"Dans un trou à Verdun, poème de Henri Eugène Lallier" has been shared to the blog from the French reading practice section of the learning library where you can find a large selection of interactive texts to help you with your reading skills. This article also has audio for you to practice your French listening skills; you can find many more listening activities in the French listening exercises section.
The poignant poem “Dans un trou à Verdun” by WWI veteran and poet Henri Eugène Lallier captures the harrowing experiences of soldiers, in particular during the infamous Battle of Verdun. Through sombre imagery, Lallier captures the physical and psychological suffering of French soldiers and the devastating impact of the conflicts on soldiers.
Read by French voice actor Geoffrey.
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For over ten years now, Céline has been teaching French and Italian to students of all ages and abilities in the UK. This French native speaker comes from Brittany, and likes crafts, Breton dance (of course!) and Breton music which she actually played for four years. She also has a fondness for European cinema and British History.
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