The french blabla podcast
Caroline is the French teacher behind The French Blabla Podcast, the only place to learn how to speak French like a native. If all the French you’ve learnt comes from books or if you have a hard time understanding spoken French, then it’s time to join me every weekend or so. A few minutes is all you need to stop sounding like from the previous century.
Latest Episodes
A day in French – 55 – Hedgehog
Today, we open a new chapter with a fun and unexpected theme: hedgehog French! If you’re wondering what that means, you’re in the right place. This episode is perfect for French learners who want to expand their vocabulary and improve[...]
Ep62 – French Slang 101 – Mastering Con
Join me to dive into the nuances of using "con," two popular swear words in French, with cultural insights and usage tips.
Ep61 – French Slang 101 – Mastering Putain & Merde
Join me to dive into the nuances of using "putain" and "merde," two popular swear words in French, with cultural insights and usage tips.
A day in French – 54 – Closet
Learn how to sell used clothes on French websites and enhance your French vocabulary and grammar with my latest podcast episode!
A day in French – 53 – Macros
Embark on a 'cuisine French' journey with me as we explore macro counting, balancing treats with nutrition, and learning along the way.
A day in French – 52 – Seashells
Dive into a casual day on the beach in French style with me. From seashell finds to cooking experiments and etiquette tips, catch it all in our latest podcast episode
A day in French – 51 – Calendar
As we count down the days to 'Noël,' I want to share with you my personal experiences with past advent calendars and the unique joy they bring during the festive season. In this episode, I'll take you through a journey[...]
A day in French – 50 – Deer
Today's podcast episode is an extraordinary journey into the heart of the French wilderness, as we explore the theme of deer in French or "le cerf" in an enchanting forest setting. This episode is not just about discovering the majestic[...]
Ep60 – Weird Sounds French people Make
Mastering the French language pronunciation is a crucial aspect of becoming fluent, and integrating French funny phrases and sounds can make the learning process even more enjoyable. Understanding and using authentic sounds like "pfff," "hein," "rohh," "blowing a raspberry," and[...]
A day in French – 49 – Baths II
I've just had an incredible adventure in a French destination that's a great spa town. Picture this: it's early morning, the air is crisp, and I'm stepping into a thermal spa with a history that goes all the way back[...]
Unlock the Story – 02 – Wine
In today's episode of our new series "Unlock the Story", we're playing a game where you'll need to fill in the blanks with the correct French vocabulary to complete the narrative. This episode's theme is "wine", and the story is[...]
Ep59 – Unlocking the Power of TV Shows to Improve Your French: My Tips and Tricks
Looking to improve your French language skills? Using TV shows and movies to learn French can be a useful method, but it can also be frustrating due to the inaccurate subtitles provided by regular streaming platforms. In this episode, I[...]
A day in French – 48 – Aligot
In this episode, we'll be discussing the beloved French dish, aligot. This cheesy, creamy comfort food is perfect for cold winter nights. Our grammar focus today is on logical conjunctions, or les connecteurs logiques in French, which help us connect[...]
Unlock the Story – 01 – Pets
In today's episode of our new series "Unlock the Story", we're playing a game where you'll need to fill in the blanks with the correct French vocabulary to complete the narrative. This episode's theme is "our pets", and the story[...]
A day in French – 47 – Eggs II
Discover the world of temporal clauses in French with this A2-B1 level podcast episode. Get a deep understanding of how these words and phrases express the timing of events and create a sequence of actions. Along with a discussion on[...]
A day in French – 46 – Christmas
Joyeux Noël ! Mes meilleurs voeux à tous. Today, because it’s Christmas, I’m going to share a story that I saw in a newspaper. It’s aimed at A2 learners, so beginner +. The whole episode uses the present tense. We[...]
A day in French – 45 – Cleaning
Aujourd’hui on va parler d’une de mes découvertes qui a changé ma vie quotidienne. Je suis sûre que beaucoup d’entre vous vont me dire “mieux vaut tard que jamais”, better late than never if we say it in English. Yes,[...]
