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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 153 Mon, Feb 13, 2012
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Facebook is about to float on the stock market. In the business community, it has been one of the most talked-about events of recent years with its massive valuation. Can it possibly be as valuable as people are suggesting ? Let’s hear a dialogue between Geneviève and Bertrand. As someone with an interest in the stock market, Bertrand has strong views on the whole subject of the Facebook flotation.
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Wed, Feb 01, 2012 The situation on the Korean Peninsula changed dramatically in December 2011 with the death of Kim Jong Il. Our conversation in this lesson focuses on the harsh communist regime of North Korea, long dominated by the 'personality cult' of its 'Dear Leader'.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 151
Thu, Oct 13, 2011 The very existence of the monarchy is something which arouses strong feelings. Some think it is an institution to be cherished, others think it is an absurdity. Arnaud, sees it from two points of view. Against the backdrop of the recent marriage of William and Kate, let's listen to a role-play, quite a long one this time, between Arnaud and Yasmin...
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 150 Fri, May 06, 2011 Paris boasts some wonderful sites for visitors but, surely, the Château of Versailles is the jewel in its crown. Even for visitors who don't get to see inside the castle, the majestic gardens won't disappoint. Let's hear a conversation - quite a long one this time - between Philippe and Céline. Céline has just returned from a trip to Paris...
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 149 Fri, Apr 22, 2011 In this era of information technology, we’ll need to know some basic internet-related expressions. Those will be the basis of this Beginner lesson. Let’s first listen to a short role-play between Jeanne and Gérard. Jeanne is looking for some information.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 148 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 Europe is in crisis. The euro, too, is going through a turbulent phase. But are those who are predicting the end of the "European Project" simply being pessimistic? Let's analyse a discussion on the matter. C'est parti!
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 147 Wed, Dec 29, 2010 This lesson takes another look at the alphabet, and concentrates especially on the distinction between the letters 'E' and 'I', as well as between 'G' and 'J'. There's a particular focus, too, on the 'u' sound in French which often poses problems for learners. This lesson complements Lesson 5, which we prepared a good while back. Let's get started!
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 146 Tue, Dec 14, 2010 Though the spring is still a long way off, we’ve already had some very cold weather in Europe. In this lesson – lesson 146 – let’s talk about cold weather, icy roads … and a way of guarding against a fall on treacherous footpaths. To get started, let’s listen to Caroline and Alain.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 145 Fri, Dec 03, 2010
What an incredibly uplifting story it was to hear about the three boys rescued in the south Pacific. In case you didn’t hear about them, let’s listen to Gabriel and Énora discussing them. We'll make use of a range of powerful vocabulary and expressions, including 'De quoi s'agit-il?', 'atteindre', 'se dérouler', 'davantage', 'maigrir', and more. Let's get started...
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 144 Tue, Nov 30, 2010 Since President Obama utilised modern technologies so cleverly en route to the White House, world leaders have come to appreciate the power of social networking sites and services. French President Nicolas Sarkozy is acutely aware of the advantages afforded by these technologies, too. In this lesson – lesson 144 – Julien and Manon discuss President Sarkozy’s ‘web presence’ on Facebook. C'est parti!
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 143 Tue, Sep 21, 2010 In this lesson, lesson 143, we talk about the controversial expulsion of members of the Roma community from France. The tough stance taken by President Sarkozy's government on the matter has been sharply criticised in certain quarters. Let's begin with a conversation between Cédric and Amandine. We'll meet the expressions "ce n'est qu'une tempête dans un verre d'eau", "en faire tout un plat", "éclaboussé dans les médias", and more.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 142 Mon, Sep 13, 2010 Our lesson, this time, centres on an event that captured everyone's attention - the situation regarding the trapped miners in Chile. Let's begin with a converstation between Olivier and Béatrix. We'll meet the expressions 'tenir le coup', 'mettre tout en oeuvre', 'faire venir [quelqu'un] sur place' and 'éviter que'. C'est parti!
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 141 Wed, Jun 09, 2010 The economic situation in Greece has slipped off the front pages of newspapers… for the moment. However, Greece's problems and those of Portugal, Ireland, Italy and Spain are largely responsible for recent instability in the Euro zone. In this lesson, we hear a conversation in response to the question: "Que se passe-t-il donc en Grèce?"
