Clips organised by level
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TempsChangent.avi TempsChangent.srt TempsChangent.doc TempsChangent.mp3 |
Watch it initially with the subtitles turned off (Ctrl+H) if using AlShow. The difficulty here tends to be vocabulary rather than clarity. |
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TF120HDefense.avi TF120HDefense.srt TF120HDefense.doc TF120HDefense.mp3 |
Apart from the lady trying to get the classification lifted on the Karachi bombing this is a straightforward Level-1 piece. |
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HommeBicentenaire.avi HommeBicentenaire.srt HommeBicentenaire.doc HommeBicentenaire.mp3 |
It's a Level-1,of course, but in fact there are many little linguistic touches in here to note, as the translators try to reproduce the relaxed American style of dialogue. |
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RaisonsSentiments.avi RaisonsSentiments.srt RaisonsSentiments.doc RaisonsSentiments.mp3 |
Try not to take too much notice of the unbelievably wooden acting. It's the register of mannered, formal French that interests us here. |
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MuseeTurner.avi MuseeTurner.srt MuseeTurner.doc MuseeTurner.mp3 |
Switch the subtitles off. This is a Level-1 ! |
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CommentCD.avi CommentCD.srt CommentCD.doc CommentCD.mp3 |
This excerpt is one of the easier we've had. T's Level-1 on the listening scale but there are some spelling challenges here ! |
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TF120HGrippe.avi TF120HGrippe.srt TF120HGrippe.doc TF120HGrippe.mp3 |
Linguistically this extract is as banal as the flu epidemic itself. It's level-1. Don't download the .srt file immediately - try to do without |
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DRARiviera.avi DRARiviera.srt DRARiviera.doc DRARiviera.mp3 |
Most of this is Level-1, so turn the subtitles off, until you get to the guys in the boat |
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UnSoirYSL.avi UnSoirYSL.srt UnSoirYSL.doc UnSoirYSL.mp3 |
I include this for the mannered, rather affected voices of these people. |
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CommentCadenas.avi CommentCadenas.srt CommentCadenas.doc CommentCadenas.mp3 |
Switch off the subtitles the first time through, and try to pick up the unfamiliar words |
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Nathan.avi Nathan.srt Nathan.doc Nathan.mp3 |
This is a level-1, but perhaps at the top end, because the voice of the expert is not all that clear. But try it without subtitles first |
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Empreintes-Birkin.avi Empreintes-Birkin.srt Empreintes-Birkin.doc Empreintes-Birkin.mp3 |
Not a bad idea, to aim to speak French like this. There is a harshness in the anglo-saxon voice that Jane has got rid of - we should try too. |
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CommentBuses.avi CommentBuses.srt CommentBuses.doc CommentBuses.mp3 |
In the easiest piece there are always a few words that escape us. Level-1, so listen without the subtitles first |
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InspecteurFrost.avi InspecteurFrost.srt InspecteurFrost.doc InspecteurFrost.mp3 |
Apart from the occasional indistinct word, this is a Level-1. It just doesn't work in French, does it ? |
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TF120HParis.avi TF120HParis.srt TF120HParis.doc TF120HParis.mp3 |
It's a Level-1 piece, but, as always there are a few difficult moments. Where she talks about the State's involvement, for example. See if you can do better than me... |
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CommentFeuArtifice.avi CommentFeuArtifice.srt CommentFeuArtifice.doc CommentFeuArtifice.mp3 |
The odd word here is something that sounds like 'carton du lait' But it's not is it? Do you agree with my suggestion ? |
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RASavoie.avi RASavoie.srt RASavoie.doc RASavoie.mp3 |
We have the Level-1 voice-over, but also the two guides, who give the ear a little more to chew over |
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UnSoirZygel.avi UnSoirZygel.srt UnSoirZygel.doc UnSoirZygel.mp3 |
This is a Level-1 in terms of listening. But turn the subtitles off the first time through and just listen to the quality of his voice. The orchestra's not bad either... |
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BrasRobotisés.avi BrasRobotisés.srt BrasRobotisés.doc BrasRobotisés.mp3 |
There is a certain amount of technical vocabulary here - but compared to making a violin, a robot poses no problem at all. Level-1 |
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TF120HDASS.avi TF120HDASS.srt TF120HDASS.doc TF120HDASS.mp3 |
A level-1, this, but still with a variety of voices - the commentary, Antoine, Bruno and the psychologist |
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Lego.avi Lego.srt Lego.doc Lego.mp3 |
Level-1 - but it's a nicely written piece, isn't it ? And there are a few places .... |
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DeGaulleIntime.avi DeGaulleIntime.srt DeGaulleIntime.doc DeGaulleIntime.mp3 |
This is a straightforward Level-1. The grand-children of General De Gaulle do not slur their speech ! |
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UnSoirRodin.avi UnSoirRodin.srt UnSoirRodin.doc UnSoirRodin.mp3 |
Switch the subtitles off ! |
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MikeBrant.avi MikeBrant.srt MikeBrant.doc MikeBrant.mp3 |
The voice over is typical of the modern enthusiastic style. Very clear, though |
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SiffletDePolice.avi SiffletDePolice.srt SiffletDePolice.doc SiffletDePolice.mp3 |
As I've remarked before, the challenge here is to recognise new vocabulary spoken by a clear voice. Is it really a serpent that the whistles go under to be heated ? |
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DRABainsMer.avi DRABainsMer.srt DRABainsMer.doc DRABainsMer.mp3 |
You know what I always say for Level-1 extracts... switch the subtitles off ! |
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CuirSynthétique.avi CuirSynthétique.srt CuirSynthétique.doc CuirSynthétique.mp3 |
Mostly level-1, with the challenge of trying to pick up those unfamiliar words. Try it without the subtitles first ! |
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TF120HVoile.avi TF120HVoile.srt TF120HVoile.doc TF120HVoile.mp3 |
This is a level-1, I think. The speakers are mostly clear - although there are always a few difficult moments |
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Antigone.avi Antigone.srt Antigone.doc Antigone.mp3 |
A Level-1, and you know what I always say... It's a good idea to have the subtitles switched off by default on your video software |
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Appel18juin.avi Appel18juin.srt Appel18juin.doc Appel18juin.mp3 |
It's a level-1, but there is a range of voices in this short piece |
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DH_Guerre.avi DH_Guerre.srt DH_Guerre.doc DH_Guerre.mp3 |
I chose this as a Level-1 piece - so that I could say as always - Switch the subtitles off first time ! |
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VoileIllusions.avi VoileIllusions.srt VoileIllusions.doc VoileIllusions.mp3 |
This is a Level-1. And you know already what I keep on saying about the virtues of English language films dubbed into French for learners |
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TF120HDetention.avi TF120HDetention.srt TF120HDetention.doc TF120HDetention.mp3 |
We'll say this is a Level-1 - although the voices of those wrongfully accused are harder of course |
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CommentMenottes.avi CommentMenottes.srt CommentMenottes.doc CommentMenottes.mp3 |
The voice is Level-1 - obviously. But the unfamiliar vocabulary tests the ear. Often one doesn't even know the equivalent word in English ! |