A day in French – 44 – Eggs
Raise your hand if you think we’re going to talk about breakfast. Sorry guys, this isn’t the kind of eggs we’re going to talk about today I’m afraid. We’re gonna have a conversation about MY EGGS. Something I had never[...]
A day in French – 43 – Dancing
Today, we’re going to continue talking about my life and the activities that I have finally resumed. I feel overjoyed and it’s not even an exaggeration frankly. Being able to clear my mind during the week and taking a break[...]
Ep58 – Voilà ! It’s time to use this word like a native
Last week, my partner watched a rugby match on tv and he got really impressed by the incredible amount of "voilà" one can fit in a few sentences. He, then, asked me if it was common for French people to[...]
Ep57 – The word “little” will never be the same again
I’ll be honest this is something I say a lot… I realized it when I quickly listened to one of the episode to see if everything was ok. I guess it’s a bad French habit that pervaded my English. Tell[...]
A day in French – 42 – Violin
In this episode we’re going to talk about music instruments and we’ll have a look at a specific vocabulary related to this. As for the grammar focus, we will study phrases to express regrets. as a consequence, it’s best suited[...]
A day in French – 41 – Shopping
Today, we’re going to talk about a challenge that everybody is now more or less facing I guess. Please don’t hesitate to share your story or opinion if that’s the case… and you know what, even if it’s not the[...]
A day in French – 40 – UFO
I’m not a big fan of French tv shows but recently I found a couple that were funny and captivating. We’re gonna talk about that today. This program is called Ovnis, let me know in the comment section if you[...]
A day in French – 39 – Wild
Today’s story was inspired by some program my partner listened to at the radio. Since I talked about weird French events, like the bizarre and let’s admit it, quite ghastly Christmas menu. Since we covered that in episode 21 of[...]
Ep56 – Don’t always say no, say this instead
Happy to be back after my holiday break. It went really too fast. I guess it’s always like that when you have a break from work. It’s never long enough. That being said, let’s not forget that it’s 2022 now,[...]
Une pluie d’étoiles – Episode 06
Today is the last episode of our Christmas story. Are the old tales true? Will they meet something magical that night? We left when Ayline was running towards the strange voice she heard and that's when this episode starts. Je[...]
Une pluie d’étoiles – Episode 05
Winter is officially here... yet we didn't wait for the 21st of December to put on our jumper and snuggle in our blanket on the couch. We're not the only ones to feel the cold and wish a little bit[...]
Une pluie d’étoiles – Episode 04
In the fourth episode of our Christmas story, all of our characters got together. Nobody seems to be there for them... are they waiting for somebody? What will happen to them in the middle of the night? Useful Episode[...]
Une pluie d’étoiles – Episode 03
This morning when I woke up, the garden was covered with snow.But it was already melting...You know this kind of dangerous weather where it melts and then ices again... you have to be really careful when you walk on the[...]
Une pluie d’étoiles – Episode 02
Into the cold night In the second episode of the Christmas story, we get to meet two new characters. Far from home, what will they be doing in this cold village? What will await them? GET IT HERE
Une pluie d’étoiles – Episode 01
Are you ready for the 1rst episode of the Christmas story? It will take you in a French region hidden in the mountains. Famous for its legendary beast. But today, you will meet the characters and the special bond they[...]
Last day to join – It starts tomorrow!
Tomorrow is the beginning of the Christmas season on the podcast! Join the advent calendar to get your hands on exclusive goodies: activites, games and transcriptions of the Christmas story "Une pluie d'étoiles". Click HERE to participate
Quoi de beau Caro ? – 09 – The Christmas Specials are here
Discover the Christmas program on the podcast, as well as all the different events you can participate to. There will be goodies for you too, so listen to this episode. Music by Podington Bear - Wavy Glass
A day in French – 38 – Driving
Today’s adventure is the gripping story of how the postman knocked on my door. Spoiler alert! He gave me a letter. I know, it’s riveting, right? If you want to know what kind of letter I got, you will have[...]