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 140 Wed, May 19, 2010 The subject of this lesson - lesson 140 - is the oil spill which occurred in the Gulf of Mexico. President Obama is adamant that B.P. will resolve the problem and pick up the bill. Nonetheless, it represents another environmental disaster. Let’s hear a conversation on the subject. We will pick up a lot of useful vocabulary, not least of which is the expression 'une nappe de pétrole'.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 139
Sun, May 02, 2010 In this lesson, lesson 139, we are talking about the phenomenon that is Google. But people have mixed feelings about this commercial entity that has become synonymous with searching for information on the Internet. Is it a monopolistic monster we should be wary of, or is Google we something we should all be grateful for? Let’s hear the views of Pascale and Raphaël.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 138 Sat, Mar 20, 2010 In this lesson, our task is to find out how to transfer money to someone elsewhere in France. The Post Office can help us with this task but there are different options available. Let’s study some of the key vocabulary. Let’s begin with a role-play between the customer and the counter clerk.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 137 Mon, Mar 08, 2010 In this lesson, lesson 137, Paul and Julie are talking about Julie's friend, Anne, who has moved back to Europe having lived for a decade in the U.S. We examine the verb "vivre" again and we practise using the expressions "s'adapter bien à", "s'habituer à", "faire défaut" and "avoir tôt fait de". Let's get started!...
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 136 Fri, Feb 05, 2010 The subject of this lesson, lesson 136, is Haïti. Not, in fact, the dreadful tragedy which befell the country in the form of an earthquake, but the reasons why Haïti continues to be such an impoverished country. The dialogue is a rather long one this time, between Arnaud and Élodie. It is a lesson which makes extensive use of the passé simple. Let's get started.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 135 Sat, Dec 12, 2009 The topic of this short lesson is how to explain that you're running late for an appointment. In our role-play, Mr. Morel is stuck in traffic. He has to pull over and make a quick call to say that he'll be a little late. Let's listen. We'll work with lots of useful expressions and vocabulary, including: "avoir rendez-vous", "avoir du retard", "Ça ira", "être sur le point de", "être à l'appareil", and more. C'est parti!
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 134 Fri, Dec 04, 2009 The subject of this lesson is a remarkable woman, born in the Ukraine but now a resident of the United States. Some say she has raised the bar of musical performance higher than anyone so far. Whether that is indeed true or not, let's hear a role-play between Ãnora and Paul as they talk about Valentina Lisitsa. We'll meet the following expressions, and more: couple le souffle, énerver, faire plaisir, mettre en valeur, jeter un coup d'oeil, être critique.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 133
Wed, Oct 07, 2009 In this lesson, lesson 133, we hear a discussion between Sonia and Frédéric about the Polanski affair. His recent arrest in Zurich was an outrage to some and long overdue to others. Discover useful words and expressions, including "clore", "extrader", "sidérer", "s'en ficher de", "faire chanter" and "écoeurer".
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 132 Thu, Sep 24, 2009 In recent weeks, just about every news bulletin has had a mention of swine flu. To pick up some relevant vocabulary, in this lesson, lesson 132, weâll hear a role-play where Céline tells us how she picked up a virus. We'll discover some useful expressions, including: "Il me suffisait deâ¦", "être assis", "envoyer des postillons", "un toubib", "tousser", and more.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 131 Sun, Aug 16, 2009 In this lesson, lesson 131, weâll discover how to talk about a concert weâve been to. In this case, itâs a rock concert. Letâs get started with a role-play between Lucie and Ãtienne. We'll practice using a range of expressions: 'mettre des boules Quiès', 'se moquer de', 'déchirer', 'arriver à [faire quelque chose]', 'tenir le coup', 'bourdonner', and more. C'est parti!
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 130 Fri, Jun 26, 2009 The world of pop music lost one of its most famous exponents in Michael Jackson. His passing was a shock, not least because he was only fifty. In this lesson, letâs talk about some of the things that made Jackson a larger-than-life figure... Weâll start with a role-play.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 129 Fri, Jun 12, 2009 In this lesson, lesson 129, we hear a role-play between Sandrine and Yann. They are discussing an article by a journalist who has made some rather unflattering comments about the French on an English website. Though the comments may have been tongue-in-cheek, neither Sandrine nor Yann finds the comments amusing. Letâs hear their thoughts...
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 128 Sat, May 30, 2009 One of our listeners asked that we would do a lesson on opening a bank account. Thatâs the topic of conversation in this lesson, lesson 128. In fact, opening an account is not so straightforward and sometimes even necessitates an appointment. In any case, letâs study some of the vocabulary and expressions weâll need. Letâs listen to a role-play between the customer and the bank teller.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 127 Tue, Apr 21, 2009 Though this lesson, lesson 127, has an Irish flavour, our dialogue relates to a quirky story which hit the headlines worldwide⦠at the expense of the Irish Prime Minister. Letâs listen to a role-play between Xavier and Amélie. We'll discover some very interesting expressions including 'être nu comme un ver', 'être culotté' and 'faire jaser les commères'. C'est parti!
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 126
Sat, Apr 04, 2009 One or our listeners asked that we would do a lesson on renting an apartment. Itâs an activity which, as one might expect, has its own specific vocabulary. In this lesson, lesson 126, letâs see if we can shed some light. Weâll hear a role-play between the 'agent immobilier' and Jérôme who is eager to find his own place in the Paris region...
