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[futurefrenchprof]

The Subjunctive

Bonjour!

I know I haven’t covered the Subjunctive on this blog yet, but for some of you this is review. I hope I can make this as clear as I can (because anyone who studies French knows how murky the water can be).

The Subjunctive uses:

To express doubt

To express an attitude

To express and opinion

To imply a hypothesis

How to Conjugate the verbs:

Conjugate your verb for the 3rd person noun (Ils/Elles). For Nous and Vous, use their “Imparfait” endings

Take off the ending -ENT and add the following endings

Regular -ER verbs

Je parle

Tu parles

Il/Elle/On parle

Nous parlions

Vous parliez

Ils/Elles parlent

Regular -IR verbs

Je finisse

Tu finisses

Il/Elle/On finisse

Nous finissions

Vous finissiez

Ils/Elles finissent

Regular -RE verbs

J’attende

Tu attendes

Il/Elle/On attende

Nous attendions

Vous attendiez

Ils/Elles attendent

    3. Enjoy the easiest part of the Subjunctive because it’s about to get real.

    4. Cry because of all of the irregular verbs

Aller -> aille, ailles, aille, allions, alliez, aillent

Avoir -> aie, aies, ait, ayons, ayez, aient

Être -> sois, sois, soit, soyons, soyez, soient

Faire -> fasse, fasses, fasse, fassions, fassiez, fassent

Pouvoir -> puisse, puisses, puisse, puissions, puissiez, puissent

Savoir -> sache, saches, sache, sachions, sachiez, sachent

Vouloir -> veuille, veuilles, veuille, voulions, vouliez, veuillent

Now that we know how to conjugate the tense plus we know the irregular verbs, it’s time to make the uses clearer:

The Subjunctive follows by expressions. Here are some expressions to know:

Ce n’est pas le peine que… -> It’s not worth the effort…

Il est bon que… -> It’s good that…

Il est dommage que… -> It’s a shame that…

Il est essentiel que… -> It’s essential that….

Il est étonnant… -> It’s surprise that…

Il faut que … -> It’s necessary that… (THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT)

That’s a very, very brief list. Now, let’s put it all together!

Il est essentiel que je sois le meilleur. -> It’s essential that I am the best.

Je doute que tu aies beaucoup de argent. -> I doubt that you have a lot of money.

*Note* Espérer does NOT trigger the subjunctive: J’espère que le nouveau prof n’est pas trop strict. -> I hope the new prof isn’t too strict.

Il faut que nous sachions ton âge. -> It’s necessary that we know your age.

Vous souhaitez que j’apprenne plus de langue. -> You want me to learn more languages.

Practice! Conjugate these sentences with the verbs in parentheses!

Je pense que tu _____ (être) mignon!

Il faut qu’ils _____ (recevoir) la journal.

Vous doutez qu’il vous ____ (connaître).

J’espère que vous m’ _____ (aimer).

Answers!

Je pense que tu es mignon! (This is not the subjunctive so don’t conjugate as such. Sorry for the trick question!)

Il faut qu’ils reçoivent la journal.

Vous doutez qu’il vous connaisse. (Make sure you pay attention and you conjugate the verb for the subject and not the direct object!)

J’espère que vous m’aimez. (Not the subjunctive so don’t conjugate as such!)

I hope this was a big help!

À bientôt!

[futurefrenchprof]

An important note to add to this post (years after making it) is that when the subject is the same, the subjunctive does not apply. Example :

Je doute que je vais recevoir une bonne note. - I doubt I’m going to get a good grade.

BUT if the pronoun is impersonal (il) followed by a personal pronoun (il/elle/on), it still takes the subjunctive. Examples :

Il est important qu’il fasse ces devoirs. - It’s important that he does his homework.

Il est nécessaire qu’il parte. - It’s necessary that he leaves.

[afblearnfrench]

Masculin ou féminin ?