A day in French – 37 – Hotel
Bonjour à tous ! J’espère que tout va bien pour vous et que vous êtes prêts pour un nouvel épisode. Thanks for tuning in again week after week. I’m thrilled you’re here! Ok, I have to ask you guys… do[...]
Ep55 – Don’t always say “au revoir”, say this instead!
Coucou à tous, je suis heureuse de vous retrouver pour un nouvel épisode. Today’s topic is a request from one of my students, Leah. We’ve been working together for some time now in my Let’s Talk conversation class. I was[...]
A day in French – 36 – Autumn
Bonjour à tous, bienvenue pour un nouvel épisode. J'espère que tout va bien chez vous. With the season starting, I've decided to share with you all the charm there is to find in the autumn season. Especially, here, in the[...]
A day in French – 35 – Kiss
Bonjour à tous, j’espère que vous allez bien ! Thank you for joining me today for a new episode. One of my colleagues shared a very interesting interview about a peculiar cultural aspect we have. You all know about it.[...]
Ep54 – Parce que, parce que… time to shake up the way you speak!
Hey guys, bonjour à tous et bienvenue pour un nouvel épisode de podcast. How is your French going? Now that summer is over and we get back in the daily groove of things with work and school, have you found[...]
A day in French – 34 – Puppet
Bonjour à tous, thank you for taking a few minutes out of your very busy life to listen to my story today. Before we start I’d like to thank Checkmate king two for his very kind review on apple podcast.[...]
Un petit tour de France – 05
Coucou à tous ! Bienvenue pour le dernier épisode d’un petit tour de France. Avec la fin du mois d’août arrive aussi la fin de notre capsule estivale. Today is our last episode and the 5th city we’re going to[...]
Ep53 – Don’t say “de rien”, use these words instead!
Bonjour à tous, thanks for tuning in today, I hope you’re ready for a new episode. Last year, yes, a long time ago, I started a small series called “Don’t say this, say that instead”. The goal here was to[...]
Un petit tour de France – 04
Coucou à tous et bienvenue dans notre série spéciale de l’été “un petit tour de France”. Last week, you discovered the third city and today, we’ll visit the fourth one. If you’re new here, first welcome and let me introduce[...]
Un petit tour de France – 03
Coucou à tous et bienvenue dans notre série spéciale de l’été “un petit tour de France”. Last week, you discovered the second city and today, we’ll visit the third one. If you’re new here, first welcome and let me introduce[...]
A day in French – 33 – Soapbox
Bonjour à tous et bienvenue pour un nouvel épisode. In the last episode, I said that I wasn’t very enthusiastic about the Olympic Games. It still stands true but without them I wouldn’t have discovered this gem. I never knew[...]
Un petit Tour de France – 02
Coucou à tous et bienvenue dans notre série spéciale de l’été “un petit tour de France”. Last week, you discovered the first city and today, we’ll visit the second one. If you’re new here, first welcome and let me introduce[...]
A day in French – 32 – Summer sports
Today, we’re going to talk about a topic that I’m not really enthusiastic about. Then, you’re gonna wonder why do I bother doing a whole episode about it? Simply because it’s a big thing going on and it’s a classic[...]
Un petit Tour de France – 01
Bonjour à tous et bienvenue dans notre série spéciale de l’été “un petit tour de France”. Last year, if you remember, I shared with you a special series called La Saga de l’Ete, which was a short summer story about[...]
Ep52 – Tout, tout, tout you’ll know everything about… everything
Coucou à tous ! Merci d’être là aujourd’hui avec moi pour un nouvel épisode. J’espère que vous allez bien et que vous profitez de l’été. This episode, once more, is a request. from you guys, Tony and Sneha. I’m sure[...]
Ep51 – How to compliment like a native
This episode is a request from a dear listener, her name is Samin. She contacted me on Instagram and told me about the difficulties she has when she wants to compliment in French. We’re going to study different phrases so[...]
Quoi de beau Caro ? – 08
All the great news regarding the French Blabla community Music by Podington Bear - Wavy Glass
A day in French – 31 – Books
This episode is a confession, I think I should feel a smidgen of shame by revealing the kind of litterature I read on the beach but what wouldn’t I do for the French language. If you have a little guilty[...]
