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Plural ‘s’ – we need to hear it!

Plural 's' and a bit of STRESS! Plural 's' - we need to hear it! Forgetting to pronounce the plural 's' has to be one of the most frequent problems for French speakers and one of the most difficult to correct.One appleTwo applesLots of applesIt…

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Now or Always

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Present simple or Continuous “I’m living in Lorient” “I’m working for Techplan” are common faults when a person is introducing or presenting themselves. When you give general facts about yourself you should be using the present simple: “I live in Lorient” “I work for Techplan”. When…

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Films in V.O. ~ February 2022

Have you ever watched a movie in ‘Version Originale’ (V.O.)? It’s a great way to improve your listening comprehension, learn about anglophone culture and listen to the sound and rhythm of English. When I moved to France in 2001, I decided not to install UK…

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My dog doesn’t bite…

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English joke Un peu d’humour anglais pour vous faire sourire... A man walks into a shop and sees a cute little dog. He asks the shopkeeper, "Does your dog bite?"The shopkeeper says, "No, my dog does not bite."The man tries to pet the dog and the…

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Are you interested in phonetics?

What are the differences between French and English phonetics? What sounds are difficult to pronounce for French speakers? I’ve taught English to French professionals for many years and there are various ‘phonetic sounds’ that always cause problems. I’d like to look at those here…First, I…

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Bodies in the Garden

Finding the time to improve your English language skills can be difficult. Have you thought about listening to a story in English? BBC Podcasts are great because you can listen on your mobile device whenever you have a free moment.  Try it on your next…

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