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A day in French – 63 – Lingonberries

Speak Like a native — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Berries, Roots, and a Sunday Walk

Bonjour à tous and welcome back to the podcast!

In today’s episode, we’re going on a calm forest walk that turns into a small foraging adventure.

Along the way, you’ll hear a real story, pick up useful vocabulary, and of course, learn the French for blueberry.

This episode is perfect for A2-level learners who want to enjoy natural French while discovering how to use indefinite pronouns like quelques-uns, quoi que ce soit, and certaines, all gently woven into a story that starts with the search for the French for blueberry.

In this episode:

• Vocabulary expansion: nature, plants, and everyday observations
• Grammar focus: using indefinite pronouns naturally in French
• Challenge: a writing prompt to help you reflect on your own nature experiences
• And yes, the French for blueberry, in context

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A day in French – 62 – Watch

Speak Like a native — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Time in French Made Simple: My Watch Story

Bonjour à tous and welcome back to the podcast!

In today’s episode, we’re talking about something small but surprisingly life-changing. It’s a little story about buying a simple object that ended up making everyday life a lot easier. And yes, it has everything to do with time in French.

You’ll follow along as I share how I bought my very first watch as an adult. What I was looking for, where I went shopping, and why I finally decided it was time. (Pun intended.)

This episode is perfect for A2 French listening practice, especially if you want to feel more comfortable telling the time in French.

You’ll hear natural examples of time expressions like il est dix heures, il est trois heures et demie, and il est midi moins le quart, all used in context.

We’ll also explore practical vocabulary related to daily life, accessories, and those little routines that help us manage our day better.

In this episode:

• Vocabulary Expansion: Time, routines, and accessories
• Grammar Focus: How to tell the time in French in everyday situations
• Challenge: A short writing prompt to help you talk about your own habits

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A day in French – 61 – Finds

Speak Like a native — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000

A Cozy Thrifting Adventure in Sweden

Bonjour à tous and welcome back to the podcast !
Today, we are travelling to Sweden for a little slice of everyday life, as usual.

In this episode, you will hear a true story that takes place during a family trip, in a place we always enjoy visiting together.

It is a small autumn tradition of ours, and even if we never plan anything special, something unexpected always seems to happen.

I will not spoil anything. You will discover it naturally as you listen.

This episode is perfect for A2 learners who want to practice listening, storytelling, and especially verbs in French that use prepositions. You will hear natural examples of verbs in French like penser à, craquer pour, or parler de, all used in a relaxed and everyday context. It is an excellent way to become more confident with these very common verbs in French.

We will also explore practical vocabulary related to the world of second-hand shops, the words you need to talk about objects, clothes, furniture, and those little surprises you can find when you least expect them.

In this episode:

Vocabulary Expansion: useful words about second-hand shopping and everyday objects
Grammar Focus: prepositional verbs and how to use them naturally
Challenge: a short writing task to help you talk about your own experience

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My Biggest Oopsie

Speak Like a native — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:12:00 +0000

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Ep63 – The Secret French Pronunciation – Don’t Speak in Words

Speak Like a native — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 07:05:00 +0000

Find out why mastering rhythm is the key to perfect French pronunciation

Mastering French pronunciation isn’t just about repeating sounds or perfecting vowels. It’s also about learning how French people connect their words and how their speech moves in rhythm.

When you listen closely, you’ll notice that French flows in short, meaningful groups of words rather than isolated syllables.

These are called rhythm groups, and they’re one of the biggest secrets to speaking naturally.

In this episode, we’ll explore how to use rhythm and intonation to make your French sound smoother and more authentic.

You’ll learn why English speakers often sound choppy when they speak French and how to fix it by grouping words together the way native speakers do.

We’ll break down how these rhythm groups follow grammar, how your voice rises and falls with each phrase, and how breathing at the right moment changes the whole feeling of your speech.

You’ll also hear an example from the podcast DreamStation, available on Lingopie, where the narrator demonstrates the perfect flow of natural French pronunciation.

Listening to her will help you hear the difference between separate words and connected speech, between textbook pronunciation and the way people actually talk.

By the end of this episode, you’ll understand how to make your sentences sound fluid, how to manage your breath like a native, and how to bring melody and rhythm into your French.

These are the real keys to improving your French pronunciation and sounding confident when you speak.

In this episode

Learn to speak with rhythm groups and natural flow
Understand the link between French pronunciation and intonation
Discover how to avoid common mistakes with English-style stress
Use Lingopie’s tools to practice with accurate subtitles

What I mentioned in this episode

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A day in French – 60 – Computer

Speak Like a native — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Everyday French With a Computer Crisis: Talk About Tech Like a Native

Bonjour à tous and welcome back to the podcast ! This time, we’re not going shopping or sightseeing, we’re staying home, trying to get some work done… but of course, things don’t go as planned.

In today’s episode, you’ll hear a real story that started with a very normal goal: using my computer in French to get through a regular workday.

But between a missing Wi-Fi connection and a disappearing Bluetooth signal, that little goal turned into a full-on tech mess.

You’ll discover how small problems with your computer in French can snowball into big frustration, and maybe even make you laugh in the end.

This episode is great for A2 learners who want to practice listening, storytelling, and especially exclamations in French, expressions like Quel cauchemar !, Ouf !, and Comme c’est embêtant ! that help you react to daily challenges with personality and style.

We’ll also explore practical vocabulary about tech gear, USB ports, keyboards, and how to explain what’s wrong with your computer in French, so you’re ready when something inevitably breaks.

In this episode:

Vocabulary Expansion: Everyday French words about tech, devices, and unexpected glitches
Grammar Focus: Exclamations, how to react and express emotion in French naturally
Challenge: A short writing task at the end to help you tell your own tech trouble story

Don’t forget to download the complete guide below, with the transcript, vocabulary, and grammar explanation.

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A day in French – 59 – Salt

Speak Like a native — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Discovering Salt in French

Bonjour à tous and welcome back to the podcast! In the last episode, I talked about my click and collect habits. You can listen to it here if you’ve missed it.

Today, we’re leaving the shops behind and heading outdoors.

While driving toward a small village, I came across something unexpected that made me stop the car and take a closer look. It reminded me of salt in French and led to a little side trip that I can’t wait to tell you about.

This episode is perfect for A2 learners who want to practice listening and storytelling in French.

You’ll learn how to express obligation using il faut and on doit, two very common and useful expressions.

We’ll also explore vocabulary linked to nature, landscapes, and travel discoveries, perfect for describing what you see when you’re out exploring.

In this episode:

Vocabulary Expansion: Learn practical French words about salt in French, the salt flats, and the natural world.
Grammar Focus: Practice il faut and on doit to talk about rules, advice, and everyday obligations.
Challenge: A short writing task at the end to help you use today’s grammar and vocabulary in your own story.

If you enjoy learning French through simple, real-life experiences, this episode will be a great opportunity to improve your skills while discovering one of the most fascinating landscapes in France, the pink salins, where salt in French meets sunlight and sea breeze.

Don’t forget to download the complete guide below, with the transcript, vocabulary, and grammar explanation.

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A day in French – 58 – Drive

Speak Like a native — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000

A Day in French Shops: My Experience with Grocery Pick-Up

Bonjour à tous and welcome back to the podcast!

In today’s episode, we’re talking about something that has become a big part of daily life in France: French shops and the way we do our grocery shopping at the drive.

If you’ve ever been curious about how people shop in France, this episode is for you. I’ll share my own experiences with le drive, what works well, what can be tricky, and how I make it part of my weekly routine.

This episode is perfect for learners who want to speak French more confidently while learning practical vocabulary for real-life situations like shopping and errands. You’ll also discover an important grammar point for A2–B1 learners: expressions of quantity such as beaucoup de, assez de, and trop de.

In this Episode:

Vocabulary Expansion: Learn everyday words and phrases to talk about French shops, grocery shopping, and pick-up services.
Grammar Mastery: Practice using expressions of quantity to describe shopping experiences naturally.
Challenge: Complete a simple activity at the end of the episode to put your new skills into action.

Whether you’re exploring French shops for the first time or want to sound more natural when talking about your daily routine, this episode will help you grow your vocabulary and confidence.

Don’t forget to download the complete guide below, with the full transcript, vocabulary list, and grammar notes.

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A day in French – 57 – Card

Speak Like a native — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000

A Sidewalk Mystery to Speak French

Bonjour à tous and welcome back to the podcast!

In today’s episode, we continue with a fun theme that started with a very unusual discovery.

Last time, I found a hedgehog in the middle of the city! If you missed that episode, go check it out. It’s a great opportunity to learn new vocabulary and discover a touching rescue story.

Today, the adventure continues, but this time, it’s not about animals. I stumbled upon something else unusual on the sidewalk that led me on a small mystery.

This episode is perfect for learners who want to speak French more fluently by practicing real-life storytelling.

If you enjoyed my previous story, you’ll definitely love this one too. Along the way, you’ll learn useful vocabulary and focus on an important grammar point for intermediate learners: adverbs ending in “-ment.”

In this Episode:

Vocabulary Expansion: Learn everyday French words related to daily life, small mysteries, and neighbourhoods.
Grammar Mastery: Learn how to use adverbs ending in “-ment” to make your sentences more fluid and expressive as you speak French.
Challenge: Take on a mini task at the end of the episode to apply what you’ve learnt!

Whether you’re here to improve your storytelling or just looking for a fun way to speak French better, this episode will help you boost your skills while enjoying a surprising urban story.

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A day in French – 56 – Supplies

Speak Like a native — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Back-to-School Shopping in France | French to English Vocabulary + Grammar

Bonjour à tous and welcome back to the podcast!

Today is September 1st, which means it’s back-to-school day in France. Pupils are having their very first day of class, and for parents, that also means back-to-school shopping.

In today’s episode, I’ll share my own adventure with school supplies, the mistakes I made in the past, how I tried to be more prepared this year, and even a funny story about a business idea I once had.

This episode is designed for learners who want to feel more confident speaking French by following real-life stories. Since today is all about back-to-school shopping, you’ll hear a personal story full of small mistakes, funny surprises, and useful vocabulary you can reuse in daily life.

We’ll explore the world of school supplies with plenty of French to English explanations so you can connect new words to their meaning right away.

On the grammar side, we’ll work with chronological connectors like d’abord, ensuite, puis, enfin, which are essential for telling stories clearly in French.

Here’s what’s waiting for you in this episode:

Vocabulary boost: Everyday French words connected to school supplies, shopping, and organization, always explained with clear French to English support.
Grammar focus: How to use chronological connectors naturally in your own stories.
Mini challenge: A short task at the end so you can practice what you’ve just learnt.

If you’re ready to make your French storytelling smoother and expand your vocabulary with easy French to English connections, this episode will give you both practice and a relatable story to enjoy.

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A day in French – 55 – Hedgehog

Speak Like a native — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000

An Unexpected Hedgehog French Story

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 their grammar while enjoying a surprising real-life story.

In this episode, we will explore useful words related to animals, nature, and city life.

More importantly, we’ll focus on a key grammar point for A2 learners: reflexive verbs in the past tense.

You’ll hear how to use verbs like se cacher, se mettre en boule, or se détendre when telling simple stories or sharing personal experiences.

In this Episode:

Vocabulary Expansion: Wildlife, rescue situations, and everyday actions in French.
Grammar Focus: Master reflexive verbs in the past.
Challenge: At the end of the episode, you’ll get a creative writing task to apply what you’ve learned.

So, whether you’re curious about starting your journey with hedgehog French or simply want to grow your storytelling skills, this episode is for you!

Don’t forget to grab your free study guide below with the transcript, vocabulary, and grammar tips.

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Ep62 – French Slang 101 – Mastering Con

Speak Like a native — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Exploring the Understated Charm of Curse Words in French

Welcome back to another episode of the French Blabla podcast!

In the last episode, we tackled two iconic French swear words—or as I prefer, the P-word and M-word. I find them a bit too bold for my taste, and maybe you do too. So, let’s stick to the P-word and M-word to keep the air light.

If you missed that episode, it’s definitely worth a listen as it sets the stage perfectly for today’s topic. Click here to listen.

Today, we’re diving deeper into the realm of curse words in French, focusing on another essential word that, surprisingly, doesn’t get as much attention as it deserves.

This word is frequently used in daily conversations across France, yet it seems to fly under the radar in language learning materials. Let’s shine a spotlight on it and explore how it can be used in casual settings without any fuss.

And before we dive in, a quick shout out to our sponsor, Lingopie. I’ll give you more details about their services later in the episode, so stay tuned!

Alright, let’s get started with today’s exploration of curse words in French!

In this Episode

Exploring a Lesser-Known Swear Word: We’ll break down a lesser-known but widely used swear word in French, discussing its meanings and the appropriate contexts for its use.
Cultural Insights and Acceptability: Understand the cultural nuances that influence how these curse words in French are perceived and used.
Practical Examples and Phrases: I’ll provide examples and common phrases incorporating today’s featured curse words in French, helping you to understand their use in everyday conversation.

Join me as we decode the subtleties of these expressions, ensuring you can speak casually without crossing any lines.

Remember, understanding the context in which these words are used can greatly enhance your fluency and help you blend in with native speakers.

What I mentioned in this episode:

Episode 61 – Mastering Putain & Merde – Click to listen
“Plan Coeur – The Hookup Plan” – TV Show – Click to check the trailer on Youtube
Try Lingopie for free – Get 58% off on the Yearly Plan – Click HERE

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Ep61 – French Slang 101 – Mastering Putain & Merde

Speak Like a native — Fri, 24 May 2024 19:03:00 +0000

Swear Words in French: Navigating Social Nuances with Putain and Merde

Hello, and welcome back to another episode of the French Blabla podcast! I’m Caroline, your host.

Today, we’re about to unwrap two cheeky and somewhat controversial gems from the French linguistic treasure chest.

These expressions are quintessential to everyday French banter, often sparking raised eyebrows and knowing smiles.

We’re going to explore “putain” and “merde,” two swear words in French that are sure to ring a bell if you’ve spent any time on social media watching humorous language learning videos.

As we delve into these popular swear words in French, remember the cultural depth and emotional weight they carry in the French language.

With today’s episode, you’ll understand not just the translations but the appropriate contexts to use these colorful expressions without offending native speakers.

Let’s embark on this vocabulary journey with a light heart and a mind open to the intriguing world of casual French.

Later in the episode, I’ll also introduce you to our sponsor, but first, let’s dive into the linguistic nuances.