Ep50 – These phrases can fool you! Watch out for a misunderstanding
Today, our episode is inspired by my partner. I said it many times already but he’s not French. Despite that I tend to forget that he’s a foreigner and I make zero effort to adapt my French to his level.[...]
A day in French – 30 – Circus
As you could see from the title, we’ll talk about something light. It will be surprising for you maybe but it was my first time going to a circus show. It was a good experience but don’t imagine I went[...]
A day in French – 29 – Migraine
I’ve been sick and it’s still going on this week. I’ve spent a lot of days in bed, in the dark because I suffer from migraine every month. I thought I would talk about this today and I will use[...]
A day in French – 28 – Pipes
I hope you’re fine because I was not happy for sure when the week started. I happened to find leaky pipes in my home. I wasn’t planning on talking about this today but I couldn’t let this occasion pass. I[...]
A day in French – 27 – Dreams
I hope you enjoyed last week’s episode. If you have missed it, I suggest you go listen to it as in today’s "A day in French" we will use what we have learnt. Last week, we did the theory and[...]
Ep49 – Stop pulling your hair with how to translate “I miss you”
With the pandemic still going strong, I’m sure that most of us are longing for better days and we may feel a bit nostalgic. I’ve been thinking all week about the things I’d like to do. I, then, asked you[...]
Ep48 – This is actually how we ask questions
This episode is for you, my intermediate level listeners. There will be a lot of structure and syntax twisting and a basic command of the French grammar is needed. Hold on tight and stay focused because it won’t be a[...]
Ep47 – How to litter your French like a native #3 – Slang edition
There’s a topic that I haven’t really delved into and that is completely overlooked in this podcast. People may think that for a podcast whose claim is to teach you real spoken French, it’s a bit strange that I haven’t[...]
A day in French – 26 – Gardening
In this episode, you’ll learn everything, to buy or order what you need for gardening so that if you happen to go to a garden centre in France or to order from a French website, you’ll know what to ask[...]
A day in French – 25 – Croque-Monsieur
Last time, we talked about ice cream and today we will talk about croque monsieur. If there’s one dish you can make at home that is super easy and really French, it’s the croque-monsieur. With a side of salad, you’ve[...]
Ep46 – Let’s talk about our shopping habits
In this episode, Candice comes back for a chat. We had a nice talk about her dream house in this episode. Today, we will discover her shopping habits. It will be a good opportunity to review how to properly use[...]
Ep45 – Get the most out of your language partner
Today, I’d like to continue on the topic of finding a language partner to talk to since it’s a big struggle for many of you. In episode 42, I shared my tips to be able to find a conversation partner.[...]
Ep44 – How to choose between Tu and Vous
In this episode, we’re going to talk about the intricacies of the pronouns “tu” and “vous”. Today’s title is a bit misleading and I’m sorry about that. My intent isn’t really to have a definite guide of the different uses[...]
A day in French – 24 – Tastebuds
In this episode, I will share some anecdotes related to taste and ice cream. It’s strange to talk about this in winter but I’m longing for sunny days. The grammar focus is for A levels as we will review the[...]
Ep43 – Set your French learning goals for success – With special guest, Ines
It’s been almost two months that 2021 has started and I haven’t even asked you if you had any good French goals for this year. Every new year is always an opportunity to start fresh and I thought it would[...]
Ep42 – How to find natives to talk to
A few weeks ago, I sent you an email asking you what your biggest struggle was. The answers were overwhelming. Almost everybody asked me how to find natives to talk to. Christine for example told me “finding someone to speak[...]
A day in French – 23 – The Photobooth
Today, we’re going to dive into the world of movies. We’ll learn some useful phrases to describe them. I don’t usually talk about movies I watched because I’m not really into this. I rarely go to the cinema and I[...]