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 125 Fri, Mar 20, 2009 A new sporting chapter has opened for Lance Armstrong, 7-time winner of the Tour de France. This year, after 3 years of retirement, he plans a return to the worldâs greatest cycling race. Surely it is a chapter which can only result in frustration for the American. In this lesson, lesson 125, letâs hear a conversation between Solène and Xavier about the controversial sportsman.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 124 Mon, Feb 16, 2009 As a consequence of the global financial crisis, unemployment is at the top of the agenda. Being made redundant is one of the themes of this lesson, lesson 124. We'll make use of the verbs 'licencier' and 'délocaliser', we'll examine the expressions 'd'autant plus', 'avoir le cafard' and 'mourir à petit feu' and, finally, we'll learn about a curious place called 'Pétaouchnok'!
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 123 Sun, Feb 01, 2009 One of our listeners asked that we would do a lesson focusing on a trip to the local drycleanerâs. Thatâs the topic of conversation in this lesson, lesson 123. We'll discover lots of useful expressions and several versatile verbs, including 'détacher', 'enlever', 's'allumer', 's'éteindre'... and more. C'est parti!
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 122 Sun, Dec 28, 2008 In this lesson, lesson 122, we hear a conversation about the unexpected âgoodbye kissâ President Bush received in Iraq. The President brushed it off as something insignificant but it will be an incident that many will remember from Mr Bushâs final days in office. We'll study lots of interesting expressions, including 'to throw something at somebody', 'to hit the front pages', 'to take place', 'to do something on behalf of others', and more. Letâs get started...
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 121 Fri, Dec 05, 2008 In our last lesson, we booked our car in to the local garage for a service. This time â in lesson 121 â the car is ready. Letâs hear the conversation when Madame Legrand goes to pick up her car. We'll study the French for the adjectives 'rear' and 'front', the expressions 'to be all set', 'to stop at nothing' and 'to be thinking of [doing something]', the verbs 'to get', 'to pick up', 'to fill in'... and more. Let's get started...
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 120 Fri, Nov 21, 2008 This lesson â lesson 120 â is a short one. We simply want to make an appointment to book our car into the local garage for a service. Letâs hear a role-play. We'll learn the terms for 'car service' and 'additional costs', we'll make use of the verbs 'convenir à ', 'apporter' and 'amener', and finally, we'll pick up a term which French has borrowed from Italian. Allons-y!
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 119 Fri, Nov 14, 2008 In this lesson, lesson 119, we need to have a specific service carried out, that is, to have a puncture repaired. But the expressions used could just as easily apply to a variety of services. Letâs begin with a role-play between Marie and a mechanic.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 118 Thu, Oct 16, 2008 In this lesson - lesson 118 - weâll deal with a common situation - calling for a taxi - not such an easy task when you canât see the other personâs gestures and so on, over the phone. Letâs discover what vocabulary weâll need. Weâll start with a role-play where Xavier makes that call...
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 117 Wed, Oct 08, 2008 La crise financière a dominé la rentrée 2008. Les marchés ont vraiment été chahutés en ce mois de septembre. Certains jours, une psychose de âfin du mondeâ régnait en bourse. Les grandes banques centrales ont dû injecter des milliards de dollars dans des banques privées pour les sauver de la faillite. Comment a-t-on pu en arriver là ? Tant de questions⦠mais aucune réponse définitive.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 116 Thu, Sep 25, 2008 One of our listeners, Corrine, asked that we would do a lesson on phrases a mum might need around the home with her children. So, in this lesson, letâs deal with that. This time, Xavier, will play the role of a grumpy teenager while Amélie will be the mum! Though the vocabulary is commonly used around the home, many of the expressions are quite tricky.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 115 Wed, Sep 10, 2008 Brian, one of our listeners in Canada, asked that we would do a lesson on the difficulties one experiences nowadays travelling. In particular, the security issues at airports, whether people of colour encounter longer delays, and so on. Thatâs the topic of this lesson. Weâll begin with a role-play. We'll study the verbs 'engendrer' and 'occasionner', as well as the expressions 'être perçu comme' and 'être expérimenté'. Allons-y!
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 114 Sat, Aug 23, 2008 One of our listeners asked for a lesson which would help when buying clothes. In this Beginner lesson â lesson 114 â that will be the topic conversation. We'll discover how to ask for a garment one size larger or smaller, how to ask if we may try something on, how to say something suits or not, and more. Letâs start with a role-play between a shop assistant and a customer. Allons-y!
