Bonjour! Learn French Now! makes learning conversational French easy by teaching common French words and phrases like ‘hello’, ‘goodbye’, and ‘how are you?’. Whether you're going on a trip to Paris or just want to learn French for fun, this lesson will teach you the vocabulary to get the conversation started.
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Perhaps you’ve taken a year of Spanish, and you feel comfortable enough in your language skills to finally take that vacation to a Spanish speaking country. While you may be intimidated, if you have the basics down, you’ve got nothing to worry about. Spanish is Your Amigo is here to teach you ten key phrases that are great to begin a conversation, or to interject when you don’t know what else to say. Master these, and no one will guess that Spanish isn’t your native language.
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Gather ‘round the table: it’s time for breakfast! In this lesson from Foreign Languages for Kids by Kids, Eli comes downstairs only to find that his brothers Parker and Andy are missing! Where could they be? And will they make it in time for some pan y huevos (bread and eggs)? As you follow along with this fun and interactive scene, you’ll learn some of the most common Spanish words and phrases, such as ¿Dónde está? (where is it?) and gracias (thank you).
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If you’ve been daydreaming about an Italian vacation, make your dream a reality and start planning your trip! As part of your preparation, learn some helpful words and phrases from Learn Italian Easy. With this lesson, begin assembling your vocabulary by learning some basic Italian greetings, like “hello,” “goodbye,” and “goodnight.” You’ll also learn common titles for people, and other useful expressions. So, "buon divertimento" and good luck!
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Want to learn popular phrases in French? Learn to say hello, goodbye, please, thank you...and more, in this French lesson on basic greetings. The first in a series of lessons on French Essentials, French teacher Alexa introduces you to key French phrases and vocabulary to get you started quickly. You'll learn not only how to ask "How are you?" - but also how to answer it. Alexa's relaxed style makes learning French fun and stress-free. Think of her as your own personal French tutor. Très bien.
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This introductory lesson offers you the basics of how to speak Dutch. Dutch is very similar to German and has the same alphabet as English. This lesson will help you with your Dutch pronunciation and teach you how to hold a simple conversation. Learn how to say basic greetings and farewells, and introduce yourself. Happy learning!
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Planning a trip to Munich for Oktoberfest, or just for a grand European tour? Learn how to speak German with these easy lessons for beginners! In this first video, Meister Lehnsherr teaches you how to pronounce the alphabet in German, spell your name, and distinguish between the three words for 'the': der, die, and das.
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Are you interested in learning a new language? Embark on a journey to learn how to speak Mandarin Chinese! This short introductory lesson teaches you the basics of Mandarin tones and personal pronouns. You’ll discover the differences among the five tones and what symbols indicate each tone. Find out how to read and say each tonal variety and the personal pronouns "I," "he," "she," and "you" through examples and practice.
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Soon you'll be fluent in Mandarin Chinese! In this Mandarin QuickStart lesson from The Mandarin Club, learn the important word "shì." "Shì" can mean "is," "am," or "are," all depending on the context in which it is used. These lessons are a simple and helpful way to learn to speak Mandarin Chinese online.
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Headed to Amsterdam and hoping to mix with the natives? Learning to express yourself in Dutch will definitely set you apart from the tourists, and as an English speaker, you already have a leg up! Get started with this introductory lesson on Dutch verbs, the building blocks of language. You’ll expand your Dutch vocabulary and learn basic tenses, which are exceptionally simple to conjugate. Veel geluk!
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In French, a banana is “une banane.” What if you have two? This lesson will take you through the basics of pluralizing French articles and nouns. Learn if the masculine and feminine articles affect the plural forms, and what to do with the indefinite “un/une” vs. the definite “le/la.” You’ll soon be able to talk about “more than one” in this romantic and charming language!
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Konnichiwa! Learn how to greet people in Japanese - including how to say hello in various situations, how to ask if someone is doing well, and how to answer the phone. Learn the difference between formal and casual forms of address, as well as proper pronunciation of all the words. The Japanese phrases are spelled out phonetically to help you follow along. Matane!
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Once you are comfortable using the French verb parler in basic contexts, apply it to more specific situations, such as talking to multiple people. This mini lesson by Learn French Now! also provides in-depth pronunciation and spelling techniques for words like aux, amie, and more. With the information you’ve gathered from this and the previous lesson on parler, you should feel comfortable using this common French verb in any context.
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In this French lesson, learn how to use the highly irregular verb “aller” to show that you are going to one of several destinations. Learn French Now! breaks down everything from conjugation to pronunciation to prepare you for using your new vocabulary in conversation. Say that a subject is going to school, work, their house, or the beach; the words and phrases you learn in this lesson constitute a major step in your quest to master the basics of the French language.
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Enchanted by the Russian language? This simple lesson teaches you the basics of the Cyrillic alphabet and pronunciation of Russian vowels and consonants, starting with A, O, M, K, and T. Learn the similarities to English and how to avoid aspiration to sound like a native speaker. Your eternal dilemma of how to speak Russian is solved!
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