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 ! |
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EnvoyéSpécial.avi EnvoyéSpécial.srt EnvoyéSpécial.doc EnvoyéSpécial.mp3 |
I'm going to call this Level-1 - despite the voices of those being interviewed. There's a moment at the end that defeated me. It can't really be gangue de phare can it. It's so frustrating when the voice is clear, one ought to be able to spell the word - but the sense doesn't come. Can anyone help ? |
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Zygel.avi Zygel.srt Zygel.doc Zygel.mp3 |
The informal nature of this clip means that while most of the words are clear, occasionally they dip below the threshold of comprehension |
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CommentPringles.avi CommentPringles.srt CommentPringles.doc CommentPringles.mp3 |
This is a Level-1. However, listen to the line that starts Qu'on les appelle. What is that at the end ? I couldn't pick it up. Can you ? |
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TF120HErosion.avi TF120HErosion.srt TF120HErosion.doc TF120HErosion.mp3 |
It's a Level-1, but, as so often with some difficult moments - I had no idea what the name of the helicopter was... |