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French Language French Language Start Learning Practice/Perfect For Teachers From Laura K. Lawless, your Guide to French Language Bonjour les abonnés ! Lisez mon nouveau message : Hello subscribers! Read my new message:  > 2e tour des élections (C'est en français suivi de sa traduction en anglais, et puis la traduction côte à côte. It's in French followed by the English translation, and then the side-by-side translation.) Depuis vs Il y a The French temporal expressions depuis and il y a have distinctly different meanings and uses, yet they often present difficulties for French students. Here is a detailed explanation and comparison of depuis and il y a to help you clearly understand the difference once and for all. Impersonal Expressions Impersonal expressions are those which do not have a specific subject, as in "il est difficile à dire" or "c'est bon de travailler ensemble." Learn about the difference between "il est" and "c'est" and how to know which preposition to use. French Listening Practice Readers are always asking me for more listening practice, and it's all right here. Radio, TV, audiobooks, videos, listening comprehension exercises - I have tons of links to French audio. Improve your French listening Now that you have the links, check out the tips. This article offers ideas on how to make the most of the listening comprehension exercises on this site as well as your own audio books and magazines. French Language Ads 100 Vocabulary Words ESL Learning Vocab Learn English Vocab Spelling Vocabulary Double French Horn Featured Articles gaspi - le mot du jour French and Francophone Culture and Travel Census questions: Is "French-Canadian" a race? Need advice on making vocabulary lists Anyone familiar with Vista Higher Learning? Find a French pen pal   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Laura K. Lawless French Language Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About French Language newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Top 100 French Words French Proficiency Test French Verb Conjugator Daily French: word, lesson, facts French Quizzes Advertisement