French Blabla https://frenchblabla.org/ Bonjour à tous ! Welcome to the French Blabla podcast where you'll find tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. If you're fed up with boring grammar books or tired of speaking an artificial French, far from how natives speak, then this podcast is for you. This podcast isn't French grammar or French vocabulary only, we will cover a wide range of topics that will help you in your learning journey. What are you waiting for? Join me! Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:10:28 +0000 en All rights reserved Speak like a Native Speak Like a native episodic French Blabla frenchblabla34@gmail.com Speak Like a native frenchblabla34@gmail.com Bonjour à tous ! Welcome to the French Blabla podcast where you'll find tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. If you're fed up with boring grammar books or tired of speaking an artificial French, far from how natives speak, then this podcast is for you. This podcast isn't French grammar or French vocabulary only, we will cover a wide range of topics that will help you in your learning journey. What are you waiting for? Join me! Bonjour à tous ! Welcome to the French Blabla podcast where you'll find tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. If you're fed up with boring grammar books or tired of speaking an artificial French, far from how natives speak, then this podcast is for you. This podcast isn't French grammar or French vocabulary only, we will cover a wide range of topics that will help you in your learning journey. What are you waiting for? Join me! clean No https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/5/4/e/3/54e3fde1a20717f8/Logo_1.jpg French Blabla https://frenchblabla.org/ Ep55 – Don’t always say “au revoir”, say this instead! https://frenchblabla.org/episode/ep55-dont-always-say-au-revoir-say-this-instead/ Sat, 30 Oct 2021 20:15:00 +0000 Speak Like a native http://13804473-93bc-4016-9b7a-f7bb5bf48e04 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

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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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]]> clean No no no 00:09:26 Speak Like a native Ep47 – How to litter your French like a native #3 – Slang edition https://frenchblabla.org/episode/ep47-how-to-litter-your-french-like-a-native-3-slang-edition/ Sun, 18 Apr 2021 15:09:00 +0000 Speak Like a native http://0dceb6a9-3464-4c08-a091-3dacea5b4bb2 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

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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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]]> clean No no no 00:00:11 Speak Like a native Ep44 – How to choose between Tu and Vous https://frenchblabla.org/episode/ep44-how-to-choose-between-tu-and-vous/ Fri, 12 Mar 2021 20:03:00 +0000 Speak Like a native http://597c8801-a48b-4dc9-8232-f0df36c1aaf3 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

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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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]]> clean No no no 00:00:08 Speak Like a native Ep41 – Are you guilty of saying “comme ci comme ça ” ? Time to use “bof” instead https://frenchblabla.org/episode/ep41-the-meaning-of-comme-ci-comme-ca-time-to-use-bof-instead/ Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000 Speak Like a native http://75f91db3-8f60-4c61-97ad-3cd9f2592148 Guys, it’s time for the truth! Are you guilty of answering “comme ci comme ca” when somebody asks you how you are? I have no idea where it comes from, maybe from a song but when I was teaching in schools, students sometimes answered with this phrase. Frankly, I don’t know anybody in my relatives nor friends that ever said this. Today, we’re gonna drop the comme ci comme ca and study how to answer properly like French people would. In episode 22, we talked about how to translate the phrase “I’m excited” and following up on this episode, we’re going to dive a little bit deeper into the French world of total lack of enthusiasm. This three letter word we’ll study can be used in different situations with different meanings. Stay tuned!

 

In this Episode

  • Learn how to show a lack of enthusiasm
  • Learn two body expressions and turn into a real French person
  • The real answer to "how are you?"
  • Cultural nugget about French social habits

 

 

Music by bensound.com

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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.

Meaning of comme ci comme ca

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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]]> clean No no no 00:00:07 Speak Like a native Ep39 – Listen if you hesitate about the pronunciation of “plus” https://frenchblabla.org/episode/ep39-listen-if-you-hesitate-about-the-pronunciation-of-plus/ Fri, 18 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000 Speak Like a native http://3163766e-f861-46d2-9899-5eb7563b6c91

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

 

Music by bensound.com - Audio Sponsor by Timbre · Freesound

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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

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 / Audio Sponsor by Timbre · Freesound

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]]> clean No no no 00:00:07 Speak Like a native Episode 33 – Don’t say yes, use these words instead! https://frenchblabla.org/episode/episode-33-dont-say-yes-use-these-words-instead/ Fri, 05 Jun 2020 17:23:00 +0000 Speak Like a native http://0afcab98-b426-498c-b60c-714771a9e955

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

 

Music by bensound.com - Audio Sponsor by Timbre - Freesound

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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

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Dialogue transcription

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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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]]> clean No no no 00:00:12 Speak Like a native Ep32 – Don’t say this to sound like a native https://frenchblabla.org/episode/ep32-dont-say-this-to-sound-like-a-native/ Fri, 22 May 2020 16:03:00 +0000 Speak Like a native http://13139c3e-dbdd-4d25-a02b-628048d9a15f

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

 

Music by bensound.com

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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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]]> clean No no no 00:00:10 Speak Like a native Ep 30 – Do you know how to apologize like a native https://frenchblabla.org/episode/ep-30-do-you-know-how-to-apologize-like-a-native/ Fri, 21 Feb 2020 17:41:00 +0000 Speak Like a native http://9f4c90ef-345a-4f3d-b4e8-33b483825e2d

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

 

Music by bensound.com - Audio sponsor by Timbre - Freesound

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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

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 / Audio sponsor by Timbre – Freesound

