Tag Archives: French

I will take you seriously when you learn how to pronounce foreign names

Posted on 7 July 2012 by

Because I go on a lot of long walks at all times of the day, I regularly download podcasts to provide me with stimulating intellectual company during these walks – as nobody seems to wish to join me in person. I listen … Continue reading →

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Which language to learn next?

Posted on 18 March 2012 by

It has been a long time since I studied a new language. I miss it. I miss not so much the study of grammar or of vocabulary, nor the embarrassment that comes with forcing my German tongue to pronounce words … Continue reading →

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“Please RSVP”

Posted on 6 April 2011 by

No, I won’t. Or only after crossing out the “please”. Because I get annoyed by people abusing language. “RSVP” is the abbreviation for the French sentence “Répondez s’il vous plaît” which translates as “Please reply”. Therefore, RSVP does not need … Continue reading →

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