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Lesson 1.8 with être where it states that the only forms of être where you're always unlikely to hear la liaison is the tu form es and the vous form êtes. The recorded voice for “vous êtes” in this example (and another example) does, in fact, have the li...
4 replies - Last post by Mitchell-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - September 13, 2022
Wow - our “Paris” trip just got turned into a New York city trip. SO…. anybody have a suggestion for enjoying a little French culture in La Grosse Pomme?
0 replies - Last post by Janet33 - March 16, 2022
French shows and documentaries on youtube
Salut tout le monde, The conversation about the French TV show on BBC 4 made me think and I remembered a great channel which is a French-German co-production, called ARTE. They show documentaries (par exemple "secrets de chats") and infotainment (genre “l...
0 replies - Last post by Desi2020 - April 23, 2021
Series 7 of "Spiral" (="engrenages") for UK viewers coming up
This isn't so much a question, but a "heads-up" for UK French learners: as the title states, Series 7 of "Spiral" is being shown on BBC4 starting this Saturday (12th Oct) at 9 p.m. Toru e suggested trying this about a year ago (and "Braquo"); it can be c...
7 replies - Last post by Jefluz - January 4, 2021
This applies to the Android app and not the PC version. 19.6 quiz question 3 - html codes displaying - very difficult to read the answers. I have a screen shot but can't seem to find a way to attach it to this conversation. This also happened on one of th...
3 replies - Last post by marieg-rocket languages - December 8, 2020
why is french toast called pain perdu? lost toast?
5 replies - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - May 8, 2020
I would like a suggestion as to when to use the Travelogue lessons in parallel with what level of Dashboard. They appear to be quite intense and I don't want to get mired in them if I should not start them until a certain level of the Dashboard is accompl...
5 replies - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - August 23, 2019
French attitudes to Monty Python humour.
Just for interest, what do the French think in general about the "French knights" in Monty Python and the Holy Grail? Do they find them funny or are they offended, or is there a split in viewpoints? Come to think of it, are they dubbed (and given an out...
2 replies - Last post by JeffM33 - May 29, 2019
Why do some say the French are not polite?
S'imagine vous prominade dans les DES chaussures de les Francaise. un million ou' beaucoup de tourists de'cente sur leur favourite les gens de l'endroit. Aussi, poser use question continueliement, parley vous Anglais? Non easy! Once some locals at a littl...
10 replies - Last post by Bob-D - November 13, 2017
In Lesson 10, Survival Kit, Trains, is the phrase La SNCF / La Société nationale des cheminots français. The recorded speech is La SNCF / Service nationale des cheminots français. I struggled to make my speech match the recording and the printed text u...
3 replies - Last post by Marie-Claire-Riviere - January 31, 2017
The New Rocket French Travelogue
I bought the new French Travelogue and it looks very interesting; I'm going to like it. There's just one problem. It can be Read in: French and English, French, or English. Unfortunately, only the French and English option works. I've tried it with bo...
2 replies - Last post by Diana-S1 - October 25, 2016
Picking modules before trip to Paris?
Hi, I'm going to Paris for work for 3 days in a couple of weeks. I started Module 1 on the 6th Feb and I've just finished Module 2 (all audio lessons and Language & Culture). I think I could be nearly finished Module 6 by the time I go to Paris if I kee...
7 replies - Last post by hcooksey - March 2, 2016
I am moving to Belgium soon, and have been doing Rocket French to help prepare my language skills. I was wondering if anyone can tell me what, if any, differences there might be between what I am learning here about France and French culture and what I wi...
2 replies - Last post by alansolson2 - February 20, 2016
I found a station on Pandora called 60's French Pop Radio. Been using it while commuting. A fun addition to any learning program. Those pop songs often have a lot of repetition in the lyrics.
7 replies - Last post by Nicholas-R18 - February 16, 2016
Is Jeanne a unisex name in France? 6.5 "How Are You?"
