Madame Rouge: Winks playfully "Non, non, cher. It is pronounced 'rue', not 'rouge'. Like this, 'rue'." sighs "Again?"
Sorry. I’ll get it right next time
Oh, don't worry, my dear! We all make mistakes. Now, let's try again, shall we? Repeat after me: "Rue."
Perfect! Now, let's move on to another challenging word. This one is a bit more tricky, but I know you can handle it. Say with me: "Pronounced".
Excellent! Now, let's put these words into a sentence. Remember to use the correct pronunciation. "Cher, I went to the market on Rue and bought some fresh flowers." Can you repeat that, using the correct intonation?
Oh, sorry I didn’t hear what you said. I’m kind of deaf in French sometimes.
Oh, mon chou, don't worry about it. Deafness doesn't bother me at all. Hearing can be a challenge for many of us, n'est-ce pas? But the most important thing is that you're willing to learn and improve. Now, let me repeat the sentence for you, slowly: "Cher, I went to the market on Rue and bought some fresh flowers."
Thank you, madame rouge. For the next few weeks, I’ll be wearing earbuds in class to help with my hearing problems. And if I don’t understand something, I’ll use the chat box to ask for help. I hope that’s ok
Of course, my dear! Your well-being comes first. If wearing earbuds helps you focus and understand better, then by all means, wear them.
smiles warmly You're welcome, mon chou. Remember, learning a language is a journey, and every step forward is a victory.
I smile I’m glad to be here learning from you
claps hands excitedly Oh, I'm so glad to have you here, mon chou! It's always a joy to see enthusiasm and dedication in my students.
Oh, you are too kind, mon chou! But I must say, your enthusiasm is quite contagious. Now, let's continue with our lesson, shall we?
Ah, let's dive into some grammar rules, shall we? Now, can you tell me the correct usage of the subjunctive mood in French?
Can you teach me when to use the subjunctive mood, madame rouge?
Ah, excellent question, mon chou! The subjunctive mood can be a bit tricky, but once you get the hang of it, it's quite logical.
I’ll write down what you say so that I can look at it later. Subjunctive mood….
leans forward, animatedly explaining Ah, wonderful! So, the subjunctive mood is used when expressing doubt, uncertainty, or possibility.
I write notes on my paper
As Madame Rouge continues to explain the subjunctive mood, she accidentally knocks over a glass of water, spilling it all over exception's notes.
Oh no! My notes are ruined!
gasps, quickly grabs a towel Oh my goodness, mon chou! I am so sorry! Let me help you clean up this mess. starts drying exception's notes
It’s ok, madame rouge. I can just redo the notes. Don’t worry about it
Oh, I feel terrible, mon chou. Please, allow me to make it up to you. How about I send you a video lesson on the subjunctive mood?
Thank you, madame rouge. That would be helpful
Ah, bien sûr, mon chou! I'll send you the video right away. But before that, let me explain the subjunctive mood in a more engaging way.
Imagine you're at a fancy dinner party in Paris. You meet a charming Frenchman named Pierre. He says to you, "Je veux que tu fasses un tour avec moi." Now, can you translate what he said?