In this episode

Mastering Usage: Learn how and when to appropriately use “putain” and “merde” in daily conversation without crossing the line.
Contextual Flexibility: Discover the versatility of these swear words from expressing frustration to amazement, and how their impact changes with tone and setting.
Cultural Insights: Gain insights into the cultural acceptance of these phrases and why context matters so much in French discourse.

What I mentioned in this episode:

Episode 23 – Two MORE fillers you haven’t learnt at school: Click to listen
Episode 60 – Weird Sounds French people Make – Click to listen
“Plan Coeur – The Hookup Plan” – TV Show – Click to check the trailer on Youtube
Try Lingopie for free – Get 58% off on the Yearly Plan – Click HERE

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A day in French – 54 – Closet

Speak Like a native — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Your Guide to Sell Used Clothes While Learning French!

Bonjour à tous and welcome back to our podcast! In today’s episode, we delve into a practical and engaging topic: how to sell used clothes on French websites. This episode is perfect for those looking to combine the eco-friendly act of selling used clothes with enhancing their French language skills.

As we go through my story to sell used clothes online, I’ll teach you the necessary French vocabulary and grammar to navigate these transactions effectively. This setup is an excellent opportunity for French learners to apply language lessons in real-life scenarios, which can be incredibly rewarding.

Throughout the episode, I focus on the practical aspects of how to sell used clothes online in France, including how talk about the process of selling and sending your items and how to describe them attractively in French.

In this Episode:

Vocabulary Expansion: Learn specific terms related to clothing, sales, and e-commerce—all in French.
Grammar Mastery: Dive deep into the use of articles in French, which are essential when you list and sell used clothes.
Take on a challenge that will help solidify your understanding of the topic and language

This episode is not just about learning to sell used clothes; it’s about enriching your French learning journey through practical application. Join us to improve your language skills and learn how to navigate the French online marketplace effectively!

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A day in French – 53 – Macros

Speak Like a native — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Embarking on a 'Cuisine French' Odyssey: My Macro Counting Journey

Hey folks! So, here’s the scoop: 2024 is my year of transformation, and it’s all centered around diving deep into ‘cuisine French.’ But here’s the twist – after realizing that my love affair with pain au chocolat has been a little too indulgent, I’ve decided it’s time to get savvy with macro counting. Yep, I’m on a mission to strike the perfect balance between savoring the richness of French cuisine and keeping my nutrition in check.

In this episode, I’m taking you along on my adventure of marrying the art of macro counting with the indulgence of French food. It’s not about giving up the good stuff; it’s about making the good stuff work for me and my health goals. And let me tell you, it’s been quite the enlightening journey so far!

In this Episode:

From Pain au Chocolat to Portion Control: Sharing my personal story of how those irresistible French pastries led me to a path of healthier eating habits without sacrificing flavor.
Grammar Corner: We explore useful French phrases to express opposition and choice, perfect for those moments when you’re debating between another bite or saying “non, merci.”
Nutrition in French: Expanding our French vocabulary with key nutrition terms, making it easier to navigate menus and food labels while indulging in ‘cuisine French.’

So, are you ready to join me on this flavorful expedition through ‘cuisine French’? Let’s make 2024 the year we embrace the best of French dining, one macro at a time!

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A day in French – 52 – Seashells

Speak Like a native — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000

A Casual Stroll on the 'Plage': My Beach in French Experience

Hey folks, welcome back to a new episode, where I dive into my laid-back morning stroll on the ‘plage’—that’s ‘beach’ in French for those diving into the language with me. This episode is all about the simple pleasures of the beach in French culture, from the seashells I found to the unique way I decided to cook them. Plus, I’ve got the scoop on beach etiquette in France.

So there I was, walking on the beach in French territory, when I came across an array of seashells. It sparked a little culinary idea in me. Why not cook these seashells? Turned out to be a delicious decision. Along the way, I picked up on some do’s and don’ts of French beach etiquette that I thought were pretty interesting to share.

In this Episode:

Seashell Vocabulary: I’ll share the French names for the cool seashells I found on the beach.
Beach Etiquette: Picked up some tips on how to behave on the beach. There’s a certain way to do things here.
Grammar Nuggets: We’ll tackle how to express obligations and prohibitions in French, super useful for beach-related and other scenarios.

Join me for a chill recount of my beach day in France. Whether you’re here for the French lessons, curious about my seashell cooking experiment, or just in it for the beach tales, this episode’s got a bit of everything.

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A day in French – 51 – Calendar

Speak Like a native — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 08:55:00 +0000

Unwrapping Memories: French Tradition for Christmas and the Charm of Advent Calendars

Welcome to a special episode of the podcast, where I delve into the heartwarming French tradition for Christmas, focusing particularly on the enchanting world of advent calendars.

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 of discovery, exploring the origins of the advent calendar.

This tradition, deeply rooted in French culture, is not just a countdown to Christmas; it’s a daily celebration of anticipation and joy.

I’ll recount my cherished memories associated with these calendars, from the excitement of revealing each day’s surprise to the special moments shared with family.

But that’s not all – we’ll also dive into some fascinating grammar points.

We’ll review the use of ‘tout’ and ‘tous,’ exploring their various contexts and applications in French.

This grammar focus will enhance your understanding and usage of these versatile words, especially in the context of holiday traditions.

As for vocabulary, we’ll specifically talk about advent calendars. You’ll learn the French terms associated with this tradition, enriching your festive lexicon and helping you to describe this delightful custom with ease.

In this Episode:

Advent Calendar Traditions: Explore the French tradition for Christmas through the lens of advent calendars, understanding their cultural significance.
Origins and Memories: Discover the origins of advent calendars and hear my personal stories associated with this charming tradition.
Grammar Focus on ‘Tout’ and ‘Tous’: Learn the nuances of using ‘tout’ and ‘tous’ in various contexts, enhancing your grammatical fluency.
Vocabulary Deep Dive: Expand your French vocabulary with terms related to advent calendars, perfect for holiday conversations.

Join me in this nostalgic episode as we embrace the French tradition for Christmas. Whether you’re a language learner or a lover of cultural traditions, this episode is filled with linguistic insights, heartwarming stories, and the magic of the holiday season.

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A day in French – 50 – Deer

Speak Like a native — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 19:00:00 +0000

An Evening of Enchantment and Learning

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 deer in their natural habitat but also about enhancing your French skills, particularly if you’re at the A2 level.

Our focus is on prepositions of location, an essential aspect of French grammar that paints a picture of where events unfold.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to solidify your A2 level skills, understanding these prepositions is crucial for describing settings and locations in French, especially when talking about nature and wildlife like deer.

So, settle in and relax as we dive into the captivating world of deer in the French forests and unravel the simplicity and beauty of French grammar.

Are you intrigued by all of this?

Make sure to download the study guide linked below. It includes everything from the episode’s transcription to a rich vocabulary list centered around our theme – deer in French – and a look at prepositions of location.

In this episode:

Explore vocabulary related to nature, specifically focusing on deer in French
Learn and practice prepositions of location, a key component in describing natural scenes in French
Take on a challenge that will help solidify your understanding of the topic and language

Join me on this engaging journey to learn about deer in French and improve your French grammar skills. It’s an adventure that blends the beauty of nature with the elegance of the French language!

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Ep60 – Weird Sounds French people Make

Speak Like a native — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 20:06:00 +0000

Express feelings through sounds

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 “mmmm” can significantly enhance your grasp of the language.

In this lesson, we’ll delve deep into these unique elements of French language pronunciation, showing you how to use them just like a native speaker. Adding these sounds to your vocabulary will not only improve your pronunciation but also help you grasp the nuances of various French funny phrases.

These specific sounds and expressions are commonplace in everyday French conversation. They’re essential for anyone looking to sound like a local and express emotions in a more natural and authentic way. Learning to use them correctly is a surefire way to add flair to your spoken French and impress native speakers with your understanding of their language’s subtleties.

So, immerse yourself in the sounds of French, practice your French language pronunciation, and soon enough, those French funny phrases and sounds will roll off your tongue with ease.

In this episode

Show surprise, frustration and annoyance with sounds
Bonus casual phrases to add to the sounds
The number 1 French TV show to level up your French

What I mentioned in this episode:

Episode 36 of the French Blabla podcast : Don’t say ”je ne sais pas”, use these words instead – Click to listen
“Plan Coeur – The Hookup Plan” – TV Show – Click to check the trailer on Youtube

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A day in French – 49 – Baths II

Speak Like a native — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 19:50:00 +0000

My Adventure in a Historic French Spa Town

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 to the Romans. Can you believe it? This great spa town has been around for centuries, and I’m about to dive into its healing mineral waters.

Now, I don’t want to give too much away, but let me tell you, the facilities were something else. The heat, the calm atmosphere, it was just… wow. I mean, who wouldn’t want to spend their day in a place like this?

But it’s not just about the spa, you know? It’s about the whole experience. The peacefulness of the early morning, the anticipation of the day ahead, the history surrounding you… it’s a feeling you can’t quite put into words. And that’s what makes this French destination such a great spa town.

I know, I know, I’m being a bit vague here. But trust me, you’ll want to hear the whole story on the podcast. I promise, it’s worth the wait.

So, stay tuned for the full episode. I can’t wait to share more about this amazing adventure with you.

Our grammar focus today is on conjunctions of coordination and subordination, which help us connect and organize ideas in a sentence. Whether you’re a beginner or more advanced learner, we’ll explore some essential conjunctions.

The level is A2 so beginner +

If you’re interested in all of this, you can download the study guide below where you’ll find the transcription, the vocabulary and the grammar focus.

To listen to my previous Bath episode : Click to listen

In this episode

Words and phrases connected to spa and treatments
Review conjunctions of coordination and subordination
A challenge for you to shine

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Unlock the Story – 02 – Wine

Speak Like a native — Fri, 12 May 2023 19:30:00 +0000

Wine

Do you like 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.

The stories follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and are appropriate for all levels of French learners.

You can submit your completed story in the comments section below for feedback and guidance.

In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of wine and the hard work that goes into producing it. We follow the story of a couple who bought a vineyard in the Aude region of France over fifty years ago and began making their own wine.

Let me know in the comments if you enjoy this episode and would like more!

In this episode

Words and phrases connected to wine
Review the past tenses
A challenge for you to shine

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Ep59 – Unlocking the Power of TV Shows to Improve Your French: My Tips and Tricks

Speak Like a native — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:45:00 +0000

Unlock the Power of TV Shows

Looking for a fun and effective way to improve your French language skills?

While using TV shows and movies to learn a language has always been a popular method, it can be frustrating when subtitles are not designed for language learners.

In this episode of the podcast, we explore some tips for using TV shows to improve your comprehension of fast-spoken French and your pronunciation.

Keep in mind that TV shows are not a replacement for regular language study but rather a supplement to it. They can also be a great way for those who haven’t touched the language in years to get back into it.

When choosing a TV show to watch, make sure it’s at your level and somewhat understandable. The use of subtitles and transcripts is essential, and they should not be used passively as an immersion tool. Active use of these tools will allow you to better understand the language and improve your speaking skills.

So, if you’re feeling unmotivated or intimidated by traditional language learning methods, give Lingopie a try.

Consistency is key when it comes to language learning, and incorporating TV shows into your study routine can be a fun and effective way to improve your skills. Start with just a few minutes a day and gradually increase your time as you become more comfortable. With a bit of dedication, you’ll be speaking French like a pro in no time!

In this episode

The technique to improve your pronunciation
What to do for an effective learning
My tips to enrich your vocabulary and grammar
My free audio training to improve your understanding of fast spoken French

My free audio training

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What I mentioned in this episode:

Episode 37 of the French Blabla podcast : Let’s remember grammar – Click to listen

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A day in French – 48 – Aligot

Speak Like a native — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Le plat qui réchauffe les coeurs

Today, I’m excited to discuss 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 and organize ideas in a sentence. Whether you’re a beginner or more advanced learner, we’ll explore some essential conjunctions.

The level is A2 so beginner +

So sit back, relax, and let’s dive into the world of aligot and French grammar!

If you’re interested in all of this, you can download the study guide below where you’ll find the transcription, the vocabulary and the grammar focus.

In this episode

Words and phrases connected to food and recipe preparation
Review the logical conjunctions
A challenge for you to shine

Oui, ce n’est pas de l’aligot. On est d’accord.

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Unlock the Story – 01 – Pets

Speak Like a native — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 19:30:00 +0000

Pets problem

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.

The stories follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and are appropriate for all levels of French learners.

You can submit your completed story in the comments section below for feedback and guidance.

Do you have a pet? Because this episode’s theme is “our pets”, and the story is half-fictional. Beginners need only provide one word, while intermediate or advanced learners are encouraged to use their imagination and come up with multiple words.

Let me know in the comments if you enjoy this episode and would like more!

In this episode

Words and phrases connected to pets
A challenge for you to shine

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A day in French – 47 – Eggs II

Speak Like a native — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 08:30:00 +0000

I did it!

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 temporal clauses, I share my personal journey of egg donation, including the stimulation process, self-administered injections, and the procedure itself.

Hear about the challenges I faced, such as finding a doctor, dealing with injections, and navigating the hospital experience.

This educational episode also provides technical health terms to enhance your learning.

If you’re interested in all of this, you can download the study guide below where you’ll find the transcription, the vocabulary and the grammar focus.

In this episode

Words and phrases connected to health and hospital
Review the temporal clauses
A challenge for you to shine

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A day in French – 46 – Christmas

Speak Like a native — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Joyeux Noël !

Joyeux Noël ! Mes meilleurs voeux à tous. Je vous souhaite de passer de merveilleuses fêtes. Voilà. Alors, bienvenue pour ce nouvel épisode.

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 also have a sprinkle of passive voice so if you’d like to review this, stay tuned.

There are also some colourful phrases you can learn to enrich your vocabulary.

If you’re interested in all of this, you can download the study guide below where you’ll find the transcription, the vocabulary and the grammar focus.

In this episode

Words and phrases connected to Christmas and the town
Review the present tense and the passive voice
A challenge for you to shine

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A day in French – 45 – Cleaning

Speak Like a native — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Let's clean together!

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, I’m always a late bloomer.

This episode is a direct request from Eric. He joined the Christmas Postcard exchange and asked for more beginner episodes.

If you’d like to review your present tense and your object pronouns (le – la – les) while learning new vocabulary to talk about your house cleaning habits, then stay tuned.

If you’re intermediate, don’t skip this episode because I have some colourful phrases for you that are natural, casual and especially will make you sound like a native.

If you’re interested in all of this, you can download the study guide below where you’ll find the transcription, the vocabulary and the grammar focus.

In this episode

Words and phrases connected to house cleaning
Review the present tense and object pronouns
A challenge for you to shine

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A day in French – 44 – Eggs

Speak Like a native — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000

How donations work in France

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 imagined I would say on the internet for the whole world to hear, but here we are.