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 113 Fri, Aug 15, 2008 The Tour de France is the worldâs premier cycling race. It traces a route â âla Grande Boucleâ â through France and certain stages â des âétapesâ â are sometimes organised in neighbouring countries. In this Advanced lesson, lesson 113, letâs discuss a sports event that captivates cycling enthusiasts everywhere during the month of July each year.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 112 Mon, Jul 28, 2008 One of our listeners in the U.S. asked if we would create a lesson focusing on larger numbers, for example those found in dates, and so on. Thatâs the subject of this lesson, lesson 112. Weâll start with a role-play where Sylvie tells us about the region in which she lives.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 111 Wed, Jul 02, 2008 In this lesson, lesson 111, we discuss the rejection of the Lisbon Treaty by Irish voters. An event which dominated current affairs in Europe recently. This very complicated document, aimed at facilitating the functioning of the EU, will not come into force - at least not for now. So then, what next for Europeâ?
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 110 Wed, Jun 25, 2008 The real race to the White House has begun, after a gruelling campaign for the Democrats. For now Hillary Clinton is out of the picture, leaving Barack Obama and John McCain to slug it out. In this lesson, lesson 110, letâs discover some vocabulary which will help us discuss whatâs been happening in recent weeks. Weâll start with a role-play between Ãmilien and Léa...
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 109 Wed, Jun 18, 2008 In this lesson, lesson 109, our conversation centres on oil and, more significantly, the spiralling price of oil. Let's discover some of the vocabulary we'll need in order to talk about prices that are going through the roof, investors, yield, alternative sources of energy, speculating, and more.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 108 Fri, Jun 13, 2008 In this Beginner lesson, lesson 108, we talk about possessive adjectives, that is, words like âmyâ, âyourâ and âhisâ in English. We'll discover that, like regular adjectives, possessive adjectives also must agree in number and gender with the nouns they qualify. Let's go ahead and see how they work.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 107 Sat, Jun 07, 2008 Kaleema, one of our listeners in the U.S. asked if we would talk a little about tennis and Roland Garros. Thatâs the topic for todayâs lesson. Weâre coming to the end of the 2008 tournamentâ: letâs see what vocabulary and expressions would be useful to discuss what's been happening.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 106 Fri, Jun 06, 2008 The subject we will deal with in this lesson was suggested to us by Maureen, one of our listeners in Australia. This year, Maureen will forsake city life for a holiday in the countryside, in the Dordogne, to be precise. Let's discover this magnificent 'département' which is one of the most visited in France after Paris and the Ãle de France.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 105 Thu, May 29, 2008 In this lesson we talk about a common physical condition which effects so many peopleâ: back pain. Weâll learn how to describe the pain and weâll talk about the possible solutions to this problem. Should we visit our GP or our physiotherapistâ? Letâs find out.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 104 Fri, May 23, 2008 In this lesson, lesson 104, we'll discover the vocabulary required to go on a shopping trip for inexpensive jewelry. Sophie wants to buy jewelry which will go with her outfit. Let's hear how her conversation with Jean unravels. The conversation begins at the shopping centre. Jean is starting out on the shopping trip, too, but he may not stand the pace for long...
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 103 Wed, May 14, 2008 This lesson is in response to an idea from Brian living in the Hautes-Alpes who was taking some time out from working in his kitchen garden and wanted to know how to talk about vegetables, manure, compost and more⦠He also mentioned food shortages and high food prices. This is the subject of todayâs lesson â lesson 103. Letâs get started with a role play between Jérôme and Sabrina.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 102 Mon, May 12, 2008 Lessons 93 and 96 dealt with numbers from 1 - 20 and 21 - 69, respectively. This beginner lesson will take us from 70 to 100, and beyond. We will then know virtually everything we need when dealing with numbers generally.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 101 Fri, May 02, 2008 One of our listeners asked: 'How do you complain about bad service?' In this lesson, we will see how to say we didn't order something, how to say that food is cold, and how to talk about an error in the bill. It all happened during this outing to a restaurant.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 100 Mon, Apr 21, 2008 Hard though it is to believe, we have reached our hundredth lesson since we first started in June 2006. So, in this lesson, why not talk about anniversaries... and learn how to never forget an anniversary again! Let's start with a role-play between Marc and Sylvie...
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 99 Mon, Apr 14, 2008 'La Môme' was released into French cinemas recently. It is the story of France's best known singer â the artist who made 'Non, je ne regrette rien' an expression familiar to everyone. In this advanced lesson, let's discuss film that brought French actress, Marion Cotillard, the highest accolade at the Oscars for her role as Ãdith Piaf.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 98 Tue, Apr 08, 2008 Zimbabwe is anxiously awaiting the results of presidential elections. Robert Mugabe, in power for the last 28 years, looks to be in trouble but shows no signs of giving up the reins of power easily. Letâs hear a conversation in this intermediate lesson which sheds some light on Mugabe himself as well as the challenges facing this country of southern Africa. Letâs start with a roleplay between Carole and Thierry.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 97 Mon, Mar 31, 2008 In this lesson, lesson 97, we'll hear a brief discussion about the Olympics in Beijing. Let's get started with a role-play between Yves and Olive. We'll talk about the pride of the Chinese Olympic Committee, the views of certain sports delegations and an action taken by one American actor.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 96 Fri, Mar 21, 2008 This short lesson is a follow-on from lesson 93 on the numbers from 1 to 10. This time, we'll proceed as far as the number 69. From 70 onwards, there are another few twists which weâll deal with in a later lesson. Allons-y!...
