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French Language? I want to learn French language at my own pace with no pressure from whatsoever or whoever. Any french tutor online who is sweet enough to give lessons?

French language ? can you name any site where i i get pronunciation (verbal) of french phrases and words? p.s. im a beginner n need help to improve my language skills

french language? i really want to learn the french language. i need a website that will ACTUALLY help me learn it, that's free, has text to audio translation, and is FREE!

How different is the Canadian French language from the European French language? Say, for instance, a French-Canadian and a French conversed in their own native language, would they be able to understand each other?

What is the best language to learn next after French language? I'm currently learning French at intermediate level and was thinking of picking up another foreign language. For those who speak this beautiful language out there, what is the best language to learn next after French and why? I would like to learn something similiar to the French language. Anything other than English, Mandarin, Malay - I've known these.

Can someone recommend a french language school to learn french in Avignon? I am looking to spend a year in the Avignon vicinity and would like to be enrolled in a French language program. Thank you.

What is the cheapest french language school in Paris that will satisfy a visa for an american au-pair? I've been an au pair for a French family living in New York and they are about to move back to Paris. I plan on going with them. In order to satisfy the requirements of my visa I need to enroll in a French language course. I'm not wealthy and I'm already paying off a student loan for college. I need the cheapest option for a long term class in Paris (or St. Germain) that will work for a visa.

How did the French language get to the Comoros Islands? How and when did the French language get to the Comoros Islands?

Why does the French language put spaces before their ending punctuation mark? I don't know if it's just the French language, but they always seem to put a space before the ending punctuation mark (periods, exclamation marks, question marks) Is there a reason for that? Would it be wrong to write French without the space at the end?

How difficult is a college intro to french language class? The class is "intro to french 1" and i have no past experience in french. I took a little spanish in high school, but remember very little and since a foreign language is required for my major I wanted to try something different since I didn't like spanish. Is going into a college course like this with no experience a mistake? I'm very committed to learning/practicing as I really want to learn and do study abroad in europe.

What is the difference between the AP French Language and Literature Test ? I took the French Language test last year and got a 5 i am thinking of taking the literature one but my school doens't offer it, therefore what do i need to get ready for it. Is it really that different from the Language one ?

Im 21, what language is easiest to learn French or Japanese? I've been told now that im out of school it is harder for me to learn a language as it is easier to when you are younger, or a child. Is this true? Me and my boyfriend are thinking of taking lessons next year as we plan to travel in a few years time and would like to know the language, he thinks French would be more common as alot of countries have French as a basic language (are there multiple french languages though?) whereas only Japan speak Japanese.

What are the best cities to study French language in France? Hi, i'd like to live in France for six months or a year to freshen up my French language. I'll apply for a language course, of course. I've been to Nice, Aix En Provence and Paris before. I really love Nice and Aix En Provence. Paris is great but i want to know more about other cities. So, what are the best cities to study and live in (especially other than Paris) ? City with friendly people, safe neighborhood, great culture, good nightlife, great transportation. Merci beaucoup!

How does one get a French Pen Pal for gentrification of language? I am looking to find a French pen pal - preferably someone at least 35 years old - to engage in correspondence that will assist in the gentrification of my usage of the French language. I have attempted to research the topic online, but have only come across dating sites and personal ads. I would really like to spend the next year in intense study - or colloquy - in preparation for a trip in 2011. Can anyone help?

Can a chinese speaker learns & study french language? How hard would it be? I am interested in french language. I know mandarin chinese & english language. I know that learning any language is not easy but I wonder can I study french as my english is not very good. I hope I can study french.

What language level is cambridges AS-level french language compared to the Common European Frame? i intend to take cambridge AS-level french language. I will spend about 3 months in France. I was wondering, what level on the european frame has cambridge AS-level french got? hope i'll get soon an answer. thanks to everybody

What should I discuss when describing the French language? I am writing a research paper on the French language and I have included a brief history of it's evolution from the 1500's to present. I just don't know what to write about when describing the vernacular. Please, I need some suggesions.

What is an easy and efficient way to learn the french language besides reading and writing french? Only need to know basic french language for grade 9 french course.

Why is French considered a homosexual language? My boyfriend comes from France and is very manly. I think the French language is sexy! What do you guys think?

What are some French words that are uised in English language? is creme brulee one? i have a homework worksheet for class and I need some french words (not native french language) just words from french that is in english.

How should I improve my french language? I am learning french language and who can I talk in fluently in this language?

which is the best and fastest way to learn French language through English? I want to learn communicative french language. It should be cost effective and I should be able to converse in simple French as a survival measure in the community

How can I finally grasp the French language? I have been studying French for SIX years, and each year is the same. I never make any improvement. What are some ways that will make me learn the language and make it stick? Will studying abroad help? I can barely hold a conversation in French.

