Advanced French Vocabulary Lecture Notes

Introduction

• Speaker: Nelly, a French teacher
• Topic: 15 advanced vocabulary words (B2 level)
• Wishes everyone a happy new year 2024
• Plans to post one video per week on YouTube and Instagram

Vocabulary Words

1. Shell

   • Definition: A shell, e.g., "She liked to collect shells on the beach."

2. Tide

   • Definition: Variation in ocean levels (high tide, low tide)
   • Example: "At low tide, you can find more shells on the beach."

3. Waste

   • Definition: To throw away or not use something
   • Example: "You waste your money on useless things."

4. Pond

   • Definition: A smaller body of water than a lake
   • Example: "The village pond is full of frogs."

5. Dromedary

   • Definition: A camel with one hump (3 syllables)
   • Difference from camel: Camel has two humps.

6. Twilight

   • Definition: Time between sunset and night
   • Example: "Twilight provides beautiful evening colors in the sky."

7. Shadow

   • Definition: Dark shape made when blocking light
   • Related term: Penumbra - very weak light.

8. Chill/Goosebumps

   • Definition: A slight quiver when feeling strong emotion
   • Example: "This music gives me chills."

9. Engagement

   • Definition: A formal agreement to marry
   • Example: "They celebrated their engagement in a restaurant."

10. Sprain

    • Definition: Injury to a ligament
    • Example: "He sprained himself playing football."

11. Eyelid

    • Definition: Part of the eye above the eyelashes
    • Example: "I have makeup on my eyelid."

12. Laundry Room

    • Definition: A small room for laundry activities
    • Example: "This house is equipped with a beautiful laundry room."

13. Hardware

    • Definition: Store selling tools and DIY materials
    • Example: "I bought some tools at the hardware store."

14. Goose

    • Definition: A bird that can be aggressive
    • Example: "I saw a goose on the lake."

15. Leather Goods

    • Definition: Store selling leather items (belts, handbags)
    • Example: "I bought a very beautiful leather bag at the leather goods store."

Learning Experience

• Nelly shares her experience with Lingoda, an online language school.
• Sprint Challenge: 30 lessons in 2 months; Super Sprint: 60 lessons in 2 months, with cashback incentives.
• Encourages students to engage with comments about vocabulary knowledge.

Additional Resources

• Mention of Nelly's upcoming book "The French Naturally" for vocabulary enrichment.
• Link to be provided in the description for updates on the book release.

Conclusion

• Nelly emphasizes the importance of vocabulary and offers encouragement for continued learning.
• Encourages feedback through comments about vocabulary knowledge.