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La Vie en Rose
Whether you’re learning French or just looking for something to watch, La Vie en Rose is worth seeing.
A Very Short History of Occitan
By the time Dante made reference to the langue d’oc in 1304, it had suffered persecution at the hands of the French. Today, the various dialects that make up the langue d’oc are collectively referred to as Occitan. It is still spoken in southern France. There’s also communities in Monaco, Italy, and Catalonia, with the total number of speakers thought to be around 790,000.
How to Use Subtitles to Learn French
Subtitles are much-maligned when it comes to language learning, but they can actually be an important part of the process of learning French.
Intouchables
Whether you’re learning French or just looking for something to watch, Intouchables is a moving film.
YouTube Channels for Learning French
These YouTube channels are perfect for learning new phrases, clarifying grammar concepts, and learning about French culture.
How to Use Subtitles to Learn Catalan
Subtitles are much-maligned when it comes to language learning, but they can actually be an important part of the process of learning Catalan.
Un Prophète
Whether you’re learning French or just looking for something to watch, Un Prophète is a prison film worth watching.
YouTube Channels for Learning Catalan
These YouTube channels are perfect for learning new phrases, clarifying grammar concepts, and learning about Els Països Catalans.
Why Learn Occitan?
By the time Dante made reference to the langue d’oc in 1304, it had suffered persecution at the hands of the French. Today, the various dialects that make up the langue d’oc are collectively referred to as Occitan. It is still spoken in southern France. There’s also communities in Monaco, Italy, and Catalonia, with the total number of speakers thought to be around 790,000.
Bienvenue chez les Ch’tis
Whether you’re learning French or just looking for something to watch, Bienvenue chez les Ch’tis is a heartwarming comedy.
Le Voyage au Groenland
Whether you’re learning French or just looking for something to watch, Le Voyage au Groenland is an interesting film.
Why learn French?
With almost 80 million speakers, French is the fifteenth most widely spoken mother tongue in the world.
Why learn Catalan?
With more than ten million first and second-language speakers, Catalan is the fourteenth most widely spoken language in the European Union.
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