[chaoticum]

I believe in free education, one that’s available to everyone; no matter their race, gender, age, wealth, etc… This masterpost was created for every knowledge hungry individual out there. I hope it will serve you well. Enjoy!

FREE ONLINE COURSES (here are listed websites that provide huge variety of courses)

Alison 

Coursera

FutureLearn

open2study

Khan Academy

edX

P2P U

Academic Earth

iversity

Stanford Online

MIT Open Courseware

Open Yale Courses

BBC Learning

OpenLearn

Carnegie Mellon University OLI

University of Reddit

Saylor

IDEAS, INSPIRATION & NEWS (websites which deliver educational content meant to entertain you and stimulate your brain)

TED

FORA

Big Think 

99u

BBC Future

Seriously Amazing

How Stuff Works

Discovery News

National Geographic

Science News

Popular Science

IFLScience

YouTube Edu

NewScientist

DIY & HOW-TO’S (Don’t know how to do that? Want to learn how to do it yourself? Here are some great websites.)

wikiHow

Wonder How To

instructables

eHow

Howcast

MAKE

Do it yourself

FREE TEXTBOOKS & E-BOOKS

OpenStax CNX

Open Textbooks

Bookboon

Textbook Revolution

E-books Directory

FullBooks

Books Should Be Free

Classic Reader

Read Print

Project Gutenberg

AudioBooks For Free

LibriVox

Poem Hunter

Bartleby

MIT Classics

Many Books

Open Textbooks BCcampus

Open Textbook Library

WikiBooks

SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES & JOURNALS

Directory of Open Access Journals

Scitable

PLOS

Wiley Open Access

Springer Open

Oxford Open

Elsevier Open Access

ArXiv

Open Access Library

LEARN:

1. LANGUAGES

Duolingo

BBC Languages

Learn A Language

101languages

Memrise

Livemocha

Foreign Services Institute

My Languages

Surface Languages

Lingualia

OmniGlot

OpenCulture’s Language links

2. COMPUTER SCIENCE & PROGRAMMING

Codecademy

Programmr

GA Dash

CodeHS

w3schools

Code Avengers

Codelearn

The Code Player

Code School

Code.org

Programming Motherf*?$%#

Bento

Bucky’s room

WiBit

Learn Code the Hard Way

Mozilla Developer Network

Microsoft Virtual Academy

3. YOGA & MEDITATION

Learning Yoga

Learn Meditation

Yome

Free Meditation

Online Meditation

Do Yoga With Me

Yoga Learning Center

4. PHOTOGRAPHY & FILMMAKING

Exposure Guide

The Bastards Book of Photography

Cambridge in Color

Best Photo Lessons

Photography Course

Production Now

nyvs

Learn About Film

Film School Online

5. DRAWING & PAINTING

Enliighten

Ctrl+Paint

ArtGraphica

Google Cultural Institute

Drawspace

DragoArt

WetCanvas

6. INSTRUMENTS & MUSIC THEORY

Music Theory

Teoria

Music Theory Videos

Furmanczyk Academy of Music

Dave Conservatoire

Petrucci Music Library

Justin Guitar

Guitar Lessons

Piano Lessons

Zebra Keys

Play Bass Now

7. OTHER UNCATEGORIZED SKILLS

Investopedia

The Chess Website

Chesscademy

Chess.com

Spreeder

ReadSpeeder

First Aid for Free

First Aid Web

NHS Choices

Wolfram Demonstrations Project

Please feel free to add more learning focused websites. 

*There are a lot more learning websites out there, but I picked the ones that are, as far as I’m aware, completely free and in my opinion the best/ most useful.

