LanguaTalk Slow French: Learn French With Gaëlle | French podcast for A2-B1
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Le festival d'Avignon
30 juni 2022 · 21 min
In this episode, Gaelle talks about one of her favourite cultural event in France: a theatre festival that takes place in July in the superb city of Avignon. If you love plays and live art in general, this festival is for you. You will hear about its origins back in 1947 and the bubbly and uplifting atmosphere that takes hold of the city every summer. Lees meer
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Brigitte Bardot
23 juni 2022 · 24 min
In this episode, Gaelle talks about the life of an iconic French woman: Brigitte Bardot. A famous actress in the 50’s and 60’s, activist for animal protection later on, Brigitte Bardot (B.B. as she was known back then) is hard to put in a box. Come and discover the many layers of her personality and career. Lees meer
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Vivre en Martinique - Interview with Soledad
16 juni 2022 · 26 min
In this episode, Gaelle interviews Soledad, a young woman born in France but who grew up in La Martinique. Her personal experience enlightens us to the reality of life in one of France's overseas territories (Outre-Mer). Is the culture the same? Does she feel French? Are the opportunities the same? A fascinating conversation to complement the 2 episodes released on Outre-Mer in previous weeks. Lees meer
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N’importe quoi
9 juni 2022 · 15 min
In this episode, Gaelle explores a very useful and versatile expression: n’importe quoi. From showing your embarrassment to strongly disagreeing with someone, you can place it in almost any conversation.
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La fête de la musique
2 juni 2022 · 20 min
In this episode, Gaelle tells you everything about “la fête de la musique”, a musical event that happens every year on the 21st of June. This year we are celebrating its 40th anniversary. And as this French event has now spread worldwide, there’s a good chance there’s one organised near where you live! Lees meer
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Les Outre-Mer (partie 2)
26 mei 2022 · 24 min
This episode is the second (and final) part of our mini series talking about “Outre-Mer” - French overseas territories. In this episode, Gaelle takes you far from the picturesque postcard image of an island with coconut trees to tell you about the traumatic past of those old colonies, and the tensions that are still present. Lees meer
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Les Outre-Mer (partie 1)
19 mei 2022 · 23 min
In this episode, Gaelle focuses on a French oddity: the existence of French territories around the world. If you thought France was only a European country, then you need to listen to this episode. Martinique, Guyane and La Réunion (to name only a few) are part of France. You’ll learn why this is the case, and how it works. Lees meer
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Common mistakes: visiter et rencontrer
12 mei 2022 · 12 min
In this episode, Gaelle helps you correct two very common mistakes with the verbs “visiter” and “rencontrer”. She explains where the mistakes are coming from and what verbs to use instead.
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La tarte Tatin
5 mei 2022 · 20 min
In this episode, Gaelle will make you salivate! Discover with her the legendary “Tarte Tatin”. With its layers of apples cooked in caramel and the important upside down cooking process, you will want to eat one at the end! If so, this is not a problem - Gaelle even gives you the recipe.😍 Lees meer
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Le système scolaire en France
28 april 2022 · 27 min
In this episode, Gaelle tells you everything you need to know about the French schooling system. Whether you are planning to move to France with your children, or you are just curious about how French kids get their education between the age of 3 and 18, this episode will hopefully make it clearer to you. Lees meer
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Lilian Thuram
21 april 2022 · 21 min
In this episode, Gaelle introduces you to an inspiring French man: Lilian Thuram. A famous international footballer and major intellectual against racism, Lilian Thuram is a multi-faceted personality who deserves to be better known. And don’t worry, you don’t need to like football to enjoy this episode. Lees meer
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Le verbe “manquer”
14 april 2022 · 18 min
In this episode, Gaelle reveals the mysteries of the verb “manquer” (to miss) which is usually so hard for foreigners to use. If you want to finally be confident when you say “I miss you”, this is the episode for you.
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Film L’Auberge espagnole et le programme Erasmus
7 april 2022 · 22 min
In this episode, Gaelle talks about an iconic French movie of the 2000’s: L’Auberge espagnole, which can be translated as “the Spanish inn”.
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Les élections présidentielles
31 maart 2022 · 23 min
In this episode, Gaelle explains the job of the French President and how he is elected. In the context of the presidential elections coming up mid-April 2022, it’s the perfect time to finally understand what this is all about.
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Découvrir un métier - sage femme
24 maart 2022 · 19 min
In this episode, Gaelle interviews Margaux, a French midwife. She asks her what brought her to this profession and what is the reality of the job. The long hours, the beauty of a healthy newborn, the stress of an emergency, the happiness of new parents. Being a midwife is full of ups and downs and Margaux shares it all with you. Lees meer
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Trop, chaud, grave and other cool words
17 maart 2022 · 15 min
In this episode, Gaelle presents you with 5 slang words that French people use all the time. So if you want to finally understand what “mais trop!” or “c’est clair!” mean, you are on the right episode.
