How I Learned to Speak French in Just 3 Months?
By Lily S.

Of course, I was taught French during my school days but never took it seriously. As far as I was concerned, it wasn’t important to me and never would be.
After all, English was more popular and I could get along anywhere in the world with my knowledge of English language, right?

How dead wrong I was.

I realized my mistake when I was sent to France for an assignment. I was like a real fish out of water.
Everywhere I went, everyone was speaking French. Finding someone who could speak English was like finding someone in England who could speak Japanese.
Whew, I really felt lost.
Nonetheless, I made a silent resolve not to learn the language, since I wasn’t going to be coming back to France.
But on getting back home, my boss told me I would be going back in 3 months. This time I would stay longer.

I protested, but she didn’t budge.
There and then I made a commitment to myself to learn French before the 3 months was up.
Being a lover of audio books, I went right ahead and bought “Teach Yourself French” audio books, which I played while preparing for work in the morning, while exercising, during my commute to and from work and any other time when my hands were busy but my mind was free.

At first I didn’t pay too much attention to what was being said in the “Teach Yourself French” audio books because it was a strange language.
But as time went on, it all started to make sense. What really helped was the translations to English for any word spoken in French.
This really confirmed what I had read sometime ago about the power of listening. No wonder God gave us 2 ears and just one mouth. This means just listening is powerful enough to learn virtually any language.
You wouldn’t believe it but gradually I picked up and was able to speak a significant amount of French just 6 weeks after.
You can imagine the surprise on the face of my boss when, 10 weeks later, I spoke French to her without mixing it with a single word of English!

She couldn’t believe it and asked me how I was able to do it. I told her - audio books!
Not only was she very impressed, she made me the head of the delegation she was sending to represent our company in France.
She made sure every other member of my team got their audio books and did exactly what I had done.
When I eventually went back to France 3 months later, I was no longer “a fish out of water”.
It was incredible, but I was able to achieve this without taking any classes, without hiring any private French tutor, without reading any “French tutorial” books.

All of this was possible within 3 months from just listening to French audio book lessons.
Do you know what was most intriguing about this? I did this all in my “free” time. I didn’t commit any special time to this, but the same time I had wasted in the past.
If I could do this within 3 months, I am certain anyone else can do it too.
If there is any language you would love to learn, follow my footsteps and you will be pleasantly surprised what can happen in just 3 months, with the power of audio books.

There are several audio book versions of many leading foreign language study courses that you can get on the Internet.

Just go ahead and start searching.

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How To Learn To Speak French Online Effectively By Not Getting Swindled!
By Everaert Patrice

Did you ever think to learn to speak French online, from your own home or even in your Car? Some softwares give you that opportunities while some others are only going to give you amateur programs. So if you really want to master the French language with excellence you need to be sure that your software is optimized and able to really teach you something.

A lot of producers just want to sell their things at high prices with low qualities while others really offer you the top-notch level. Please be careful not to use one of them because you’re going to waste your time and a lot of money. I visited a lot of blogs and sites and believe me I discovered that the most of them are just real scam. Since I’m from Belgium and that the French language is one of my main languages I easily located those who really want to guide you to learn French and those who are just there to swindle you and unfortunately they are the majority.

So again I warn you! Be careful and look after those who deserve to have you as their client. For example a lot of them are going to give you old fashion guide lines with the same old fashion tips. Such programs should be erased from the “How to learn to speak French online” lists since that it seems they didn’t wanted to spend enough time and money from their own to offer you (the king and client) the cutting-edge programs with beautiful and decorated spaces to embellish your teaching environment so to ease your way to learn to speak French Online with a nice feeling of comfort.

All of these things are only details who will give you the possibility to progress fast without spending a lot of effort nor money. Keep this in mind. You need and absolutely want to achieve as fast as possible to learn to speak French amazingly well without effort nor tremendous amounts of money.