How well are the French doing at limiting/reducing the number of English words used in the French language? For example what laws, new initiatives or recommendations are there in France which are trying to prevent anglicisms in the French language, and how successful are they?

What are the French doing to protect their language against English words? e.g., L'Académie Francaise has the aim of limiting the number of anglicisms in the French language, but what else is being done?

Looking for French language books on tape with translations? I am looking for books on CD in the French language that also have an accompanying booklet of translation into English. Anyone know of such a thing?

What is the most DANGEROUS word in the French language? I've been wondering. What is the worst curse word in the French language?

How can I learn the French language? I am a senior in high school and took Spanish my first three years. I wish I had taken French, but now it is too late for me to take any classes. How else can I go about learning this language? Do CDs really work? Are there books? Language classes at certain places? Thank you.

How do I get french language spell check? How do I get the french language spellchecker on Word Perfect? I need it for a project that is due on monday

Where was the French language first spread? In which countries was french known after the franks invaded in france. And Where was it that the French language got in different countries and how?? Anyone, able to answer me that question...?? Plz.. Someone who knows about it!? Thanks a million!

Do you know a publisher that would accept my manuscript written in french language ? Hi guys. I have a manuscript written in french language of about 250 pages and i'm looking for a publisher that would accept to read it and then if i'm lucky to publish it. I'm not interested right now in self-publishing. Can you help me with infos please ? Merci beaucoup !

Looking for a private school in San Diego that offers rigorous academics, French Language Program? We will be moving to San Diego by end of this year. And I am looking for a private school K-8 or K-12 that offers rigorous academics, French Language Program, Arts, Music, Sports etc in a diverse setting. If they offer the IB program that would be better.

How do I continue my studies of the French language? I have been learning French for about a year now. I am just about done with Pimsleur French. I have finished disks 1 and 2 of Rosetta Stone, but I really did not like the program. After I finish Pimsleur, how can I continue to learn the language besides for taking a class or living in the country (I am going to to this over the summer, but I want to continue learning in the meantime).

How can I learn french language? I would like to learn french.What is ideal way of learning this language.

What would I do with a French and Italian language degree? I'm seriously considering doing a French language degree (along with an Italian language degree), but the problem is, I don't know what to do for my A levels (except French of course), and I also don't know what I'd do after gaining my degree. I'm definitely going to move to France, but I've no idea what I'd do for a job. I probably wouldn't go into teaching, but I'd like to perhaps become a university lecturer.

I'd like to subscribe to a French language Bande Dessinée type comic - what would you recommend? I read that it's a good way to improve reading French language. I already speak French quite well - but would like something a bit more contemporary and modern. I don't want the traditional Asterix or Tin-Tin. I am over 40 and would like anything that includes current affairs, daily life, satire, humour and a fair bit of slang.

How difficult is the French language to learn? I am an Art History major and my advisor strongly suggested learning a European language. I have decided on French since French culture is a big part of the Arts....is it very difficult to learn (pronunciation wise, etc?)

What is a good French Language school in Quebec City? I would like to study French in Quebec City for a month this fall, but I am not sure where. Has anyone studied at a French language school before in Quebec City, and if so, do you have any suggestions or experiences you can share? Thanks

French language program this summer for American moving to Paris? I will be moving to Paris this summer to begin graduate school in Paris in September. Although my school program will be taught in English, I still want to learn to speak French as well as possible for everyday living aside from school. During July and August, I would like to do an intensive program of French study in order to prepare. I would welcome all suggestions for the best French language programs that occur during the summer. Thanks very much!

Is there an american who perfectly know French language? I would like to team up with a person who's first language is english and who has a perfect french also. My first language is french . What I want is to have this person translate my blog in english and I will translate his blog in french. So if you love this deal I will be glad to have your friendship.

how can i improve my french language skills? I've been living in Canada for more than 10 years now and took french in high school and in college but unfortunately never had the chance to practice it. This year, I've gone back to college to improve my skills this time around. Can you offer me tips or suggestions how I could get better at my French language?

In the French language, how many spaces go after a period? In the French language, how many spaces go after a period? Is it one or two?

Any1 knows the best schools in the USA that offer PhD degree in French language and its related fields? I would like to apply to some usa universities that offer PhD degree in French language. I hold a Master now, yet I m eager to pursue my higher education in a PhD program. So, could you please give me the name of some univs which are the best at that prgram?

The difference between conditionelle and future,using the French language? I was just wondering the difference between the two,conditionelle and future,using the french language,thanks :)

How old is the French language? How old is the French language? And I also have a couple sub-questions to go along with that one for you to answer. 2.How old is the OLDEST language and WHAT is it? 3. How old is the YOUNGEST language and WHAT is it?