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 95 Sun, Mar 09, 2008 Local and regional elections are about to take place in France. It's all a little complicated, in fact. In this lesson - an advanced leson completely in French! - let's study at least some of the vocabulary and expressions which will shed a little light on all things political...
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 94 Wed, Mar 05, 2008 This lesson is in response to a listener who asked about getting fit, going to the gym, avoiding fast food and so on. The possibilities are endless but, in this lesson â lesson 94 â weâll study just some of the key vocabulary. C'est parti!...
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 93 Sat, Feb 23, 2008 This is a short lesson, for beginners, to recap on one of the basics â numbers and counting. We'll focus on the numbers 1 to 10 and discuss a few points of pronunciation weâll need to watch out for in relation to these numbers. Allons-y!
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 92 Fri, Feb 08, 2008 It seems that one quick way of becoming a cult hero is to blow over 7 billion dollars on financial trading. Thatâs what has happened in the case of Jérôme Kerviel, Franceâs most famous - or most infamous - trader. Letâs hear a role-play between Sévrine and Jérôme about the recent scandal surrounding La Société Générale.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 91 Thu, Jan 31, 2008 This lesson, lesson 91, centres on a job interview. We'll study the verbs 'to apply (for)', 'to specialise' and 'to spread oneself too thin'; we'll also discover adjectives we might use about ourselves to emphasise why we're suited to this particular position. Let's begin with a role-play and see how the conversation might unravel.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 90 Fri, Jan 25, 2008 It has been a while since we have had a basic lesson so this lesson - our 90th lesson - is just that. Letâs talk a little about directions. Weâll also learn how to say âI donât speak French wellâ and how to ask that someone repeat something again, more slowly.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 89 Mon, Jan 14, 2008 Despite the fact that such events are becoming more anachronistic with each passing year, there is still no shortage of enthusiasm for events like the 'Miss France' competition. In this lesson let's hear a role-play between Amélie and Xavier on that same competition. Xavier, for one, doesn't hide his disdain for such exhibitions...
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 88 Sat, Dec 29, 2007 Though France could not be described as a religious country, Christmas is widely celebrated in French towns and cities, with children eagerly anticipating the arrival of Santa Claus. But what about the vocabulary related to this festive season? Christmas trees, decorations, Christmas markets, red ribbons, gifts⦠letâs study some of the key expressions. Weâll start with a role-playâ¦
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 87 Mon, Dec 17, 2007 This time, weâll hear a conversation between two people who meet in the park and have a general chat about their dogs. We'll study lots of new vocabulary - discussing the breed of dog, commenting on his coat, describing his personality, and more. Our lesson is in response to a suggestion from Alyssa, one of our listeners, who has relocated to Geneva... with her dog. Allons-y!
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 86 Sat, Dec 08, 2007 This lesson is in response to a suggestion made by Gene who will be looking after an 8-month-old baby on New Year's Eve for friends. But what about all those baby terms? Changing diapers, burping the baby, putting the baby to sleep, cooing, crawling? It's almost a language in its own right. Let's learn some of the key phrases in this lesson. Let's start with a role-play between Xavier and Amélieâ¦
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 85 Sat, Dec 01, 2007 It seems nobody can organise strikes quite like the French. In recent weeks, President Sarkozy has had his first real test since coming into office with the public transport system grinding to a halt. For now, though, the public are on his side â and the side of the government. In this lesson, letâs learn some vocabulary which will help us engage in conversation about the strikes â and the crisis in general. C'est parti!
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 84 Wed, Nov 21, 2007 In the last lesson, we called a plumber and spoke to him over the phone. This time, in lesson 84, the plumber calls âround to conclude the job. Letâs see how the conversation unfolds.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 83 Sat, Nov 10, 2007 This lesson is based on a request from one of our listeners who needed the assistance of a plumber while in France. So, what happens if the bath drain gets blocked? How do we convey this to the plumber ? Letâs see in this two-part lesson.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 82 Tue, Oct 30, 2007 In this lesson, lesson 82, we talk about a recent court ruling in the U.S regarding Jammie Thomas, found guilty of downloading and illegally re-distributing copyrighted music. Letâs study some of the relevant vocabulary in this exchange. On y va!...
