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Protests in France about fuel price rises - an advanced podcast - 18th November 2018
Les gilets jaunes
The yellow vests
Following protests all over France, this week's podcast is about the 'gilets jaunes' - the people wearing fluorescent yellow vests that you keep in your car in case you break down. The uprising has been blocking the roads this weekend - people protesting about a tax on fuel. Enjoy the podcast!
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From a listener:Les gilets jaunes
The yellow vests
Following protests all over France, this week's podcast is about the 'gilets jaunes' - the people wearing fluorescent yellow vests that you keep in your car in case you break down. The uprising has been blocking the roads this weekend - people protesting about a tax on fuel. Enjoy the podcast!
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This is the "Craigslist" of French language learning websites - straightforward, easy to use, - and very effective! As a B2 level French speaker, I have tried many of the resources available online - both free and paid subscriptions. By far, I have received the most value out of the 12 euros spent on thefrenchpodcast.com. The weekly podcasts with complete transcripts/translations and audio edits are excellent! The questions and explanations on Facebook are an added bonus. I highly recommend this site to anyone who is looking for an effective tool to help you improve your French!
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Les parties du corps
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Les parties du corps
A French podcast about expressions (based on parts of the body) - an intermediate podcast - 11th November 2018
Do you know what 'le pif' is in French ? It's the nose. 'Faire les choses au pif' means to follow your nose, for example when you're cooking (not to follow the recipe and measure the ingredients)
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A comment from a member:Do you know what 'le pif' is in French ? It's the nose. 'Faire les choses au pif' means to follow your nose, for example when you're cooking (not to follow the recipe and measure the ingredients)
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12 choses qui ont changé en France - 4th November 2018
12 things that have changed in France in the last 10 years
Baptiste and Incarnation discuss what's changed in France in the last 10 years. From hamburgers to more or less paperwork, France has changed a lot in 10 years. We hope you enjoy the podcast.
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12 things that have changed in France in the last 10 years
Baptiste and Incarnation discuss what's changed in France in the last 10 years. From hamburgers to more or less paperwork, France has changed a lot in 10 years. We hope you enjoy the podcast.
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Google duplex - an advanced podcast - 29th October 2018
Didier and Bernadette discuss google duplex, a technology using the google assistant, which will mean that google makes an automatic phone call to reserve a restaurant or book an appointment at the hairdresser's. It's usually better to learn languages with high interest content. Get the full transcript at https://www.thefrenchpodcast.com/subscribe.php
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Didier and Bernadette discuss google duplex, a technology using the google assistant, which will mean that google makes an automatic phone call to reserve a restaurant or book an appointment at the hairdresser's. It's usually better to learn languages with high interest content. Get the full transcript at https://www.thefrenchpodcast.com/subscribe.php
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The ex-boyfriend - an intermediate podcast - 21st October 2018
The ex-boyfriend
L'ex-compagnon
Listen to this story about Nathalie's ex-partner and learn the word 'sidéré(e)' - flabbergasted! You won't forget this word again after listening to this podcast! Listen to the high-quality audio here.
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The ex-boyfriend
L'ex-compagnon
Listen to this story about Nathalie's ex-partner and learn the word 'sidéré(e)' - flabbergasted! You won't forget this word again after listening to this podcast! Listen to the high-quality audio here.
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Qu'est-ce que tu aimerais faire quand tu seras grand - an intermediate podcast - 14th October 2018
What do you want to do when you grow up ?
Qu'est-ce que tu aimerais faire quand tu seras grand ?
My children talk about what they want to do when they grow up.
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What do you want to do when you grow up ?
Qu'est-ce que tu aimerais faire quand tu seras grand ?
My children talk about what they want to do when they grow up.
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Quelle est ta couleur préférée ? - a beginner's podcast - 7th October 2018
What is your favourite colour ? ... and other favourite things
Quelle est ta couleur préférée ?
Maïlie talks about her favourite things.
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What is your favourite colour ? ... and other favourite things
Quelle est ta couleur préférée ?
Maïlie talks about her favourite things.
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New York - an intermediate podcast - 30th September 2018
New York
In this week's intermediate podcast, Laurence talks about her trip to New York. Enjoy!
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New York
In this week's intermediate podcast, Laurence talks about her trip to New York. Enjoy!
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L'assistante de direction - An advanced podcast - 23rd September 2018
The P.A.
L'assistante de direction
This week, a 9 minute 'interview like' podcast with a personal assistant (P.A.) about her job (except that 'tu' is used instead of 'vous'). Get the bilingual transcripts by signing up for only 12 euros per year at https://www.thefrenchpodcast.com/subscribe.php
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The P.A.