Does anyone know a French language school in Dhahran, Alkhobar or Dammam? I want to learn French but I found only the New Horizon School that offers French language lessons. Does anyone know any other schools?

When was the French language first spoken? I mean the French language spoken in France not Canada does anyone know when was the French language first spoken

Is it true that french language derived from latin language? do u think the french people can understand Italian or spanish language abit?

where can i find educatif toys in french language in Germany ? I want to buy educatif toys for the age of 4+ to 7 talking in French language to buy it from Germany espacially Frankfurt.

I bought a notebook in France. It came with Windows XP in french language. How to change language to english? Is it posible to change language of my notebook, as it came with XP in french? Now I need it to be in english. I need all words and messages that XP displays in english, but keeping the keyboard with french layout for the keys. Is it necessary to buy a english version of XP? Is there a way to change language of the XP to english? Thank you for helping.

Who and how does the French language assign sexes to a country? I guess my question more broadly might be about any of the relevant nouns in the French language but, since I was learning some of the countries - and new ones pop up every so often - I wondered on what basis is a country determined to be masculine/feminine. Is there some official group who determines this?

In the french language, there are accent marks above letters. How do I type them on my keyboard? When I type in the French language, I have no idea how to put those accent marks above the letters on my keyboard? Anyone know how or is there a certain keyboard I need to buy?

Which English words originate from the French language? I am going to write my dissertation on French words that have entered the English language, but have changed meaning. I will be looking at the semantic evolution. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks, merci! :)

French language: Is the spelling different for "I love you" when telling a friend or family member? I know that je t'aime is French for "I love you", but I also know that in some languages, different words or pronunciations are used when addressing different persons, e.g. what you would say to your mother would be different than what you would say to your girlfriend. Is there a difference with je t'aime? Thanks!

the french language to learn as second language? Are there any websites that will have stories in french so you will be able to learn the language at a normal pace that a child would have?

Know any oral drills to improve French Language Skills? I am trying to help advanced French students perfect their language and their confidence. I am a private tutor working one on one with my students

Can someone please translate French language into English for me? I need help translating this message from my boyfriend. I tried all the translating device on the computer but to no prevail! It is in French language. If anyone could help, thanks! Tu es la femme de ma vie, tout en esperant, malgre le temps qui passe, que tu ne m' oublieras jamais...Ton Jim qui t' aime tant.

Who knows where I can find video lectures in French language ? What are the sites of french-speaking colleges and institues that post free online video lectures in French Language?

does french language have an particular difficulties? i am looking to study a foreign language that has NO DENTAL TRILL. i can only think of french so before going gungho in studying it is there anything wicked difficult i should know? i remember people saying that in school. or if you know any other language without dental trills (gutteral trills are OK) also i am a chinese/japanese major and i'm not interested in any other asian languages.

what are the job opportunities who are learning french language? many students who are learning french language they are unaware of the jobs having french language.

How do i change my mail language from French to English? I observed that my yahoo.mail environment in default comes in french language and thereby posing problem to understand the contents of my mails in my private box. All effort to make the needed changes failed as i don't understand the correct buttons to facilitate the change from french to english language which i found most comfortable. Please kindly effect the needed changes accordingly. Yours Respectfully, Onyedikachi

What kind of job(other than teaching) can I get if I focus on the French language? I also speak Cantonese Chinese and some Mandarin Chinese, but I've been speaking French for much longer and really, really enjoy France and everything about French...My only real talent is foreign language. What kind of job, other than teaching it, can I get?

most effective way of learning the french language? what is the best way to really pick up french, besides being surrounded by the language everyday? im taking classes at school etc, but would you say writing out french sentances/words, speaking it whenever possible etc? what has helped you with the learning of a language?

What is the quickest and most efficient method of learning a new language? French specifically.? My wife and I are looking to learn the French language. We have both learned secondary languages (I speak German and my wife Spanish) and feel that French would be a good choice for a third language. Unfortunately, we are both busy professionals who don't have time to take a class from a local university. Any recommendations?

can someone recommend a french language school to learn french in Tunis? I am looking to spend several weeks in the Tunis vicinity and would like to be enrolled in a French language program. Thank you.

Why do so many movies have French language options? But not German, or Italian or Russian. It seems all subtitles are either in French, Francais or Spanish. Why are no movies hardly ever in German, for example? They all have Francais as an option under languages, and sometimes Spanish but other than that nothing else.

why french do not want to learn English language when England ,an English speaking country is in proximity? I have found ,during my tour to france ,especially Paris last year that all sign boards are in french language.It was shameful for me to remain unable to read ,write and speak french language there.

How To Be Fluent In French Language? Anyone who is not French and have studied the French language?

What is best free online course of french language? I know just one: http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/french/ anybody knows else?