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 81 Wed, Oct 17, 2007 The scene of this lesson is the forest of Fontainebleau where Amélie and Xavier are having a stroll, and picking up a few delicious mushrooms along the way. Letâs listen to their conversation unravel on a beautiful autumnal afternoonâ¦
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 80 Tue, Oct 09, 2007 In this, our 80th lesson, we talk about a change which will soon apply to all new French car registrations. The distinctive French number plate which tells us which department a car comes from, will take a new form. We'll learn several useful expressions including 'être au courant de', 'entrer en vigueur', 'conduire comme un pied' and 'forcer le passage à quelqu'un'. Allons-y!â¦
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 79 Fri, Sep 28, 2007 In this lesson, lesson 79, we will learn how to simply ask if someone would fancy a cup of coffee that we are about to make. And, while we are at it, we will learn some trivia about a former Phillipine First Lady!â¦
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 78 Thu, Sep 20, 2007 This month, Italy lost one of her great musicians and personalities in Luciano Pavarotti. In this lesson, letâs talk about what made him a household name and such a popular figure the world over. We'll learn how to say someone has passed away, how to say we miss someone, how to say 'It's sad that...', and more. C'est parti!
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 77
Sat, Sep 08, 2007 Some people love them, others hate them. Still more cannot do without them. But, what if someone asks you if it is ok to light up a cigarette in your presence? Letâs listen to a role-play and see how such an exchange might unravel.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 76 Sat, Sep 01, 2007 Itâs an issue none of us likes to talk about but one we occasionally confront in the workplace. So what about the delicate subject of personal hygiene ? How do we discuss it in French ? In this lesson we'll find out. Allons-y!...
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 75 Fri, Aug 24, 2007 It is perhaps the most hated word in the French language. In fact, the noun itself - 'la rentrée' means simply, 'the return' but, for secondary school students it means the end of 'les grandes vacances' and the return to a new school year. In this lesson weâll hear Amélie and Alex talk about what needs to be organised before the kids go back to the classroom.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 74 Fri, Aug 17, 2007 In this lesson, Amélie will tell us about 'les Vélib' (vélos libres), an initiative in the French capital which puts bicycles at the disposal of those looking for a healthier option for getting around. We'll learn new expressions including 'Ãa marche du tonnerre!' and 'prendre un abonnement'. We'll study some verbs, too, including 'assombrir', 'se réjouir de' and 'mettre en place'.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 73 Fri, Aug 10, 2007 Continuing our theme of the last lesson, this time we look at the promises made by President Sarkozy in relation to the environment during the run-up to the French presidential elections. Letâs examine what he said ⦠and what he promised. We'll hear Jacques' and Laure's views on some of those promises, tooâ¦
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 72 Wed, Aug 01, 2007 Though he wasnât in the final reckoning for the French presidential election, the participation of Nicolas Hulot, a prominent environmentalist, drew the attention of many French voters to the precarious state of our planet. In this lesson, letâs focus on some vocabulary which relates to environmental issues. Weâll start with a role-play between Natacha and Matthieu.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 71 Fri, Jul 27, 2007 The number of hours worked per week by French employees has been a hot topic in France recently. In this lesson, letâs study some of the vocabulary which will enable us to talk about overtime, in particular. Let's listen to a conversation between Christian and Marie in which Christian chastises Marie for not standing up to her boss and saying enough is enoughâ¦
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 70
Tue, Jul 17, 2007 Perhaps the first thing tourists to the French capital must think about is how best to get around. In this lesson, lesson 70, letâs hear a conversation which takes place at the ticket counter to find out how to approach this task. We'll revise the expression 'I'd like [+ infinitive]â¦', we'll discuss the verbs 'exister' and 'circuler' and we'll see how to respond to the expressions 'Ãa fait' and 'Ãa fera' when making a payment.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 69 Fri, Jul 13, 2007 In the last lesson, we were talking about hiring a car. In this second part of the two-part lesson, letâs complete the task. Weâll hear the final part of the discussion between the customer and agent of the car hire company. We'll study the expressions 'être garé', we'll practice the Imperative in the context of giving directions and we'll discover the names of specific parts of the body of a car. Let's begin...
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 68 Thu, Jun 28, 2007 It's summer vacation time. In this lesson, let's discover how to carry out a common task for tourists - to hire a car. We'll learn how to ask the basic questions related to this undertaking, as well as some more specific vocabulary including 'car insurance', 'driving licence', 'deposit', 'petrol', 'a refill (of the tank)', and more.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 67 Sat, Jun 23, 2007 Antoine and Linda are visiting the Louvre Museum in this lesson. Though it should be an enjoyable outing, Antoine is unhappy about a number of things and is doing his fair share of moaning and groaning. So, let's learn how to say 'You never stop moaning!'. There are lots of other interesting expressions, too, including: 'You didn't have to (come, you know!)', 'Try to talk more quietly!' and 'Don't draw attention to yourself!'...
