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Types of language schools and types of languages
There is formal Language, which is used for a professional feel such as in a business letter. Informal - language can be used in an everyday situation which may include the use of slang. Slang is often used in general conversation and not found in the dictionary. Informative language gives the reader specific information such as facts and figures. Descriptive french language uses many adjectives to help explain what is being spoken about. Emotive language uses many adjectives to explain a person's feelings. Dialogue language is text that is being spoken. The use of mphasisingis when you drawing attention to a particular point. Persuasive - Trying to force a particular point of view on someone. Imperative - Gives the reader instructions and orders.
The lessons are delivered by our own native Japanese teaching staff who hold formal qualifications in teaching Japanese on a one-to-one basis or in classes for students wishing to learn Japanese as a foreign language. For your convenience all private language lessons are held on your premises.
French survival
French Survival Phrases
Oui.Yes.
Non. No.
S'ilvousplaît.Please.
Merci.Thank you.
Je vous en prie.You're welcome.
Excusez-moi.Excuse me.
Je suisdésolé(e). I'm sorry.
Bonjour.Good morning.
Bonsoir. Good evening.
Bonne nuit.Good night.
Meeting and Greeting
Parlez-vousanglais?Do you speak English?
Est-cequ'il y a quelqu'un qui parleanglais?
Does anyone here speak English?
Excusezmonfrançais. Excuse my poor French.
Je ne parlequ'un petit peu de français.
I only speak a little French.
Comment vousappelez-vous? What is your name?
Je m'appelle Florence.My name is Florence.
Voici Florence. This is Florence.
Comment allez-vous? How are you?
Est-ceque tout vabien? How have you been?
Je vaisbien, merci.I'm fine, thank you.
Je suistrèsheureux de vousrencontrer. I am very glad to meet you.
J'aiététrèsheureux de faire votreconnaissance.It was nice meeting you.
Je ne comprends pas. I don't understand.
Qu'avez-vousdit?What did you say?
Pouvez-vousparler plus lentement?Could you speak more slowly?
Je comprendsparfaitementbien.I understand perfectly.
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Prestige contains 500 hours more language learning hours than the standard version.
Minimum System Requirements
PC or compatible: Celeron® 333 MHz or equivalent, Windows® 95*, 98, or Millennium, 64 MB RAM (128 MB for Millennium), 80 MB available on hard disk, 8x CD-ROM drive, 800x600 graphics card with 65 536 colours (16 bits), 16bit Windows® compatible sound card, Microphone and speakers or headset.
