Resources

36 Ep. 36 — La Fête Nationale Française | Learn French Podcast In this episode, the host tells the story of the 14th of July — the storming of the Bastille in 1789 and the Fête de la… 13 questions 6 cards → 35 Ep. 35 — La canicule | Learn French Podcast In this episode, the host explains how French people survive a heatwave, in a country where air conditioning is still not very common. 13 questions 6 cards → 34 Ep. 34 — On mange quoi pendant l’été ? | Learn French Podcast In this episode, the host explains what people eat in France during summer heatwaves, to avoid turning on the oven or the stovetop. 13 questions 6 cards → 33 Ep. 33 — La Fête de la Musique | Learn French Podcast In this episode, we talk about La Fête de la Musique — France's famous free music festival held every year on June 21st, the summer solstice.… 4 min 28 questions 6 cards → 32 Ep. 32 — Avoir confiance en soi | Learn French Podcast In this episode, we talk about self-confidence when speaking French — why so many learners are afraid to speak, how to overcome that fear, and practical… 4 min 19 questions 6 cards → 31 Ep. 31 — La justice française | Learn French Podcast In this episode, we talk about the French justice system — how it works, the key vocabulary, and how it compares to other countries. A fascinating… 4 min 26 questions 6 cards → 30 Ep. 30 — La fête des mères | Learn French Podcast In this episode, we talk about Mother's Day in France — how it's celebrated, what makes it special, and all the vocabulary you need to talk… 4 min 21 questions 6 cards → 29 Ep. 29 — Le jour de solidarité | Learn French Podcast In this episode, we talk about the Journée de solidarité — a uniquely French concept where employees work one extra unpaid day per year, to fund… 3 min 19 questions 6 cards → 28 Ep. 28 — Le moustique tigre | Learn French Podcast In this episode, we talk about the tiger mosquito — an invasive species that has spread across France over the past decade. How to recognise it,… 4 min 25 questions 6 cards → 27 Ep. 27 — On parle du DELF | Learn French Podcast In this episode, we talk about the DELF — the Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française — the official French language certification recognised worldwide. What is it,… 5 min 22 questions 6 cards → 26 Ep. 26 — Le 8 mai : la Victoire | Learn French Podcast In this episode, we talk about May 8th in France — Victory in Europe Day, commemorating the end of World War II in 1945. A national… 3 min 20 questions 6 cards → 25 Ep. 25 — Le premier mai en France | Learn French Podcast In this episode, we talk about May 1st in France — Labour Day, a public holiday when French people traditionally offer lily of the valley to… 3 min 23 questions 6 cards → 24 Ep. 24 — Cultiver ses légumes | Learn French Podcast In this episode, we talk about growing your own vegetables — a trend that has exploded in France. More and more people are creating kitchen gardens… 4 min 19 questions 6 cards → 23 Ep. 23 — Dormir | Learn French Podcast In this episode, we talk about sleep — why it's essential for learning French and for your health, French sleep habits, and practical tips to sleep… 4 min 29 questions 6 cards → 22 Ep. 22 — Pâques, c’est quoi ? | Learn French Podcast In this episode, we talk about Easter in France — the chocolate eggs hidden in gardens, the church bells that supposedly fly to Rome, and all… 4 min 22 questions 6 cards → 21 Ep. 21 — Poisson d’Avril ! | Learn French Podcast In this episode, we talk about Poisson d'Avril — the French tradition on April 1st. Where did this tradition come from? Why a fish? And how… 3 min 15 questions 6 cards → 20 Ep. 20 — Aux urgences ! | Learn French Podcast In this episode, we talk about emergency services in France — how the emergency medical system works, vocabulary to know if you need to go to… 4 min 24 questions 6 cards → 19 Ep. 19 — Le romantisme à la française | Learn French Podcast In this episode, we talk about French romanticism — the reputation French people have for being very romantic. Reality or cliché? What do French people really… 4 min 10 questions 6 cards → 18 Ep. 18 — C’est quoi cette météo ? | Learn French Podcast In this episode, we talk about the weather in France — vocabulary to describe the weather, idiomatic expressions and the particularities of the French climate across… 4 min 24 questions 6 cards → 17 Ep. 17 — La fast fashion | Learn French Podcast In this episode, we talk about fast fashion — the fast and cheap fashion industry that poses serious environmental and ethical problems. A trend that is… 4 min 15 questions 6 cards → 16 Ep. 16 — Le sucre et la santé | Learn French Podcast In this episode, we talk about sugar — its omnipresence in our diet, its effects on health and how French people try to reduce their consumption.… 4 min 17 questions 6 cards → 15 Ep. 15 — Mardi Gras | Learn French Podcast In this episode, we talk about Mardi Gras — the carnival celebration before the start of Lent. Costumes, confetti, doughnuts and festivities: everything you need to… 4 min 24 questions 6 cards → 14 Ep. 14 — La Saint-Valentin | Learn French Podcast In this episode, we talk about Valentine's Day in France — a romantic celebration on February 14th. How do French people celebrate? The clichés and the… 3 min 15 questions 6 cards → 13 Ep. 13 — La Chandeleur | Learn French Podcast In this episode, we talk about La Chandeleur — the crêpe festival on February 2nd in France. Where does this tradition come from? How do you… 4 min 17 questions 6 cards → 12 Ep. 12 — La galère ! | Learn French Podcast In this episode, we talk about "la galère" — the French word that captures all the difficult, complicated situations in everyday life. A very common word… 4 min 22 questions 6 cards → 11 Ep. 11 — Le Batch Cooking | Learn French Podcast In this episode, we talk about batch cooking — the trend of preparing all your meals for the week in a single cooking session at the… 4 min 9 questions 6 cards → 10 Ep. 10 — Mes résolutions | Learn French Podcast In this episode, we talk about New Year's resolutions — the tradition of setting goals on January 1st, why we often give them up, and how… 4 min 10 questions 6 cards → 9 Ep. 9 — L’Épiphanie | Learn French Podcast In this episode, we talk about Epiphany in France — a celebration on January 6th with the galette des rois (king cake), the hidden charm inside… 4 min 11 questions 6 cards → 8 Ep. 8 — Mon anniversaire | Learn French Podcast In this episode, we talk about birthdays in France — how they're celebrated, the traditions, the idioms and the ways to wish someone a happy birthday. 3 min 11 questions 6 cards → 7 Ep. 7 — C’est Noël ! | Learn French Podcast In this episode, we talk about Christmas in France — the traditions, the bûche de Noël, the Christmas Eve dinner on December 24th, the Christmas markets… 4 min 12 questions 6 cards → 6 Ep. 6 — Le ski en France | Learn French Podcast In this episode, we talk about skiing in France — a very popular winter tradition, the great Alpine resorts, and how French people organise their mountain… 3 min 11 questions 6 cards → 5 Ep. 5 — Je suis malade | Learn French Podcast In this episode, we talk about being sick in France — how to handle sick leave, going to the doctor, getting a prescription. All the vocabulary… 3 min 22 questions 6 cards → 4 Ep. 4 — L’IA pour apprendre le français | Learn French Podcast In this episode, we talk about artificial intelligence in language learning — its advantages, its dangers, and why AI cannot replace a real human teacher. 5 min 11 questions 6 cards → 3 Ep. 3 — L’Automne | Learn French Podcast In this episode, we talk about autumn in France — the colours, the smells, the typical seasonal activities and how French people experience this change of… 4 min 8 questions 6 cards → 2 Ep. 2 — Tu aimes courir ? | Learn French Podcast In this episode, we talk about running — an increasingly popular activity in France. The host shares her experience volunteering at a 5km race and her… 3 min 12 questions 6 cards → 1 Ep. 1 — Halloween | Learn French Podcast In this episode, we talk about Halloween in France — a celebration imported from the United States that has made its way into supermarkets, even though… 4 min 11 questions 6 cards →