L’amour à la française

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Venez parler français!

Would you like to speak French in an informal setting?

Join the Cercle Français every Thursday at 5 p.m. in Puryear’s International Resource Center.
(The IRC is on the first floor next to the main door of Puryear.)

Coffee and conversation–what a great break from schoolwork!

Stay in Touch over Break I: BBC Languages

Did you know that the BBC offers some terrific resources for language learners?

For a bit of fun, go to the BBC Languages home page and watch the “Don’t Try This Abroad” video.  How many similar mistakes have you made?  Can you laugh about them?

Then pick a language and start exploring!  Some of the videos are not available outside the UK, but you’ll certainly find much to interest you.  For beginners, the downloadable “Quick Fix” phrases are models for oral practice.  More advanced learners should certainly explore the BBC pages in various languages.  One way to find them is to type http://www.bbc.co.uk/[name of language]/.  For example, here’s the Persian home page.

Need more laughs?  Try the user-submitted ‘false friends’ examples–and contribute your own similar experiences.

Can’t find your language?  Don’t forget to click on the ‘other’ button; it’s sure to be there.

You’re Invited to a Holiday Soirée

Take a break from studying to enjoy French sweets, music, and a chocolate fountain!

Your Hosts: le Cercle Français and Moore Hall

Date: Thursday, December 3

Time: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Location: Whitehurst Living Room

Subscribe to the Global Studio on YouTube!

The Global Studio has a YouTube Channel (http://www.YouTube.com/GlobalStudioUR).  Tune in to view student projects, language humor, and YouTube videos in various languages.  Have you seen good language-related videos?  Send your suggestions to Sharon Scinicariello.