[studiii]

[04/06/2017] - more biology notes ! 🌱

[wee-blog]

28 Jan 2017 Getting ready for February in my planner! Tbh I couldn't figure out anyone to put down for birthdays but I was able to fill out each of the activities this time 📝

[wee-blog]

28 Jan 2017 This is what my week looked like in my new planner I'm trying to change around how I organize it, though, because I've always written assignments and such when I get them rather than when they're due, but I noticed others do it the other way around, so I'm trying to at least partially shift to that So far the only thing I don't like about this planner is that I think I would rather have the days be across the page rather than down the page for better writing space That and I need more stickers haha

[julstudies]

how to stay productive

i rly srsly have a problem with this especially after school ))): like im always on tumblr or something so i never get anything done rip

so im gonna try to practice what i preach from now on!!! lets get into it!

preparing for productivity

when you get home from school or work, give yourself a 20-50 minute break. lets be honest we all have those days when we try to jump right into doing whatever the heck you need to do right when you get home but after like 20 minutes you’re distracted and a mess and not getting any work done. the easy way to prevent this is to give yourself time to do all of that before you start your work so you’re not distracted later (give urself an hour if its been an especially long day). eat a snack, wash ur face tbh, whip your hair, idk what you crazy kids do but do it. srsly. just get it out of the way.

get everything ya need in one place. this is kinda a no-brainer especially since it’s all over tumblr. but srsly why get up every 5 minutes to get a pencil or something? just have it all in the first place. ez.

turn off your phone or put it in airplane mode. personally i like to pretend like im so determined and focused but every time i see the little t at the top of my phone im just gone. don’t let it distract you. if you need the internet, use your laptop/computer for less distractions.

set the mood. idk what you do, whether thats playing the moana soundtrack hanging up fairy lights, putting on your diffuser or playing rap music; idk man! do it.

actually doing the thing

alright so now u got ur fairy lights, ur mildliners, ur face washed, and ur apple juice (??? apple juice is lit???). now throw yourself into it. literally just force yourself to do it. don’t know how??? welll!!! not sure how to help you! (no im kidding don’t leave yet pls)

use the touch it once rule. this is a favorite of the studyblr community. it means that everything on your to-do list, everything you know you need to accomplish– start it. just tell yourself “i’ll only do 3 math problems” or “i’ll only work on this resume for 5 minutes”. they say the hardest part is always starting. chances are, that unfinished worksheet is going to really bother you and you’ll end up finishing it. if not, then just come back to later and touch it again and again until you finish it. tedious, but it works.

use the “two minute rule”. i got this one from @emmastudies! this rule means that if anything on your list takes 2 minutes or less to do (checking your emails, checking your tumblr inbox or something), do it. just get it done.

keep it balanced. do like one easy task and then one hard task so you’re getting everything done but not overwhelming yourself either.

break down your tasks. don’t just look at a giant task like “write a 3-page paper”. break it down into smaller subtasks like “plan paper. draft paper. edit paper. type and print paper.” its much less scary to look at.

visualize procrastination as a monster. i do NOT take credit for this one; i saw it in a masterpost somewhere so this isnt mine!!! but basically i read that you should look at procrastination as a scary opponent ready to eat you alive (and honestly it is). tackle it. don’t let it attack. be so scared of it that you don’t let it get anywhere near you.

honestly just do it and keep at it. stop letting procrastination kick your ass so that you can be productive and stay productive. the work is it’s own reward (:

[wee-blog]

10 January 2017 Haven't updated in awhile mostly because I was pretty overwhelmed during fall semester because of classes like biochem and physics... also I kept wanting to post pictures of my bullet journal but honestly keeping up with it became more than I want to do I'm not super good at decorations or aesthetics, so I've realized sticking to a planner where all the pretty is done for me is probably better, which is why I got this one! I'm really hoping to keep up with it and this blog more this semester :)

[eatsleepandstudy-deactivated201]

13.11.16 || snaps from my weekly spread a few weeks ago ✨

[post--grad]

i was terrified of doing this in undergrad, and now that i’m asked to write them fairly often, i am fondly exasperated when my students don’t know how to ask for them. obviously there’s no single way, but here’s the way i usually do it.

