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: Serge Gainsbourg

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This week’s verb: Vouvoyer (to say “vous” to somebody) – présent, passé composé & futur

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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: La canicule

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This week’s verb: Nettoyer (to clean) – présent, passé composé & futur

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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: La fête de la musique

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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: La 2CV

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Highlights of lesson 45: Alexa wraps up the course with a review of the last two interviews, a tense review, relative pronouns, her final thoughts and all the usual bits and bobs.

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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 palais idéal du Facteur Cheval

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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: L’appel du 18 juin

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This week’s idiom: Avoir confiance

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This week’s verb: Essuyer (to wipe/dry) – présent, passé composé & futur

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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: L’inondation

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Are you ready to challenge yourself? It’s time for some Advanced Reading with Alexa!

The objective of this challenging advanced reading exercise is to improve your listening, reading and, most importantly, your pronunciation skills. So try reading aloud as you follow the text. Remember: don’t forget to download the transcript BEFORE you start the exercise, unless of course, you really want to challenge yourself to see how much you can understand just by listening to the audio itself… (Note: 1. the reading passage will not be translated. 2. Beginners and intermediates are more than welcome to try it out—if you dare!)

This week’s reading is called: Les fleurs du mal

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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 général de Gaulle

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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: La fête de la musique

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