Importance of knowing the French language for international business? I just need some outliners to know the importance of Knowing the French Language when you are doing business internationally. I have to do a powerpoint on it, and i already have a few, just want to get others input in case i missed some really important things to know

I am Nepalese, I want to learn French language, Do you help me? I am Nepalese, I want to go to Canada. There's national language is English and French. I can write and speak English but French not? I want to learn French language, Do you help me?

please give me the web address of a few sites for clean jokes in french language.? I am learning french language.I want addresses of a few websites giving clean jokes in french language.

Where can I purchase a French language version of 'Yes Man' by Danny Wallace? As a UK resident, where can I purchase a French language version of 'Yes Man' by Danny Wallace? This is for my French girlfriend (who loved the film). I need it for Valentines day, so time is of the essence!

What english words derive (originate) from the French language? Can someone give me 10-15 english words that derived from the french language

How did you learn the French language? What did you do to learn the French language?

How can i change the o/s language. When i install the o/s then it install in French language.? How can i change the o/s language. When i install the o/s then it install in French language. Can i install it in English language or can i change its language after installing the o/s. please tell me solutions soon. thanks

Why does the French language have two different words for "potato"? I've only heard French people use the simple word "potate" (pardon my spelling if that's wrong) but on soup cans, etc, potatos are called "pomme de terre". My fiancees first language is French, and he didn't know why either.

Where are the best French language schools in France to do a summer/easter course at? I'm studying French and Spanish at uni, spending my third year in spain, so want to spend some of my holidays in France doing a language course, where are the best places to go?

What do you think about french language? For example, do you think it's difficult to learn, it's ugly, lovely, diffucult to pronounce....... what does french language represent to you? Please, give me your nationality. Do you think french accent is sexy?

why are the french speaking a romance language? France is like Germany: situated close to it, situated at same latitudes than Germany Netherlands or UK, is surrounded by germanic speaking nations only. It is populated by people ethnically descending from Franks, a german tribe, so who look nordic. How is it that their language, french, is a romance language since romance languages are spoken in southern Europe only. Or is french really a romance language? Or a mixed germanic-Romance as English is?

Where can i find a person that speaks fluent french and is willing to be my language enhancer buddy? without traveling to canade, france, or africa i need to become emersed in the french language to better help me learn the language.

What is a good, yet inexpensive, French language study program/immersion class in Morocco? I am looking for suggestions from people with personal experience participating in French language courses in Morocco.

what websites can i go to learn the french language easily? is there a free website where i can learn th e french language easily?

French language films in countries other than France? Can anyone recommend some french language films in countries other than France...maybe in Africa, or in the Caribbean? Thanks in advance.

About derivations of english words from the french language? Does anybody know a website that tells english words that were derived from the french language?? Pls.?

Where can I learn Spanish and French Language in Mumbai? I stay at Thakur Village in Kandivali (E)...is there any place close by were I can learn Spanish and French language. I need to learn how to speak these language only. I am looking for a place which is not too expensive but is moderately good.

Does anyone know a year French language program in French public university? I would like to learn French language for a year in French public univresty. I can't pay a lot of money but I have found this one here http://www.defi-fle.com/fr/index.php?menu=2&menu2=5 But I'm wondering if there are similar things like the link. Thanks for answering for my question. Have a nice day/night. A bientot!

What is a great french language immersion program? I'd really like to go to a french-speaking country over the summer and take an immersion course. It would be great to be somewhere with small classes that has some social activities too. Has anyone done any french immersion programs? Which program, and what did you like about it/dislike about it? Any experiences would be so helpful!

How did the French language come to Andorra? Pretty self-explanatory. How did French start being spoken in the country of Andorra?

DO you know where can I start french language as a beginner in Toronto downtown? I am looking for a french course in downtown or North York area of Toronto.I can not find it.Plz help me.

What are the best french language schools in paris? I don't know much french and im looking for a school that has classes for beginners. I am planning to stay there for a month.

Friendly French people to help me with language please? Me & my hubby have bought a house in Southern France-We are moving out there, maybe next year, for good. My French language is not that good at the moment. I have read many things on here and elsewhere that say 'if you can't speak fluent French then don't move there'. Obviously you'll never be fully 'fluent' unless you learn from a native speaker i think. Is anybody willing to help me with my language skills once i'm over there? Yes, i'm from UK. I am doing the French Experience books and cd's language course.Started on book 1 and i also have the advanced book when i've finished that one. As to questions on whether French people are friendly-they certainly are in the south-markets stall holders-shop assistants-official people eg mayors,solicitors,general public. This world is what you make it-if you act unfriendly-you will get unfriendliness back don't you think? hiya-my email is mrsmsherbals@btinternet.com for anyone who wants to help me with my language and not criticise french people!

What is the best way to learn french language? I have lot of books, dictionary, i have my french lesson but still i cant speak french