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Week 15 of 52...Le 'tennis'
Tennis
In this week's podcast, our speakers talk about tennis as an analogy for communication. What a good analogy!
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Tennis
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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. 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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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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Les parties du corps
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Welcome to our French podcasts. The aim of these podcasts is to bridge the gap between what you learnt at school and audio cds and speaking French fluently and naturally.
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9th April 2019
Week 14 of 52...Le 'miracle morning'
The miracle morning
In this week's podcast, Marie-Sophie and Vincent talk about a book Vincent read... the miracle morning. It's a personal development method for improving your day. Listen to the conversation. As a member, you can follow along with the 3-page bilingual transcript.
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The miracle morning
In this week's podcast, Marie-Sophie and Vincent talk about a book Vincent read... the miracle morning. It's a personal development method for improving your day. Listen to the conversation. As a member, you can follow along with the 3-page bilingual transcript.
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2nd April 2019
Week 13 of 52...Les trottinettes électriques
Electric scooters
In Lyon now, we have electric scooters lying around on the pavement/sidewalk. Find out what Siham and Vincent think about them in this week's podcast.
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Electric scooters
In Lyon now, we have electric scooters lying around on the pavement/sidewalk. Find out what Siham and Vincent think about them in this week's podcast.
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25th March 2019
Week 12 of 52...Qui or que ?
Why do we say 'la fille que j'aime' and not 'la fille qui j'aime' ? Surely, qui is who ? Find out in this podcast.
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Why do we say 'la fille que j'aime' and not 'la fille qui j'aime' ? Surely, qui is who ? Find out in this podcast.
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Week 11 of 52...
Les légendes urbaines
Urban myths
In this week's conversation, our 3 speakers talk about urban myths: the Bermuda triangle,the white lady (in France), red colours attracting bulls, conspiracy theories and the world trade center and more. This week's conversation is packed with useful language. Get the bilingual and monolingual transcripts for only 18 euros per year.
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Urban myths
In this week's conversation, our 3 speakers talk about urban myths: the Bermuda triangle,the white lady (in France), red colours attracting bulls, conspiracy theories and the world trade center and more. This week's conversation is packed with useful language. Get the bilingual and monolingual transcripts for only 18 euros per year.
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12th March 2019
Week 10 of 52...L'arrivée à l'hôtel
Checking into a hotel
This week, a conversation between a customer and a receptionist (checking into a hotel).
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Checking into a hotel
This week, a conversation between a customer and a receptionist (checking into a hotel).
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6th March 2019
Week 9 of 52...Relever un défi
Taking up a challenge
This week, our 2 speakers talk about challenges.
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Taking up a challenge
This week, our 2 speakers talk about challenges.
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26th February 2019
Week 8 of 52...Les émotions
Emotions
Qu'est-ce que tu fais quand tu t'ennuies ? What do you do when you're bored ?
Qu'est-ce que tu fais quand tu es stressé(e) ? What do you do when you're stressed ?
Qu'est-ce que tu fais quand tu es en colère ? What do you do when you're angry ? Qu'est-ce que tu fais quand tu es de mauvaise humeur ? What do you do when you're in a bad mood ?
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Emotions
Qu'est-ce que tu fais quand tu t'ennuies ? What do you do when you're bored ?
Qu'est-ce que tu fais quand tu es stressé(e) ? What do you do when you're stressed ?
Qu'est-ce que tu fais quand tu es en colère ? What do you do when you're angry ? Qu'est-ce que tu fais quand tu es de mauvaise humeur ? What do you do when you're in a bad mood ?
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20th February 2019
Week 7 of 52...L'acccident de voiture
The car accident
In this week's podcast, Laurent talks about his car accident and the resulting fire (l'incendie) in a tunnel! Get the bilingual transcripts!
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The car accident
In this week's podcast, Laurent talks about his car accident and the resulting fire (l'incendie) in a tunnel! Get the bilingual transcripts!
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11th February 2019
Week 6 of 52...La Saint-Valentin idéale
Your ideal Valentine's day
In this week's intermediate podcast, Sarah, Laurent and Margot talk about their ideal Valentine's day. Margot would have 'pas n'importe quelles fleurs, des tulipes', not just 'any old flowers, tulips'. Enjoy the podcast!
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Your ideal Valentine's day
In this week's intermediate podcast, Sarah, Laurent and Margot talk about their ideal Valentine's day. Margot would have 'pas n'importe quelles fleurs, des tulipes', not just 'any old flowers, tulips'. Enjoy the podcast!
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4th February 2019
Week 5 of 52...Les vrais jumeaux
The identical twins
Raphaël talks about being an identical twin.
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The identical twins
Raphaël talks about being an identical twin.