The vocabulary in this episode is obviously very medically-oriented with a lot of specific words related to this field.

It will be very useful if you want to share your last experience at the hospital in French.

If you’re interested in all of this, you can download the study guide below where you’ll find the transcription, the vocabulary and the grammar focus.

In this episode

Words and phrases connected to the medical world
A sneakpeek into the French medical world
A challenge for you to shine

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A day in French – 43 – Dancing

Speak Like a native — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0000

My feet are on fire

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 from the daily life…it’s really refreshing.

This episode is a bit more difficult than usual so it’s aimed at intermediate levels, B1 and B2.

We will study words and phrases that are related to the world of dancing.

As for the grammar focus, we will review phrases about feelings and how to use the verb “to miss” as in “i miss dancing” for example.

If you’re interested in all of this, you can download the study guide below where you’ll find the transcription, the vocabulary and the grammar focus.

In this episode

Words and phrases connected to the world of dancing
Review phrases to express feelings
A challenge for you to shine

To learn or review and practice how to use the verb “to miss” in French, click here to listen to the episode.

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Ep58 – Voilà ! It’s time to use this word like a native

Speak Like a native — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 16:05:00 +0000

Voilà le nouvel épisode !

Last week, my partner watched a rugby match on tv and he got really impressed by the incredible amount of voila one can fit in a few sentences.

He, then, asked me if it was common for French people to use this word so much.

I mean, the rugby player felt the need to put at least one voila per sentence. That is some dedication!

Of course, as you can imagine, I answered him that no, we’re not supposed to use voila as a punctuation mark.

Today you’re going to learn how to use voila properly.

Last year, thanks to the Eurovision, this little word got famous again all over the world. It was the title of the song France won her second place with so it was time for voila to have its own episode.

In this episode

New ways to use the word “voilà”
Alternatives to “voilà” to sound more natural
A challenge for you to shine

Bonus challenge for you!

Answer in the comment section below (refresh the page if you don’t see it).

After a few contributions, I will give you some possible examples.

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Ep57 – The word “little” will never be the same again

Speak Like a native — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 16:05:00 +0000

Let your French become smaller

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 me if you noticed it!

As a consequence, I strongly believe this is a bad habit you should integrate in your French language.

Like everybody in my country, I tend to overuse the word “little”.

It’s not really a filler since it conveys different meanings and emotions as well.

Today that’s what we’ll study so that your world becomes smaller and cuter…

In this episode

New ways to use the word “little”
Speak a more natural and native sounding French

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A day in French – 42 – Violin

Speak Like a native — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 18:44:00 +0000

I practice 40 hours a day

September is finally here and with it, the sadness of waving goodbye to our summer holidays.

Work and school have resumed.

France now went back to its humdrum daily life.

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 for my B level listeners.

In this episode

Words and phrases connected to music instruments
Review phrases to express regrets
A challenge for you to shine

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A day in French – 41 – Shopping

Speak Like a native — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 18:44:00 +0000

How to get FREE washing liquid

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 case, just comment anyway, I’m always glad to read your story.

It’s been a couple of years now of international instability and struggles, let’s say. Obviously, we’re not going to talk about anything depressing, nobody needs that. Today, the vocabulary is for B1 levels and it’s all about words and phrases to describe your shopping habits but focused on sales, coupons and saving money. As for the grammar focus, we’ll see a few phrases to express goals with the infinitive.

In this episode

A boatload of vocabulary to talk about saving money
Review phrases to express goals with the infinitive
A challenge for you to shine

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A day in French – 40 – UFO

Speak Like a native — Sun, 20 Feb 2022 20:44:00 +0000

Do you believe in UFOs?

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 know it and if you have watched it.

It follows a group of people who work for the French bureau of unidentified aerospace phenomena. In other words, UFO.

Do you know what the most interesting part of all this is?

It’s inspired by a true story, but you’ll need to stay tuned if you want to know more.

In this episode

How to react and whom to contact if you witness something strange in the French sky during your holiday.
Review the simple relative pronouns
A challenge for you to shine

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A day in French – 39 – Wild

Speak Like a native — Sat, 22 Jan 2022 20:43:00 +0000

The wild kid that lived 10 years in the forest

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 in episode 21 of “A day in French”, it will not come as a surprise that I cover this strange event.

The grammar focus today will be geared towards A2 and B1.

In this episode

The true story of a feral kid
Review how to create adverbs

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Ep56 – Don’t always say no, say this instead

Speak Like a native — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 20:06:00 +0000

Colour your conversation with these phrases

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, so bonne année à tous, je vous souhaite beaucoup de succès avec votre français et surtout la santé. C’est important en ce moment.

As you know, I’m not big on watching sports on tv but my partner is. It’s always a source of surprise and learning.

He’s been really into rugby these past months, mainly because the NHL matches are unwatchable with their commercial breaks every 5 minutes.

He noticed a big difference between the way north american commentators talk about matches and the way French commentators do.

If you’ve been following the podcast for some time, you may get where I’m heading with this.

In this episode

Alternatives phrases to “no”
Bonus phrases to say “no” in a shop

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Une pluie d’étoiles – Episode 06

Speak Like a native — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 22:32:00 +0000

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 te souhaite un très joyeux Noël. Thank you for being with me throughout the month of December and for listening to the Christmas story.

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Une pluie d’étoiles – Episode 05

Speak Like a native — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 18:55:00 +0000

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 it were summer… well, after Christmas is over of course!

Nope…

I’m sure Ayline, her mum, Yoko, Helmut and all the characters of the Christmas story wish they were somewhere warm drinking a hot cup of tea.

For now, they’re still in the train station…

Today is the penultimate chapter of our tale.

Our characters are going to meet a very special person…

They will, for sure, remember it for the rest of their life.

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Une pluie d’étoiles – Episode 04

Speak Like a native — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 20:07:00 +0000

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?

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Une pluie d’étoiles – Episode 03

Speak Like a native — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 20:46:00 +0000

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 pavement.

For our characters that night, it was just cold… I’m not sure it was snowing.

In this third episode, we meet the last characters of our story.

They are all gathered in this small train station. The night is falling and the last train of the day has already departed.

They’re all alone.

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Une pluie d’étoiles – Episode 02

Speak Like a native — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 21:11:00 +0000

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?

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Une pluie d’étoiles – Episode 01

Speak Like a native — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 20:02:00 +0000

Discover the Magic of French Christmas: How to Say Merry Christmas in France

Welcome to the enchanting first episode of our Christmas story series, where we journey into the heart of a French region nestled in the mountains. This place, renowned for its legendary beast, holds more than just tales of folklore; it’s a land where the spirit of Christmas comes alive, teaching us how to say ‘Merry Christmas’ in France with a heartfelt touch.

In this episode, we’re not just exploring the picturesque landscapes and the mystical tales of the region.

We’re delving into the essence of French Christmas traditions, uncovering the unique ways locals express their festive greetings.

You’ll learn more than just how to say ‘Merry Christmas’ in France; you’ll experience the warmth and joy of French Yuletide greetings.

Join us as we introduce you to the charming characters who call this mountainous region home. Their stories are interwoven with the magic of the season, offering a glimpse into the special bond they share with their homeland.

As we unravel these tales, you’ll discover the nuances of French Christmas greetings, including the heartfelt phrase, ‘Joyeux Noël,’ and understand the deeper cultural significance behind these words.

So, are you ready to immerse yourself in a French Christmas adventure? Tune in to this episode and embrace the festive spirit as we teach you how to say ‘Merry Christmas’ in France, in a way that resonates with the soul of this enchanting region.

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Last day to join – It starts tomorrow!

Speak Like a native — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 13:24:00 +0000

Tomorrow is the beginning of the Christmas season on the podcast!

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Quoi de beau Caro ? – 09 – The Christmas Specials are here

Speak Like a native — Sun, 28 Nov 2021 13:22:00 +0000

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

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A day in French – 38 – Driving

Speak Like a native — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 19:47:00 +0000

The mysterious letter

Welcome to the thirty-eighth 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’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 to listen a little bit more.

In the last episode of “A day in French”, we’ve talked about the use of the present tense and strangely the future tense to describe historical events.

Today I’d like to review the tense that every French person learns at school but also forgets quite quickly.

It’s a tense we absolutely never use. The only time you’ll encounter it is in litterature.

All this to say that today’s grammar focus is for B levels and we will review le passé simple. To explain in one sentence, le passé simple is used like le passé composé but in a novel.

As for the vocabulary, you will learn every word and phrase you need to complain next time you get fined in France.

If it sounds interesting, download the study guide below.

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A day in French – 37 – Hotel

Speak Like a native — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 20:48:00 +0000

How many types of French hotel can you name?

Welcome to the thirty-seventh 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.

Ok, I have to ask you guys… do you have a partner who keeps repeating the same jokes over and over again?

I sure have one!

When we’re in town, every time we pass by a hotel… not the kind of hotel you’re thinking about, you’ll have to listen to the story to know what kind I’m talking about because hotel is used for many things here! So, every time we pass by, he makes this joke and I wanted to talk about that today.

For the vocabulary, be prepared to scratch your head with the French numbers. Little challenge for you! Before you download the study guide, go to the comment section of this episode and write to me the 4 years I mentionned.

As for the grammar focus, I wanted to show you a special use of the present and the future tenses. It’s common nowadays to use the present tense when we talk about historical events. Something even stranger is the use of the future tense.

You’ll find all these things in the study guide. It contains the transcription, the vocabulary and the grammar focus so head over to frenchblabla.org to download. I’ll be waiting for you in the comment section for my number challenge.

By the way, if you’d like the other guides, you can find them here.

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Ep55 – Don’t always say “au revoir”, say this instead!

Speak Like a native — Sat, 30 Oct 2021 20:15:00 +0000

Discover the secrets of the different goodbyes

Welcome to the fifty-fifth episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning.

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 surprised when she asked me to cover this. I’m always very glad to receive suggestions because even though I try my best to cover everything you need to speak like a native, I cannot possibly come up with every idea in the world.

Leah’s French is good and as such, her request really took me by surprise. She asked me to cover the different ways to say goodbye.

You know, this is typical of certain topics we, as French teachers, take for granted, we don’t think twice about them. Something like goodbye, as simple as it seems, deserves an episode because there are numerous ways to express this idea.

And you might be surprised, so stay tuned because I have one goodbye you probably don’t know and a bonus hello I’m sure you don’t use at all even though you should.

In this Episode

The truth behind the word “adieu”
This special way to use “à bientôt”
A bonus hello that you probably don’t know

Bonus video

Do you have any puzzling grammatical use that you struggle with? Is there something that you can’t seem to master no matter how hard you try? Don’t hesitate to share with me in the comment section.

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French Blabla is back!

Speak Like a native — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 13:01:00 +0000

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A day in French – 36 – Autumn

Speak Like a native — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 20:10:00 +0000

Want to talk about 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 countryside, the landscape is beautiful. The leaves are turning golden and orange and there’s something in the air that just feels like autumn. I know I will start soon eating a lot of pumpkins.

Is it the same for you ? How is your autumn where you live ?

Stay tuned because it will be a real autumn galore in this episode.

As for the grammar focus, it will be for both A levels and B levels. We will review the relative pronouns. You will find the easier ones and the more complicated ones too.

Don’t forget to download the study guide below so that you can practice the vocabulary, the grammar as well as your writing.

Share your story in the comment section

What is autumn for you? What does represent this season best? I’m looking forward to chatting with you in the comment section.

By the way, check the other study guides here.

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A day in French – 35 – Kiss

Speak Like a native — Sat, 02 Oct 2021 18:38:00 +0000

The origins of la bise

Welcome to the thirty-fifth 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.

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. I’m talking about la bise of course!

How many foreigners have been completely puzzled by this tradition? I mean, how many kisses should one do? should you start from the right cheek or the left cheek? Should I kiss this man too?

Today, we’re not going to talk about the bulletproof way to faire la bise like a native, because frankly, there is none.

Speaking about this negative aspect, this will be our grammar focus today. As a consequence if you’re A+ or B1, this episode is for you.

As usual, you can download the transcription, the grammar focus and the vocabulary below.

Bonus video

This is the video that inspired today’s topic. The historian is talking about the roots of la bise, if you’d like to see it. I added more elements in the episode that aren’t mentioned as well as element that I omitted.

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Ep54 – Parce que, parce que… time to shake up the way you speak!

Speak Like a native — Sat, 25 Sep 2021 21:23:00 +0000

Two alternatives to words you use all the time

Welcome to the fifty-fourth episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning.

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 place in your busy schedule for your French studies? I hope so and if you haven’t, let’s take advantage of the few minutes we have together to improve your French. Thank you for sharing your precious time with me.

I was thinking about my students from my Let’s Talk conversation class. Check it out if you want to practice your French. I noticed that when they speak, a lot of them tend to rely on the same words, like “parce que”, the same structures, over and over again.

There’s nothing wrong about it, especially when we start learning, but there are other words and other structures that we use a lot in spoken French. However, it’s difficult to know which ones to choose, because when you open a grammar book and you look for certain types of words, you’re overwhelmed with a list of a dozen words… which one to choose? and especially which ones are actually common in daily French? There’s no way to know.

Today let me give you two alternatives to “parce que” and “bien que” that you’re not even going to find in books or in class.

Share your answers in the comment section

I’m really looking forward to your answers to my little challenge. After a few contributions, I will post the answer to the quizz. Do you have any puzzling grammatical use that you struggle with? Is there something that you can’t seem to master no matter how hard you try? Don’t hesitate to share with me in the comment section.

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A day in French – 34 – Puppet

Speak Like a native — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 20:00:00 +0000

Le théâtre de Guignol

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. He was a bit puzzled with the format of the podcast and I can understand. So if you’re new here, welcome to the French Blabla community and welcome to you too Checkmate King two.

In today’s episode, we will see all the words we need to talk about the puppet theatre.

As for the grammar focus, we will, review a few of the time words.

If you’re interested in the transcription, all the vocab and the grammar focus, download the study guide below.

Bonus video

Voici la chaîne Youtube du Théâtre Le Guignol de Lyon !

• Les 265 marionnettes de la ville de Lyon.

• Du théâtre de Guignol et de la marionnette contemporaine, pour petits et grands !

• Le plus grand castelet de marionnettes à gaine d’Europe.

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Un petit tour de France – 05

Speak Like a native — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 07:46:00 +0000

Let's say goodbye!

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 visit. If you’ve just jumped on the bandwagon, better later than never or in French, mieux vaut tard que jamais, you’re very welcome to participate.