L'assistante de direction
This week, a 9 minute 'interview like' podcast with a personal assistant (P.A.) about her job (except that 'tu' is used instead of 'vous'). Get the bilingual transcripts by signing up for only 12 euros per year at https://www.thefrenchpodcast.com/subscribe.php
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Les hommes et les femmes - An advanced podcast - 16th September 2018
Men vs women: stereotypes
Les hommes et les femmes
Our topic this week is men vs women: stereotypes. Enjoy!
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Men vs women: stereotypes
Les hommes et les femmes
Our topic this week is men vs women: stereotypes. Enjoy!
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Quel genre... ? Quelle sorte... ? Quel type ... ? An elementary podcast - 9th September 2018
What kind... ? What sort... ? What type... ?
Quel genre... ? Quelle sorte... ? Quel type... ?
What kind... ? What sort... ? What type... ?
Quel genre... ? Quelle sorte... ? Quel type... ?
- Quel genre de musique est-ce que tu aimes ? What kind of music do you like ?
- Quelle sorte de film aimes-tu ? What sort of film do you like ?
- Quel type de cuisine aimes-tu ? What type of cooking do you like ? All of this to say that "kind", "sort" and "type" are interchangeable. Its a really versatile way of asking questions in French and it will really boost your French. We hope you enjoy this elementary podcast.
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5 things about you - 2nd September 2018
5 choses sur toi
5 things about you
Listen to Benjamin as he details 5 things about himself. Apologies for the sound quality on this podcast. The transcripts will be online tomorrow.
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5 choses sur toi
5 things about you
Listen to Benjamin as he details 5 things about himself. Apologies for the sound quality on this podcast. The transcripts will be online tomorrow.
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La rentrée - 2 intermediate podcasts - 26th August 2018
La rentrée
Back to school
This week, 2 short podcasts about going back to school.
Conversation 1
Conversation 2
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La rentrée
Back to school
This week, 2 short podcasts about going back to school.
Conversation 1
Conversation 2
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The holidays- an intermediate podcast - 19th August 2018
Les vacances
The holidays
My children talk about their trip to the south of England, camping and the Isle of Wight. Get the transcripts to pick out key vocabulary to boost your French. Sign up here at https://www.thefrenchpodcast.com/subscribe.php Download the audio only
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The holidays
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Artificial insemination - an advanced podcast - 12th August 2018
L'insémination artificielle
Artificial insemination
Valérie and Sylvie discuss artificial insemination, which is currently illegal in France. Learn vocabulary like 'un tas de' which means a pile of or a lot! For example, I read a pile/heap of books during the holidays = j'ai lu un tas de livres pendant les vacances. (I read a lot of books). Enhance your learning by going premium!
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L'insémination artificielle
Artificial insemination
Valérie and Sylvie discuss artificial insemination, which is currently illegal in France. Learn vocabulary like 'un tas de' which means a pile of or a lot! For example, I read a pile/heap of books during the holidays = j'ai lu un tas de livres pendant les vacances. (I read a lot of books). Enhance your learning by going premium!
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L'annonce - an intermediate podcast - 5th August 2018
L'annonce
The ad
Listen to someone ring up about an ad for a car on a local website. The bilingual transcript is free this week.
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L'annonce
The ad
Listen to someone ring up about an ad for a car on a local website. The bilingual transcript is free this week.
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Nepal - an intermediate podcast - 29th July 2018
Le Népal
Nepal
Listen to Muriel and Véronique talk about Muriel's trip to Nepal. There's quite a lot of "informal" language thrown into this one like "bosser" which means to work.
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Le Népal
Nepal
Listen to Muriel and Véronique talk about Muriel's trip to Nepal. There's quite a lot of "informal" language thrown into this one like "bosser" which means to work.
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The gift - an advanced podcast - 22nd July 2018
Le don
The gift
Once you listen to this podcast, you'll never forget the word for 'pregnant' - enceinte.
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Le don
The gift
Once you listen to this podcast, you'll never forget the word for 'pregnant' - enceinte.
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What is your favourite pastime - an elementary podcast - 15th July 2018
Quel est ton passe-temps favori ?
What is your favourite pastime ?
This week's podcast is an elementary podcast with a few expressions thrown in. Notice the expression "se casser la margoulette" - to fall flat on your face. Also, notice the word for "gones", which means "kids" in Lyon. The topic is about favourite pastimes.