Quoi de beau Caro ? – 07 – Big surprise for 2021
In the special episode of "Quoi de beau Caro ?" we will recap 2020 and talk about the great project coming ahead this year. Music by Podington Bear - Wavy Glass
Ep41 – Are you guilty of saying “comme ci comme ça ” ? Time to use “bof” instead
Guys, it’s time for the truth! Are you guilty of answering “comme ci comme ca” when somebody asks you how you are? I have no idea where it comes from, maybe from a song but when I was teaching in[...]
A day in French – 22 – Olive Oil
Welcome to the twenty-second episode of this series that will transport you to the daily life of a French woman. We will cover specific vocabulary to increase your fluency while practicing particular grammar points. I hope you’re hungry because we’re[...]
Ep40 – “Let’s” or the subtle art of suggesting
I noticed that a lot of learners struggle with the translation of “let’s”, especially since it’s very different from the translation of the verb “to let”. This can be confusing. Today we’re going to talk about it. Before listening, I[...]
A day in French – 21 – A Christmas menu in Paris
Welcome to the twenty-first episode of this series that will transport you to the daily life of a French woman. We will cover specific vocabulary to increase your fluency while practicing particular grammar points. What is the weirdest or most[...]
Ep39 – Listen if you hesitate about the pronunciation of “plus”
Welcome to the thirty-ninth episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. Today’s episode is a special request from a dear listener, Sarah. She contacted me on[...]
A day in French – 20 – Snow
Welcome to the twentieth episode of this series that will transport you to the daily life of a French woman. We will cover specific vocabulary to increase your fluency while practicing particular grammar points. In this new episode we’ll be[...]
A day in French – 19 – The postman Cheval
Welcome to the nineteenth episode of this series that will transport you to the daily life of a French woman. We will cover specific vocabulary to increase your fluency while practicing particular grammar points. Did it ever happen to you[...]
Ep38 – Using “alors” doesn’t have to be hard. Discover these 5 meanings
Welcome to the thirty-eighth episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. In episode 36, we talked about different ways to express the phrase “je ne sais[...]
A day in French – 18 – Wigs
Welcome to the eighteenth episode of this series that will transport you to the daily life of a French woman. We will cover specific vocabulary to increase your fluency while practicing particular grammar points. Days ago, I was working on[...]
A day in French – 17 – Election
Welcome to the seventeenth episode of this series that will transport you to the daily life of a French woman. We will cover specific vocabulary to increase your fluency while practicing particular grammar points. Today I’d like to use the[...]
Ep37 – Let’s remember grammar
Welcome to the thirty-seventh episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. Today’s episode is a special request from a dear listener, Russ. In episode 33, he told[...]
Ep36 – Don’t say “je ne sais pas”, use these words instead
Welcome to the thirty-sixth episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. In episode 33, we talked about different alternatives to the word “oui” you could use[...]
A day in French – 16 – The phone call
Welcome to the sixteenth episode of this series that will transport you to the daily life of a French woman. We will cover specific vocabulary to increase your fluency while practicing particular grammar points. I wasn't planning on creating this[...]
La Saga de l’été – Le Banc Public de Nice – Episode 8
Welcome to the eighth episode of our summer series "La Saga de l'été". This summer, we will travel to the south of France in the town of Nice. This is the last episode of our saga. Our metal friends' adventure[...]
A day in French – 15 – The flea market
Welcome to the fifteenth episode of this series that will transport you to the daily life of a French woman. We will cover specific vocabulary to increase your fluency while practicing particular grammar points. Do you like flea markets? Summer[...]
La Saga de l’été – Le banc public de Nice – Episode 7
Welcome to the seventh episode of our summer series "La Saga de l'été". This summer, we will travel to the south of France in the town of Nice. This is the last chance to survive for our friends from Nice.[...]
Quoi de beau Caro ? – 06
Welcome to the sixth episode of Quoi de beau Caro ? covering the news of all the great things happening in the French Blabla community. Music by Podington Bear - Wavy Glass
La Saga de l’été – Le Banc Public de Nice – Episode 6
Welcome to the sixth episode of our summer series "La Saga de l'été". This summer, we will travel to the south of France in the town of Nice. In this episode, hope comes back and an old friend will be[...]