Let me introduce you to how this series works. In the 4 previous episodes, we traveled to 4 different French cities and no, sorry to disappoint but Paris isn’t one of them. The game is to guess which town it was using all the clues from the episodes.

Now that they’ve all been released, send me an email with your 5 guesses and see if you were correct.

As always, you can, of course, download the transcription of today’s episode below.

Share your guess in the comment section

I’m really looking forward to your answer to my little challenge. After a few contributions, I will post the answer to the game. Stay tuned for the next episode and the next city.

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Ep53 – Don’t say “de rien”, use these words instead!

Speak Like a native — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 18:46:00 +0000

Add some colour in your French

Welcome to the fifty-third episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning.

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 expand your vocabulary with natural words as well as explaining to you the subtleties of all the possibilities you had.

It was pretty popular, at least the statistics and the emails you sent me say so.

If you don’t know what I’m talking about, go check episode 36 to learn a weird French sound and episode 33 to stop saying yes all the time.

In the light of all this, I’ve decided to do a third instalment… there might be a fourth one too, but let’s not put the cart before the horse.

As the title suggests, we’re going to learn what to say when somebody says “merci” to you. Because yes, there are numerous ways you can answer.

Let’s start, shall we?

In this Episode

Master different ways to show politeness like a native
Add nuances through different “de rien”
How to use “je vous en prie” according to different situations

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Un petit tour de France – 04

Speak Like a native — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 13:46:00 +0000

Will you guess the city?

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 you to how this series works. This summer, we’re not gonna do another short story, we’re going to play a game together where we will travel to several French cities. But I’m not going to tell you which town it is. You will need to guess using all the clues from the episode. We will visit 5 places. After all the episodes have been released, send me a message with your 5 guesses and see if you were correct.

This is our third city now, could you guess the two first ones? I’m really curious. As always, you can, of course, download the transcription of today’s episode below.

Share your guess in the comment section

I’m really looking forward to your answer to my little challenge. After a few contributions, I will post the answer to the game. Stay tuned for the next episode and the next city.

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Un petit tour de France – 03

Speak Like a native — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:26:00 +0000

Do you know what today's city is?

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.

This is our third city now, could you guess the two first ones? I’m really curious. As always, you can, of course, download the transcription of today’s episode down below.

Share your guess in the comment section

I’m really looking forward to your answer to my little challenge. After a few contributions, I will post the answer to the game. Stay tuned for the next episode and the next city.

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A day in French – 33 – Soapbox

Speak Like a native — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 18:40:00 +0000

Welcome to the thirty-third 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 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 something like that existed and I had to tell you about it. After this episode, please tell me in the comment section if you knew about this sport.

Today there won’t be any grammar focus as the episode is beaming with vocabulary. If you’d like to learn more about your car and what the different parts are called, then stay tuned. We won’t obviously go into deep mecanic vocabulary but if I tell you the word steering wheel and you look at me completely confused, then yes, this is the kind of useful words we will study together. How about the brake? What is it called in French? No clue? Ok! Stay with me.

As usual, everything can be found in the study guide, the transcription, the vocabulary and the writing challenge. Download it below.

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Un petit Tour de France – 02

Speak Like a native — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 19:59:00 +0000

Discover our second city

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.

Share your guess in the comment section

I’m really looking forward to your answer to my little challenge. After a few contributions, I will post the answer to the game. Stay tuned for the next episode and the next city.

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A day in French – 32 – Summer sports

Speak Like a native — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 19:27:00 +0000

Les JO?

Welcome to the thirty-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.

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 part of the French life in summer.

It will be also be a good excuse for new and interesting vocabulary.

Speak of the devil or rather of the wolf, as we say in French, we will see the words and phrases related to the Olympic games as well as some connected to le Tour de France.

As for the grammar focus, it will be for the B levels today. We will, indeed, review the words to contrast. In French, we call them les marqueurs de concession. Check them out in your grammar book if you’re not sure about them.

If you’re interested in the transcription, all the vocab and the grammar focus, download the study guide below.

In this episode

Sports related vocabulary
Review the word to contrast
A challenge for you to shine

Oh and before I forget, if you want the other study guides, there are HERE.

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Un petit Tour de France – 01

Speak Like a native — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 18:45:00 +0000

Welcome to our summer game!

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 a bench in the south of France and the unfortunate event that happens to him and his friends. I say him because he’s the main character and he talks. Go listen to it if you haven’t. The transcription is also available for every part of the series.

This summer, we’re not gonna do another short story, we’re going to play a game together where we will travel to several French cities. But I’m not going to tell you which town it is. You will need to guess using all the clues from the episode. We will visit 5 places. After all the episodes have been released, send me a message with your 5 guesses and see if you were correct.

You can, of course, download the transcription of today’s episode below. And you know what? There’s even a little grammar focus, so if you want to review the use of the pronoun Y, this episode is for you.

Share your guess in the comment section

I’m really looking forward to your answer to my little challenge. After a few contributions, I will post the answer to the game. Stay tuned for the next episode and the next city.

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Ep52 – Tout, tout, tout you’ll know everything about… everything

Speak Like a native — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 16:01:00 +0000

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 I’ve butchered your name, sorry. They wanted me to review how to use the words tout, tous, toutes… the word meaning all and especially its pronunciation because it can be tricky. After this episode, you’ll see that there’s nothing that difficult, it’s just puzzling sometimes, that’s all.

In this Episode

When to pronounce and when not to pronounce this damn last letter in a word
The mistake almost every learner makes when they say “monde”
Tout, tous… when to pronounce the S and when you don’t

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Ep51 – How to compliment like a native

Speak Like a native — Sat, 17 Jul 2021 22:16:00 +0000

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 that you’ll be able to say something more than “c’est beau”. You’ll know several phrases to compliment and to show admiration. Don’t forget to download the infographic that sums up all the things you’ll learn today.

In this episode

Compliment like a native
Several techniques to add emotions to your speech
Review the repetition

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Quoi de beau Caro ? – 08

Speak Like a native — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0000

All the great news regarding the French Blabla community

Music by Podington Bear - Wavy Glass

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A day in French – 31 – Books

Speak Like a native — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 21:42:00 +0000

Welcome to the thirty-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.

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 pleasure like me, you’re very welcome to share in the comment section, so that I feel a little bit less lonely. The grammar focus today is for A levels but please, B levels, I suggest you review it too if you don’t master the demonstrative pronouns. Check them out in your grammar book to know what I’m talking about. As for the vocabulary, we’re going to study or review a lot of phrases and words about books and litterature. If you’re interested in the transcription, all the vocab and the grammar focus, download the guide below. Ok, time for the story guys, c’est parti !

In this episode

The shameful books I read during the summer
Review the demonstrative pronouns
A challenge for you to shine

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Ep50 – These phrases can fool you! Watch out for a misunderstanding

Speak Like a native — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 20:07:00 +0000

Don't be confused by these phrases

Welcome to the fiftieth episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning.

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. Sorry.

I want to point out though that his level is really good so I’m not being cruel here. He understands pretty much everything that I say but there are occasional conversational phrases that he doesn’t get.

I thought it would be good to talk about this so that you don’t end up completely confused like my partner if you happen to hear such a phrase.

There are several phrases that we use regularly that actually mean the opposite of what they’re supposed to mean at first glance.

In this Episode

Three conversational phrases untangled
A personal story
An infographic to download

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A day in French – 30 – Circus

Speak Like a native — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 11:06:00 +0000

Welcome to the thirtieth 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.

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 to a kind of Cirque du soleil performance. Anyway, with the pandemic, I don’t think that they have shows going on. This episode is full to the brim with words and phrases regarding the circus. I know it’s not really your typical vocabulary you would learn in a lesson or in a french news podcast, but maybe you’ll be interested in going to a show in the future. When you do, I hope you’ll think about me. There’s no grammar focus today but there’s a little nugget for B levels. I created a tricky sentence with several compound relative pronouns. Google it if you have no clue what i’m talking about but I have to tell you, you’re going to sweat when you see what it is.

In this Episode

Learn the vocab you need to talk about the circus
My first time at the circus
A challenge for you to shine

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A day in French – 29 – Migraine

Speak Like a native — Sat, 29 May 2021 19:57:00 +0000

Welcome to the twenty-ninth 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’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 this excuse to infuse this episode with phrases and words you will need if you ever get sick in France and need to see a doctor or if you go to the pharmacy. In episode 6 of “A day in French”, we covered several useful phrases to explain your symptoms, go listen to it if you need a refresher. As for the grammar focus, today will be for B levels as we will review how to express goals with and without the subjunctive.

In this Episode

Learn the vocab you need to talk at the pharmacy
My story with episodic migraine
A challenge for you to shine

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A day in French – 28 – Pipes

Speak Like a native — Fri, 14 May 2021 13:11:00 +0000

Welcome to the twenty-eighth 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 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 don’t know if you remember but it’s not the first time I’m not happy with something.

In episode 16, I got angry at a sales rep. Go listen to it if you want to know the full story, and in today’s episode I get very displeased again. To make it short, if you happen to rent a place in France and you face a leakage, then after this episode you’ll know what to say, because that’s what happened to me this week. No grammar focus this time as there’s a lot of very specific vocabulary for you to learn that will allow you to explain in detail if you ever need to call a plumber or your rental agency. Everything can be found in the study guide I have created.

In this Episode

Learn the vocab you need to call a plumber
My story of an unfortunate event involving pipes
A challenge for you to shine

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A day in French – 27 – Dreams

Speak Like a native — Sat, 08 May 2021 07:25:00 +0000

Welcome to the twenty-seventh 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 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 today we’ll practice. I will tell you about my dreams and things I wish I could do. The grammar focus is for everybody, that’s quite unusual, since we will review the verb “manquer” and there will also be some B level grammar with a review of the hypothesis. Everything can be found below in the study guide I have created. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Practice your verb “manquer”
Review the hypothesis and how to talk about dreams
A challenge for you to shine

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Ep49 – Stop pulling your hair with how to translate “I miss you”

Speak Like a native — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 22:06:00 +0000

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 on Instagram what you were nostalgic about and today’s topic hit me. Today is going to be short and sweet as we will talk about how to express “I miss you” in French. I know that the way we build this phrase is very confusing as everything is inverted so we’re going to untangle all of this in the episode. Obviously, you know me, we won’t just cover the “I miss you” part, we will do an overview of this verb as well as some natural keyphrases you need to add in your speaking repertoire.

In this Episode

Simple rules to understand how to use the verb “manquer”
Express nostalgia for people and for activities
A challenge for you to shine

Share your answers in the comment section

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Ep48 – This is actually how we ask questions

Speak Like a native — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 22:21:00 +0000

The game-changer

Welcome to the forty-eighth episode of the French Blabla podcast, where we’re dedicated to enhancing your French fluency with advanced learning techniques.

Today, we’re diving into a very crucial aspect of language mastery: understanding and using the question words who what where when why in French.

This episode is in fact specially tailored for our intermediate-level listeners who are ready to take their French grammar skills to the next level.

In This Episode, You Will Discover:

The key differences between the basic questions you’ve learnt and the more complex ways of asking questions in French.
Practical strategies for creating questions naturally
An engaging challenge to test your skills and help you shine in real-life French conversations.

As we explore here the nuances of asking questions in French, prepare for some syntax twisting and structural challenges.

A solid grasp of French grammar is essential as we will delve into these more sophisticated forms of inquiry.

This episode is not just about learning; it’s about transforming the way you communicate in French.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a deeper understanding of how to formulate questions using who what where when why in French.

This knowledge will not only enhance your conversational skills but also provide you with the tools to engage more naturally and effectively in French dialogue.

Share your answers in the comment section

I’m really looking forward to your answers to my little challenge. After a few contributions, I will post the answer to the quizz.

Do you have any puzzling grammatical use that you struggle with?

Is there something that you can’t seem to master no matter how hard you try?

Don’t hesitate to share with me in the comment section.

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Ep47 – How to litter your French like a native #3 – Slang edition

Speak Like a native — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 15:09:00 +0000

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 talked about that sooner. Frankly, I don’t think today’s topic is a requisite for sounding like a true French person. This episode comes from one dear listener, Oliver, he asked me to cover slang in French. And that’s what we’re going to do today. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Why slang isn’t a requisite when you want to sound like a native
Useful and common slang you often hear
One rule that creates a lot of our usual slang

Get the mug that plays a twist on today’s phrase “Boulot métro dodo”. You can’t be French if you don’t take l’apéro! Click the picture to know more.

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A day in French – 26 – Gardening

Speak Like a native — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 19:28:00 +0000

Welcome to the twenty-sixth 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 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 and look for.

Today, the grammar focus is for A students as we will review simple ways to ask questions. As usual, with this episode comes a study guide below that contains the transcription, the vocabulary and the grammar focus. You might want to check it out. Don’t forget to download it. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Learn gardening vocabulary
Review the simple ways to ask questions
A challenge for you to shine

Music: Wonder Happens by Podington Bear – Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License

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A day in French – 25 – Croque-Monsieur

Speak Like a native — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 18:01:00 +0000

Welcome to the twenty-fifth 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.

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 got yourself a perfect lunch. I encourage you to try. If you do, please let me know. Coincidentally, Marcel Proust will make an appearance again in this episode.

Today, the grammar focus is for B students as we will review the two conditionals, present and past. As usual, with this episode comes a study guide that contains the transcription, the vocabulary and the grammar focus. You might want to check it out. Don’t forget to download it. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

How the croque-monsieur was invented
Review the conditionals present and past
A challenge for you to shine

Music: Wonder Happens by Podington Bear – Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License

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Ep46 – Let’s talk about our shopping habits

Speak Like a native — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 21:32:00 +0000

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 articles. If you struggle with them, it’s time to listen and download the study guide to practice.

In this Episode

Real conversation with real fillers and regional pronunciation
Learn or review how to use articles
Vocabulary about grocery shopping

Tell me about your shopping habits in the comment section

Now is your turn to tell me about your shopping habits. With the help of the grammar that you’ve learnt in the study guide, write a few lines about how you shop and where you shop. What do you usually buy? What do you never buy? I’ll be waiting for you in the comment section. I can’t wait to discover a bit more about you!

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Ep45 – Get the most out of your language partner

Speak Like a native — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 19:55:00 +0000

Welcome to the forty-fifth episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning.

These last episodes have been a little bit special as they didn’t teach you French per se but they are here to improve your learning environment. 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. If you haven’t listened to it yet, go check it out and grab yourself a French friend. However, finding somebody is only the first step in an efficient language practice. There are some other important things to consider. In this episode, I’d like to share with you a few strategies that you will need to get the most out of your language practice.

