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Hi, I'm Darren I have not been on Italki for a while. I have not practiced my French much for the past year as I have been through a number of life changes. But now with fall in Canada and COVID isolation, I hope to take some time to work on my French and maybe start with some beginner Spanish. Oct 26 2020
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Angel
French
Oct 21, 2016
I was very happy to meet you, Darren. I'm looking forwards to learning with you soon.
Caroline L-B
French
Feb 3, 2016
Ta compréhension est meilleure que je pensais !
Annie
French
Feb 2, 2016
Bonne première séance. Darren a fait l'effort de discuté en français pendant toute la session. Bravo!
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    If you don't like the job, do nothing, If you expect a good severance package is a possibility. 

    If you like the job and want to keep it do 2 and the 2nd number 3.  If it's not too late.

    If it's too late, see what you can learn from the experience and move on.

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    August 21, 2018
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    Looking to restart my French practice - Je veux recommencer mon pratique français

    I have had  a break in my french practice since the fall, but now I'd like to start again.  I can assist you with english in exchange. I prefer short skype conversations of 15 minutes in French and 15 in english to get started.

    J'ai eu un pause avec mes études français, depuis l'automne, mais je voudrais de recommencer encore.  Je peux vous aider avec anglais.  J'aime petit séances de 15 minutes francais and 15 anglais pour le commencement.

    Merci..Darren de Canada.

    March 7, 2018
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    Merci pour vos avis.  Je pense que je vais utiliser les techniques dans ce livre pour aider mes études.  J'ai déjà créé 92 cartes avec Anki et je vais continuer.  J’espère la vitesse de mon de mon apprentissage, va améliorer

    Thank you both for your opinions on the book.  I will continue to use it as a guide for learning my french.

    Darren

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    April 26, 2017
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    I've been working on french for a while now here in Canada.  I just passed an intermediate oral test for my Province but I still feel my comprehension is weak when listening to native speakers.  This is the hardest, when there is a dialog in a TV show or two people in my office speaking, I can not get the just of the conversation.  If I am speaking face to face with someone in french I do better.  I think I need to keep listening to french TV and radio more.  And of course keep working with my iTalki teachers.


    Darren

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    April 26, 2017
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    April 26, 2017
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    The book "Fluent Forever" by Gabriel Wyner - Looks interesting, has anyone given his methods a good try?

    I've just read this book, "Fluent Forever" by Gabriel Wyner.  Has anyone tried his techniques for language learning?  He is a big believer in flashcards and Spaced Recognition Systems. As well he suggests a number of other tools and techniques.  I like what he's saying but am wondering if anyone has had time to put his recommendations into practice for 6 months to a year?  Was it a help?..  Thanks for any feedback on this book and language learning method.  

    Darren (Canadian - english speaker learning french.  And hopefully Spanish after I have the french figured out)

    April 25, 2017
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    Le Mot Sombre for Dark

    I am making flashcards for french and came accross the work "sombre".  When I look at google images I come up with many dark hair colors.  Would it also apply to a dark night - un nuit sombre as well as hair?


    Darren, learning French...thanks..

    April 21, 2017
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    Thanks for the good reference on where I need to refocus my verb tense studying. 
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    February 3, 2016
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     I would like to focus on the tenses used in Norma conversation first. 
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    February 2, 2016
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    Best order to learn French Verb Tenses

    I need to refresh my verb tenses in French.  What order should I study these.  (Or what are the most common tenses in order).

    Present Tense - 1

    Passe composé - 2

    Future simple - 3


    Then what is next?  parfait, plus que parfait, subjonctif,...etc???

    Thanks for any input..


    Darren

    February 2, 2016
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