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Quel est ton passe-temps favori ?
What is your favourite pastime ?
This week's podcast is an elementary podcast with a few expressions thrown in. Notice the expression "se casser la margoulette" - to fall flat on your face. Also, notice the word for "gones", which means "kids" in Lyon. The topic is about favourite pastimes.
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What do you buy (and why ?) - an advanced podcast - 8th July 2018
What do you buy ?
Quest-ce que vous achetez ?
What do you buy and why ? In French - and full of slang (or informal language). You might notice that Roger has an accent from the south of France.
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What do you buy ?
Quest-ce que vous achetez ?
What do you buy and why ? In French - and full of slang (or informal language). You might notice that Roger has an accent from the south of France.
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Introductory questions - a podcast for beginners - 1st July 2018
Questions to get to know someone
Questions pour faire connaissance
This podcast is for beginners. We've deliberately told the speakers tos speak slowly. It contains all the language you need to ask questions like "what is your name ?", "how old are you?", "where do you live ?". As a beginner, we suggest the best way of working is to download the podcast, listen to it several times at regular intervals. The transcript is also with words highlighted in bold to help you identify the key words.
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Questions to get to know someone
Questions pour faire connaissance
This podcast is for beginners. We've deliberately told the speakers tos speak slowly. It contains all the language you need to ask questions like "what is your name ?", "how old are you?", "where do you live ?". As a beginner, we suggest the best way of working is to download the podcast, listen to it several times at regular intervals. The transcript is also with words highlighted in bold to help you identify the key words.
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What would you do if you had more money ? - an intermediate podcast - 24th June 2018
What would you do if you had more money ?
Qu'est-ce que tu ferais si tu avais plus d'argent ?
Roger and Sylvane discuss this question. The podcast is jam-packed with useful language.
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What would you do if you had more money ?
Qu'est-ce que tu ferais si tu avais plus d'argent ?
Roger and Sylvane discuss this question. The podcast is jam-packed with useful language.
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Memory techniques - an advanced podcast - 10th June 2018
Les moyens mnémotechniques
Memory techniques
Listen to Nadège and Sylvia discuss what they do to not lose their car in the undergound car park, and what they do to remember their passwords on their computer. (high quality audio). Get the full bilingual transcripts - sign up for only 12 euros at https://www.thefrenchpodcast.com/subscribe.php
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Les moyens mnémotechniques
Memory techniques
Listen to Nadège and Sylvia discuss what they do to not lose their car in the undergound car park, and what they do to remember their passwords on their computer. (high quality audio). Get the full bilingual transcripts - sign up for only 12 euros at https://www.thefrenchpodcast.com/subscribe.php
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An intermediate podcast - speed dating - 3rd June 2018
Le speed dating
Speed dating
Martine and Ghyslaine discuss speed dating in this intermediate level podcast.
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Le speed dating
Speed dating
Martine and Ghyslaine discuss speed dating in this intermediate level podcast.
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Automatic cars - an advanced podcast- 27th May 2018
Les voitures automatiques
Automatic cars
What will the world be like in 10 years ? Will there be automatic cars ? Gilles and Daniel discuss this question.
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Les voitures automatiques
Automatic cars
What will the world be like in 10 years ? Will there be automatic cars ? Gilles and Daniel discuss this question.
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The bull and the swimming pool - an advanced podcast- 20th May 2018
Le 'toro-piscine' (ou le taureau-piscine)
The bull and the swimming pool
This is a story about a bunch of potes (mates/buddies) on a camping (campsite/camping ground). It is also a story about a taureau (a bull) and a piscine (swimming pool). Enjoy the story!
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Le 'toro-piscine' (ou le taureau-piscine)
The bull and the swimming pool
This is a story about a bunch of potes (mates/buddies) on a camping (campsite/camping ground). It is also a story about a taureau (a bull) and a piscine (swimming pool). Enjoy the story!
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Malasyia - an intermediate podcast- 13th May 2018
Laurent parle de la Malaisie
Laurent talks about Malaysia
Laurent is asked about something that happened to him that was insolite. That means something out of the ordinary or unusual. Improve your French by listening to this natural, authentic podcast about Malaysia.
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Laurent parle de la Malaisie
Laurent talks about Malaysia
Laurent is asked about something that happened to him that was insolite. That means something out of the ordinary or unusual. Improve your French by listening to this natural, authentic podcast about Malaysia.
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A world tour - an intermediate podcast - 6th April
Si tu avais la possibilité de faire le tour du monde, quels pays est-ce que tu aimerais visiter ?
