French Phrase
Aujourd'hui, je vais parler de...
Meaning
This sentence is a classic opening line for a presentation, video, or blog post. It tells the listener that the speaker will introduce a specific subject during the current day.
When to use
Use it at the start of a talk, a classroom lesson, a YouTube video, or any situation where you want to announce the topic you are about to discuss.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Aujourd'hui,jevaisparlerde...
Aujourd'hui (adverb of time)
Indicates the present day; placed at the beginning of the sentence for emphasis.
Je (subject pronoun)
First‑person singular pronoun, required before the verb.
Aller + infinitive (near future)
The construction "vais parler" uses the present of "aller" + infinitive to express an action that will happen soon.
Parler de (verb + preposition)
When talking about a topic, "parler" is followed by the preposition "de".
Ellipsis (…)
The three dots signal that the speaker will specify the topic after the pause.
🗨In Conversation
Aujourd'hui, je vais parler de la cuisine française.
Today, I'm going to talk about French cuisine.
Super, j'adore les recettes de ratatouille !
Great, I love ratatouille recipes!
✕Common Mistakes
Aujourd'hui, je parlerai de...
Do not use the simple future "parlerai" here; the near‑future "vais parler" is more natural for an upcoming talk.
Aujourd'hui, je vais parler à la cuisine française.
"Parler" about a topic takes "de", not "à".
Aujourd'hui je vais parler de...
Missing the comma after "Aujourd'hui" can make the sentence feel rushed.
↔Alternatives
Aujourd'hui, je vais aborder le sujet de...
Today, I will address the subject of...
Aujourd'hui, je souhaite parler de...
Today, I would like to talk about...
Je vais parler aujourd'hui de...
I will talk today about...
Cultural Tip
In French, starting a talk with "Aujourd'hui" signals a clear, organized structure and is common in both formal presentations and informal videos. Avoid over‑using the ellipsis in written text; it works best in spoken or video content where you pause to reveal the topic.