hi there!!
I am looking for a number of good websites to practice my french on... mainly on the verbs and tense, so any sites with quizzs (with answers) would be great!
oh and i am having my french exam in a week;written,comprehension, listening, and oral. um i am not good at listening(they talk too fast...) and i always get my verbs and tense mix up when i am at a interview...the exam is mainly on describing my house, about my family, my town, time, describing someone(clothing, eyes, hair, height etc.), and daily routine. anyone have any good suggestion or websites they think will help me out?
thanks so much!!
Bonjour, Pauline! Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. Unfortunately, not knowing the level of French you are currently studying, it is much more difficult to find the sites to help you best. If you ask specifically for something (be it grammar, verbs, vocabulary) I can help you better with exercises. However, you don't get to see the exercises until after you do the exercises! Here are some things to get you started:
1. (Broken Link Removed) (Slide way down to "The French Language."
2. http://www.utm.edu/staff/globeg/gramm.shtml (easier to find grammar specific things here)
3. http://french.about.com/library/pronunciation/bl-audiodico.htm (with the Audio Dictionary, pick a letter of the alphabet, see the words associated with it, and depending upon your software listen to the pronunciation)
4. http://french.about.com/cs/beginning1/a/begin.htm (This is for beginning French, but slide down on the right-hand side to "Learn French."
5. http://www.verbix.com/languages/french.shtml (verb specific)
Although I've tried 3 times to get the fun game site for you, sorting out word order, it freezes my computer so I'll try one more time a a P.S.!
P.S. French Unscramble
http://www.transparent.com/games/unscramble/french/french_unscramble.htm
PPS: Listening Comprehension. Try to NOT let your mind stop the second you don't understand/hear a word. Then you'll miss the rest of it. Force yourself to listen to get a sense of "who, what, why, etc." The AP exam used to say something only once but fortunately they now say it twice. If you are fortunate enough to hear it twice, fill in the blank/s the 2nd time. When my students used to say "you speak to fast" I told them "you listen too slowly!" The more practice you can get with "listening comprehension" the better. Bonnw chance!
Bonjour, Pauline! It seems like you're looking for some websites to practice your French, specifically focusing on verbs and tenses. Additionally, you mentioned that you struggle with listening comprehension and mixing up verbs and tenses during interviews. Finally, you mentioned that your upcoming exam will cover topics such as describing your house, family, town, time, someone's appearance, and daily routine. I'll provide some suggestions and resources to address each of these areas:
1. Verb and Tense Practice Websites:
- (Broken Link Removed) - Offers exercises and quizzes related to the French language. Scroll down to "The French Language" section for grammar resources.
- http://www.utm.edu/staff/globeg/gramm.shtml - This website provides grammar-specific resources that can help you practice and improve your understanding of French grammar.
- http://www.verbix.com/languages/french.shtml - Specifically focuses on verb conjugation and provides various exercises and resources related to French verbs.
2. Listening Comprehension Practice:
- A key strategy is to not let yourself get discouraged when you don't immediately understand a word or phrase. Instead, try to get a sense of the overall message and context.
- Practice listening to French songs, podcasts, or watching French movies or TV shows with subtitles to improve your listening skills.
- Use online resources like FluentU (https://www.fluentu.com/blog/french/french-listening-exercises/) and News in Slow French (https://www.newsinslowfrench.com/) that provide listening exercises at different levels.
3. Mixing up Verbs and Tenses:
- Regular practice is crucial for mastering verb conjugations. Set aside dedicated time each day to practice verb conjugations.
- Use online resources like Conjuguemos (https://conjuguemos.com/) and Reverso Conjugator (https://conjugator.reverso.net/conjugation-french.html) that provide interactive exercises and conjugation charts.
- Create flashcards or charts with verb conjugations to review regularly.
4. Exam Topics - Describing Your House, Family, Town, Time, Appearance, and Daily Routine:
- Focus on vocabulary related to each topic. Create flashcards or use online tools like Quizlet (https://quizlet.com/en-gb) to practice vocabulary.
- Write and practice speaking about each topic. Utilize resources like iTalki (https://www.italki.com/) or HelloTalk (https://www.hellotalk.com/) to practice speaking with native French speakers.
- Find sample questions or prompts related to the exam topics and practice answering them. This will help you become more comfortable and confident during the actual exam.
Remember, consistent practice and exposure to the language are key to improving your French skills. Good luck with your exam!