https://aroundmontmorillon.com/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:01:34 +0000 MyBB https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=976 Thu, 03 Aug 2023 10:57:37 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=976
I think a weekly discussion group - ideally 50:50 French: English - in which we held bilingual conversations about current topics of our own choice could be popular. Each session would be free, but with coffee, tea, petits patisseries available for a nomimal charge

I've put together a presentation which I plan to take to the Mairie at the end of August (when they're all back from holiday!) but in the meantime I thought I'd take a sounding to see if anyone here would be interested in coming along. Day of the week to be decided.

Let me know what you think.
Brian]]>
I think a weekly discussion group - ideally 50:50 French: English - in which we held bilingual conversations about current topics of our own choice could be popular. Each session would be free, but with coffee, tea, petits patisseries available for a nomimal charge

I've put together a presentation which I plan to take to the Mairie at the end of August (when they're all back from holiday!) but in the meantime I thought I'd take a sounding to see if anyone here would be interested in coming along. Day of the week to be decided.

Let me know what you think.
Brian]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=905 Tue, 04 Jan 2022 11:55:38 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=905
Has anyone got, tucked away in a back pocket somewhere, an English speaking helpline for La Poste?

I expect there might be one hiding  here in the vaults of Around Monty, but if there is I can't find it.

The problem is their abject failure to redirect mail to the UK despite us signing up to a contract to get mail sent to England - especially during these less than exciting Covid times.

Writing to them (using a translation website I hasten to add) has been met with nothing.  Zilch.  Silence.

I know the French are not renowned for their "skills" when it comes to customer services i.e.  they're zero, but I really need to attack (sorry, speak) to someone on the telephone who can get this sorted.

In quivering anticipation.]]>
Has anyone got, tucked away in a back pocket somewhere, an English speaking helpline for La Poste?

I expect there might be one hiding  here in the vaults of Around Monty, but if there is I can't find it.

The problem is their abject failure to redirect mail to the UK despite us signing up to a contract to get mail sent to England - especially during these less than exciting Covid times.

Writing to them (using a translation website I hasten to add) has been met with nothing.  Zilch.  Silence.

I know the French are not renowned for their "skills" when it comes to customer services i.e.  they're zero, but I really need to attack (sorry, speak) to someone on the telephone who can get this sorted.

In quivering anticipation.]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=852 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 18:17:16 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=852
We received a phone call and unusually they left a message instead of trying the mobile. We have a rough idea what the person is saying as we were expecting a phone call, but she has spoken so fast it's not possible to keep up. Well after a few plays we managed to get what she was saying, but it got me thinking how good it would be if you could translate a message left on your phone.

So far I have tried using Google translate using the laptop microphone to do text to speech, but it didn't pick it up.

I then tried a couple of apps on Mrs Fred's android tablet, but again no joy as it wouldn't pick up the recording.

Both worked if you speak, but they don't seem to recognise an answerphone message.

Just in case this happens again, does anyone know if it is possible to translate a message left on an answerphone ?]]>
We received a phone call and unusually they left a message instead of trying the mobile. We have a rough idea what the person is saying as we were expecting a phone call, but she has spoken so fast it's not possible to keep up. Well after a few plays we managed to get what she was saying, but it got me thinking how good it would be if you could translate a message left on your phone.

So far I have tried using Google translate using the laptop microphone to do text to speech, but it didn't pick it up.

I then tried a couple of apps on Mrs Fred's android tablet, but again no joy as it wouldn't pick up the recording.

Both worked if you speak, but they don't seem to recognise an answerphone message.

Just in case this happens again, does anyone know if it is possible to translate a message left on an answerphone ?]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=835 Sun, 28 Feb 2021 09:35:52 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=835 Institut français in London runs a very wide range of online courses, both for groups and one-to-one. They cover a range of levels, but there's no need to fret about which level to choose. They offer a free assessment of your current skills either in writing (online) or using a phone/skype call.

The trainers are all absolutely fluent in French, but also English which means that they are aware of the latest idioms and gotchas that crop up from time to time.

The courses vary in price and start at about £10 for a 1 hour group lesson.

Please post your feedback here...]]> Institut français in London runs a very wide range of online courses, both for groups and one-to-one. They cover a range of levels, but there's no need to fret about which level to choose. They offer a free assessment of your current skills either in writing (online) or using a phone/skype call.

The trainers are all absolutely fluent in French, but also English which means that they are aware of the latest idioms and gotchas that crop up from time to time.

The courses vary in price and start at about £10 for a 1 hour group lesson.

Please post your feedback here...]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=631 Wed, 02 Aug 2017 09:02:10 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=631

Designed to help you through the mountains of paperwork we all get swamped with by Officlal France when some pen-pusher just decides to send off a mountain of incomprehensible drivel for no discernable reason.

Wednesdays between 1400 and 1700.  Appointment only.

The help is given face to face or by phone.  

The Mairie is on the Route du Dorat.

Now you can all tell me you've known about this service for years. ]]>

Designed to help you through the mountains of paperwork we all get swamped with by Officlal France when some pen-pusher just decides to send off a mountain of incomprehensible drivel for no discernable reason.

Wednesdays between 1400 and 1700.  Appointment only.

The help is given face to face or by phone.  

The Mairie is on the Route du Dorat.

Now you can all tell me you've known about this service for years. ]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=482 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 16:12:15 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=482
Thanks]]>
Thanks]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=278 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 00:56:25 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=278 Connects via wifi and runs quite well sometimes, others either won't connect at all or shows as connected to router (wifi) but no internet connection
When it does connect sometimes runs very well (19mbs) other time really slow
We connect just wirelessly at the moment (iPhones/pads) until I can find my Ethernet adaptor for the MacBook (which of course I can't find, and can't seem to buy locally)
Would anybody out there, who's French language and patience, is up to dealing with the ISP help desk, like a job for a day or half day (whatever it takes) trying to help me sort this out. (I'll pay well to get this sorted, I can usually sort of thing in English, however my French is just not up to having the arguments, that no doubt will be a part of the "assistance" one is usually offered by ISP help desks, when they try to fob you off when they don't know how to fix the problem!
PM me if you think you might be up for the challenge!]]> Connects via wifi and runs quite well sometimes, others either won't connect at all or shows as connected to router (wifi) but no internet connection
When it does connect sometimes runs very well (19mbs) other time really slow
We connect just wirelessly at the moment (iPhones/pads) until I can find my Ethernet adaptor for the MacBook (which of course I can't find, and can't seem to buy locally)
Would anybody out there, who's French language and patience, is up to dealing with the ISP help desk, like a job for a day or half day (whatever it takes) trying to help me sort this out. (I'll pay well to get this sorted, I can usually sort of thing in English, however my French is just not up to having the arguments, that no doubt will be a part of the "assistance" one is usually offered by ISP help desks, when they try to fob you off when they don't know how to fix the problem!
PM me if you think you might be up for the challenge!]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=191 Fri, 24 Jan 2014 14:15:09 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=191 (free ones only please)

Google Translate: https://translate.google.com/

Paralink: https://www.paralink.com/

Reverso: https://www.reverso.net/

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On-line Dictionary's which can also be handy.

Larousse English to French: https://www.larousse.fr/dictionnaires/anglais-francais

Larousse French to English: https://www.larousse.fr/dictionnaires/francais-anglais

Woordreference: Also has verb tables and a forum. https://www.wordreference.com/

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*Please remember an on-line translation will never be as good as a professional one.

If you offer a translation service or teaching, please feel free to start you own thread in this section or Business Ads ]]> (free ones only please)

Google Translate: https://translate.google.com/

Paralink: https://www.paralink.com/

Reverso: https://www.reverso.net/

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On-line Dictionary's which can also be handy.

Larousse English to French: https://www.larousse.fr/dictionnaires/anglais-francais

Larousse French to English: https://www.larousse.fr/dictionnaires/francais-anglais

Woordreference: Also has verb tables and a forum. https://www.wordreference.com/

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*Please remember an on-line translation will never be as good as a professional one.

If you offer a translation service or teaching, please feel free to start you own thread in this section or Business Ads ]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=105 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 12:50:57 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=105

Has anyone tried the Michel Thomas Total French Method and did it work?

Jen]]>

Has anyone tried the Michel Thomas Total French Method and did it work?

Jen]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=71 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:23:31 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=71 https://french.typeit.org/

With this you can type the following accents.

ù û ü ÿ à â æ ç é è ê ë ï î ô œ]]> https://french.typeit.org/

With this you can type the following accents.

ù û ü ÿ à â æ ç é è ê ë ï î ô œ]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=56 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:17:31 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=56
Scan the letter and save as a PDF, JPEG, GIF or PNG file.

Go to your Google account, if you don't have one see Here!

• Sign in and go to Google Drive.
  
• Click the red arrow on the left next to "Create" and click "Files"
  
• Find the letter you just scanned and saved and double click it.
  
• A box should open make sure you tick "Convert text from PDF or image files to Google Docs documents"
  
• Your upload will start.
  
• Once it's uploaded you should see it under "My Drive"
  
• Right click it > then "Open With" > Google Docs.
  
• The letter should open in a new window.
  
• Once it's loaded go to "Tools" in the menu bar and Click "Translate Document"
  
• Choose English and click "Translate"
  
• Another window will open and you will see the original letter. Scroll down and you will see a rough translated copy.
  
• You can now print it off or go to "File" > "Download As" > Make your choice.
  

*Please Note: Google translate is not perfect and this tip is only intended to give you a rough idea of what your letter is about.
If your letter is important I would suggest you ask someone who speaks fluent French.
If you letter is a legal document I recommend you get a professional to translate it for you.]]>
Scan the letter and save as a PDF, JPEG, GIF or PNG file.

Go to your Google account, if you don't have one see Here!

• Sign in and go to Google Drive.
  
• Click the red arrow on the left next to "Create" and click "Files"
  
• Find the letter you just scanned and saved and double click it.
  
• A box should open make sure you tick "Convert text from PDF or image files to Google Docs documents"
  
• Your upload will start.
  
• Once it's uploaded you should see it under "My Drive"
  
• Right click it > then "Open With" > Google Docs.
  
• The letter should open in a new window.
  
• Once it's loaded go to "Tools" in the menu bar and Click "Translate Document"
  
• Choose English and click "Translate"
  
• Another window will open and you will see the original letter. Scroll down and you will see a rough translated copy.
  
• You can now print it off or go to "File" > "Download As" > Make your choice.
  

*Please Note: Google translate is not perfect and this tip is only intended to give you a rough idea of what your letter is about.
If your letter is important I would suggest you ask someone who speaks fluent French.
If you letter is a legal document I recommend you get a professional to translate it for you.]]>