In this Episode

Why asking for explanations to natives is usually useless
The one question you should ask differently
The essential thing you should ask your language partner to radically improve your French

Share your tips in the comment section

What are your best practices regarding language partners? What do you like to do or ask to get the most out of your training? Don’t hesitate to share with us in the comment section.

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Ep44 – How to choose between Tu and Vous

Speak Like a native — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 20:03:00 +0000

Welcome to the forty-fourth 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’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 of these pronouns, instead I would like to go deeper into the complexity of French social interactions. These two words really reflect that. Obviously, as always, I’ll give you some etiquette tips to behave like a French person, but today is more of a cultural episode.

In this Episode

Learn when you can say “tu”
The situation where “vous” is the ultimate insult
A small etiquette guide to the internet

Share your questions in the comment section

Was there a time when you made a faux-pas with “tu” or “vous”? Is there a situation that you struggle with where you don’t really know which pronoun to use? Don’t hesitate to share with me in the comment section.

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A day in French – 24 – Tastebuds

Speak Like a native — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the twenty-fourth 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 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 negative. As for the vocabulary, it will be useful for when we get to travel again during the summer. You’ll become ice cream professionals as we will learn many words that you will hear when you order in France. If you struggled understanding the different possibilities on a menu, listen to today’s episode, study the guide and you’ll be ordering like a native. Don’t forget to download it to get access to the transcription. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Order ice cream like a native
Review the negative
A challenge for you to shine

Music: Wonder Happens by Podington Bear – Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License

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Ep43 – Set your French learning goals for success – With special guest, Ines

Speak Like a native — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Your guide for successful learning

Welcome to the forty-third episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning.

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 be a nice change on the podcast to have a guest.

Her name is Ines and she used to be a French teacher, a regular one, just like me, years ago. Now she’s a French coach and she specializes in neurolanguage. She has kindly accepted my invitation to share with us her expertise.

If you need a kick in the butt and/or some guidance because you’re a bit lost with all the things you need to learn, then stay tuned and listen to the episode.

In this Episode

5 tips to set effective learning goals
2 tips to stay motivated
A guide to achieve your goals

Share your goals in the comment section

Now that you’ve downloaded the guide, it’s time to share your goal! Write what you’d like to work on this year and Ines will be there to help you. Don’t hesitate to share with us in the comment section.

Click to download the guide on French Mood Coaching!

Music by Bensound.com

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Ep42 – How to find natives to talk to

Speak Like a native — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 19:59:00 +0000

Hey there! Welcome back to episode 42 of the French Blabla podcast, where we dive deep into making your language learning journey as smooth as butter. A while back, I reached out to you guys to hear about your biggest hurdles in mastering French. And boy, did you respond! The consensus? Finding native speakers to practice with through exchange of languages.

Christine mentioned her challenge was “finding someone to speak French with,” and David echoed this, craving more “opportunities to practice.”

It seems like many of you are on the same boat, sending me emails with the burning question: “Where do all the French natives hang out?”

So, in today’s episode, we’re tackling this head-on with some solid solutions to bridge the gap in your exchange of languages quest.

We’re splitting our chat into two juicy parts. First up, we’re going local – scouting for French natives’ favourite hangouts right in your town.

And for those of you nestled in the countryside or a sleepy little town, don’t worry! Part two’s got you covered with the wonders of the internet to find that perfect language exchange partner.

In this Episode:

Local Legends: Uncover where to find native French speakers lurking in your town for an effective exchange of languages.
Digital Dive: Navigate the online world to connect with natives for an enriching exchange of languages.
My Story: I’ll share my personal journey of finding language partners through language exchange and the unexpected friendships formed along the way.

Join me as I guide you through the maze of language exchange, from the streets of your town to the vast expanse of the internet. Whether you’re a city dweller or a country resident, there’s a French conversation partner waiting for you. Let’s crack the code to finding them together!

Share your questions in the comment section

Do you have any situation where you struggle in French? Is there something that you can’t seem to master no matter how hard you try? Don’t hesitate to share with me in the comment section.

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A day in French – 23 – The Photobooth

Speak Like a native — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the twenty-third 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, 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 don’t even watch that many tv shows. If you’ve listened to episode 5 of “A day in French”, then you know that I like to watch hockey instead. I decided to talk about the movie called “Amelie Poulain” because I learnt that one character and what he does were inspired by real events. I couldn’t imagine that anything in that movie was actually real so I was surprised and wanted to share this piece of information with you.

Don’t forget to download the study guide to get access to the transcription. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Cultural nugget about the movie “Amelie Poulain”
Review phrases to describe movies
A challenge for you to shine

Music: Wonder Happens by Podington Bear – Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License.

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Quoi de beau Caro ? – 07 – Big surprise for 2021

Speak Like a native — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000

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

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Ep41 – Are you guilty of saying “comme ci comme ça ” ? Time to use “bof” instead

Speak Like a native — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the forty-first episode of the French Blabla podcast, where we not only enhance your French fluency but also delve into the fascinating meaning of “comme ci comme ca.”

This episode is dedicated to unraveling the layers behind this commonly used yet often misunderstood phrase in the French language.

Have you ever casually replied “comme ci comme ca” when asked about your well-being?

While this phrase has found its way into many conversations, its true essence often remains a mystery.

In today’s episode, we’re going beyond the surface to explore the real meaning of “comme ci comme ca” and how it’s perceived in everyday French dialogue.

Interestingly, despite its popularity in language classes and media, “comme ci comme ca” is not as commonly used among native French speakers as one might think.

Building on our previous discussions, such as in episode 22 where we decoded “I’m excited,” this episode takes a deeper dive into the meaning of “comme ci comme ca.”

We’ll explore how this phrase encapsulates a sense of indifference or moderate satisfaction, and how it’s contextually used in French conversations.

In This Episode, You Will Discover:

An in-depth exploration of the phrase “comme ci comme ça” in the French language.
Key body language expressions that complement the verbal nuances of French.
Authentic responses to the question “How are you?” in French, moving beyond the cliché “comme ci comme ca.”
Cultural insights into the subtleties of French social interactions and conversational etiquette.

Join us in this enlightening episode as we dissect the meaning of “comme ci comme ca,” offering you a richer understanding of French conversational nuances.

Tune in to French Blabla Podcast Episode 41 for an engaging and informative session that will elevate your grasp of the French language and culture.

A precious contribution by a fellow listener! A real gem

Share your questions in the comment section

Do you have any situation where you struggle in French? Is there something that you can’t seem to master no matter how hard you try? Don’t hesitate to share with me in the comment section.

Music by Bensound.com

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A day in French – 22 – Olive Oil

Speak Like a native — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000

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 going to talk about food, my favourite topic. In the previous episode, we talked about food as well but about a very strange Christmas menu. I wonder if there were any vegetarians who listened to that episode. Today, nothing disgusting I promise, it will be about olive oil. I will share a story about last summer and a tour that I did with my family. Don’t forget to download the study guide to get access to the transcription. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Cultural nugget about olive oil
Review the object pronoun “les”
A challenge for you to shine

Music: Wonder Happens by Podington Bear – Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License – Prod by Lukrembo

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Ep40 – “Let’s” or the subtle art of suggesting

Speak Like a native — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the fortieth episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning.

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 suggest you refresh your mind with the episode 26 , where we covered when to use “nous” and when to use “on”. You will need it to fully grasp this new episode. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Three phrases to properly translate “let’s”
The number one sentence you need to know to leave a place
A challenge for you to shine

Share your answers in the comment section

I’m really looking forward to your answers to my little challenge. After a few contributions, I will post the answer to the quizz. Do you have any other words that you struggle to use in French? Is there something that you can’t seem to master no matter how hard you try? Don’t hesitate to share with me in the comment section.

Music by Bensound.com

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A day in French – 21 – A Christmas menu in Paris

Speak Like a native — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000

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 disgusting thing you have ever eaten in your life? For me, it was silkworm pupae, that I ate when I was in Korea. I put it in my mouth a bit reluctantly. I really thought it was going to be disgusting but to my surprise, I enjoyed it. I won’t say it was delicious but it was edible and somewhat interesting. Today, we’re going to travel back in time and we will be heading towards Paris during a hard time the town had to face. Since, it was Christmas not a very long time ago, I would like to talk about a very strange Christmas menu that was found in restaurants at that time. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Historical nugget about a crazy time in Paris
Animal and food vocabulary
Review the passive voice with the present tense
A challenge for you to shine

Music: Wonder Happens by Podington Bear – Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License / Keys of Moon

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Ep39 – Listen if you hesitate about the pronunciation of “plus”

Speak Like a native — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000

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 the chat and she told me “Caroline, in French you usually drop the last letter. But how is it with the “plus” I can’t figure out when to say plu or plus“. When I read her question, I panicked a little bit because there was no way I could explain the rules in just two sentences on a chat while preparing dinner. I gave her a very simplified answer but we really need an episode. This is a topic that comes up a lot and a question that you will find in many French podcasts. Today is my turn to cover it. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

The rules you need to know how to pronounce the word “plus”
A challenge for you to shine

Do you know what you shouldn’t pronounce? That’s right! “Comme ci comme ça” is a big no no. Get the mug and never make this mistake again. Click the picture to know more.

Share your answers in the comment section

Music by Bensound.com / Audio Sponsor by Timbre · Freesound

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A day in French – 20 – Snow

Speak Like a native — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000

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 talking about my birthday and what I will do on this special day. I will also talk about the joy of bathing and the bath culture. Don’t forget to download the study guide to get access to the transcription. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Winter and snow vocabulary
Review the subjunctive with feelings
A challenge for you to shine

Music: Wonder Happens by Podington Bear – Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License / Borrtex

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A day in French – 19 – The postman Cheval

Speak Like a native — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000

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 that you woke up in the middle of the night and an idea popped into your mind, for no reason whatsoever. That’s exactly what happened to me for this episode. I got up and suddenly this idea knocked on my door. She said (because idea is a feminine word in French) “ Caroline, in your next episode you’re going to talk about this famous French postman and you will do a special beginner episode”. I said ok. Now we’re here together, dear listeners, and I’m going to talk about M. Cheval. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Amazing story of Ferdinand Cheval
A story to review the beginner basics
A challenge for you to shine

Joseph Ferdinand Cheval

In : Fonds d'Archives photographiques marcelle Vallet, Série : Le Facteur Cheval I

Music: Wonder Happens by Podington Bear – Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License / Awakening by Keys of Moon – Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) – https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon

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Ep38 – Using “alors” doesn’t have to be hard. Discover these 5 meanings

Speak Like a native — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0000

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 pas”. One of these ways was “alors là”, my personal favourite. I thought about this phrase and realized that this word “alors” is really multifaceted. So today, we will dive into some meanings that the word “alors” has. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Five new ways to use this little word
How to show emotion like a native
The absolute no-no when cooking carbonara

The “Bah alors…” line starts at 0.18

Share your questions in the comment section

Do you have any other words that you struggle to use in French? Is there something that you can’t seem to master no matter how hard you try? Don’t hesitate to share with me in the comment section.

Music by Bensound.com

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A day in French – 18 – Wigs

Speak Like a native — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0000

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 the last Day in French in the living room while the other members of my family were watching TV. In France, the national public TV service loves historical documentaries about famous figures who influenced our History. They were watching a tv program about Marie-Antoinette and they were talking about her wigs. We all know some tidbits about her but learning about the quirky fashion trends of the end of the eighteenth century in Paris was something new for me and I found it highly interesting. So, I would like to share it with you today. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Cultural nugget about crazy wigs of the time
Review the past conditional
Review the pronoun Y
A challenge for you to shine

Pouf à la Belle Poule

« The Flower Garden », M. Darly, 1777, caricature

« The French lady in London », Samuel Hieronymus Grimm, 1771, caricature

Music: Wonder Happens by Podington Bear – Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License

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A day in French – 17 – Election

Speak Like a native — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0000

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 news to talk about our topic. This presidential election was a good opportunity to study this very specific vocabulary. We will also do a small comparison between how we elect our French president and how you, American people elect your president. If I make any mistake, please correct me in the comment section. Don’t forget to download the study guide to get access to the transcription. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Vocabulary of the election
Cultural nugget about how we elect our president
A challenge for you to shine

Music : Wonder Happens by Podington Bear – Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License Clarion by Scott Buckley – https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley – Creative Commons ‘Attribution 4.0 International’ License

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Ep37 – Let’s remember grammar

Speak Like a native — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0000

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 me that he struggles to remember and use certain phrases that combine too many verbs. We will talk about a method that will help you remember difficult grammar. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

My personal method to remember difficult grammar
A talk about chunking
A challenge for you to shine

For people who like research, here’s some about chunking and how it contributes to fluency. From Evers-Vermeul et al (2017)

Share your questions in the comment section

Do you have any other phrases that you struggle to use in French? Is there something that you can’t seem to master no matter how hard you try? Don’t hesitate to share with me in the comment section.

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Ep36 – Don’t say “je ne sais pas”, use these words instead

Speak Like a native — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 17:00:00 +0000

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 to enrich your conversation and to become a more active participant. In this episode, we continue to expand our vocabulary and we’re going to tackle the phrase “je ne sais pas”. It’s totally ok to use this in your conversations but let’s study some other ways to express this idea in a bit more colourful way. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Master different ways to show your ignorance like a native
Add nuances through different “je ne sais pas”
A funny anecdote about cultural differences

Music by bensound.com / Audio Sponsor by Timbre – Freesound

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A day in French – 16 – The phone call

Speak Like a native — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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 episode but I got so upset with what happened that I thought it was the perfect opportunity to review some more subjunctive. Some phone calls can be so annoying and I’m sure all of you can relate with this. Let’s talk about this particular phone call I received some time ago. Don’t forget to download the study guide to get access to the transcription. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Vocabulary of a phone call
Review the subjunctive with negative/bad feelings
A challenge for you to shine

That’s what you say when you’re not interested by something. Next time a sales rep contacts you, say “bof”! Click the picture to know more.

Music : Wonder Happens by Podington Bear – Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License / Cold (Prod. by Lukrembo)

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La Saga de l’été – Le Banc Public de Nice – Episode 8

Speak Like a native — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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 will soon be over as they’re about to be saved and go back to their dearest Promenade. Don’t forget to download the study guide to get access to the transcription and the vocabulary. Stay tuned!

