French Noun Study Podcast: Recent Episodes
Jan'nah Allen
In this podcast we discuss how Noun Study principles help English speaking French learners achieve long-term fluency so that they can speak and write in French without hesitation, doubt, or fear.
This week we continue to bridge the gap between learning French grammar and actually speaking full French sentences.
In this episode I share with you more essential word combination expressions that surround the feminine French noun fois.
Fois is special because it is one of few feminine nouns that end with -s and it forms many essential commonly used French word combination expressions that you will definitely reuse when you speak French.
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In the FREE training you'll discover...
•How to quit stuttering and struggling through the gendered parts of French speech, and how to finally master les masculins et les féminins.
•Why memorizing the gender of French nouns will never lead to long-term fluency (and what to do instead).
•The secret behind the Container Method for easily recognizing the gender of ANY French noun (This strategy earned English-speaking French learners 90%+ on noun gender test scores).
•How beginner French learners use gender rules to expand vocabulary to that of advanced French speakers (and it is going to blow your mind!)
•You'll walk away feeling like you've finally unlocked the door to CEFR B2 level French fluency and all the economic advantages and benefits that come with that!
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This episode is very special and valuable because we're talking about an essential skill that is required by the CEFR in order to speak French at the B2 level. That skill is the use of word combination expressions!
I used word combination expressions to regain French conversation skills for a bilingual nursing job I applied for after spending 7 years in the USA with zero interaction with French at all. Listen to this episode to learn how I did it.
To find a written list of the expressions we talked about in this episode CLICK HERE.
This episode is all about how to accelerate the expansion of your French vocabulary all under the umbrella of gender. This means that you will already know the gender of all the new authentic French words you're exposed to so that you can easily speak and flow through the gendered parts of French speech at the B2 level.
If you'd like to learn more about how Noun Study principles can help you accelerate your learning journey and achieve the B2 French level sooner rather than later, click the link below to be notified about my upcoming Noun Gender Revolution Masterclass.
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60a196eb2c1a41a4d6411f47
In this episode you'll discover...
- The fastest and easiest way to reproduce the French lanaguage (when you don't live in a French environment).
- The unspoken secrete that enables English speakers to communicate more authentically in French.
- The biggest mistake you're making when you read French (and how to get better results for your effort).
Plus 3 special expressions from Le Petit Price that you can start using when you speak French.
In this episode we're talking about the 4 types of French learners and what it takes to become a fluent successful thriving French speaker.
Discover:
✓ Your unique French learner archetype by identifying with one of 4 French leaner characteristics.
✓ The 5 stages of what it takes to become a fluent successful thriving French speaker.
✓ What the single most important aspect of the French language is and how to master it.
Pronouns replace nouns. Since nouns are everything we talk about (people, places , things, ideas), we use pronouns just as much as nouns in our everyday speech.
That's why this week, I wanted to take a deeper look at pronoun placement because pronouns and their placements are a big part of sentence construction.
I'm going to give you 3 formulas that will help you construct grammatically correct sentences using pronouns in present future and past tense sentences.
Here is a free pdf with the formulas that were discussed in this episode. Keep the formulas handy to help you write and speak grammatically correct French sentences using pronouns.
Pronoun Formulas PDF Guide
This episode is special because it is more of a mindset topic.
We're talking about the personal development of the type of person who wants to achieve big goals like becoming fluent in French.
To help you find a conversation French coach on Preply, I created a script to help you find the perfect coach. CLICK HERE to get started.
To learn more about the Container Method for easily identifying the gender of French nouns so that you can speak better French CLICK HERE
Today we're talking about articles which are naturally gender dependent, and the prepositions that combine with articles and become gender dependent.
You will learn:
✅ How noun gender influences how you use articles and prepositions.
✅ Why it is essential to know the gender of nouns BEFORE using articles and prepositions
✅ How to identify the gender of French nouns using the Container Method.
To learn more about the Container Method that governs the gender of ALL French nouns,
CLIK HERE: https://www.parlefrench.com/
In this episode we discuss mistakes preventing you from speaking French fluently.
Later in the episode we talk about what each part of a sentence is so that you can construct grammatically correct written and spoken sentences.
Want to learn more about how to recognize the gender of French nouns without guessing or memorizing? Check out my FREE mini course here:
https://www.parlefrench.com/roadmap
In this episode we talk about how Noun Study concepts including noun gender and synonyms help you answer sample DELF exam questions and communicate your opinions like a competent French speaker.
In this episode we talk about how knowledge of noun gender will help you answer French job interview questions with confidence.
This episode is the first in a series that explains how Noun Study (the study of noun gender, vocabulary, and pronouns) helps you achieve French fluency faster so you can finally speak French without doubting your words.
Free Noun Gender Mini Course: If you want more access to noun gender teachings using specific noun ending rules and exceptions CLICK HERE
In this episode I give you details on how studying noun gender in the beginning, enables you to speak French within a few months, rather than years.
We talk about new vocabulary, compound nouns, and compound prepositional phrases, and how all of this builds up your French lexicon.