Module 6.5 How Are You? - The Formal Context: Bonjour Madame. Permettez-moi de me présenter, je m'appelle JEANNE. (This can be spoken by a male or female if it were a unisex name, so far so good) Then the person spoken to replied: Bonjour Monsieur. Je m...
3 replies - Last post by M-L - January 31, 2016
7.8 Food and Wine: Les moules marinières
Les moules marinières -. translation was Mussels in white wine Are mussels always cooked in wine in France, hence it is understood and therefore left out "in white wine".
2 replies - Last post by M-L - January 24, 2016
RF 3.4 Vocabulaire - quelle est la difference?
Dans chapitre 3.4 il y a des phrases pour acheter les billets. Quelle est la difference entre 'un billet plein tarif' et 'un billet simple?
1 reply - Last post by toru e - December 31, 2015
Why do you say 'Je te presente mon amie, Claire?' I am female and Claire is female, and I'm told that 'friend' has an e at the end. So why ' mon amie'?
1 reply - Last post by toru e - August 26, 2015
Next year I will spend a week in Paris and two weeks in Vence and would like to do a one day cooking class. Has anyone done this?
4 replies - Last post by Marie-Claire-Riviere - July 31, 2015
I am a polyglot and I try to learn as much as possible among other practices from movies- and I think it works. It has worked with English, German, Swedish and Russian. However, I am in trouble when searching French-speaking movies. Can you...
3 replies - Last post by Jaakko-J - July 19, 2015
Salut tout le monde, Just preserter qn a vous Francaiise history enthousiaste, Monsieur Georges-Eugene Haussman, qui changer de cheminment de Paris. Je suis sure vous soi-disant facinante! Bon au jour le jour!
0 replies - Last post by Beverley-R - July 18, 2015
Bonjour, Mais s'il se, demander si les Francaise apprendie de la Anglaise language chez la College? Au revoir
1 reply - Last post by toru e - July 17, 2015
Raymond Queneau - Zazie dans le métro
Bonjour à tous, J'ai du mal à comprendre ce petit poème de Raymond Queneau. Est-ce que quelqu'un peut m'aider avec une traduction anglaise, une explication, ou un lien vers une explication en français? Je n'ai pas encore lu le livre http://goo....
1 reply - Last post by toru e - May 1, 2015
Bonjour à tous, I'm enjoying lesson http://members.rocketlanguages.com/lessons/1033 and I have a question but first a little story about a new phrase I picked up today. In Paris they have "les soldes" running right now. http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sold...
2 replies - Last post by jason☺ - February 4, 2015
Do all people kiss you on the cheek in France?
Okay, so I just learned that when you meet someone you kiss them on the cheek in France (almost like a handshake). Do you do this to a stranger though? Like let's say your a accountant in France. Your new client comes in and (in America you would do a han...
4 replies - Last post by shawn-r11 - January 14, 2015
Can Read but Not Heard and Understand
I will be attending my junior year in high school in Belgium. It is highly recommended to learn the language before so i make sure to get on Rocket Languages every day or every other day. This is very helpful but what should i do if i can read the words ...
7 replies - Last post by jason☺ - January 13, 2015
Hello, John Kerry speaking French for this latest event in Paris. Have a listen. http://www.europe1.fr/international/john-kerry-aux-francais-les-americains-se-tiennent-a-vos-cotes-2337623 If you want to continue in French regarding the subject, here's a...
2 replies - Last post by jason☺ - January 10, 2015
Record is not working in Know it test. Recording works elsewhere. If I click show without recording I can still rate it
1 reply - Last post by Roger-F8 - November 19, 2014
What are the interesting attraction to visit in Paris?
Hi everyone, Je m'appelle Hannah. Je viens de Malaisie. Je suis Malaisienne. J'ai vingt ans. J'adore la musique. I'm going to Paris and Toulouse next year September for 2 weeks. Is there anyone who are currently staying in France or anyone who traveled...
18 replies - Last post by Beverley-R - October 17, 2014
Hello everyone, I have been learning French for a couple of years already, but my speaking really sucks. I just ordered Rocket French a few days ago, and it seems to help a lot with my speaking skill. I hope to get through the program soon so that I can ...