If you could go around the world, which countries would you visit ?
This week's podcast is an intermediate podcast. It includes the word 'dépaysant', a typically French word which describes the feeling you get when you travel/ are away from home. For a French person, if visiting China is 'dépaysant', it means it's kind of a temporary change of culture for him.
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Si tu avais la possibilité de faire le tour du monde, quels pays est-ce que tu aimerais visiter ?
If you could go around the world, which countries would you visit ?
This week's podcast is an intermediate podcast. It includes the word 'dépaysant', a typically French word which describes the feeling you get when you travel/ are away from home. For a French person, if visiting China is 'dépaysant', it means it's kind of a temporary change of culture for him.
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A beginner's podcast- 29th April 2018
Qu'est-ce que tu préfères ?
What do you prefer ?
This week's podcast is an A2 level podcast. What do you prefer ? Living in the countryside or in town ? Using a car or a bike ? It's perfect for elementary level learners who want to expose themselves to French. Download the bilingual transcript.
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Qu'est-ce que tu préfères ?
What do you prefer ?
This week's podcast is an A2 level podcast. What do you prefer ? Living in the countryside or in town ? Using a car or a bike ? It's perfect for elementary level learners who want to expose themselves to French. Download the bilingual transcript.
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An intermediate podcast - 22nd April 2018
2 anecdotes
2 anecdotes, one about getting on a plane, the other about work - le boulot - listen and get the bilingual transcripts here at https://www.thefrenchpodcast.com/subscribe.php
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2 anecdotes
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This week's podcast - an intermediate podcast - 15th April 2018
Quelle a été ta matière préférée à l'école ?
What was your favourite subject at school ?
What was your favourite subject at school ? Valérie and Gisèle talk about the subjects they liked at school.
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Quelle a été ta matière préférée à l'école ?
What was your favourite subject at school ?
What was your favourite subject at school ? Valérie and Gisèle talk about the subjects they liked at school.
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A podcast for beginners - 8th April 2018
Est-ce que...
Do you...
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Est-ce que...
Do you...
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An advanced podcast - 1st April 2018
Les 35 heures
The 35 hour working week
Listen to this debate about the 35 hour working week. Terms include 'CDD' - contrat à durée déterminée - a fixed term contract, CDI - (contrat à durée indéterminée) - a permanent contract, bosser - a slang term for work.
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Les 35 heures
The 35 hour working week
Listen to this debate about the 35 hour working week. Terms include 'CDD' - contrat à durée déterminée - a fixed term contract, CDI - (contrat à durée indéterminée) - a permanent contract, bosser - a slang term for work.
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An advanced podcast - 25th March 2018
La limitation de vitesse
The speed limit
The speed limit in France is being reduced from 90 km/hour to 80km/hour on country roads. Get 2 native French speaker's take on this. One of them is fed up (she says: "j'en ai ras-le-bol" or "ras-la-casquette") - lit. I've had it up to here. Follow along with 52 bilingual transcripts for only 12 euros/year.
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La limitation de vitesse
The speed limit
The speed limit in France is being reduced from 90 km/hour to 80km/hour on country roads. Get 2 native French speaker's take on this. One of them is fed up (she says: "j'en ai ras-le-bol" or "ras-la-casquette") - lit. I've had it up to here. Follow along with 52 bilingual transcripts for only 12 euros/year.
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An advanced podcast - 18th March 2018
Le permis de conduire
The driving licence
This week's podcast is packed full of slang. From "une caisse", a slang term for car, to "bosser", a slang term for work, to "bouquin", a slang term for a book. Learn all this whilst listening in context. Follow along with the bilingual or monolingual transcripts. Sign up here: https://www.thefrenchpodcast.com/subscribe.php
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Le permis de conduire
The driving licence
This week's podcast is packed full of slang. From "une caisse", a slang term for car, to "bosser", a slang term for work, to "bouquin", a slang term for a book. Learn all this whilst listening in context. Follow along with the bilingual or monolingual transcripts. Sign up here: https://www.thefrenchpodcast.com/subscribe.php
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An intermediate podcast
Le tgv
The high-speed train
Rougir = to blush in French. Why would you blush on a tgv ? Find out in this natural French podcast
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Le tgv
The high-speed train
Rougir = to blush in French. Why would you blush on a tgv ? Find out in this natural French podcast
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An advanced podcast - 4th March 2018
Johnny Hallyday
Listen to this discussion between Erick and Caroline about Johnny Hallyday, the famous French singer.
