This common mistake comes from an incorrect translation from English and drives many French teachers to the verge of sanity! (including myself). I hope these explanations and examples will help!

Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode

J’ai étudié à l’université (pendant) sept ans = I studied at university for seven years.
Je suis allé(e) en vacances (pendant) dix jours = I went on holiday for ten days.
La semaine prochaine, je vais (aller) en vacances (pour/pendant) dix jours. = Next week, I’m going on holiday for ten days.
J’ai besoin de cette information pour la semaine prochaine. = I need this information for next week.
Quelles sont tes bonnes résolutions pour 2015 ? / pour cette année ? = What are your good resolutions for 2015 ? / for this year ?
J’ai visité Paris (pendant) deux semaines. = I visited Paris for two weeks.

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[Replay] FYW 002 : “For” (+ duration): Avoid Saying “Pour” if Possible!