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 66 Thu, Jun 21, 2007 A listener recently asked us: 'Which lesson deals with 'Ãa va?'!â¦' Though it's a simple expression, it's an essential one. As itâs been a while since weâve had a beginner lesson, let's visit some of the basics in this short lesson. Weâll see how to ask how someone is, weâll learn a little about the weather, and we'll see examples of 'tout' and 'toute'. Let's get going.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 65 Wed, Jun 13, 2007 Itâs a physical feeling we experience frequently, after sport, a dayâs gardening, whatever. Weâll be talking about feeling stiff in this lesson â lesson 65. We'll see how to say 'What's the matter?', 'What did you do to yourself!?', 'You should have...' and a range of othe useful expressions and vocabulary. Allons-y!...
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 64 Wed, May 30, 2007 A good deed - giving blood, to be precise - is the topic of this lesson, lesson 64. We'll study a variety of expressions, including 'I did a good deed...' and 'It's for that (very) reason that...'. We'll also learn the meaning of an amusing expression: 'tomber dans les pommes'. At first sight, it appears to have something to do with falling into apples but, in fact, means something quite different! Let's get started...
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 63 Fri, May 25, 2007 We're looking for someone to help us with a specific task, once again, in this lesson. The job in question is electrical work: we'll discover some electricity-related vocabulary and we'll revise some key expressions from previous lessons including: 'venir de (+ infinitive)', 'avoir besoin de', and 'falloir (+ infinitive)'. We'll also learn how to say 'When it comes to...' and 'You mustn't joke about that!' Allons-y!
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 62 Mon, May 21, 2007 We're looking for someone to help create a website in this lesson - Lesson 62. We'll learn some useful computing-related vocabulary. In addition to this, we'll study the useful expressions 's'y connaître en', 'donner un coup de main (à quelqu'un)' and 'se débrouiller'. Let's get started...
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 61 Wed, May 16, 2007 When we bump into someone we havenât met for a while, weâll commonly ask them what theyâve been up to. Thatâs the topic of this lesson. We'll work with a variety of useful expressions including: 'Ãa faitâ¦?', 'pas mal de' and 'Ãa a misâ¦'. We'll also see how to make use of the verbs 'devenir', 'intervenir' and 'se permettre de'.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 60 Tue, May 08, 2007 In this lesson, we'll study the vocabulary needed to ask someone how he or she is progressing at an art course. We'll examine a range of useful expressions, including 'avoir peur de', 'il y a toutes sortes de' and 'se moquer de (quelqu'un)'. We'll also look at 'plaire (Ã )', a common verb but one which is often the cause of errors for learners of French.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 59 Sun, Apr 29, 2007 We'll discover how to discuss a programme from last night's TV schedule in this lesson. In particular, Xavier talks about a documentary he saw on the life of Henri Troyat, a prolific French writer. We'll meet - and practice - new expressions including 'passer à la télé', 'être décédé', 'être crevé' and 'rester éveillé jusqu'à '. Allons-y!
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 58 Thu, Apr 26, 2007 In our recent discussion of American politics, we mentioned Barack Obama. This time our roleplay will focus on whether America is ready for a woman to take the top job at the Oval Office. Let's hear what Caroline, in particular, thinks of Hillary Clinton and her chances of landing the ultimate position in politics. We'll learn some new expressions including 's'exprimer', 'être persuadé que', 'être ouvert d'esprit', and more.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 57 Fri, Apr 20, 2007 France will soon have a new President. So, too, will the U.S. In London, Tony Blair will be leaving 10 Downing Street after 10 years as British Prime Minister. In this lesson, let's study some vocabulary and expressions related to the political scene in the U.S. as eyes are turning towards the White House. Allons-y!â¦
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 56 Tue, Apr 17, 2007 Hardly a day passes without the terrible conflict in Iraq making the news headlines. In this lesson, lesson 56, we'll study vocabulary which will allow us to offer an opinion on a situation for which a solution seems more elusive than ever.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 55 Tue, Apr 10, 2007 This time, our dog is in trouble and requires a trip to the vet. We'll learn how to say that something is wrong and we'll study a number of useful verbs, including 'rester', 'se mettre à ', 's'attarder' and 'se rétablir'. It's a longer lesson this time, so let's get started...
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 54 Fri, Mar 30, 2007 In our last lesson, a trip to the dentist resulted in a filling. The dentist and patient had a brief chat at the end of the appointment. Let's see how their conversation ended up. We'll study the expressions 'to finish [doing]', 'to be in agony' and 'to find it difficult [to do]'. We'll also discuss using the Imperfect Tense to describe physical states in the past. Allons-y!