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Listen to this discussion between Erick and Caroline about Johnny Hallyday, the famous French singer.
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An intermediate podcast - 25th February 2018
What do you do for a job ? and what's a typical day for you ?
Qu'est-ce que tu fais dans la vie ? Peux-tu décrire une journée type au travail ?
In order to go further than just: "comment tu t'appelles ?" and "où est-ce que tu travailles ?", you have to build your vocabulary. This short intermediate podcast is full of useful language for speaking. Caroline says she is a "fonctionnaire" - civil servant. Erick says he works for a "société" - a company.
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What do you do for a job ? and what's a typical day for you ?
Qu'est-ce que tu fais dans la vie ? Peux-tu décrire une journée type au travail ?
In order to go further than just: "comment tu t'appelles ?" and "où est-ce que tu travailles ?", you have to build your vocabulary. This short intermediate podcast is full of useful language for speaking. Caroline says she is a "fonctionnaire" - civil servant. Erick says he works for a "société" - a company.
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This week's podcast - an advanced podcast - 18th February 2018
A job interview
Un entretien d'embauche
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A job interview
Un entretien d'embauche
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An advanced podcast - 11th February 2018
A trip to Paris
Un voyage à Paris
It's better to learn with interesting content. This week's podcast is all about the story of a trip to Paris. When people express emotion, it's so much better for language learning
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A trip to Paris
Un voyage à Paris
It's better to learn with interesting content. This week's podcast is all about the story of a trip to Paris. When people express emotion, it's so much better for language learning
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A beginner's podcast - 4th February 2018
At the drugstore
A la pharmacie
Learn about the health system in France by listening to this beginner's audio recording of a trip to the drugstore/chemist's. Get the notes to go with the recording!
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At the drugstore
A la pharmacie
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An intermediate podcast - 28th January 2018
Home automation
La domotique
Gérald and Patrick discuss home automation. Expand your French vocabulary by listening to this conversation about the future. Do you know words like 'un truc' ? and 'pareil' ? Develop your vocabulary by getting the bilingual transcripts
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Home automation
La domotique
Gérald and Patrick discuss home automation. Expand your French vocabulary by listening to this conversation about the future. Do you know words like 'un truc' ? and 'pareil' ? Develop your vocabulary by getting the bilingual transcripts
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An intermediate podcast - 21st January 2018
What is your favourite film?
Quel est ton film préféré?
What is your favourite film ? That's the topic of this week's conversatiion
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What is your favourite film?
Quel est ton film préféré?
What is your favourite film ? That's the topic of this week's conversatiion
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An intermediate podcast - 14th January 2018
Do you like shopping ?
Est-ce que tu aimes le shopping ?
'Le shopping' is a word that comes from English. It refers to window-shopping or particularly shopping for clothes. Listen to this week's discussion about shopping
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Do you like shopping ?
Est-ce que tu aimes le shopping ?
'Le shopping' is a word that comes from English. It refers to window-shopping or particularly shopping for clothes. Listen to this week's discussion about shopping
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A beginner's podcast - 7th January 2018
Are you a morning or an evening person ?
Est-ce que tu es du matin ou du soir ?
Are you a morning person or an evening person ? That's the subject of this week's podcast. Improve your vocabulary by downloading the bilingual transcript. Do you know what "une tartine" is ? Find out in this week's podcast
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Are you a morning or an evening person ?
Est-ce que tu es du matin ou du soir ?
Are you a morning person or an evening person ? That's the subject of this week's podcast. Improve your vocabulary by downloading the bilingual transcript. Do you know what "une tartine" is ? Find out in this week's podcast
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An advanced podcast - 31/12/2017
Air BnB
The topic of this week's podcast is experience with Air BnB. Listen to two native speakers talk about what is important when thinking about renting out their home
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Air BnB
The topic of this week's podcast is experience with Air BnB. Listen to two native speakers talk about what is important when thinking about renting out their home
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An intermediate podcast - 24/12/2017
Listening to the radio to learn a foreign language
Ecouter la radio pour apprendre une langue étrangère
Should you listen to the radio to learn a foreign language ? That's the topic of this week's conversation
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Listening to the radio to learn a foreign language
Ecouter la radio pour apprendre une langue étrangère
Should you listen to the radio to learn a foreign language ? That's the topic of this week's conversation
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A beginner's podcast - 17/12/2017
Describing a house
Décrire une maison
A beginner's podcast. Can you describe your house in French ?
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Describing a house
Décrire une maison
A beginner's podcast. Can you describe your house in French ?
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