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Nov 2012
20m 42s

French for Beginners: Lesson 8 - Keep on...

NEWS IN SLOW FRENCH
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Topics covered:

  • Introduction to questions
  • Faire in the present
  • Faire et expressions idiomatiques
  • Ça ne fait rien / Cela ne fait rien

Bonjour et bienvenue ! C'est moi, Jean-Paul ! I'm glad to introduce Act VIII. Yes, Act VIII already! I'm sure you're keeping pace with our students and making fine progress as they are. I also hope you're being entertained enough so that you almost don't notice you're learning a new language. Today, I leave you in good hands. You'll be once again joined by our very patient teacher, Valérie as well as Jacques who, I'm sure, will know how to entertain you. And don't forget, take time to consult the lessons and the flashcard before enjoying the dialogues.

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