tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096424416646902124.post6366691279845056242..comments2024-03-03T15:24:35.324-08:00Comments on But you are in France, Madame !: "Boy those French! They have a different word for everything." (Steve Martin)But you are in France, Madamehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05828509802680133173noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096424416646902124.post-40842078238114620612016-09-06T14:05:56.320-07:002016-09-06T14:05:56.320-07:00Hi Andrea, yes, translations of books that you are...Hi Andrea, yes, translations of books that you are familiar with are great. You read them differently, of course, with an eye out for things unfamiliar (vocab, sentence construction...) but it can still be a pleasure and not just a learning exercice. The nicest moments for me, over all the years, though, have been reading aloud to my son in French. We both love it. Hope that you are all feeling But you are in France, Madamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05828509802680133173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096424416646902124.post-13408737993282244742016-09-06T12:28:40.359-07:002016-09-06T12:28:40.359-07:00It's amazing how reading helps your French. I ...It's amazing how reading helps your French. I read to my children and it really helps me. I'm loving French translations of Agatha Christie books at the moment too. It really helps to imbed vocabulary you know, verb tenses and help you to truly understand the meaning of words. I've learnt words in the past that have gone in completely, but reading them in context sets them in place. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00691167104849295862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096424416646902124.post-63817793504597418312016-09-05T23:59:23.379-07:002016-09-05T23:59:23.379-07:00Often, for me I think of something that I need to ...Often, for me I think of something that I need to look up whilst I'm driving (Sydney traffic lends itself to hours of reflection...). I then have a mad scramble through the bottom of my handbag or the car glovebox for a piece of paper and pen as I'm waiting at the traffic lights so that I don't forget. Do have a look at the magazines that you can order. There is a great selection in But you are in France, Madamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05828509802680133173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096424416646902124.post-73240631831239149412016-09-05T23:47:53.279-07:002016-09-05T23:47:53.279-07:00Very welcome Ellen. Don't hesitate to prompt m...Very welcome Ellen. Don't hesitate to prompt me again!But you are in France, Madamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05828509802680133173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096424416646902124.post-20197952261667815062016-09-05T23:17:08.474-07:002016-09-05T23:17:08.474-07:00Very encouraging suggestions. I was just telling m...Very encouraging suggestions. I was just telling my husband that I need to carry a small notebook around to jot down any new words I pick up as I'm traveling in France and to write down in English anything I really need to learn how to say in French for next time. I love the idea of ordering a magazine in French and children's books.Cherylhttp://www.cobblestoneandvineyards.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096424416646902124.post-68576759263706192672016-09-05T22:37:37.931-07:002016-09-05T22:37:37.931-07:00Thank you so much for these varied and creative su...Thank you so much for these varied and creative suggestions, Catherine! Should be required reading for all of us who plan on going to live in France (or even visit for more than a week!).<br />EllenKiwihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175970854511498140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096424416646902124.post-52989147593957631162016-09-05T19:27:06.735-07:002016-09-05T19:27:06.735-07:00Keep at it! It all helps.Keep at it! It all helps.But you are in France, Madamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05828509802680133173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096424416646902124.post-87397553462890053852016-09-05T19:11:50.129-07:002016-09-05T19:11:50.129-07:00These are all great suggestions. I'll have to ...These are all great suggestions. I'll have to admit that the limit of my French lately has been duolingo and any French phrases I add to my novel writing. <br />Thanks for playing along with Dreaming of France. <a href="http://paulita-ponderings.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Here’s my Dreaming of France meme</a>Paulita https://www.blogger.com/profile/14237320966048538408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096424416646902124.post-25493123383837909482016-09-05T13:59:35.598-07:002016-09-05T13:59:35.598-07:00Hi Jeanne, even after all these years, I learn som...Hi Jeanne, even after all these years, I learn something new about the French language every day. I love that! I work hard at it, but as it is both my profession and passion, it is a joy. And, one that I love to share! I, too, like to know how something is spelt. For visual learners this is an important reinforcement of the acquisition. Thanks!But you are in France, Madamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05828509802680133173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096424416646902124.post-75237428235112618992016-09-05T13:52:14.203-07:002016-09-05T13:52:14.203-07:00Thanks so much for your suggestions. Yes, the Inte...Thanks so much for your suggestions. Yes, the Internet is an amazing resource for learners, and lifestyle (fashion, deco, travel, current affairs, real estate (!)...) magazines are great choices for linking interest and learning. The language can be hard and sometimes off-putting for beginners, but at an intermediate level, perfect. Le coeur n'a pas de rides sounds like a lovely read.But you are in France, Madamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05828509802680133173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096424416646902124.post-3926119753142580442016-09-05T08:13:07.465-07:002016-09-05T08:13:07.465-07:00Dear Catherine,this is the most encouraging advice...Dear Catherine,this is the most encouraging advice I have had in a long time! While I can follow some things that I read, I find it so difficult to follow the spoken language, especially when words flow into each other and become unrecognisable. When I spent a few months in France as a younger person I would often say, "how do you spell that, please ?" regards, JeanneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14708984054858732585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7096424416646902124.post-65386045215569070662016-09-05T07:34:04.258-07:002016-09-05T07:34:04.258-07:00I find it easy to read relatively light things, su...I find it easy to read relatively light things, such as lifestyle magazines like Elle, Paris Match, Vogue or Madame Figaro, but harder to read serious fiction. I can do it, but it tires me out. <br />The Internet is great for giving us anything anywhere in any language. Check out garancedore.com, fonelletime.com by Sophie Fontanel, read the hilarious back columns of Dr. Aga on elle.fr (my Taste of Francehttp://francetaste.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com