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27th January 2019
Week 4 of 52...Le test ADN
The DNA test
Sarah talks about the DNA test that she did. DNA translates in French to 'ADN'... so you have to know your French alphabet. A tip to learn the French alphabet is to download a youtube video (the sound file) and to listen to it at regular intervals for about 3 weeks. This way you should pick it up quite easily.
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The DNA test
Sarah talks about the DNA test that she did. DNA translates in French to 'ADN'... so you have to know your French alphabet. A tip to learn the French alphabet is to download a youtube video (the sound file) and to listen to it at regular intervals for about 3 weeks. This way you should pick it up quite easily.
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21st January 2019
Week 3 of 52...Les amis
Friends
This week, in a beginner's podcast, my children talk about their friends. This week's podcast is quite simple, but still contains a lot of the sounds and expressions of a natural, authentic French conversation. Get the bilingual transcripts for only 18 euros per year here: https://www.thefrenchpodcast.com/subscribe.php
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Friends
This week, in a beginner's podcast, my children talk about their friends. This week's podcast is quite simple, but still contains a lot of the sounds and expressions of a natural, authentic French conversation. Get the bilingual transcripts for only 18 euros per year here: https://www.thefrenchpodcast.com/subscribe.php
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Week 2 of 52...
L'enseignante d'anglais
The English teacher- 14th January 2019
This week, an interview with an English teacher. Learn the expression: 'je me la coule douce'... I take it easy! and 'au fur et à mesure'... as I go along.
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Week 1 of 52...
The English teacher- 14th January 2019
This week, an interview with an English teacher. Learn the expression: 'je me la coule douce'... I take it easy! and 'au fur et à mesure'... as I go along.
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Le bouddishme
Buddhism- 7th January 2019
This week, Leïla talks about Buddhism. Transcripts will now be online every week on Monday.
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Buddhism- 7th January 2019
This week, Leïla talks about Buddhism. Transcripts will now be online every week on Monday.
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Week 52 of 52 podcasts in 2018...there will be 52 more in 2019
The year 2018 - 30th December 2018
L'année 2018
This week, Myriam talks about a book she read this year (2018) - and a few other things.
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L'année 2018
This week, Myriam talks about a book she read this year (2018) - and a few other things.
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Week 51 of 52 podcasts in 2018...one more to go!
Lady Di- an advanced podcast - 23rd December 2018
Lady Diana
This week, Syvlie talks about Lady Diana.
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Lady Diana
This week, Syvlie talks about Lady Diana.
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9/11 - an intermediate podcast - 16th December 2018
9/11
Do you remember what you were doing when 9/11 happened ? That's the topic of this week's podcast. Compare and contrast with the 2 page transcript.
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9/11
Do you remember what you were doing when 9/11 happened ? That's the topic of this week's podcast. Compare and contrast with the 2 page transcript.
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Qui suis-je ? - a podcast for beginners - 9th December 2018
Qui suis-je ?
Who am I ?
Listen to the podcast and try and guess who the speakers are describing. The transcripts will be online tomorrow evening (10th December 2018). Remember: we have a new podcast every week.
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Qui suis-je ?
Who am I ?
Listen to the podcast and try and guess who the speakers are describing. The transcripts will be online tomorrow evening (10th December 2018). Remember: we have a new podcast every week.
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Griezmann Mbappé - an advanced podcast - 2nd December 2018
Griezmann Mbappé - le prénom!
Griezmann Mbappé - the first name!
Near Brive, in France, there will be a court ruling on whether or not a child can be called Griezmann Mbappé, after France's football world champions. Should you be free to call your child whatever you want ? Or are there limits ? That's the topic of this week's advanced podcast.
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Griezmann Mbappé - le prénom!
Griezmann Mbappé - the first name!
Near Brive, in France, there will be a court ruling on whether or not a child can be called Griezmann Mbappé, after France's football world champions. Should you be free to call your child whatever you want ? Or are there limits ? That's the topic of this week's advanced podcast.
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If you had 3 wishes (like Aladdin), what would you do ? - an intermediate podcast - 25th November 2018
Si tu avais 3 vœux à faire, qu'est-ce que tu ferais ?
If you had 3 wishes, what would you do ?
In this intermediate podcast, learn French slang words for money and cars. Also, find out what Diane would say if she had 3 wishes. To get the monolingual and bilingual transcripts which go with the podcasts, sign up for only 18 euros per year at https://www.thefrenchpodcast.com/subscribe.php
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Si tu avais 3 vœux à faire, qu'est-ce que tu ferais ?
If you had 3 wishes, what would you do ?
In this intermediate podcast, learn French slang words for money and cars. Also, find out what Diane would say if she had 3 wishes. To get the monolingual and bilingual transcripts which go with the podcasts, sign up for only 18 euros per year at https://www.thefrenchpodcast.com/subscribe.php
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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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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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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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