French for Beginners: Love Language, Capitalization, Subjunctive, Rhythm

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French for Beginners Love Language, Capitalization, Subjunctive, Rhythm From Laura K. Lawless, your Guide to French Language Bonjour... c'est le dernier numéro cette semaine. J'espère que vous avez bien profité de ces leçons et que vous continuerez vos études. N'hésitez pas à visiter le forum afin de me poser des questions ou bien seulement pour bavarder (to chat). Bonne continuation ! Vocabulary Love Language They say French is the language of love - learn to express yourself! Grammar Capitalization Many words that must be capitalized in English cannot be in French, so read through this lesson to make sure that you don't over-capitalize your French. Verbs Subjunctive The subjunctive mood is used to express actions which are subjective: will/wanting, emotion, doubt, possibility, necessity, judgment, and is nearly always found in dependent clauses introduced by que. Pronunciation Rhythm In French there are no stress marks on words: all syllables are pronounced at the same intensity (volume). Along with enchaînement and liaison, this is what gives French its distinctive rhythm. Tips Fluency Well, you've made it through 20 weeks of French. You're not fluent yet, but you're certainly well on your way. Take a look at this article to find out what constitutes fluency and how you can get there. How did you do? Proficiency Test See how much you've learned with this beginning-level French proficiency test. Keep Learning More French lessons The French for Beginners course is over, but there's still a lot to learn. Visit my site for more lessons, quizzes, articles, tips, links, and other resources to help you improve your French or just maintain what you've already learned. This email is written by: Laura K. Lawless French Language Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'French for Beginners' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement