French Blabla

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
 
Don't forget to download the full study guide below with the transcript, key vocabulary and grammar focus. 
 
 
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Music: Wonder Happens by Podington Bear – Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License

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
Don't forget to download the complete study guide with the transcript, useful vocabulary, and grammar tips. You'll find the link just below or in the episode description.
 
 
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Music: Wonder Happens by Podington Bear – Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License

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

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FREE audio training to help you understand spoken French
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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.
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

 
 
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FREE audio training to help you understand spoken French
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