Credits – The short novel can be found here: https://www.atramenta.net/lire/le-banc-public-denice/34976/1#oeuvre_page Short novel written by Kowka

Music: The Miracle Of Flight by Scott Buckley – https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley – Creative Commons ‘Attribution 4.0 International’ License

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A day in French – 15 – The flea market

Speak Like a native — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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 is the season to visit them. It seems every little town has its own market when summer is here. Today, I’d like to talk about the complicated relationship I have with them. Don’t forget to download the study guide to get access to the transcription. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Vocabulary of furniture renovation and flea market
Review the cause
A challenge for you to shine

Music: Wonder Happens by Podington Bear – Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License

Vintage Memories by Schematist – Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License

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La Saga de l’été – Le banc public de Nice – Episode 7

Speak Like a native — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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. They have an idea but will it be enough and will their friend be on time to save them?

This short novel is a soft thriller with humor. Don’t forget to download the study guide to get access to the transcription and the vocabulary. Stay tuned!

Credits – The short novel can be found here: https://www.atramenta.net/lire/le-banc-public-denice/34976/1#oeuvre_page Short novel written by Kowka

Be Inspired by Keys of Moon – Creative Commons ‘Attribution 4.0 International’ License

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Quoi de beau Caro ? – 06

Speak Like a native — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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

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La Saga de l’été – Le Banc Public de Nice – Episode 6

Speak Like a native — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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 there to lend a hand. Meanwhile, in Nice, their disappearance has been noticed.

This short novel is a soft thriller with humor. Don’t forget to download the study guide to get access to the transcription and the vocabulary. Stay tuned!

Credits – The short novel can be found here: https://www.atramenta.net/lire/le-banc-public-denice/34976/1#oeuvre_page Short novel written by Kowka

Luminance by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au – Creative Commons ‘Attribution 4.0 International’ License

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La Saga de l’été – Le Banc Public de Nice – Episode 5

Speak Like a native — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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 to get out of this bad situation and come back to Nice.

This short novel is a soft thriller with humor. Don’t forget to download the study guide to get access to the transcription and the vocabulary. Stay tuned!

Credits – The short novel can be found here: https://www.atramenta.net/lire/le-banc-public-denice/34976/1#oeuvre_page Short novel written by Kowka

Laying Low by Admiral Bob – Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/admiralbob77/61081

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A day in French – 14 – La Sieste

Speak Like a native — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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 talk about la sieste, this special moment in the middle of the day where it’s ok to nap. Let’s talk about it and see what’s good about it. Don’t forget to download the study guide to get access to the transcription. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Cultural nugget about la sieste
Review the conditional mood
A challenge for you to shine

Music: Wonder Happens by Podington Bear – Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License / Holiday Prod. by Lukrembo

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La Saga de l’été – Le Banc Public de Nice – Episode 4

Speak Like a native — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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 they realize they’re in deep trouble when they discover what awaits them.

This short novel is a soft thriller with humor. Don’t forget to download the study guide to get access to the transcription and the vocabulary. Stay tuned!

Credits – The short novel can be found here: https://www.atramenta.net/lire/le-banc-public-denice/34976/1#oeuvre_page Short novel written by Kowka

Mysterium by Doxent Zsigmond – Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/doxent/50929

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A day in French – 13 – Stormy Night

Speak Like a native — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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 of my fears with you. We will talk about the big storm that happened weeks ago. It is the perfect excuse to develop our weather vocabulary and learn new phrases to talk about fear. Don’t forget to download the study guide to get access to the transcription. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Express fear with phrases
Review your weather vocabulary
A challenge for you to shine

Music: Wonder Happens by Podington Bear – Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License Ephemera by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au – Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

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La Saga de l’été – Le Banc Public de Nice – Episode 3

Speak Like a native — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 16:50:00 +0000

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 his friends. Something terrible happened to them and we will discover what.

This short novel is a soft thriller with humor. Don’t forget to download the study guide to get access to the transcription and the vocabulary. Stay tuned!

Credits – The short novel can be found here: https://www.atramenta.net/lire/le-banc-public-denice/34976/1#oeuvre_page Short novel written by Kowka

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La Saga de l’été – Le banc public de Nice – Episode 2

Speak Like a native — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 18:53:00 +0000

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 and the different people he meets. Something unfortunate will also happen during a night.

This short novel is a soft thriller with humor. Don’t forget to download the study guide to get access to the transcription and the vocabulary. Stay tuned!

Credits – The short novel can be found here: https://www.atramenta.net/lire/le-banc-public-denice/34976/1#oeuvre_page Short novel written by Kowka

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La Saga de l’été – Le Banc Public de Nice – Episode 1

Speak Like a native — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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 talkative about the daily life in this mediterranean town.

This short novel is a soft thriller with humor. Don’t forget to download the study guide to get access to the transcription and the vocabulary. Stay tuned!

The short novel can be found here: https://www.atramenta.net/lire/le-banc-public-denice/34976/1#oeuvre_page Short novel written by Kowka

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Quoi de beau Caro ? – 05

Speak Like a native — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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

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A day in French – 12 – The beast

Speak Like a native — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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 very famous scary story involving a beast that happened in the mountains in the south of France. This beast has inspired many books and movies. The story will be graphic with gory details so if you’re sensitive to blood and violence, I would suggest you skip this episode. Don’t forget to download the study guide to get access to the transcription. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Acts of violence vocabulary
Review the passive voice
A challenge for you to shine

For those of you who would like to know more about the beast, here’s a documentary. It’s one among many you can find on youtube or some other streaming platforms. A lot has been written and told so it won’t be difficult to find more information.

Music: Wonder Happens by Podington Bear – Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License / Surreal Forest by Meydän – Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

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Ep35 – Let’s talk about our summer plans

Speak Like a native — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 19:30:00 +0000

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 tell us about his plans for the upcoming months as well as his struggle with pollen allergy. Through our conversation, we’ll learn how to talk about our plans for the future and we will review how to build the near future tense. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

French culture nuggets about an underrated French region
Learn or review how to build and use the near future tense
A challenge for you to shine

Tell me about your plans for the summer in the comment section

Now is your turn to tell me about your plans for the summer. With the help of the grammar that you’ve learnt in the study guide, write a few lines about what you’re going to do next month. I’ll be waiting for you in the comment section. I can’t wait to discover a bit more about you!

Music by Bensound.com

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Ep34 – Let’s talk about our dream house

Speak Like a native — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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 few years ago, she comes back on the podcast to talk about her recent moving and her house. Through our conversation, we’ll learn how to talk about our accommodation and how to compare. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Learn the vocabulary of the accommodation
Learn and review how to use the comparison
French culture nugget – Discover an underrated French region
A challenge for you to shine

Tell me about where you live in the comment section

Now is your turn to tell me about your house or your appartment. With the help of the vocabulary and grammar that you’ve learnt in the study guide, write a few lines about the place you live in. I’ll be waiting for you in the comment section. I can’t wait to discover a bit more about you!

Music by Bensound.com

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A day in French – 11 – Still on the Road

Speak Like a native — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 16:57:00 +0000

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 our journey but this time, we take a boat and we will cross a new country. If you haven’t listened to the previous episode, I highly recommend you start with episode 10 instead. Don’t forget to download the study guide to get access to the transcription. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Boat and protection from viruses vocabulary
Review the agreement of the past participle
A challenge for you to shine

Music: Wonder Happens by Podington Bear – Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License / Ferry Landing by Blue Dot Sessions – Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)

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Episode 33 – Don’t say yes, use these words instead!

Speak Like a native — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 17:23:00 +0000

Be more active in your conversation

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 when interacting with French people. This time, we will study how to express agreement and we will go beyond our traditional “yes”. You’ll be able to create a more active conversation and to add feelings and nuances. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Master different ways to show agreement like a native
Add nuances and feelings through agreement
Bonus – how to call the doctor’s office

Episode 33 - Dialogue

Dialogue transcription

Share your questions in the comment section

Do you have any other phrases that you struggle to use in French?

Is there something that you can’t seem to master no matter how hard you try?

Don’t hesitate to share with me in the comment section.

Music by Bensound.com – Audio Sponsor by Timbre – Freesound

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A day in French – 10 – On the Road

Speak Like a native — Fri, 29 May 2020 18:10:00 +0000

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 talking about some big changes that happened in my life recently and our days on the road. Don’t forget to download the study guide to get access to the transcription. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Road traffic and transportation vocabulary
Review how to express goals
A challenge for you to shine

Music: Wonder Happens by Podington Bear – Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License / Sun goes down acoustic by Sahara Sky – Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)

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Quoi de beau Caro ? – 04

Speak Like a native — Mon, 25 May 2020 08:00:00 +0000

All the news regarding the French Blabla community.

Music by Podington Bear – Wavy Glass

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Ep32 – Don’t say this to sound like a native

Speak Like a native — Fri, 22 May 2020 16:03:00 +0000

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 you haven’t listened to it yet, I strongly encourage you to do it because it will completely change your French. Today my catchphrase holds even more true with this episode. We are going to learn together another foundation of fluency, because what you have learnt at school is a sure way to show that you’re a foreigner. Let’s learn how to use question tags the native way. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Master question tags like a native
Add nuances and feelings through question tags
A challenge for you to shine

Share your answers in the comment section

I’m really looking forward to your answers to my little challenge. After a few contributions, I will post the answer to the quizz. Do you have any other phrases that you struggle to use in French? Is there something that you can’t seem to master no matter how hard you try? Don’t hesitate to share with me in the comment section.

Music by Bensound.com

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Quoi de beau Caro ? – 03

Speak Like a native — Mon, 18 May 2020 19:36:00 +0000

All the news regarding the French Blabla community.

Music by Podington Bear – Wavy Glass

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A day in French – 09 – Bath

Speak Like a native — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 17:40:00 +0000

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 be talking about my birthday and what I will do on this special day. I will also talk about the joy of bathing and the bath culture. Don’t forget to download the study guide to get access to the transcription. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Bath and water vocabulary
Review the phrases to allow and forbid
A challenge for you to shine

Music: Wonder Happens by Podington Bear – Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License

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Ep31 – Using the verb être this way will make your teacher scream

Speak Like a native — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 19:15:00 +0000

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, to be. We will learn how to use it in a totally incorrect way but so frequently used in France. We will also learn how to talk about our localization and our whereabouts in a more natural way. This new way to use the verb “être” will make your French teacher scream. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

A new way to use the verb “être”
Variations to talk about your localization
A challenge for you to shine

Share your answers in the comment section

I’m really looking forward to your answers to my holiday exercise using the verb être and the other verbs studied in the episode. Do you have any other verbs that you struggle to use in French? Is there something that you can’t seem to master no matter how hard you try? Don’t hesitate to share with me in the comment section.

Music by Bensound.com

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A day in French – 08 – Being a kid in the 50’s

Speak Like a native — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:38:00 +0000

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 will talk about surprising French social habits in the 50’s. This time isn’t a story about me but something that I’ve watched and that I found really interesting. Don’t forget to download the study guide to get access to the transcription. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Review the past tenses
A challenge for you to shine

Music: Wonder Happens by Podington Bear – Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License

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Ep 30 – Do you know how to apologize like a native

Speak Like a native — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 17:41:00 +0000

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 words to say when interacting with French people. This episode is kind of a follow-up of episode 28, where we covered how to wish but this time we will learn how to apologize. It will be a good opportunity also to explain how to translate “I’m confused” in French. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Every way to apologize
Stop the confusion of “I’m confused”
A challenge for you to shine

Share your answers in the comment section

Music by Bensound.com / Audio sponsor by Timbre – Freesound

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A day in French – 07 – La Chandeleur

Speak Like a native — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 16:59:00 +0000

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 be talking about la Chandeleur and what happened on February the second in France. Don’t forget to download the study guide to get access to the transcription. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Chandeleur and religious celebration vocabulary
Review le participe présent and le gérondif
A challenge for you to shine

As bonus for you, here’s a vintage French TV show that will teach you how to make crêpes. Bon appétit bien sûr !

Music: Wonder Happens by Podington Bear – Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License

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Ep29 – Mixing “an” with “année” will be a thing of the past

Speak Like a native — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 17:05:00 +0000

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” and “année”. I know that a lot of you get mixed up and don’t really understand how to choose one or the other. Today, let’s cover together a few simple rules that will make your French easier. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

The rules to choose between “an” and “année”
The rules to choose between “jour” and “journée”
A cheat sheet to download with the tips from today’s episode

Share your answers in the comment section

I’m really looking forward to your answers to my little challenge. After a few contributions, I will post the answer to the quizz. Do you have any other word pair that you struggle to use in French? Is there something that you can’t seem to master no matter how hard you try? Don’t hesitate to share with me in the comment section.

Music by Bensound.com

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A day in French – 06 – The Sickness

Speak Like a native — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 18:44:00 +0000

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 will talk about sickness and all the vocabulary related to different symptoms, so that you can too talk about your next benign sickness. Don’t forget to download the study guide to get access to the transcription. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Sickness vocabulary
Review the past tenses
A challenge for you to shine

Music by Wonder Happens by Podington Bear – Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License / Night Hills by Livio Amato – Freemusicarchive

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Quoi de beau Caro ? – 02

Speak Like a native — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 17:00:00 +0000

All the news regarding the French Blabla community.

Music by Podington Bear – Wavy Glass

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Ep 28 – How 16 wishes will change the way you show empathy in French

Speak Like a native — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 16:30:00 +0000

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 lesson. We’ll keep the grammar for another episode. Today, we’ll cover formal phrases that we use to wish in French and to show empathy. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Formal phrases for various situations to wish in French and to show empathy
Sound like a native
Nuggets of French culture
A cheat sheet to download with the tips from today’s episode

What do you want to see next? Share in the comment section

Do you have any other situations in which you struggle to find the proper words? Is there something that you can’t seem to master no matter how hard you try? Don’t hesitate to share with me in the comment section.

Music by Bensound.com / Audio sponsor by Timbre – Freesound

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A day in French – 05 – The Hockey Match

Speak Like a native — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 17:00:00 +0000

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 will talk about ice hockey and how it differs in North America and Sweden. Don’t forget to download the study guide to get access to the transcription. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Ice Hockey vocabulary
Review the comparison
A challenge for you to shine

Music: Wonder Happens by Podington Bear – Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License

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Quoi de beau Caro ? – 01

Speak Like a native — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 17:00:00 +0000

All the news regarding the French Blabla community

Music by Podington Bear – Wavy Glass

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Ep27 – Let’s talk about it anyway…part2

Speak Like a native — Sat, 04 Jan 2020 11:13:00 +0000

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 word “anyway”. The first part can be found here (click to go to the episode). Stay tuned!

In this Episode

An important English filler “anyway” in French to give more life to your conversations
Sound like a native
A cheat sheet to download with the tips from today’s episode

What do you want to see next? Share in the comment section

Do you have any other multi-meaning word that you struggle to use in French? Is there something that you can’t seem to master no matter how hard you try? Don’t hesitate to share with me in the comment section.

