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Thursday, April 28th, 2011

A field day with the French language
If you love food and love going out with people you care about, then you are the person that you never miss one day field.
Did you know that picnic is an event that started in France? Picnic or Pique-nique is a word coined by the French for their participation in food within 17 century. The tradition spread to England and other countries. In the 19 th century picnic is a word adopted by languages around the world.
Picnic is still seen on some of the finest paintings of famous artists. If you are in the arts, then try to look up Déjeuner sur l'herbe (Luncheon on the Grass) by Edouard Manet. This table was created in 1863 inspired other works of renowned masters such as Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet and Paul Cezanne.
Pique-nique as if you're in Paris
Any day is sunny and warm, perfect for picnic. It will be nice picnic as if in Paris and share the language with others who have the same interest.
The basket not only on the flow of food and beverages, but with the exchange of thoughts, experiences, and languages.
If you are going to have a picnic with friends who are also trying to learn the language, try to encourage everyone to use some of these phrases:
• Piqueniquer – for a picnic
• Sur l'herbe – on the grass
• The pelouse – lawn
• Le déjeuner – lunch
• United Nations Fair pique-nique – for a picnic
• En plein air – outdoors
• Passez-moi – Pass
S'il vous plaît • – Please
Merci • – Thanks
• De Rien / Pas de quoi – Not at all
• Bon Appetit – Bon Appetit
• J'ai faim – I have hunger
• J'ai soif – I have thirst
• A panier – a basket
• Une robe – tablecloth
• Une assiette – Motherboard
• Attach fork – fork
• Une cuillère – Spoon
• A Couteau – knife
• A verre – glass
• Une tasse – cup
How will the field day without a nice menu? Here is a list of some common foods.
• Le jambon – ham
• Le gâteau – cake
• The cake – cake
• Le Chocolat – chocolate
• Le vin – wine (sparkling juice for children)
• L'eau minerale – mineral water
• L'Orangina – an orange drink
• The loaf of bread – French bread
• Le cheese – cheese
• Les Fruits – Fruit
• Les raisins – grapes
• La pomme – apple
• The Quiche – Quiche
• Le Sandwich – Sandwich
Learn French
As you can see, learning the French language can go beyond the usual classroom set up or use Audio CDs or cards. It may be time to have fun learning with friends for a few picnic on the grass. An activity like this breaks the monotony that makes learning a little boring.
It can be a daunting task to learn a language, but learn how you can help your brain absorb new words and phrases to speed up the process. Do not forget enjoy the food, but when you go on a picnic.
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