THE FIRST EMAIL

should be short & should mainly be asking whether they’re willing to write you the letter

should provide only the basics - what the professor absolutely needs to know.

the position you’re applying for

when the letter would be due

optional: if you’re afraid they won’t remember you, a quick line identifying yourself & your relation to them

i like to provide an “out,” in case they don’t want to or are unable to write the letter

SAMPLE Dear Professor X, I’m applying for a job as an English tutor at the University Student Resource Center, and was wondering if you’d be willing to write me a letter of recommendation for the position. [optional identification: I really enjoyed taking English 300 with you in Winter 2016, and I’m hoping to develop and pass on those skills to other students through this job.] The letter would be due by September 1st - I know you’re very busy, so I completely understand if you’re not able to write one.  All best, Your Name

THE SECOND EMAIL

they said yes!! amazing.

this one can provide a little more information – a link to the job posting, if there is one, or you can write a quick summary of the position, plus a sentence or two about why you’re excited/interested in the job.

also tell them where to send the letter!! 

directly to the recruiter for the job

to you, to add to your application packet

upload to an online LoR service or to an application website

99% of the time folks are fine with receiving electronic copies, but if they need to mail a hard copy, let them know up front.

SAMPLE: Dear Professor X, Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. Here’s the link to the job listing; the letter should be sent as a .pdf file to the email address at the bottom of the page, anytime before 9/1. Thanks again – I’m hoping that this job will provide me with some teaching experience and the opportunity to work on my own writing. Please let me know if you need any more information! Best,  Your Name

WHEN TO SEND A FOLLOW-UP

these stress me out real bad but here’s the deal: most professors have a very shaky relationship to deadlines (especially when they have half a dozen more important ones than your piddly LoR). 

the upshot: do not be afraid to nudge them. 

often they need the nudge and are appreciative of it.

when that nudge happens is up to you and how much room you’ve given them before the deadline, and it’ll look different depending on your relationship with that professor.

GRAD SCHOOL LETTERS

i offered to send my professors essays that i had written for their classes, especially if i had taken those classes more than a year before asking them to write the letter, just so they could refamiliarize themselves with my work. you can also offer to send them your writing sample, if you haven’t already asked them to look it over for you.

honestly i’d recommend asking for these in person bc it’ll give you a chance to talk to them about their grad school experience and your own hopes & aspirations, which will help them write a more personal, fleshed-out letter.

one important note: if this letter is intended for use in grad school applications, do not stress out if it’s a little late. most programs do not care, and pretty much all of them accept late letters without a problem. your professor’s ability to meet deadlines does not reflect on you, and professors are intimately familiar with running late on LoRs. they really honestly don’t care. as long as it gets there before too long, you’ll be fine.

thank-yous are up to you! keep in mind that many departments have policies about gift-giving. i did give thank-yous to my three major letter writers, but they were handwritten cards & homemade cookies, nothing store-bought or expensive.

[wee-blog]

8/22/2016 It's been awhile since I last posted, but today is the first day of my fall semester, and I created my very first bullet journal! My decoration skills need work and I'm still getting a hang of the formatting, but I'm getting there

[academiix]

19/100 days of productivity | Listening to Boombayah by Black Pink // I’m volunteering at Boys + Girls Club and I made so many little friends I feel like Barney

[thefeelingmoveson]

8.3 my bujo weekly spread from july, my favorite is the top right, from july 10-16

[rachelslangs]

🌱🌻 Trees and Flowers French Vocab🌱🌻

Tree- l'arbre Willow- le saule Poplar- le peuplier Eucalyptus- l'eucalyptus Larch- le mélèze Beech- le hêtre Birch- le bouleau Pine- le pin Cedar- le cèdre Maple- l'érable Elm- l'orme Lime- le tilleul Holly- le houx Palm tree- palmier

Flowers- les fleurs Daisy- la pâquerette Dandelion- le pissenlit Buttercup- la renoncule Heather- la bruyère Poppy- le coquelicot Foxglove- la digitale Honeysuckle- le chèvrefeuille Sunflower- le tournesol Clover- le trèfle Bluebells- les jacinthes des bois Primrose- la primevère Lupines- les lupins Nettle- l'ortie Lily- le lis Carnation- l'œillet Daffodil- la jonquille Orchid- l'orchidée Tulip- la tulipe

Stem- la tige Bud- le bourgeon Leaf- la feuille Twig- la brindille Bunch- la botte Calyx- le calice Stamen- l'étamine Stalk- la tige Petal- le pétale Root- la racine Branch- la branche Bark- l'écorce Trunk- le tronc

[tqol-world]

Here’s an infographic for people who want to learn a language or improve their language skills for school/ college.