La Saga de l’été – Le Banc Public de Nice – Episode 5
Welcome to the fifth episode of our summer series "La Saga de l'été". This summer, we will travel to the south of France in the town of Nice. It's time for our friends to work together to find a solution[...]
A day in French – 14 – La Sieste
Welcome to the fourteenth episode of this series that will transport you to the daily life of a French woman. We will cover specific vocabulary to increase your fluency while practicing particular grammar points. Summer is a good excuse to[...]
La Saga de l’été – Le Banc Public de Nice – Episode 4
Welcome to the fourth episode of our summer series "La Saga de l'été". This summer, we will travel to the south of France in the town of Nice. In this episode, we're still with Nice 212 and his friends but[...]
A day in French – 13 – Stormy Night
Welcome to the thirteenth episode of this series that will transport you to the daily life of a French woman. We will cover specific vocabulary to increase your fluency while practicing particular grammar points. Today, I’d like to share one[...]
La Saga de l’été – Le Banc Public de Nice – Episode 3
Welcome to the third episode of our summer series "La Saga de l'été". This summer, we will travel to the south of France in the town of Nice. In this episode, we will follow the adventure of Nice 212 and[...]
La Saga de l’été – Le banc public de Nice – Episode 2
Welcome to the second episode of our summer series “La Saga de l’été”. This summer, we will travel to the south of France in the town of Nice. In this episode, we will get to know more about Nice 212[...]
La Saga de l’été – Le Banc Public de Nice – Episode 1
Welcome to the first episode of our summer series "La Saga de l'été". This summer, we will travel to the south of France in the town of Nice. We will meet Nice 212, a public bench who is surprisingly very[...]
Quoi de beau Caro ? – 05
Welcome to the fifth episode of Quoi de beau Caro ? covering the news of all the great things happening in the French Blabla community. Music by Podington Bear - Wavy Glass
A day in French – 12 – The beast
Welcome to the twelfth episode of this series that will transport you to the daily life of a French woman. We will cover specific vocabulary to increase your fluency while practicing particular grammar points. Today, I’d like to share a[...]
Ep35 – Let’s talk about our summer plans
Welcome to the thirty-fifth episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. In this episode we have a new guest, Arnaud. Summer is very close and he will[...]
Ep34 – Let’s talk about our dream house
Welcome to the thirty-fourth episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. In this new episode we will have with Candice again. After her trip to Ireland a[...]
A day in French – 11 – Still on the Road
Welcome to the eleventh episode of this series that will transport you to the daily life of a French woman. We will cover specific vocabulary to increase your fluency while practicing particular grammar points. In this new episode we continue[...]
Episode 33 – Don’t say yes, use these words instead!
Welcome to the thirty-third episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. I thought it would be interesting to continue on the topic of words to say[...]
A day in French – 10 – On the Road
Welcome to the tenth episode of this series that will transport you to the daily life of a French woman. We will cover specific vocabulary to increase your fluency while practicing particular grammar points. In this new episode we’ll be[...]
Quoi de beau Caro ? – 04
All the news regarding the French Blabla community. Music by Podington Bear - Wavy Glass
Ep32 – Don’t say this to sound like a native
Welcome to the thirty-second episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. We already talked about the important use of “on” vs “nous” in episode 26. If[...]
Quoi de beau Caro ? – 03
All the news regarding the French Blabla community. Music by Podington Bear - Wavy Glass
A day in French – 09 – Bath
Welcome to the ninth episode of this new series that will transport you to the daily life of a French woman. We will cover specific vocabulary to increase your fluency while practicing particular grammar points. In this new episode we’ll[...]
Ep31 – Using the verb être this way will make your teacher scream
Welcome to the thirty-first episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. Today we’re going to talk about the very first verb you learnt, the verb être,[...]
A day in French – 08 – Being a kid in the 50’s
Welcome to the eighth episode of this new series that will transport you to the daily life of a French woman. We will cover specific vocabulary to increase your fluency while practicing particular grammar points. In this new episode we[...]
