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How To: Say the names of kitchen items in French

Watch to learn how to say the names of things you use in the kitchen, like plates, colanders, and the stove, in French.

How To: Count from 10 to 100 in French

Watch to learn how to count by tens from 10 to 100 in French. dix - ten

How To: Say 'what is your name' and 'my name is' in French

Meeting new people can be hard for some people, especially if they're using a different language, like French. This video will teach you how to say "what is your name" and "my name is" in French. To ask someone their name, a stranger or someone older than you, ask, "Comment vous appelez-vous?". When asking someone your own age, it's "Comment tu t'appelles?" To answer, say "Je m'appelle" + Your Name. Example: "Je m'appelle David."

How To: Pronounce "je" in French

Watch to learn how to pronounce French words with "je" in them.

How To: Say 'I', 'you', 'he', 'she', 'we', & 'they' in French

In this French lesson, you'll learn the basic French pronouns. In the French language, pronouns like "I" and "she" are already familiar around the world, but others like "us" or "them" are unknown. Learn all of the following words in French"

How To: Say "please" in French ("s'il vous plaît")

In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to say the French words for "please": "s'il vous plaît"—literally "if it pleases you." While French isn't necessarily a very difficult language for an English-speaker to learn, many stumble when it comes to pronunciation. Fortunately, the Internet is awash in clips like this one, which make learning both vocabulary and proper pronunciation a very easy task.

How To: Describe professions in French

Learn the French words for different professions. Part 1 of 20 - How to Describe professions in French.

How To: Say "I had a good time" in perfect French

In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to say the French words for "I had a good time": "J'ai passé un bon moment." While French isn't necessarily a very difficult language for an English-speaker to learn, many stumble when it comes to pronunciation. Fortunately, the Internet is awash in clips like this one, which make learning both vocabulary and proper pronunciation a very easy task.

How To: Say 'My Name Is' in Perfect French ('Je M'appelle')

Pronunciation is key to learning any new language. Before diving into the vocabulary and basic phrases, a good approach is to listen and try and get your aural perception honed in. A new word or phrase, like "je m'appelle" in French, is awesome to learn, but it's important to learn it correctly: that starts and ends with pronunciation.

How To: Count from 50 to 60 in French

Watch to learn how to say the numbers from fifty to sixty in French. cinquante - fifty

How To: Count from 30 to 40 in French

Watch to learn how to say the numbers from thirty to forty in French. trente - thirty

How To: Say excuse me in French ("excusez-moi")

In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to say the French words for "excuse me": "excusez-moi." While French isn't necessarily a very difficult language for an English-speaker to learn, many stumble when it comes to pronunciation. Fortunately, the Internet is awash in clips like this one, which make learning both vocabulary and proper pronunciation a very easy task.

How To: Talk about what you did during your vacation in French

Talk about what you did during your vacation in French (especially if you are going to, or have gone to, France, n'est pas?)

How To: Count from 70 to 80 in French

Watch to learn how to say the numbers from seventy to eighty in French. soixante-dix - seventy

How To: Count from 60 to 70 in French

Watch to learn how to say the numbers from sixty to seventy in French. soixante - sixty

How To: Count from 40 to 50 in French

Watch to learn how to say the numbers from forty to fifty in French. quarante - forty

How To: Toast and say "to your health" in French

It's hard enough to get through the holidays without strangling your relatives. It's even harder when you and your family don't speak the same language. Get through at least the beginning of your Thanksgiving dinner by checking out this video.

How To: Say "nice to meet you" in French ("enchanté")

In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to say the French word for "pleased to meet you": "enchanté" or, for women, "enchantée." While French isn't necessarily a very difficult language for an English-speaker to learn, many stumble when it comes to pronunciation. Fortunately, the Internet is awash in clips like this one, which make learning both vocabulary and proper pronunciation a very easy task.

How To: Talk about sports in French

Learn how to discuss sports in French, including the words for an athletic person, a team sport, and specific sports. Includes English translations.

How To: Differentiate between "un" and "une" in French

With tips from this video, learn to differentiate between when to use "un" versus "une" in French.

How To: Pronounce "in" and "im" in French

Watch to learn how to pronounce French words with "in" and "im" in them.

How To: Pronounce "gu" and "gn" in French

Watch to learn how to pronounce French words with "gu" and "gn" in them.

How To: Say the names of school things in French

Watch to learn how to say the names of things that have to do with school, like books, paper airplanes, and soccer balls, in French.

How To: Count from 90 to 100 in French

Watch to learn how to say the numbers from ninety to one hundred in French. quatre-vingt-dix - ninety

How To: Count from 20 to 30 in French

Watch to learn how to say the numbers from twenty to thirty in French. vingt - twenty

How To: Count to 20 in French

Watch to learn how to say the numbers from one to twenty in French. un - one

How To: Say the names of beverages and drinks in French

Watch to learn how to say the names of some types of beverages in French. une boisson au citron - lemon drink

How To: Say "I am full" in French after a big meal

Got relatives coming over for Thanksgiving? While entertaining - and sometimes trying not to strangle - loved ones is hard enough on Turkey Day, when those relatives only speak a foreign language, things get plain awkward.

How To: Ask how much something costs in perfect French

In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to ask the price of something in French: "C'est combien?" While French isn't necessarily a very difficult language for an English-speaker to learn, many stumble when it comes to pronunciation. Fortunately, the Internet is awash in clips like this one, which make learning both vocabulary and proper pronunciation a very easy task.

How To: Make a toast in French ("à votre santé")

In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to say the French words for "to your health": "à votre santé." While French isn't necessarily a very difficult language for an English-speaker to learn, many stumble when it comes to pronunciation. Fortunately, the Internet is awash in clips like this one, which make learning both vocabulary and proper pronunciation a very easy task.