Category Archives: French

Yabla – Foreign Language Videos With Subtitles and Translations

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Josh

I recently learned about a website called Yabla, which offers Spanish and French videos complete with transcripts and translations: Only Yabla language immersion sites give you authentic television, music videos, drama, interviews, travel, and Yabla exclusive shoots from throughout the … Continue reading →

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Language Geek New Year Intentions

Posted on January 2, 2009 by Josh

I know, I know – you expected to see “resolutions” in the title. I decided to copy Geoff’s lead, by using intentions rather than resolutions. Every New Year resolution I’ve ever made, I’ve failed miserably at; and as Einstein said, … Continue reading →

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Assimil French with Ease Progress

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Josh

I’m now up to lesson 56 in Assimil’s French with Ease, and, having done about a week’s worth of the “active wave”, I wanted to comment on it. As I’ve mentioned before, Assimil’s approach consists of a passive wave and … Continue reading →

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