Ep 30 – Do you know how to apologize like a native
Welcome to the thirtieth episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. I thought it would be interesting to continue on the topic of formal phrases or[...]
A day in French – 07 – La Chandeleur
Welcome to the seventh episode of this new series that will transport you to the daily life of a French woman. We will cover specific vocabulary to increase your fluency while practicing particular grammar points. In this new episode we’ll[...]
Ep29 – Mixing “an” with “année” will be a thing of the past
Welcome to the twenty-ninth episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. The beginning of the year is the perfect opportunity to study the difference between "an"[...]
A day in French – 06 – The Sickness
Welcome to the sixth episode of this new series that will transport you to the daily life of a French woman. We will cover specific vocabulary to increase your fluency while practicing particular grammar points. In this new episode we[...]
Quoi de beau Caro ? – 02
All the news regarding the French Blabla community. Music by Podington Bear - Wavy Glass
Ep 28 – How 16 wishes will change the way you show empathy in French
Welcome to the twenty-eighth episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. Happy new year to everybody! Let's begin 2020 on a slow note with a vocabulary[...]
A day in French – 05 – The Hockey Match
Welcome to the fifth episode of this new series that will transport you to the daily life of a French woman. We will cover specific vocabulary to increase your fluency while practicing particular grammar points. In this new episode we[...]
Quoi de beau Caro ? – 01
All the news regarding the French Blabla community Music by Podington Bear - Wavy Glass
Ep27 – Let’s talk about it anyway…part2
Welcome to the twenty-seventh episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. This episode is the second part of our journey through the many nuances of the[...]
A day in French – 04 – The Christmas Table
Welcome to the fourth episode of this new series that will transport you to the daily life of a French woman. We will cover specific vocabulary to increase your fluency while practicing particular grammar points. In this new episode we[...]
A day in French – 03 – Let There Be Light
Welcome to the third episode of this new series that will transport you to the daily life of a French woman. We will cover specific vocabulary to increase your fluency while practicing particular grammar points. In this new episode we[...]
Ep26 – On vs Nous – Let the battle begin
Welcome to the twenty-sixth episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. This episode will clear the mystery around the use of "on" vs "nous" and hopefully[...]
A day in French – 02 – A walk in the forest
Welcome to the second episode of this new series that will transport you to the daily life of a French woman. We will cover specific vocabulary to increase your fluency while practicing particular grammar points. In this new episode we[...]
A day in French – 01 – An apple and an unfortunate event
Welcome to the first episode of this new series that will transport you to the daily life of a French woman. We will cover specific vocabulary to increase your fluency while practicing particular grammar points. In this new episode we[...]
Ep25 – The case of the mysterious L
Welcome to the twenty-fifth episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. This episode is for advanced learners. Many students asked me about it so it's time[...]
Ep24 – Let’s talk about it anyway!
Welcome to the twenty-fourth episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. This episode is inspired by Vivienne, a fellow listener and we will tackle the very[...]
Ep23 – Two MORE fillers you haven’t learnt at school
Welcome to the twenty-third episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. In episode 20, we studied together two filler words commonly used by French people. There[...]
Ep22 – How to say “I’m excited” like a native
Welcome to the twenty-second episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. In episode 4, we talked about risque pronunciation and English words that translated poorly in[...]
Ep21 – What’s your favourite recipe?
Welcome to the twenty-first episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. In this new episode we will talk about eating and I will share with you[...]
Ep20 – Two filler words you haven’t learnt at school
Welcome to the twentieth episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. In episode 9, we discovered why French was difficult to understand. If you haven't listened[...]
Ep19 – Let’s talk about your family
Welcome to the nineteenth episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. In this new episode we will meet Louis and we will have a talk about[...]
Ep18 – What do you do on weekends – Let’s talk about hobbies
Welcome to the eighteenth episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. In this new episode we meet Nicole, one of my relatives and she will talk[...]
L’heure du conte – Pierre et le cadeau de Noël
Christmas is almost here, it's the perfect time to celebrate the holiday with a tale. Today, we will learn together how to write a card or a message to your loved ones for the New Year and for Christmas. We[...]