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]]> clean No no no 00:00:09 Speak Like a native Ep29 – Mixing “an” with “année” will be a thing of the past https://frenchblabla.org/episode/ep29-mixing-an-with-annee-will-be-a-thing-of-the-past/ Fri, 07 Feb 2020 17:05:00 +0000 Speak Like a native http://cfbb7465-d5fa-4f98-8906-69a53d64b61a

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

 

Music by bensound.com

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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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]]> clean No no no 00:00:10 Speak Like a native Ep26 – On vs Nous – Let the battle begin https://frenchblabla.org/episode/ep26-on-vs-nous-let-the-battle-begin/ Fri, 06 Dec 2019 16:30:00 +0000 Speak Like a native http://53e5ee13f65945aca361419f5ca437ec

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

Music by bensound.com

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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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]]> clean No no no 00:00:10 Speak Like a native Ep17 – French Essentials #3 – Stop confusing Connaître and Savoir https://frenchblabla.org/episode/ep17-french-essentials-3-stop-confusing-connaitre-and-savoir/ Sun, 04 Dec 2016 21:48:00 +0000 Speak Like a native https://frenchblabla.org/epsode/ep17-french-essentials-3-stop-confusing-connaitre-and-savoir/ Welcome to the seventeenth episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. I come back with a new episode in the French essentials series. If you haven't 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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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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]]> clean No no no 00:00:08 Speak Like a native Ep11 – The Real French Etiquette in Shops https://frenchblabla.org/episode/ep11-the-real-french-etiquette-in-shops/ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 13:30:00 +0000 Speak Like a native https://frenchblabla.org/epsode/ep11-the-real-french-etiquette-in-shops/ Bonjour à tous, Welcome to the eleventh episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. This episode is once again inspired by one of my advanced student 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” Some listening practice 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. Music by bensound.com

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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:

  1. http://theses.univ-lyon2.fr/documents/lyon2/2002/trinh_dt/pdfAmont/trinh_dt_chapitre6.pdf

 

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]]> clean No no no 00:00:07 Speak Like a native Ep10 – The Guide to Love https://frenchblabla.org/episode/ep10-the-guide-to-love/ Mon, 30 May 2016 18:26:00 +0000 Speak Like a native https://frenchblabla.org/epsode/ep10-the-guide-to-love/ Salut à tous, Welcome to the tenth episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. This episode is inspired by one of my Conversation student who keeps using the phrase “je l’aime”. I realized that even though the verb “aimer” is one of the first we learn and seems very easy to use, it can be tricky to master. This verb has a lot of nuances and we will study them today so that you can really express your feelings accurately. Stay tuned! In this Episode Learn how to avoid this common mistake The multiple shades of love A cheat sheet with bonus phrases A challenge for you to shine Music by bensound.com

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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.

 

how to say I love in French
how to say I love in French

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.

 

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]]> clean No no no 00:00:09 Speak Like a native Ep08 – Essentials#2 – Stop confusing Bon and Bien https://frenchblabla.org/episode/ep08-essentials2-stop-confusing-bon-and-bien/ Fri, 01 Jan 2016 17:27:00 +0000 Speak Like a native https://frenchblabla.org/epsode/ep08-essentials2-stop-confusing-bon-and-bien/ Bonjour à tous, Welcome to the eight episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. Let's start 2016 with some French! I wish you all the best 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 which word to use 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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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

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.

 

 

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]]> clean No no no 00:00:07 Speak Like a native Ep07 – Asking questions about work like a native https://frenchblabla.org/episode/ep07-asking-questions-about-work-like-a-native/ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 14:05:00 +0000 Speak Like a native https://frenchblabla.org/epsode/ep07-asking-questions-about-work-like-a-native/ Bonjour à tous, Welcome to the seventh episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. I know that in my previous post, I told you that this 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, Caroline Music by bensound.com

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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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]]> clean No no no 00:00:06 Speak Like a native Ep06 – French Essentials#1 – Stop confusing C’est and Il est https://frenchblabla.org/episode/ep06-french-essentials1-stop-confusing-cest-and-il-est/ Sat, 31 Oct 2015 11:02:00 +0000 Speak Like a native https://frenchblabla.org/epsode/ep06-french-essentials1-stop-confusing-cest-and-il-est/ Bonjour à tous, Welcome to the sixth episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. This episode was created hearing my advanced students make this mistake over 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”. If you chose correctly, let me know in the comments too! Music by bensound.com

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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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]]> clean No no no 00:00:06 Speak Like a native Ep03 – How to introduce yourself like a native https://frenchblabla.org/episode/ep03-how-to-introduce-yourself-like-a-native/ Fri, 07 Aug 2015 12:16:00 +0000 Speak Like a native https://frenchblabla.org/epsode/ep03-how-to-introduce-yourself-like-a-native/ Welcome to the third episode of the French Blabla podcast where we will cover tips to increase your fluency while boosting your way of learning. In today's episode, we will go back to the first lesson ever that you took in French. You remember when you learnt how to introduce yourself? I'm sure you only repeated "Je m'appelle" and I'm afraid this is not what natives would say. In this Episode Ways to introduce yourself Say bye bye to artificial French How to behave when you meet somebody Music by bensound.com

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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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]]> clean No no no 00:00:04 Speak Like a native Ep02 – Sound like a native – The R sound https://frenchblabla.org/episode/ep02-r-sound/ Fri, 07 Aug 2015 12:16:00 +0000 Speak Like a native https://frenchblabla.org/episode/copy-of-ep03-how-to-introduce-yourself-like-a-native/ 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! Music by bensound.com

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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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