In this episode we're talking about expressions that help you sound more natural in French, and keep the conversation going with other French speakers. We are NOT talking about idioms, rather expressions that you will use everyday you speak French.
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Consider this episode a crash course on compound tenses.
Don't worry!
I simplify everything you need to know about compound tenses and how these grammatical structures unlock your ability to easily express yourself about anything with anyone.
If you get stressed out just thinking about the idea of compound tenses, this episode will relieve your anxiety and make it easy!
It all boils down to avoir and être ...
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This week we're talking about how beginner French learners can speak French like they do in French societies without spending years and years studying French in books. It all comes down to the verb Faire.
We also discuss different forms of negation expressions, and other tips to get you speaking French sooner rather than later.
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We all start off speaking French at an elementary level, but how do we start speaking like adults, without spending years and years studying? I give you three tips in this episode!
In this episode we analyze why French speakers may not understand what you're saying if you use wrong noun gender and how the gender of nouns relates to comprehension.
Later in the episode we talk about the different ways the word 'depuis' can help you speak French and get unstuck.
For more examples of noun gender rules and exceptions from this episode, visit me on instagram @jannahallen_
Visit Episode 14 on the Parlé blog to get the transcription for spelling and lists of expressions here:
www.parlefrench.com/blog
In this episode I share expressions that will help you discuss politics in French, and expand your fluency so that you can grow into a well-rounded French speaker.
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In this short and sweet episode, I talk about how to use the verb régler meaning to resolve or handle. I provide expressions and quotes from the book The Four Agreements to help you get a feel for how to use this verb in a sentence.
In this episode we talk about a type of French expression called connectives and how these kinds of expressions help you express yourself in a more coherent and organized way.
We also simplify when and how to use the subjonctif.
Visit the Parle French blog for access to this show's transcription.
www.parlefrench.com/blog
In this episode we break down the elements of French fluency. We also talk about expressions involving the feminine noun connaissance.
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In this episode I discuss similarities between the English -ing verb form and the French -ant present participle.
I provide examples from the book The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz to show you how you can start using the present participle in your French written and spoken expression.
This week we continue the discussion on pronouns. Proper knowledge of pronouns account for 20% of your journey towards French fluency. So, listen to this episode and episode #007 to get a full grasp of French pronouns.
If you prefer to see lessons and examples in writing so that you can see spelling and more details, you can find the transcription to this episode here.
In this episode I address some of the conversation I had with French learners all over the world. I spoke with French learners from Pakistan, India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Tunisia, Nigeria and so many more countries. I heard their frustrations learning noun gender and I address their questions in this episode.
Here is the link to the free connectives guide: https://www.parlefrench.com/connectives
Here is the link to the Roadmap to determining the gender of French nouns where I list masculine endings that end with e, feminine endings that don't end with e, and so much more value helping you understand how to identify the gender of a French noun:
https://www.parlefrench.com/roadmap
Here is the link to episode 007 show's transcription for those of you who wish to see it in written form:
https://www.parlefrench.com/blog
In this episode we talk about the framework that will get you to be able to feel comfortable identifying the gender of French nouns so that you can achieve French fluency faster.
I point out noun gender rules while analyzing sentences and expressions that use the verb Mener meaning to lead.
Download your free guide showing you the framework for learning French noun gender and how to make the most of these episodes. Click the link below.
Free Guide : The Roadmap to Understanding How to Know the Gender of French Nouns
I invite listeners to have a conversation with me about their French goals and help me create more impactful episodes. Contact me through any of the means below.
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Intermediate French reading material:
Les Quatre Accords Toltèques, The Four Agreements, Don Miguel Ruiz Book Review
The Guardians of the French Language have confirmed the correct gender of the acronym COVID. I breakdown what it is and why.
Later in the show I highlight more masculine feminine French noun rules so make sure to take notes!
Do you want access to the show transcriptions so that you can see the rules written out? Visit: www.parlefrench.com/podcast
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In this episode we talk about masculine and feminine noun rules. It is possible to recognize the gender of a noun just by looking at it. I explain how French nouns are prescribed their gender based on their endings. I point out examples of masculine feminine rules though analyzing sentence that use the verb agir.
Agir is a French verb that means to act. Agir is used a lot in professional settings with expressions such as il s'agit de, agir ainsi, and manière d'agir.
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In this episode we talk about the verb Remettre and some of its common expressions including Remettre quelque chose à plus tard, Remettre quelque chose à neuf, Remettre à zero and much more.
Use of the pronoun 'se' is perhaps one of the biggest differences between the way French natives speak French and how French learners speak French. In this episode, we break down how to use the pronoun se and take a deep dive into how to use idiomatic 'se' expressions such as Se trouver, Se faire, Se passer and more to help French learners speak French like the French.
001- Rendre is a very common verb that the French use a lot. Rendre has lots of different meanings and is grouped into many different word combinations and expressions that change its meaning. For this reason, French learners are confused about how to use the verb rendre and we miss out on all the useful ways this verb and its expressions can help us speak French authentically and fluently without getting stuck or lost in translation.
I hope you enjoy my first episode and learn valuable bits of language that you can gradually include into your French lexicon!
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