Ep17 – French Essentials #3 – Stop confusing Connaître and Savoir
Welcome to the seventeenth episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. I come back with a new episode in the French essentials series. If you haven't[...]
L’heure du conte – 03 – Estula
Coucou à tous, Did you like the second part of the Fairytale series? I hope it was helpful to you and that l'imparfait is crystal-clear. Today is the final part of our Fairytale series where we will cover the trickiest[...]
Ep16 – How to litter your French like a native #2
Bonjour à tous, Welcome to the sixteenth episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. This episode is the second part of how to litter your French[...]
Ep15 – How to litter your French like a native #1
Bonjour à tous, Welcome to the fifteenth episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. This episode is the first part of a two parts series in[...]
L’heure du conte – 02 – Les trois souhaits
Coucou à tous, Did you like the first part of the Fairytale series? If you've missed it, click here and let's do the first part together. I hope it was helpful to you and that le passé composé is crystal-clear.[...]
Ep14 – Let’s read in French
Coucou à tous, Welcome to the fourteenth episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. It's been more than a year that French Blabla exists and it's[...]
Ep13 – Don’t forget your raincoat in Ireland – Let’s talk about the weather
Coucou tout le monde, Welcome to the thirteenth episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. In this new episode we will continue our trip to Dublin[...]
Ep12 – Dublin is so cool – How to describe your city
Bonjour à tous, Welcome to the twelfth episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. This episode is a bit special, I’ve decided to have a chat[...]
Ep11 – The Real French Etiquette in Shops
Bonjour à tous, Welcome to the eleventh episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. This episode is once again inspired by one of my advanced student[...]
L’heure du conte – 01 – Le Petit Chaperon Rouge
Coucou à tous, I hope everything is going as great for you as for me. I’m thrilled to introduce you with this post to a new segment of my podcast. I will, of course, continue to do the normal episodes[...]
Ep10 – The Guide to Love
Salut à tous, Welcome to the tenth episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. This episode is inspired by one of my Conversation student who keeps[...]
Ep09 – 3 Tips to boost your listening skills
Salut à tous, Welcome to the ninth episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. Today we tackle the biggest challenge French learners face, that is understanding[...]
Ep08 – Essentials#2 – Stop confusing Bon and Bien
Bonjour à tous, Welcome to the eight episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. Let's start 2016 with some French! I wish you all the best[...]
Ep07 – Asking questions about work like a native
Bonjour à tous, Welcome to the seventh episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. I know that in my previous post, I told you that this[...]
Ep06 – French Essentials#1 – Stop confusing C’est and Il est
Bonjour à tous, Welcome to the sixth episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. This episode was created hearing my advanced students make this mistake over[...]
Ep05 – You shall not pass – Tips to avoid the subjunctive – Guest episode with Takelessons.com
Bonjour à tous, Welcome to the fifth episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. This episode was created in collaboration with our friends at Takelessons.com and[...]
Ep04 – Risqué pronunciation – The mistakes you must avoid
Welcome to the fourth episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. In today's episode, I will share with you a shameful moment of my English journey[...]
Ep01 – Overcome your fear of speaking now!
In today’s episode, we will talk about the most difficult sound of the French language, that is to say our R sound. Feared by many of you, after this episode, you will know all there is to know about it[...]
Ep02 – Sound like a native – The R sound
In today’s episode, we will talk about the most difficult sound of the French language, that is to say our R sound. Feared by many of you, after this episode, you will know all there is to know about it[...]
Ep03 – How to introduce yourself like a native
Welcome to the third episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. In today's episode, we will go back to the first lesson ever that you took[...]
Ep02 – Sound like a native#1 – The R sound
Welcome to the second episode of French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. In today's episode, we will talk about the most difficult sound of the French language, that[...]
Ep01 – Overcome your fear of speaking now
Welcome to the first episode of French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. In today's episode, we will talk about a situation that every learner has faced at least[...]
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