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How To: Ask where the bathroom is in French
In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to ask where the bathroom is in French: "où sont les toilettes?" 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: Pronounce "j" in French
Get tips from this video on how to pronounce "j" in French.
How To: Make French nouns and adjectives feminine
Learn how to make masculine French nouns and adjectives feminine by adding certain endings. Part 1 of 8 - How to Make French nouns and adjectives feminine.
How To: Tell the story of "Little Red Riding Hood" in French
Learn how to tell the story of "Little Red Riding Hood" in French
How To: Tell the story of "Rapunzel" in French
Learn how to tell the story of "Rapunzel" in French
How To: Conjugate "faire" in French in the present tense
Learn how to conjugate the French verb "faire" (to do) in the present tense
How To: Pronounce "gn" and "ni" in French
Watch to learn how to pronounce French words with "gn" and "ni" 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: Change your speech to the past tense in French
Change your speech to the past tense in French.
How To: Say the parts of the head in French
Learn how to say the names of the parts of the head in French
How To: Speak basic meeting and greeting phrases
Do you need to learn some basic French skills? This great vocabulary tutorial from learnlanguages1.googlepages.com will teach you some essential meeting and greeting phrases that will give you a jump start in speaking quickly and proficiently. It includes comprehensive context and pronunciation information that will save you hours of time and probably help you avoid a great deal of embarrassment. With this excellent series of free videos, you can greatly improve your French language skills qu...
How To: Pronounce the letter "r" in French
Watch to learn how to pronounce the letter "r" combined with other consonants in French. Part 1 of 2 - How to Pronounce the letter "r" in French.
How To: Conjugate "avoir" in French in the future tense
Learn how to conjugate the French verb "avoir" (to have) in the future tense.
How To: Describe actions and emotions in French
Watch Bruno le chat and learn to describe what he is doing and feeling in French.
How To: Describe emotions in French
Learn how to describe how you or someone else is feeling in French. Part 1 of 7 - How to Describe emotions in French.
How To: Say the names of vegetables in French
Watch to learn how to say the names of vegetables, like garlic and artichokes, in French. For intermediate French speakers--no English translation.
How To: Conjugate "vouloir" in French in the present
Learn how to conjugate the French verb "vouloir" (to want) in the present tense
How To: Talk about animals in French
Learn the names of animals in French. Part 1 of 6 - How to Talk about animals in French.
How To: Pronounce "ien" in French
Learn how to pronounce French words with "ien" in them.
How To: Say basic expressions in French
Learn how to say some basic expressions in French, including "what's your name?" and "I don't know." The instructor is a native French speaker.
How To: Say the names of the parts of the cow in French
Learn how to say the names of the parts of the cow in French
How To: Say the names of cookies in French
Watch to learn how to say the names of all different kinds of cookies in French. For intermediate French speakers--no English translation.
How To: Pronounce nasal sounds in French
Get tips from this video on how to pronounce nasal sounds in French depending on whether the end of words are feminine or masculine.
How To: Say the names of savory pastries in French
Watch to learn how to say the names of some savory pastries, like a croissant with ham, in French. For intermediate French speakers--no English translation.
How To: Pronounce "ail" in French
Watch to learn how to pronounce French words with "ail" or "aille" in them.
How To: Tell the story of "The Ugly Duckling" in French
Learn how to tell the story of "The Ugly Duckling" in French
How To: Tell the story of "Emperor's New Clothes" in French
Learn how to tell the story of "The Emperor's New Clothes" in French
How To: Tell the story of "Hansel and Gretel" in French
Learn how to tell the story of "Hansel and Gretel" in French
How To: Describe basic actions in French
Watch to learn how to describe what people are doing, including actions like dancing, waiting, and gardening, in French. For intermediate French speakers--no English translation.
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: Tell the story of "Sleeping Beauty" in French
Learn how to tell the story of Sleeping Beauty in French
How To: Conjugate "revenir" in French in the present tense
Learn how to conjugate the French verb "revenir" (to return) in the present tense
How To: Pronounce the letter "z" in French
Watch to learn how to pronounce the letter "z" in French based on position in the word.
How To: Conjugate "comprendre" in French in the present tense
Learn how to conjugate the French verb "comprendre" (to understand) in the present tense
How To: Name the parts of a tree trunk in French
Learn how to name the parts of a tree trunk in French
How To: Say the names of red fruits in French
Learn how to say the names of red fruits in French
How To: Say the names of grains in French
Watch to learn how to say the names of different kinds of grains, like wheat and millet, in French. For intermediate French speakers--no English translation.
How To: Say phrases about moving in French
Learn how to say phrases about moving to a new house in French
How To: Pronounce "ss" in French
Watch to learn how to pronounce French words with and "ss" sound in them.
How To: Identify the parts of the bathroom in French
Learn how to identify the parts of the bathroom in French Part 1 of 3 - How to Identify the parts of the bathroom in French.