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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:  > Une promenade à la campagne (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.) Tel, Telle, Tels, Telles The French word tel can be a qualifying adjective, an indefinite adjective, or an indefinite pronoun, and is also used in a number of expressions and conjunctions, making it an extremely versatile and useful French word. Expressions with dire The French verb dire literally means "to say" or "to tell" and is also used in many idiomatic expressions. Learn how to tell someone off, talk nonsense, be a yes-man, and more with this list of expressions with dire. Improve your French accent Speaking French is more than just knowing the vocabulary and grammar rules - you also need to pronounce the letters correctly. Unless you started learning French as a child, you're unlikely to ever sound like a native speaker, but it's certainly not impossible for adults to speak with a decent French accent. Here are some ideas to help you improve your French pronunciation. Should you avoid the subjunctive? A few days ago I shared a lesson on ways to avoid the subjunctive. A reader posted a thoughtful comment about it to which I responded, and I'm posting the link here to share with anyone else who might be concerned. French Language Ads Accent French Language Speak English Accent Silent Language British Language Featured Articles balader - le mot du jour A rule with no exceptions: Never use ç in front of I or E French project: Create a village Profs de francais - share ideas and get help on the forum LKL on Twitter LKL on Facebook   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 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