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Etre végétarienne en France
10 maart 2022 · 22 min
In this episode, Gaelle tells you about her personal experience being vegetarian in a country famous for its foie gras, coq au vin and boeuf bourguignon. As you’ll hear, even if things are slowly changing, it’s still not easy.
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Les catacombes
3 maart 2022 · 20 min
In this episode, Gaelle talks about a unique place to visit in Paris: the catacombs. Filled with old bones, neatly arranged in piles and walls, these underground tunnels are quite the sensation. But what lies beneath it? Why do they exist and what is their history? That’s what you will discover in this episode. Lees meer
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Les Restos du coeur
24 februari 2022 · 24 min
In this episode, Gaelle presents to you one of the most beloved and popular charity associations in France: “les Restos du coeur”. She tells you how it started back in 1985 with the comic Coluche, what their missions are and how they fund it all.
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Rentrer, revenir, retourner
17 februari 2022 · 16 min
In this episode, Gaelle explains the difference between 3 similar verbs: rentrer, revenir and retourner. If you think they all mean “to come back” and you never know which one to choose, this is the episode for you.
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Le pronom iel
10 februari 2022 · 23 min
In this episode, Gaelle introduces you to the new French revolution that has taken place in the dictionary ‘Le Robert’: the introduction of the new subject pronoun, “iel”. She explains in which contexts you can use it and why it has created such a heated debate in French society. Lees meer
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Josephine Baker
3 februari 2022 · 24 min
In this episode, Gaelle presents to you the wonderful Josephine Baker, an American-French black woman, born in 1906, dead in 1976 and recently admitted to the Pantheon in France. You will understand why the French president decided to give her a posthumous honour, and discover the different aspects of her colorful personality. Lees meer
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#25 Découvrir un métier - danseur et chorégraphe
27 januari 2022 · 22 min
In this episode, you’ll hear an interview with Yoann, a young French dancer and choreographer. He talks about his incredible journey from his local dance school to the Opéra de Paris, and what it takes to create an hour-long dance show from scratch.
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#24 Les registres de langue
20 januari 2022 · 18 min
In this episode, Gaelle explains the 3 different styles of speech that exist in French and that people use depending on their cultural background and their audience. You will even have a little game at the end to see if you can recognise which style is used. If you want to learn slang words to say “chaussure” and “voiture”, this is the episode for you! Lees meer
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#23 La banlieue - partie 2
13 januari 2022 · 24 min
In this 2nd episode on ‘la banlieue’, Gaelle explains the origins of the French banlieue from the 20s, and the reasons behind its slow and predictable decay. She also talks about a few solutions that the government is currently trying out and gives somes film suggestions to complete the picture in your heads. Lees meer
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#22 La banlieue - partie 1
6 januari 2022 · 18 min
In this episode (part one of two), Gaelle explains what “banlieue” means. It’s commonly translated as “suburb” but in reality it’s more complicated than that. You’ll understand the two opposite realities hidden behind the word and why “banlieue” is so strongly linked to violence in people’s minds. Lees meer
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#21 La tradition de la galette des rois
30 december 2021 · 20 min
In this episode, Gaelle will tell you everything you need to know about a festive dessert, available in France only in January: la galette des rois. You will understand where it takes its origins from, what a “fève” is, and how serious this tradition is for businesses like bakeries. But more importantly, you will finally understand why grown-ups go under the table as if they were 4 years old, playing hide-and-seek. Lees meer
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#20 Un film culte: la tour Montparnasse infernale
16 december 2021 · 20 min
In this episode, Gaelle will introduce you to a French movie: la tour Montparnasse infernale. You will also get to learn about a famous comic duo: Eric et Ramzy.
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#19 Simone Veil
9 december 2021 · 21 min
In this episode, Gaelle introduces you to a key French female figure of the 20th century: Simone Veil. Born in 1927, she was caught in the horror of the Second World War and survived a concentration camp. When she came back to France, she set herself to work in politics. Still to this day, her name is famous. Discover why in this episode. Lees meer
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#18 Raconter une journée au passé
2 december 2021 · 20 min
In this episode, Gaelle gives you real life examples of how to talk about your weekend or your day at work. Because when you want to have a friendly chat with colleagues or friends, talking about your past day/week/holiday is common. Gaelle will also highlight the differences between “passé composé” and “imparfait” to try to help you use them accurately. Lees meer
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#17 Découvrir un métier - bénévole
25 november 2021 · 18 min
In this episode, Gaelle interviews Laure, a French woman currently unemployed and who decided to use her free time to do some good and volunteer. Laure talks about the association she volunteers for, what she does there, and explains why she loves it. Lees meer
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#16 Le français oral - contractions et disparitions
18 november 2021 · 12 min
In this episode, Gaelle gives you some handy tips that’ll help you understand French people and sound more French. Oral French is quite different from written French and you need to be able to spot the contractions and missing letters.
