French Language Game: La chanson
Quick French Language Game: La chanson - Sur le pont d'Avignon
This quick game uses the dialogue of one of our French 1 Scenes.
In it, our young traveler Daniel visits the "Pont d'Avignon" and he remembers singing the well-known French song with his brother.
Few may actually know the official name of the "Pont d'Avignon": Pont Saint-Bénézet.
And some visitors may actually be disappointed.
Only four arches of the bridge, located between Villneuve-lès-Avignon and Avignon, remain and extend into the Rhone.
The bridge with its initial 22 stone arches was re-built in the 13th century.
Frequent floods of the Rhone caused serious damage and repairs were finally abandoned in the 17th century.
The chapel of Saint Nicholas sits on the second pier of the bridge.
Find out more about the Saint Bénézet legend and the history of the bridge HERE.
Perfect Provence has a short summary with some nice images of the chapel and bridge.
Here is a YouTube clip of the song with French lyrics and the English translation.
The song dates back to the 15th century. The dance actually took place under (sous) not on (sur) the bridge.
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More Than a French Language Game
Don't forget: You can practice French online for FREE with our 36-Scene French 1 Travel-Story: "Daniel en France."
In it you learn and practice all the words, phrases and sentences you also hear in the podcasts.
Just login HERE.
"The Story" and easy games will let you forget that you're actually learning French!
And, if you have any language questions - don't hesitate to contact us!
Jobsite Spanish: Tools 1
Jobsite Spanish language game: "Tools".
In "Tools 1" you'll learn and practice the Spanish for 8 different tools/items used in construction.
- herramienta (f) - tool
- caja de herramientas (f) - tool box
- sierra circular (f) - circular saw
- cinta metro (f) - tape measure
- cuchillo multiuso (m) - utility knife
- carretilla (f) - wheel barrel
- máscara para el polvo (f) - dust mask
- pistola para calafatear (f) - caulk gun
Click on the link to play jobsite Spanish Materials 1.
If you'd like us to add any specific jobsite Spanish vocabulary or terms, just drop us a note to contact@gamesforlanguage.com.
Jobsite Spanish Game: Materials 1
Jobsite Spanish Game: "Materials 1".
The idea for this game came from our architect son, who was trying to communicate with Spanish-speakers at a construction site.
Clearly, these are only a few of the terms that architects, contractors and workers are using.
In this quick interactive online game you'll learn and practice 8 basic terms for materials used at a jobsite.
- tierra (f) - soil, earth
- madera (f) - wood
- acero (m) - steel
- concreto (m) - concrete
- hierro (m) - iron
- tablón (m) - plank, board
- madera laminada (f) - plywood
- acero de refuerzo (m) - rebar (reinforcing bar)
To also play Jobsite Spanish Tools 1 click on the link.
If you'd like us to add any specific jobsite Spanish vocabulary or terms, just drop us a note to info@gamesforlanguage.com.
French Language Game course: YouTube Clip
Did you know that the painter above was a banker before he became famous?
No?
Just play this YouTube clip to find out, and see how easy it is to get started learning and practicing French playfully - with a free French language game course!
And if you don't want to register, you can just try out our free French Quick Games. There are now about 70 French Quick Games and we are adding new ones all the times.
If your French is already more advanced you can listen to the equally free podcasts, without registering either. Each podcast has the dialogue and story of our young traveler as he leaves Boston and travels through France.
And maybe - if you don't understand everything - you'll decide to play the free French 1 course. There is no up-sell, there are no Google ads - our site is completely free. The only reason we ask you to register for the course: You will then be able to continue where you left off, rather than having to start again at the beginning!
Italian Language Game: Quanto tempo?
Italian Language Game: "Quanto tempo?" - How long? Learn and practice online 18 Italian words and phrases in the context of a mini-story.
This mini-story is also part of our Italian 1 course. (You can play the full Italian 1 course for FREE by registering HERE.)
Always say the words and phrases OUT LOUD. Your pronunciation and your listening skills will improve a lot!
Words in Italian Mini-Story Language Game
- Buongiorno! - Good morning!, Hello!
- è qui - you are here (formal)
- per affari - on business
- sono venuto a trovare - I came to visit (m)
- miei - my (m, pl)
- amici - friends (m, pl)
- i miei amici - my friends
- parenti - relatives (m, pl)
- i miei parenti - my relatives
- quanto tempo? - how long?
- rimane - you're staying (formal)
- rimango - I'm staying
- quasi - almost
- tre settimane - three weeks
- bene - good, okay, well
- allora - (well) then
- Le auguro - I wish you (formal)
- una buona permanenza - a good stay
To better memorize words and phrases, it sometimes helps to write them out by hand in a notebook or on small index cards for review. But remember to say them aloud whenever you can!
For more easy games see also our post: 5 Easy Italian Language Games.
Or you can find ALL of them - over 60 by now - on the Italian Quick Language Games page.
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More Than an Italian Language Game
And don't forget: You can practice Italian online for FREE with our 36-Scene Italian 1 Travel-Story: "Marco in Italia".
In it you learn and practice all the words, phrases and sentences you also hear in the podcasts. Just login HERE.
And, if you have any language questions - don't hesitate to contact us!