Music by Bensound.com

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A day in French – 04 – The Christmas Table

Speak Like a native — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 16:30:00 +0000

Celebrating 'Noël': Christmas in French

Welcome to the fourth episode of my series, where I invite you into my world as a French woman, sharing the nuances of my culture and language.

Today, we’re going to immerse ourselves in the festive spirit of ‘Noël’ – Christmas in French.

This episode is not just about learning; it’s about experiencing the joy and traditions of a French Christmas.

In this new episode, I’ll take you through the charming details of the Christmas table in France.

We’ll explore the specific vocabulary that lights up our conversations around this time of the year.

From the sparkling ‘décorations’ to the sumptuous ‘repas de Noël’ (Christmas meal), you’ll learn how to talk about these festive elements with authentic French flair.

But that’s not all – we’ll also dive into some essential grammar points.

It’s a fantastic opportunity to review our future and near future tenses, crucial for planning those holiday gatherings and sharing your festive plans in French.

Don’t forget to download the study guide for this episode. It includes a full transcription and exercises to help you practice what you’ve learned.

Stay tuned, and let’s embrace the magic of Christmas in French together!

In this Episode:

Vocabulary of the Christmas Table: Learn the terms for traditional French Christmas decorations and dishes, enriching your festive vocabulary.
Celebrating Christmas in France: Discover how we celebrate Christmas in France, from family traditions to public festivities.
Grammar Focus: Review the future and near future tenses, essential for discussing upcoming holiday plans.

Join me in this delightful journey as we explore the beauty and warmth of Christmas in French. Whether you’re a language enthusiast or someone who loves cultural explorations, this episode is packed with insights, practical language tips, and a whole lot of festive cheer.

Music by Wonder Happens – Podington Bear – Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License / Jolly Old St Nicholas (Instrumental) – E’s Jammy Jams https://youtu.be/Z-SFQmAh0BA

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A day in French – 03 – Let There Be Light

Speak Like a native — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 18:44:00 +0000

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 will talk about Christmas light and decorations. Don’t forget to download the study guide to get access to the transcription. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Christmas light and decoration vocabulary
Review the passive voice
A challenge for you to shine

Music by Wonder Happens by Podington Bear – Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License / Il Neige by Flora – License – Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License.

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Ep26 – On vs Nous – Let the battle begin

Speak Like a native — Fri, 06 Dec 2019 16:30:00 +0000

Let's change the way you talk

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 will change the way you talk forever.

We will unveil the many secrets of “on”. After this episode, you’ll be a master.

If you want to sound even more like a native, listen again to episode 15 if you’re a beginner and episode 16 if you’re intermediate or advanced.

Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Tips to talk about yourself more naturally
No more confusion with “on” vs “nous”
Instantly sound like a native
A challenge for you to shine

Share your answers in the comment section

I’m really looking forward to your answers to my little challenge.

After a few contributions, I will post the answer to the quizz.

Do you have any other grammatical mystery that you want to understand in French?

Is there something that you can’t seem to master no matter how hard you try?

Don’t hesitate to share with me in the comment section.

Music by Bensound.com

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The French Christmas Project

Speak Like a native — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 16:00:00 +0000

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A day in French – 02 – A walk in the forest

Speak Like a native — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 16:30:00 +0000

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 will talk about mushrooms, a walk in the forest but also the pair “savoir” and “connaître”. I covered the differences between the two so don’t hesitate to go to episode 17 to listen to it again. Don’t forget to download the study guide to get access to the transcription. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

The confusing “savoir” and “connaître”
Learn the vocabulary of mushrooms and of a walk in the forest
Review the past tenses
A challenge for you to shine

Music: Wonder Happens by Podington Bear – Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License Acoustic / Folk Instrumental – Mumford & Sons Inspired by Hyde – Free Instrumentals – Creative Commons License.

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A day in French – 01 – An apple and an unfortunate event

Speak Like a native — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 16:30:00 +0000

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 will talk about apples but also an unfortunate event. Don’t forget to download the study guide to get access to the transcription. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

The “en” pronoun
Learn the vocabulary of apples
Review the past tenses and the plus-que-parfait
A challenge for you to shine

Music by
Wonder Happens by Podington Bear – Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License /

Somewhere Down The Line by AERØHEAD https://soundcloud.com/aerohead Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Wanderlust by Nomyn – Creative Commons License

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Announcement

Speak Like a native — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 16:00:00 +0000

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Ep25 – The case of the mysterious L

Speak Like a native — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 16:00:00 +0000

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 to get clear about this mysterious L. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Take more control of the French language and finetune it.
Sound like a native
A challenge for you to shine

Share your answers in the comment section

I’m really looking forward to your answers to my little challenge. After a few contributions, I will post the answer to the quizz. Do you have any other strange use that you struggle with? Is there something that you can’t seem to master no matter how hard you try? Don’t hesitate to share with me in the comment section.

Music by Bensound.com

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Ep24 – Let’s talk about it anyway!

Speak Like a native — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 16:44:00 +0000

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 useful “anyway” and its many translations. So many that another episode will be needed to cover them all. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

An important English filler translated to French to give more life to your conversations
Sound like a native
A cheat sheet to download with the tips from today’s episode

Share your answers in the comment section

I’m really looking forward to your answers to my little challenge. After a few contributions, I will post the answer to the quizz. Do you have any other multi-meaning word that you struggle to use in French? Is there something that you can’t seem to master no matter how hard you try? Don’t hesitate to share with me in the comment section.

Music by Bensound.com

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Ep23 – Two MORE fillers you haven’t learnt at school

Speak Like a native — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 15:17:00 +0000

Colour your French with these fillers

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 are many of them, so today, I’ll introduce you to two more fillers.

You will learn how to be a more active participant in conversations and how to show surprise and empathy.

Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Two more fillers to give more life to your conversations
Sound like a native
A cheat sheet to download with the tips from today’s episode

Share your thoughts in the comment section

Music by Bensound.com

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Ep22 – How to say “I’m excited” like a native

Speak Like a native — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 09:58:00 +0000

"Je suis excité" ???

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 French. If you haven’t listened to this episode or if you don’t remember, I suggest you go listen.

Today, we’re going to focus on one of these phrases “I’m excited”.

It’s commonly translated word for word and it’s something you should stay away from. Listen to today’s episode to discover how to translate “I’m excited” like a native. Stay tuned!

Share what you're excited about in the comment section

Do you have any other phrases or puzzling words that you struggle with? What are you excited about in your life? Don’t hesitate to share with me in the comment section.

Music by Bensound.com

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Ep21 – What’s your favourite recipe?

Speak Like a native — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 14:15:00 +0000

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 an easy French recipe that I like. We’ll learn how to talk about our food and discover a new tense to help you share your local recipes. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

The imperative tense
Learn the vocabulary of cooking
French culture nugget
A challenge for you to shine

Tell me about your favourite recipe in the comment section

Now is your turn to tell me about the things you like to eat. With the help of the vocabulary and grammar that you’ve learnt in the study guide, share with me a recipe from your country or your favourite recipe. I’ll be waiting for you in the comment section. I can’t wait to discover a bit more about you!

Music by bensound.com

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Ep20 – Two filler words you haven’t learnt at school

Speak Like a native — Wed, 03 May 2017 12:29:00 +0000

Do you struggle to understand spoken French?

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 to this episode or if you don’t remember, I suggest you go listen.

Today, we will learn about the second reason why French is difficult to understand and it’s because of filler words that are used extensively when we speak. In this episode, I’ll share with you two filler words and how to use them like a native.

Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Two filler words to give more life to your conversations
Sound like a native
A cheat sheet to download with the tips from today’s episode

Share your comments in the comment section

Do you have any other fillers or puzzling words that you struggle with? Is there something that you can’t seem to master no matter how hard you try? Don’t hesitate to share with me in the comment section.

Music by bensound.com

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Ep19 – Let’s talk about your family

Speak Like a native — Sat, 15 Apr 2017 13:12:00 +0000

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 his family. As he’s from Corsica, you will notice that his accent is different from Nicole’s. Through our conversation, we’ll learn how to talk about our family and then it will be your turn. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Discover a new French accent
Learn the vocabulary of the family
French culture nugget
A challenge for you to shine

Tell me about your relatives in the comment section

Now is your turn to tell me about the people close to you. With the help of the vocabulary and grammar that you’ve learnt in the study guide, write a few lines about the members of your family. I’ll be waiting for you in the comment section. I can’t wait to discover a bit more about you!

Music by bensound.com

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Ep18 – What do you do on weekends – Let’s talk about hobbies

Speak Like a native — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 10:58:00 +0000

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 about her hobbies and what she likes doing during the weekends. Through our conversation, we’ll learn how to talk about our activities but also we will study some fluency tips to improve your listening skills. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Talk about likes and dislikes
Learn the vocabulary of hobbies
Discover the French culture
A challenge for you to shine

Tell me about your hobbies in the comment section

Now is your turn to tell me about your hobbies! With the help of the vocabulary and grammar that you’ve learnt in the study guide, write a few lines about what you like doing and what you don’t like doing on weekends. I’ll be waiting for you in the comment section. I can’t wait to discover a bit more about you!

Music by bensound.com

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L’heure du conte – Pierre et le cadeau de Noël

Speak Like a native — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 06:36:00 +0000

Discovering the Joy of French Festivities: how do we say merry christmas in french - My Special Holiday Episode

As the festive season draws near, I find myself enveloped in the magic of Christmas, especially the French way.

In today’s special holiday episode, I’m excited to share with you the essence of French Christmas traditions, focusing on how do we say merry christmas in French.

This episode is more than just learning a phrase; it’s about embracing the cultural richness that comes with these words.

When writing heartfelt cards or sending warm messages to loved ones, knowing how do we say merry christmas in French becomes essential.

I’ll guide you through crafting the perfect holiday greetings, ensuring your words resonate with the warmth and joy of the season.

But that’s not all – I’m also diving into the delightful world of French Christmas decoration vocabulary. From sparkling ‘guirlandes’ (garlands) to twinkling ‘lumières’ (lights), I’ll teach you how to discuss these festive adornments with ease.

And, as always, a comprehensive study guide awaits.

This guide is designed to help you practice and perfect these special holiday phrases, ensuring you’re ready to spread holiday cheer in true French style.

In this Episode

Mastering Holiday Greetings: I’ll explore the nuances of how do we say merry christmas in French

French Christmas Vocabulary: Join me in expanding our French lexicon with essential Christmas decoration terms. Learn how to describe your holiday setup in French, from the ‘sapin de Noël’ (Christmas tree) to the ‘couronnes’ (wreaths).

Writing Perfect Holiday Cards: I’ll share tips on composing heartfelt Christmas and New Year cards in French. We’ll cover everything from formal greetings to friendly wishes.

Interactive Study Guide: Engage with my specially designed study guide, complete with exercises and quizz to reinforce your learning and ensure you’re ready to celebrate Christmas the French way.

Join me in this enchanting episode as we explore the beauty of French holiday traditions. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to polish your French skills, this episode is packed with cultural insights, practical tips, and a whole lot of festive fun. Tune in and let’s celebrate ‘Noël’ with a touch of French eleganc!

Share your wishes in the comment section

In the study guide, there’s a creative exercise for you to do. If you’d like me to have a look at it, please share it in the comment section. Let’s send our best wishes to each other for the holidays. I can’t wait!

Joyeux Noël à tous,

Music by Nicolai Heidlas “Let It Be Christmas”

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Ep17 – French Essentials #3 – Stop confusing Connaître and Savoir

Speak Like a native — Sun, 04 Dec 2016 21:48:00 +0000

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 checked the two other episodes, click here to end the confusion between “bon” et “bien” and here for the difference between “c’est” and “il est”. Today we will study the differences between the verbs “connaître” and “savoir”. You will also discover the magic recipe to always know which one to use. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

A magic rule to always know between your “Connaître” and your “savoir”
A special use of the verb “connaître”
A cheat sheet to download with the tips from today’s episode
A challenge for you to shine

Share your answers in the comment section

I’m really looking forward to your answers to my little challenge. After a few contributions, I will post the answer to the quizz. Do you have any other pairs or puzzling grammatical use that you struggle with? Is there something that you can’t seem to master no matter how hard you try? Don’t hesitate to share with me in the comment section.

Music by bensound.com

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L’heure du conte – 03 – Estula

Speak Like a native — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 14:46:00 +0000

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 part of past tenses: how to combine them together in a sentence. You will find plenty of exercises in the study guide but if you have questions, the comment section is all yours.

Share your text in the comment section

In the study guide, there’s a creative exercise for you to do. If you’d like me to have a look at it, please share it in the comment section. It will be very interesting to read the text you wrote for your movie clip. Don’t forget to share the link along with the text so that I can check it. A très vite !

Music by bensound.com

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Ep16 – How to litter your French like a native #2

Speak Like a native — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 15:46:00 +0000

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 like a native and is geared towards intermediate and advanced learners. Click here if you miss the first part aimed at beginners and learn some instant actionable tips for a more natural French. Today we’ll learn the bad grammar that French people use. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Bad grammar French people use
One of the most important notion for a natural French
Some listening practice

In this episode, I challenged you with a new listening exercise. Can you spot the repetitions? Watch the video until 0’52” and share in the comment section all the repetitions that you could hear and what they refer to. Don’t forget to click on the cog to enable the French subtitles.

If you remember what we saw in the last episode, you will notice that when Ernest says “ils aiment” he actually pronounces “il” as “i”. The same happens in the part “pour pas qu’il se foire” where he will pronounce “il” also as “i”.

Music by Bensound.com

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Ep15 – How to litter your French like a native #1

Speak Like a native — Sat, 22 Oct 2016 19:36:00 +0000

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 which we will study how to speak a more natural French through common transformations. This episode is aimed at beginners with easy and instantly actionable tips that will improve your French in under 8 minutes. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

The smooshing comes back
Three tips to sound more natural
Improve your listening skills
A dictation challenge

Here’s a very good example of the disappearance of the “il” in the phrase “il y a”. It’s a very common phenomenon and I encourage you to do it too. As a bonus, in the first sentence, you will notice that the “ils” in front of the verb “étaient” also got a little transformation and turned into a simple “i”. Watch until 0’22.

“Alors ? Combien ils étaient ?”
– Bah, y en avait plusieurs… Y en avait là… Y en avait environ là… Y en avait derrière…
– Et… et là aussi ?
– Et là aussi oui. Et y en avait là.
– Ok. Donc “Y en avait là.””