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#15 Stromae, un artiste à écouter
11 november 2021 · 26 min
In this episode, Gaëlle takes you down a musical path to meet a famous Belgian singer: Stromae. You will learn where his stage name comes from, what he’s been up to for the past 6 years since he left the musical world, and you’ll finally understand the lyrics of his famous “Alors on danse” song. Lees meer
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#14 L’énergie nucléaire en France
4 november 2021 · 24 min
In this episode, Gaelle talks about the nuclear strategy chosen by France as its main source of energy and electricity. She explains why the country has made this unique choice and what problems result from it.
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#13 Pourquoi la Joconde est-elle au Louvre?
28 oktober 2021 · 20 min
In this episode, Gaelle takes you on an adventure between France and Italy, Renaissance and modern time. She explains why the most famous painting in the world - La Joconde (or Mona Lisa) - is in le Louvre museum in Paris. And she talks about the fascinating relationship between a French king and an Italian artist, Leonardo da Vinci. Lees meer
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#12 Gourmand, bêtise et autres mots intraduisibles
21 oktober 2021 · 14 min
In this episode Gaelle introduces you to 5 new words that are quite unique to the French language, words that can’t be translated into English without using long paraphrases. You will understand the meaning of: dépaysement, gourmand, la rentrée, flâner et bêtise. Lees meer
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#11 La méfiance vaccinale en France
14 oktober 2021 · 23 min
In this episode, Gaëlle will try to understand why French society seems so opposed to vaccines. In the land of Louis Pasteur, the distrust toward jabs, and even more so against the Covid vaccines, can seem incomprehensible. Gaëlle will go through the facts and explain the different factors leading to such distrust. Lees meer
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#10 Découvrir un métier - médiathécaire
7 oktober 2021 · 22 min
In this episode, Gaëlle interviews a special guest - Elisabeth, a “médiathécaire” (librarian). You will learn what she loves about her job, how the library works in terms of its budget, employees and goals. She will even give you her special recommendations if you want to challenge yourself and start reading a novel in French! Lees meer
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#9 L’art du pain et du fromage en France
30 september 2021 · 24 min
In this episode, Gaëlle will “vous mettre l’eau à la bouche” (make your mouth water) by talking about two all time favourite French foods: cheese and bread. You will discover that good bread is all about the flour you use; and if you don’t want to give a heart attack to your French host, you had better learn how to properly cut a piece of cheese.😉 Lees meer
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#8 Les BDs (bandes dessinées)
23 september 2021 · 22 min
In this episode, Gaëlle explores a literary style, typical of France and Belgium, the “bande dessinée” or “BD”. You will discover the drawn world of Astérix and Tintin and finally understand why a “BD” isn’t the same thing as a comic. Gaelle will even make some personal recommendations in case you want to give it a go and buy your first bande dessinée. Lees meer
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#7 Liaison et élision
16 september 2021 · 23 min
In this episode, Gaëlle focuses on phonetics and explains two phenomena commonly used in French and vital to be understood: “la liaison” and “l’élision”. You will understand when to use them and more importantly, how to pronounce them! With easy and repetitive examples, you'll be able to copy her and practice your beautiful French accent. Lees meer
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#6 The life of Coco Chanel
9 september 2021 · 19 min
In this episode, Gaëlle tells you the story of one of the great French women - Coco Chanel, creator of the world-famous brand. In this short biography, her life will be revealed to you. Both the glorious and the shameful. Because no one is perfect...
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#5 Habitudes alimentaires
2 september 2021 · 18 min
In this episode, Gaëlle discusses the specificities of a French meal and the French habits around the table. It’s common knowledge to say that French people have amazing food and a true passion for the subject and here you will understand what makes it so special and why French people still have a 2-hour lunch break. Lees meer
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#4 La tour Eiffel
26 augustus 2021 · 22 min
The Eiffel Tower...everyone knows its shape and instantly thinks of Paris when seeing it. But did you ever wonder why this big metal structure exists? In this episode, Gaëlle goes back in time and starts at the origins of this monument, unfolding the story all the way to the current period, where it’s now the perfect symbol of France. Lees meer
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#3 Femmes françaises
19 augustus 2021 · 22 min
In this episode, Gaëlle tackles stereotypes about French women. Are they really all slim and elegant ? Do they smoke 20 cigarettes a day whilst letting their hairy armpits get some fresh air on Parisian terraces? The truth will finally be revealed!
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#1 Lupin
12 augustus 2021 · 10 min
In this episode, Gaëlle talks about the French series “Lupin”, produced by Netflix and “must see” of 2021. If you haven’t watched the series yet, don’t worry, no spoilers will take place :) Instead, you will discover the books which inspired the series and the reasons behind this huge success. Lees meer
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#2 Faux amis: actuellement et finalement
12 augustus 2021 · 8 min
In this episode, Gaëlle helps you with two tricky words: “finalement” and “actuellement”. Through examples and translations in English, you will understand why they are “false friends” and how you should really use them.
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Trailer - LanguaTalk Slow French
11 augustus 2021 · 2 min
Welcome to LanguaTalk Slow French. This short trailer explains what the podcast will cover and how it can help you learn French.