All of that in a jam-packed “How to learn to speak French online” software loaded with information, activities and exercises. Last but not least, you really want the crucial and lethal weapon to be able to catch the delicious taste of speaking with the right accent and that’s a software who offers you effective sound files that show you how to pronounce the characters with confidence to attain your goal of speaking French by mastering it with excellence.

Stay tuned and follow my next articles loaded of tips, tools and techniques to learn how to speak French online.

Hi! I’m Everaert Patrice also known as “TheFrenchMaster”. Take action now and don’t wait another moment! Stop to be swindled and save yourself from endless efforts and from spending tremendous amounts of money for nothing! Discover the wonderful reality on http://learnfrenchonline.blogspot.com!

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French: More than Just the Language of Love!
By Steve Joseph

For many people, the French language is viewed as more of a cliche than anything else. We tend to associate French with B-grade movies, brimming with excessive nudity and chain smoking/ To others, French is a sexy language full passion and charm but still, getting little credit as a global language. The reality is that French is not only a sexy language, useful for gaining the attention of the opposite sex, but it is also a legitimate language for international business and also, political affairs.

The United Nations communicates in both French and English, highlighting the fact that learning French is far from just an asset for understanding erotic films. It is a vital tool for operating in not only Europe but also much of Africa, where so much work remains undone. In fact learning French should be a pertinent consideration for anyone considering a career in international relations as a diplomatic envoy. Consequently, many government agencies and non-governmental agencies have a high regard for people who speak french, says http://www.learn2bfrench.com In fact many online and face to face courses have appeared in recent times.

Another practical consideration that make learning French more attractive is the ease with which English speakers can learn French. The alphabet is largely the same albeit with revised punctuations and emphasis on particular letters. This however is far easier than attempting to learn the hundreds of characters required to read mandarin chinese! Also, sentence structure remains very similar, allowing students to concentrate on expanding their vocabulary, rather than learning the grammatical nuances of a foreign language.

Overall, learning French can be particularly useful for those wishing to gain a foothold in foreign affairs, without having to stray to far from ones mother tongue.

The author is a regular contributor to http://www.learn2bfrench.com a website dedicated to studying french.

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Au Pair in Paris
By Sourav Choudhury

If you are between 18 and 30, student and ready to offer some domestic help to a local family, this might interest you. Though mainly for females, now a day more and more male students are getting seen in this domain, and your work may vary from changing diapers of their child / children to English lessons and in fact you may need to do any work that is a part of their life (thus it will vary from family to family), what you can always try to negotiate at the beginning, in exchange of your food, lodging and some small pocket money (around 250 euros a month). Just to inform you, Au Pair works are basically about helping children, though you will often end up doing other works as well. Sometimes, you can even hope to get a monthly transport pass which you can use in metro, RER and bus (locally called Carte Orange).

You will have to work in the weekends and in the evenings of weekdays, and the working hour will also vary from case to case. It can be between 30 to 35 hours a week, but if you are a full time student, it is advised to negotiate lesser hours at the very beginning, say about 15 to 20 hours a week should be fine, otherwise there will be no time spare for your home works. Besides, you will also have 2 days off per week.

If you are coming to France to learn French and to learn the French way of life, this can be the ideal solution for you, though you need at least the basic French to do this job.

To find an au pair position, you can start your search from the American Church of Paris, a wonderful place to meet other English speaking individuals and for other English resources. Start by picking up the magazine ‘FUSAC’, you will find it just near the main gate. (Till now the best printed resource for English speaking people who need information in Paris). You can also have a look at the notice board, you may find something interesting, and then put your own message there (for which, yes, you will be needing to prepare a ‘looking for an Au Pair position’ page printed from your computer or a cyber-café and a telephone number where potential families can contact you).

Besides, you can contact different Au Pair agencies in Paris, and you may or may not need to give a commission for the service as often the agencies take commission only from the host family).

A different version of this Au Pair work also exists, and that is to help old people in their houses. There are a lot of old people here in Paris who don’t like going to old homes, and also find it difficult living alone in their deserted house. These people will like your company if you are ready to offer them, and along with some some household works, you can easily manage a free lodgment for you plus some pocket money. The choice is really yours. If you like children and young family, then go for Au Pair jobs, and if you prefer older people, then you choose the later.

