dictation but try not to peek at the text. (If it’s too tempting, use another sheet of paper!)
Alexa will read the text once at a normal pace and then she will read each sentence twice, so you have enough time to write them down.
This week’s dictation topic: Le train
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Alexa’s weekly French dictations for levels 3 and 4 are included in the monthly, six-monthly, and yearly subscriptions.
Dictation (no. 29, levels 1 & 2) – Le train
2 mars 2010
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Level(s): Level 1, Level 2
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Are you ears primed and your pens ready? It’s dictation time! If you find this one too easy, then try the more difficult dictation for levels 3 & 4.
Not only will this dictation help with your French spelling, it will also help improve your understanding of grammar and sentence structure. Remember: there is a space provided on the transcript/support sheet for you to complete the dictation but try not to peek at the text. (If it’s too tempting, use another sheet of paper!)
Alexa will read the text once at a normal pace and then she will read each sentence twice, so you have enough time to write them down.
This week’s dictation topic: Le train
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Download audio (lesson lasts: 7 mins approx.)
Alexa’s weekly French dictations for levels 1 and 2 are included in the monthly, six-monthly, and yearly subscriptions.
Advanced French Slangcast – Season 1, Episodes 1 to 10
1 mars 2010
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Level(s): Level 4
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Alexa’s Advanced French Slangcast Season 1, Episodes 1 to 10 is packed with REAL French slang and idiom – this is how the French really speak.
Follow the exciting adventures of Mimi and Momo in this very challenging series meant for advanced learners. After each episode, Alexa will study and translate all the lines of dialogue, highlighting relevant points along the way.
There is also a written transcript/support sheet (with vocabulary focus) for each episode.
TOTAL RUNNING TIME: 140 MINUTES (approx.)
COST: $14.99 (or your currency equivalent.)
Feel free to click on some of the play buttons in the Slangcasts 1-10 section to get an idea of what it’s like. (Or simply click on the Buy Now button to get immediate access to the lessons.) Enjoy!
Le sujet de la semaine (no. 27, levels 3 & 4) – Le Canal du Midi
1 mars 2010
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Level(s): Level 3, Level 4
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It’s sujet de la semaine time! (If you find this one too hard, then try the easier one for levels 1 & 2).
Each lesson I’ll be introducing a text based on a French topic. It could be about French films, books, a piece of news, whatever takes my fancy. Firstly, I’ll read the passage out to give you an idea of what the topic is about. Then I’ll ask you 3 questions. When I’m reading the passage for the second time, see if you can find the answers to the questions. But don’t worry if it’s too tricky because I’ll read it a third time before we go through the answers together. That’s part one of the exercise and you can stop here if you wish. However, there is a second part available just for my lovely subscribers as well as the lesson’s accompanying support sheet.
In part two (for subscribers only) we analyse the text together in more detail, and look at different bits of vocabulary, grammar, and things like that…
This week’s subject is: Le Canal du Midi
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Download audio (lesson lasts: 15 mins approx.)
The full version of Alexa’s sujet de la semaine is included in the monthly, six-monthly, and yearly subscriptions.
Le sujet de la semaine (no. 27, levels 1 & 2) – Le Canal du Midi
1 mars 2010
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Level(s): Level 1, Level 2
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It’s sujet de la semaine time! (If you find this one too easy, then try the harder one for levels 3 & 4).
Each lesson I’ll be introducing a text based on a French topic. It could be about French films, books, a piece of news, whatever takes my fancy. Firstly, I’ll read the passage out to give you an idea of what the topic is about. Then I’ll ask you 3 questions. When I’m reading the passage for the second time, see if you can find the answers to the questions. But don’t worry if it’s too tricky because I’ll read it a third time before we go through the answers together. That’s part one of the exercise and you can stop here if you wish. However, there is a second part available just for my lovely subscribers as well as the lesson’s accompanying support sheet.
In part two (for subscribers only) we analyse the text together in more detail, and look at different bits of vocabulary, grammar, and things like that…
This week’s subject is: Le Canal du Midi
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Download audio (lesson lasts: 16 mins approx.)
The full version of Alexa’s sujet de la semaine is included in the monthly, six-monthly, and yearly subscriptions.