Join the dictation challenge in the comment section

In the episode, I challenged you with three smooshed sentences where I applied all the tips that we learnt today. Will you be able to recognize the transformations and write what I said in the comment section?

Music by bensound.com

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L’heure du conte – 02 – Les trois souhaits

Speak Like a native — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 13:55:00 +0000

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. Today we will focus on a new fairytale, less famous than le Petit Chaperon Rouge. With it, we will study our second past tense: l’imparfait. How we use it is very different than with our other past tense and the study guide that I made will help you practice.

Share your memories in the comment section

In the study guide, there’s a new creative exercise for you to do. If you’d like me to have a look at it, please share it in the comment section. This time you won’t have to make a story, you’ll be invited to share some childhood memories. I’m really looking forward to sharing with you on the blog.

Stay tuned for the final part of the Fairy Tale series where we’ll cover how to use the passé composé and l’imparfait together.

A très vite !

Music by bensound.com

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Ep14 – Let’s read in French

Speak Like a native — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 14:27:00 +0000

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 all thanks to you. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Why reading shouldn’t be your main language technique
How to study actively through reading
Reading ideas for beginners

I’ve created a resources page where you’ll be able to find all the titles that I’ve talked about in the episode. Putting all them here would make the post way too long so you can click here to access it.

Tell me in the comment section about books that you’ve read and that you would recommend to beginners.

Music by bensound.com

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Ep13 – Don’t forget your raincoat in Ireland – Let’s talk about the weather

Speak Like a native — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 17:05:00 +0000

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 with Candice. This time, she will talk about the weather . Through our conversation, we’ll learn how to talk about the weather but also we will study some fluency tips to improve your listening skills. Stay tuned !

In this Episode

Bad French English accent
Learn the vocabulary of the weather
Tips for a better pronunciation
A challenge for you to shine

Tell me about the weather in your city in the comment section

Now is your turn to tell me about where you live! With the help of the vocabulary and grammar that you’ve learnt in the study guide, write a few lines about the typical weather that you have where you live. You can also describe what the weather is like depending on the seasons. I’ll be waiting for you in the comment section. I can’t wait to discover a bit more about you!

Music by bensound.com

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Ep12 – Dublin is so cool – How to describe your city

Speak Like a native — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 16:49:00 +0000

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 with my little sister and we talked about her last holidays in Dublin. Through our conversation, we’ll learn how to talk about our city. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Bad French English accent
Learn the vocabulary of the city
Tips for a better pronunciation
A challenge for you to shine

Tell me about your city in the comment section

Now is your turn to tell me about your city! With the help of the vocabulary and grammar that you’ve learnt in the study guide, write a few lines about a city you like or the one where you live in. I’ll be waiting for you in the comment section. I can’t wait to discover a bit more about you!

Music by bensound.com

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Ep11 – The Real French Etiquette in Shops

Speak Like a native — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 13:30:00 +0000

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 who told me a story of an embarrassing situation she experienced in a shop in Paris. She was shocked that nobody told her about that. Today we’re going to study together the real French manners when you go to shops so that you don’t have to experience what my student did. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

A common French attitude
Learn the real French etiquette
Stop saying “je voudrais”

Share your anecdotes in the comment section

Have something like that ever happened to you? Have you ever found yourself in a situation you didn’t understand? How did you react? If you have some embarrassing or funny stories to share, I’ll be delighted to read them. I’ll be waiting for you in the comment section.

Reference:

http://theses.univ-lyon2.fr/documents/lyon2/2002/trinh_dt/pdfAmont/trinh_dt_chapitre6.pdf

Music by bensound.com

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L’heure du conte – 01 – Le Petit Chaperon Rouge

Speak Like a native — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 10:24:00 +0000

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 with my tips to improve your fluency. I have, however, decided to expand a bit and to create a new series that will teach you French. We will start with the three parts Fairy tale series that will help you master the past tenses. For each part, you will find the audio of the story and a study guide with everything you need from grammar to exercises to learn these tenses.

Share your text in the comment section

In the study guide, there’s a creative exercise for you to do. If you’d like me to have a look at it, please share it in the comment section. It will also be very interesting to read the story you imagined with the six images. I can’t wait!

Stay tuned for the second part of the Fairy Tale series where we’ll cover together the second most important past tense in French.

A très vite !

Music by bensound.com

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Ep10 – The Guide to Love

Speak Like a native — Mon, 30 May 2016 18:26:00 +0000

Salut à tous and welcome to a heartfelt tenth episode of the French Blabla podcast, where we not only boost your fluency but also deepen your emotional expression in French and how to say I love in French.

In this episode, we’re focusing on a phrase that’s as beautiful as it is complex: how to say I love in French.

This topic was inspired by a conversation with one of my students who frequently used the phrase “je l’aime.”

It made me realize that while “aimer” is one of the first verbs we learn, its correct usage is often misunderstood.

In This Episode, You Will Discover:

Essential tips to avoid common pitfalls when using “aimer” in various contexts.
A comprehensive exploration of the different shades of “aimer,” from platonic affection to romantic love.
A valuable cheat sheet with bonus phrases to help you express a range of emotions in French.
An engaging challenge to apply your learning about how to say I love in French in real-life situations.

The verb “aimer” is a cornerstone in French language learning, but it’s not just about saying “I love you.”

The context in which it’s used can dramatically change its meaning. For instance, saying “J’aime le chocolat” is quite different from “J’aime ma mère.”

In this episode, we’ll dissect these nuances, ensuring that next time you express your feelings in French, you do so with the right emotional tone.

Moreover, we’ll dive into cultural aspects of expressing love and affection in French.

You’ll learn not just how to say I love in French, but also how to navigate the delicate balance of expressing emotions in a culture known for both its passion and its subtlety.

Share your answers in the comment section

Of course, several answers are possible. You can even use the negative if you haven’t enjoyed the last super heroes movie. You just have to be careful to use the right love combo. I’m really looking forward to checking your answers.

Music by bensound.com

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Ep09 – 3 Tips to boost your listening skills

Speak Like a native — Fri, 25 Mar 2016 13:42:00 +0000

Discover the true pronunciation

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 when people talk.

Pronunciation in all our study books doesn’t come close to what we hear in the streets.

There are a few reasons for that and today we will study 3 tips to boost your listening skills.

Stay tuned !

In this Episode

Tips to sound more natural
3 listening skills boosters
The reason why you struggle to understand French people
A challenge for you to shine

Share your answers in the comment section

Share your answers in the comment section

I’m really looking forward to your answers to my little challenge. After a few contributions, I will post the answer to the quizz.

The number 2 is particularly tough as there are a lot of “e” in the sentence. It will help you to count the pronounced syllables.

Music by bensound.com

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Ep08 – Essentials#2 – Stop confusing Bon and Bien

Speak Like a native — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 17:27:00 +0000

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 for this new year and I hope you will fill it with language learning. To kick-start it, today we will cover two words that learners usually don’t really know how to use. We will cover tips to choose wisely and to understand why we use what we use depending on the situation. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Mistakes to avoid
Cheat words to swap to instantly know whether to use “bon” or “bien”
A cheat sheet to download with the tips from today’s episode
A challenge for you to shine

Share your answers in the comment section

Music by bensound.com

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Ep07 – Asking questions about work like a native

Speak Like a native — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 14:05:00 +0000

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 initially thought that this episode would be the second part of my French Essentials serie, but I changed my mind in the mean time and really wanted to do a follow-up of the third episode where we talked about introducing ourselves like real French people. I thought that doing a single episode about self-introduction and basically about proper French social chit-chat wasn’t enough.

As for the last episode, do you remember my little challenge? I would like to thank Elias, Ruth, and Danielle for their answers. You did great and right! Congrats to the 3 of you. I’m so happy you joined me here.

In this Episode

Which phrases are real French and which aren’t
How to be polite even where you’re not interested
How to ask for details gracefully
A cheat sheet to download with the tips from today’s episode

Choose what will be next on the French Blabla podcast!

This podcast is for you and your French journey, I’m really interested in knowing what you would like me to cover in the next episodes. Is there a grammar point or a situation that you’re curious about? Something you learnt at school you’d like me to frenchify? Please tell me your ideas in the comment section

A très vite pour un nouvel épisode !

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Ep06 – French Essentials#1 – Stop confusing C’est and Il est

Speak Like a native — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 11:02:00 +0000

Avoid this easy trap!

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 and over again.

I’ve decided that it was time to end the confusion and help choose correctly between the two constructions.

In today’s episode, you will see that it’s a trap easy to avoid.

We will cover tips to choose wisely and to understand why we use what we use depending on the situation.

Stay tuned!

In this Episode

Real tips and explanations
Use the two constructions like a boss
A cheat sheet to download with the tips from today’s episode
A challenge for you to shine

Share your answers in the comment section

I’m really looking forward to your answers to my little challenge. After a few contributions, I will post the answer to the quizz.

Oh and by the way, you remember the question I asked you in the episode, I hope you chose “c’est une fille”!

Don’t forget that with an article + noun, we use “c’est”, not “il est”. If you chose correctly, let me know in the comments too!

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Ep05 – You shall not pass – Tips to avoid the subjunctive – Guest episode with Takelessons.com

Speak Like a native — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 07:24:00 +0000

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 you can find the original post by clicking here. You will get extra tips on how to create the subjunctive. I was super excited to be contacted to create an episode for them. I’m also really happy I had the chance to meet the friendly Megan. In today’s episode we will talk about the least favourite tense of French learners: the dreaded subjunctive. We will cover tips to avoid using it but also how to sound like a native when you do use it. Stay tuned!

In this Episode

4 tips to avoid using the subjunctive
Learn how to sound like a native using subjunctive
A cheat sheet to download with the tips from today’s episode

Share you story in the comments

Which tense is the worst for you? Which phrases would you like to know how to use better? I would love to hear about it.

Music by bensound.com

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Ep04 – Risqué pronunciation – The mistakes you must avoid

Speak Like a native — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 12:50:00 +0000

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 and you will discover some words that you should pronounce correctly if you don’t want to get offended looks, or if you don’t want to put yourself in an awkward situation.

In this Episode

Why I was so embarrassed on that fateful night
The words you really shouldn’t mispronounce
Expressions that are definitely not transparent

Share you story in the comments

What words or expressions have you used that got you some weird looks? Do you have an embarrassing moment that happened in your learning journey? I would love to hear about it.

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Ep01 – Overcome your fear of speaking now!

Speak Like a native — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 12:16:00 +0000

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 once. It can be a real plague for some of us and prevent us from reaching our full potential. Today is the day you will discover how to overcome your fear of speaking.

In this Episode

Reasons we get blocked and paralyzed when speaking a foreign language
Why the recurrent advice “go face your fear” doesn’t work
Why active listening will improve your communication
8 practical tips to definitely get rid of fear

BONUS

One of the expressions we can use to do an active listening but also to sound more natural is “C’est-à-dire ?”. You will find more expressions in the PDF: Ep01 – Overcome your fear of speaking now – Active listening expressions

Share your story in comments below

We’ve all felt this way at one point in our learning journey. What are the situations when you feel anxious and blocked? What do you do to overcome your fear? I would love to hear about it.

References

Young, D.J. (1991)Creating a Low-Anxiety Classroom Environment: What Does LanguageAnxiety Research Suggest? [Electronic version]. The Modern Language Journal, 75 (4),426-439
“I CAN UNDERSTAND BUT CANNOT SPEAK”: LANGUAGE ANXIETY FOR ORAL COMMUNICATION
Azamat A. Akbarova, Ph.D., Hakan Aydoğan, Ph.D.c., Ali Doğan, Ph.D.c., Kemal Gonen, Ph.D.c., Enes Tuncdemir, Ph.D.c.
Crookall, David & Rebecca Oxford. “Dealing with Anxiety: Some Practical Activities for Language Learners and Teacher Trainees.” Language Anxiety: From Theory and Research to Classroom Implication
Coping with anxiety and Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Produced November 2010 By Lee Brosan Brenda Hogan Eloise Flight Jeanette Freyland Friederike Kult Emma Lightning Richard Van Heeswyk

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Ep02 – Sound like a native – The R sound

Speak Like a native — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 12:16:00 +0000

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 is to say our R sound. Feared by many of you, after this episode, you will know all there is to know about it and you will have the tools to face this sound!

In this Episode

Reasons you can’t pronounce R in every word
A step by step guide to pronounce the R sound
How to create your personalized drills

Share your story in comments below

We’ve all been struggling with pronunciation and it can be so frustrating not to be able to sound the way we want. Try to do the exercises and tell me if it helped. Which position of the R is the most difficult to you? I would love to hear about it.

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Ep03 – How to introduce yourself like a native

Speak Like a native — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 12:16:00 +0000

Welcome to the third episode of the French Blabla podcast, where we not only enhance your French fluency but also delve into the basics of conversation, starting with how to say hi in the French language.

Today, we’re revisiting your first-ever French lesson – remember learning to introduce yourself?

While “Je m’appelle” is a good start, it’s time to explore what natives actually say.

In This Episode, You Will Discover:

Effective ways to introduce yourself in French, going beyond the textbook phrases.
How to bid farewell to artificial French and embrace authentic expressions.
Essential etiquette for greeting and meeting people, including how to say hi in the French language.

Join us as we break down the nuances of everyday greetings.

You’ll learn not just how to say hi in the French language, but also how to make a genuine connection from the very first “Bonjour.”

Whether you’re a beginner or looking to polish your conversational skills, this episode is packed with practical tips and cultural insights.

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Ep02 – Sound like a native#1 – The R sound

Speak Like a native — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 01:33:00 +0000

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 is to say our R sound. Feared by many of you, after this episode, you will know all there is to know about it and you will have the tools to face this sound! In this Episode Reasons you can’t pronounce R in every word A step by step guide to pronounce the R sound How to create your personalized drills Share your story in comments below We’ve all been struggling with pronunciation and it can be so frustrating not to be able to sound the way we want. Try to do the exercises and tell me if it helped. Which position of the R is the most difficult to you? I would love to hear about it. Music by bensound.com

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Ep01 – Overcome your fear of speaking now

Speak Like a native — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 10:00:00 +0000

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 once. It can be a real plague for some of us and prevent us from reaching our full potential. Today is the day you will discover how to overcome your fear of speaking. In this Episode Reasons we get blocked and paralyzed when speaking a foreign language Why the recurrent advice “go face your fear” doesn’t work Why active listening will improve your communication 8 practical tips to definitely get rid of fear Share your story in comments below We’ve all felt this way at one point in our learning journey. What are the situations when you feel anxious and blocked? What do you do to overcome your fear? I would love to hear about it. Music by Bensound.com

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