To get a list of some Au Pair agencies in an around Paris, you can go to the Practical Info section of author’s Paris Forum site (below).

Happy surfing.

Author is a Paris based professional web developer, owning the Web design Paris firm. Apart from developing professional websites for business establishments, author also develops websites of general interest for the english speaking community of Paris. Two interesting websites that can really make the english speakers stay in Paris easier are Paris Forum and Paris people search.

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Top 5 Reasons to Study Abroad in France
By Dorioara Pinku

The first thing one thinks of when hearing the word “France” is the Eiffel Tower. Indeed, the Eiffel tower is a major reason that students want to go to France to study. First of all, France is very rich in history. The French Revolution in itself has created so many landmarks that a student studying European history would be thrilled to just visit those places. Nevertheless, France is not only for European history students. An international study abroad program looks out for more reasons than just the history of the country.

So what do students look at when choosing a country to study and live in? Well, of course, it is more fun to learn French in Paris or stay in Biarritz than to study French in Idaho. But there are many reasons why international students choose France. We’ll count down the reasons for visiting France, starting from Number 5.

Number 5 on our list would be that France is inspiring. How so? Imagine yourself gazing up at the Eiffel tower with your university books in your hand at sunset. The scene ahead of you would simply take your breath away. Adding to that would be the pride of being a student in this wonderful country that produced such a magnificent landmark. An international study abroad program is designed to give students that satisfaction; the pride to be a student in France. Artistically inclined students would be awestruck to see Picasso’s work firsthand. Seeing something you have only seen before as copies, or in a book, would be altogether a once in a lifetime experience. What about sipping coffee at the local bistro? In a place as rich in culture as France, that very action requires some confidence, which students will definitely gain while studying in France.

4th on our list would be that France is the perfect place for venturing out and exploring. An international study program is not only about studying. Encouraging students to go on excursions to various parts of the country is very much part of the agenda. France has many places to visit. Students can go to the Alps to ski, take a cruise down the Rhine or even visit the home of French Kings in Fontainebleau. These trips are beneficial in both ways; academically and leisure-wise. Also, from France, it is easy to take trips to major European cities like London, Madrid, Brussels, and Milan.

The 3rd reason on our list is somewhat related to the 5th reason. Paris, the capital of France, is a world famous center of art, fashion, cuisine and culture. By participating in an international study program, not only would a student benefit academically, he/she would also benefit in other ways. For example, France is the homeland of famous fashion designers, such as Yves Saint-Laurent. Students may have grown up hearing his name and wearing his label, but actually staying in the same country as him and experiencing his material first hand is an altogether different story. Christian Dior also hails from France, as does Jean-Paul Gaultier. And why not grab a gift for someone back home (or yourself!) at the Louis Vuitton flagship store near your school in Paris? French cuisine is extremely rich too. It is sheer ecstasy to just taste French cuisine, let alone enjoy it day in day out.

Next on our list, coming in at Number 2, would be that France is an economic center. It is the 2nd European economic power and the 2nd biggest service exporter in the world. Many multi-national companies operate in France and all over the world; and this opens up plenty of doors for students who come here to study. Some multi-national companies include Airbus, L’Oreal, Danone, Renault and Carrefour. These five companies are in five completely different fields, which show the vast range of choice students have when they graduate.

The definite Number 1 reason would be that France provides quality education. It is also a safe country. Its universities are internationally recognized and they provide a wide range of subjects for students to choose from. Students emerge from these education centers as mature adults ready to face the world.

Well, you’ve come to the end of our Top 5 Reasons to Visit France. Our conclusion: Going abroad on an international study abroad program can provide you a well-rounded way to better yourself, by immersing yourself in a land and culture that is very different from your own. France is indeed an excellent choice for students planning to study abroad.

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Dorioara Pinku is the co-owner of AmeriSpan, a leader in study abroad and international education since 1993. 85 cities, 35 countries. 25,000 past participants.

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