Madagascar is a french-speaking country that also speaks the local language of Malagasy. This song is entitled "Comment ça va?" and is sung in both languages. It has a catchy tune and shows the people dancing in their traditional way. Enjoy!
10 December, 2010
03 December, 2010
Il/Elle (he/she)
Last class, we learned the subject pronouns: je (I), tu (you), il (he), elle (she). Listen and read along with the examples below. Compare what you hear with what you already know (Je m'appelle.... J'habite à...J'ai # ans.)
Il s'appelle Batman. Il habite à Gotham. Il a 30 ans.
Elle s'appelle Madeline. Elle habite à Paris. Elle a 9 ans.
Il s'appelle Batman. Il habite à Gotham. Il a 30 ans.
Elle s'appelle Madeline. Elle habite à Paris. Elle a 9 ans.
29 November, 2010
Telephone Number - a challenge!
Now, listen to these students as they give their phone numbers in double digits. Leave me a comment as the numbers that you hear. Remember to leave ONLY your first name.
Telephone Number
Quel est ton numéro de téléphone?
Listen to the following students tell their telephone numbers. Leave me a message with the numbers that you hear. (Note: Usually, numbers are given in double digits. Ex. 59 instead of 5, 9.)
Listen to the following students tell their telephone numbers. Leave me a message with the numbers that you hear. (Note: Usually, numbers are given in double digits. Ex. 59 instead of 5, 9.)
How old are you?
Listen to the students answer this question. See if you can send me their answers in a comment. (Click on the word 'comment', below this posting. Select' Anonymous' and leave your first name only with your answer. If it asks to type something in for verification, please do so.
23 November, 2010
les Numéros 0-69
French Numbers - Listen and Repeat
Learn and practice saying French numbers
Learning to count in French is one thing - it's fairly easy to memorize un, deux, trois. It's another matter entirely to be able to think of a number without counting up to it, or to understand individual numbers when you hear them. Fortunately, practice makes perfect, and these sound files can help you to get better at understanding and using French numbers.
*Decide which group of numbers are the most difficult and start your listening practice there.
numbers 0-9
numbers 10-19
numbers 20-69
This multi-page series of exercises can help you with French numbers.
* The first exercise for each group of numbers is a simple list, with a pause after each one for you to repeat.
* "Exercises" are random series of several dozen numbers to help you get used to hearing individual numbers and develop your comprehension.
* The random numbers page plays the sound file for a single randomly generated French number on each click.
Learn and practice saying French numbers
Learning to count in French is one thing - it's fairly easy to memorize un, deux, trois. It's another matter entirely to be able to think of a number without counting up to it, or to understand individual numbers when you hear them. Fortunately, practice makes perfect, and these sound files can help you to get better at understanding and using French numbers.
*Decide which group of numbers are the most difficult and start your listening practice there.
numbers 0-9
numbers 10-19
numbers 20-69
This multi-page series of exercises can help you with French numbers.
* The first exercise for each group of numbers is a simple list, with a pause after each one for you to repeat.
* "Exercises" are random series of several dozen numbers to help you get used to hearing individual numbers and develop your comprehension.
* The random numbers page plays the sound file for a single randomly generated French number on each click.
10 November, 2010
Song (chanson)
Listen and sing along to the "Comment ça va?" song. The first time, each line will be sung so that you can sing it after me. The second time, sing along with the students for the entire song. We will sing it twice for you.
Where do you live?
Listen as students ask and answer where they live.
Où habites-tu?
--> J'habite à _______.
Où habites-tu?
--> J'habite à _______.
Comment ça va?
How are you feeling today (aujourd'hui)?
Listen as some students ask how each other is feeling today (aujourd'hui). Pay attention to the tone of their voice to see if they are feeling well (ça va bien, merci), just okay (comme ci comme ça, merci) or not very well at all (ça va mal, merci).
Listen as some students ask how each other is feeling today (aujourd'hui). Pay attention to the tone of their voice to see if they are feeling well (ça va bien, merci), just okay (comme ci comme ça, merci) or not very well at all (ça va mal, merci).
Je m'appelle = My name is
This song is fun to listen to and will help remind you how to pronounce "Je m'appelle".
Goodbye
Here are some students saying Au revoir (Goodbye), Salut (Bye), and Tchao (Bye). Try to practice these at home.
Song
Bonjour, Salut!
Here are some students singing the greeting song that we learned during the first day of French. Try to sing along!
Here are some students singing the greeting song that we learned during the first day of French. Try to sing along!
05 November, 2010
Name
Comment t'appelles-tu? WHAT IS YOUR NAME
Here are some students asking and saying their names.
Comment t'appelles-tu?
- Je m'appelle......
Here are some students asking and saying their names.
Comment t'appelles-tu?
- Je m'appelle......
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