This is quite brief so please message me for help if you need it :)

Link to my getting started with languages masterpost.

[getstudyblr]

Hello, people! The time has come: I will teach you the secret to study for three days and remember everything for your test. This is a hardcore studying session so I would recommend to only do it when you are truly freaking the fuck out. Now, I must tell you: It’s gonna involve some hard work, so sit comfortably because we’re about to start:

REMINDER: YOU DON’T NEED TO DO THIS IN A ROLL. THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE DONE DURING THE  COURSE OF THE DAY. 

REMINDER 2: REMEMBER TO EAT, DRINK WATER AND GET ENOUGH REST. YOU DON’T NEED TO FORGET ABOUT YOUR HEALTH IN ORDER TO GET BETTER GRADES. 

DAY 1

First reading of your main textbook

Second reading + highlighting 

Research more about the topic (internet, other books, talk to your friends, etc)

Resume everything (notes)

Do a mind map of main points 

If what you’re studying needs something to be memorized “word by word” (such as: meanings, processes, references, chemical reactions, etc), write it down and put it on your wall. You’re gonna read it several times during the day. 

Write down the topics and key words on a reference paper (you’re gonna take this paper everywhere, forcing your memory to expand from those simple key words) 

Review your notes 

Do ten exercises (questions)

Review your notes + exercises 

Watch a video class 

You’re done for today. Good job. Now rest, tomorrow is a new day. 

DAY 2

Review your notes

Read them out loud

Read them again, but this time record yourself

Listen to it. Twice. 

Review your notes before bed

DAY 3

Review your notes + listen to your recordings from yesterday

Do 30 exercises (questions)

Review notes + exercises 

Listen to your recordings again

Review your notes one more time.

FANTASTIC JOB! Now it’s your time to rest. If you’re feeling like it, read your notes one more time before bed. 

One more time, this is a heavy studying session, and not supposed to be done all the time. Remember to take care of your health and take several breaks during the day. If you don’t need, there is no need to do everything listed here. 

Good luck!!! 

[socialworkstudy-deactivated2018]

I have one notebook for dailies/monthlies and another for collections. I like to be able to keep my collections notebook a bit messy and cross things out when I need to. It’s also good for random lists.

Per Semester

key

index

academic calendar 

schedule 

course info (professor, times, location, credit hours, etc.)

course requirements (pre-reqs to degree)

club info

volunteering log

goals

memories

grade tracker/paper tracker

Monthly

spending log

habit tracker (cleaning, laundry, workout, no spending, meds, etc.)

mood tracker 

workout log

sleep tracker

meal tracker

grocery lists

time log (how much time you spend studying, cleaning, working out, at clubs/volunteering, etc.)

social media tracker

calendar for appointments  

work schedule/hours

gratitude log

practice log (music, sports, art, etc.)

Daily

to do list

water intake (or other habits not in monthly)

weather

outfit

meals

Collections

favorite washi

pen test

inventory of items you collect (books, records, crystals, magnets, etc.)

places to go/places you have been

breakfast/lunch/dinner/snack ideas

good food places in your city

recipes

packing lists (weekend, plane, etc.)

websites you have accounts on (helpful if switching emails later on)

academic websites

level 10

DIYs

goals/achievements

quotes

wishlist

bucket list

outfit ideas

favorite shops

films, tv shows, musicals to watch/have watched

books to read/have read

favorite musicians

student discounts (places where you show your ID and get x% off)