10 replies - Last post by Diana-S1 - October 17, 2014
About how much English is spoken in France
29 replies - Last post by Lorraine-A5 - October 3, 2014
Any more ideas on Day trips out of Paris?
2 replies - Last post by Lorraine-A5 - September 18, 2014
Salut! Nous allons a Saint-Martin. Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for activities, restaurants, etc. I'm brushing off my French for our trip, although I'm not sure how much I'll need. Thanks for any suggestions/ideas!
0 replies - Last post by Robin-W20 - August 30, 2014
Bonjour Next year I am going to France with a group of 10 women - mostly artists. We will be looking for somewhere to stay possibly in the Loire Valley region. Does anyone have any suggestions for accommodation Merci
3 replies - Last post by Lorraine-A5 - August 30, 2014
Bonjour all Is it standard practice for hotels in Paris to take a 30% deposit for an apartment? I am not going until September 2015 but they have charged the credit card already! The only good thing is the more I pay now the less I will have to pay later.
2 replies - Last post by Lorraine-A5 - August 26, 2014
I'd like to watch videos to support my French learning, but I cant find anything useful any suggestions?
10 replies - Last post by Stellabelle - May 24, 2014
Bonjour. Je suis une ghaneene qui veut apprendre le francais..Je aimerais voyager en France pour l' apprendre bien mieux. Merci.
7 replies - Last post by Jim--153 - May 7, 2014
la marionette Guignol. Tres bien pour apprendre le français.! :)
1 reply - Last post by lancish - April 11, 2014
Bonjour à tous! I would like to start up a page about French movies because films can be a very useful tool when learning a language. It would be nice if everybody could share their favorite films and also suggestions of films to watch. In this way, we c...
16 replies - Last post by Raymond-S18 - April 9, 2014
I will be in Paris over Easter this year. Is this a busy time or do lots of people leave the capital to holiday elsewhere? What I really need to know is whether this timing will make it harder or easier to get into places like The Louvre. I will be stayin...
1 reply - Last post by lancish - April 3, 2014
are there any special tickets for seniors?
Y a t'il des billets special pour les personnes àgées? that is what we would like to know. which is the best way to buy tickets for the metro and the regional trains around Paris. We are going to be there for about a week and will be staying in Beaumon...
1 reply - Last post by lancish - March 11, 2014
I learned a lot of my German from the rock band Rammstein, who sing in very clear, grammatically flawless if slightly archaic German. I'd like to use music to support my French learning, but most of what if can find is either hiphop (and while I like hip...
13 replies - Last post by Marie-Claire-Riviere - March 6, 2014
In one of the early Rocket French lessons we learned that "Vous ne pouvez pas la rater !" means "You can't miss it." In one of the early Rocket French Premium Plus lessons, it uses "Vous ne pouvez pas la manquer !" for this phrase. Are both correct? Is...
2 replies - Last post by albator - January 3, 2014
Salut! ANYONE LEARNING FRENCH IN NYC?
Salut tout le monde, \n\nJe m’appelle Samii. I was wondering if any of you are in New York City and interested in chatting/learning french together. If so, feel free to introduce yourself here and/or send me an email at [redacted].
4 replies - Last post by darealkkk - November 21, 2013
In French culture, how do you respond to someone thanking you for something? In the US we say "you're welcome". What do they say in France?
5 replies - Last post by Ren-B1 - September 24, 2013
Listening Comprehension/Certificate
Dear Rocket French administrators, I just have two questions. I have come to discover that using rocket french is lively, interesting and easy to understand but the most difficult aspect is listening and not looking at the graphics. After studying I'm a...
7 replies - Last post by jason-oxenham-ceo - September 9, 2013
I'm sorry if this has already been asked, I searched looking for an answer but could not find it. Alas, what are the top French newspapers/news websites? Anything sort of like a french version of Der Spiegel? Thanks.
10 replies - Last post by julia-c13 - August 10, 2013