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 53 Thu, Mar 29, 2007 In our last lesson, we saw how to make an dental appointment. This time, weâre in the dentistâs chair⦠The drill, fillings, injections, cavities â weâll meet them all in this first part of a two-part lesson.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 52 Sun, Mar 25, 2007 We'll see how to make an appointment to see the dentist in this lesson. We'll meet a variety of useful expressions, including 'prendre rendezvous avec quelqu'un', 'ressentir (une douleur)' and 'le plus rapidement possible'. To see what all these mean - and how to use them - let's get started!
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 51 Sat, Mar 17, 2007 Our task is a simple but common one in this lesson - that is, to make a restaurant reservation. We'll learn to recognise some common questions which are likely to be put to us by the receptionist and we'll revise how to spell some words, including one or two surnames.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 50 Fri, Mar 09, 2007 A ski-wear shop is the setting for this, our 50th Learn French by Podcast lesson. We'll see how to make effective use of the verbs 'aimer', 'suivre', 'passer' and 'essayer' and we'll also learn revise the object pronouns 'le', 'la' and 'les'.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 49
Wed, Feb 28, 2007 A hotel guest makes contact with the front desk in relation to a problem in his room. We'll discover how to say 'I can't get it to work'. We'll also practice using several verbs, including 'se mettre en marche', 'appuyer' and 'arriver à '. We meet a noun, too, which can either refer to a technical fault - or a flaw in one's character.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 48 Mon, Feb 26, 2007 We'll learn how to carry out a common task in this lesson - to book a hotel room. We'll see how to ask the receptionist how we should pay, if we can have our luggage taken up to our room, if we can be called early for breakfast, and more.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 47 Fri, Feb 23, 2007 With the presidential elections in France just around the corner, itâs time to learn some vocabulary related to politics and voting, in general. That will be the topic of this lesson. We'll learn how to say 'I'm exhausted!' and 'They really get my back up!' We'll also meet several useful verbs. Allons-y!
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 46 Sat, Feb 17, 2007 In lessons 21 and 22 we spoke about a vacation weâd had. This time, in lesson 46, weâll hear about a winter vacation and, with the World Ski Championships taking place at the moment, it's an opportune time to learn a few key terms related to skiing. We'll also see how to use the verbs 'adorer', 'partir' and 's'inscrire (Ã )'.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 45 Fri, Feb 09, 2007 In this lesson, lesson 45, a father brings his son to playschool for the first time. Let's hear the conversation between Mr. Jones and the playschool teacher. We'll meet the expressions âJe vais faire en sorte queâ and âjusqu'Ã ce queâ, both of which require that the verb which follows be in the subjunctive form.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 44 Tue, Jan 30, 2007 The French tendency to drive fast will form the basis of our lesson this time - our conversation will deal with a near miss on the road. We'll learn how to say 'I had a narrow escape', we'll meet the expression 'il m'a mis hors de moi' and we'll see how to use the verbs 'doubler' and 'faillir'. Let's get started.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 43 Thu, Jan 25, 2007 An incident in a shop where a customer drops and breaks something is the subject of this lesson. The reaction of the shop assistant will bring up the topic of the subjunctive and one particular situation in which this form of the verb is required.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 42
Tue, Jan 23, 2007 Our food is almost prepared. But we want to ask when exactly it will be ready and when we should sit at the table. Let's see how to do that in this lesson. We'll also meet the expressions 'Je meurs de faim!' and 'passer à table'.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 41 Thu, Jan 18, 2007 We'll be talking about someone who is quite religious in this lesson. We'll meet the adjectives 'croyant' and 'pratiquant' to describe such a person, we'll see how to use 'ne... jamais', we'll use the verb 'se souvenir de', and we'll practice other interesting expressions, too. Let's get started...
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 40 Wed, Jan 10, 2007 Relationship problems are the topic of this lesson! We'll learn how to ask someone what's wrong, we'll meet the reflexive verb "se séparer" and we'll ask ourselves the question, "How am I going to explain it to him?" We'll also distinguish between "ne... pas" and "ne... plus".
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 39 Sat, Dec 30, 2006 We'll deal with a common scenario in this lesson: we've lost our keys. We'll learn how to say we can't find them and where to look for them. We'll also meet the expression 'jeter un coup d'oeil'. Let's get started.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 38 Tue, Dec 26, 2006 'annuler', 'reporter' and 'modifier' are three verbs we'll meet in this lesson, as well as the expression 'C'est (vraiment) pas de chance!' In this lesson, lesson 38, we'll be examining the vocabulary we would need in order to cancel or postpone a meeting.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 37 Tue, Dec 19, 2006 Hello and welcome back to Learn French by Podcast. We sometimes find ourselves in a position where we need to borrow money from someone. In this lesson - lesson 37 - let's find out how to do just that. We'll meet the verbs 'prêter', 'rembourser' and 'embêter', as well as other useful expressions. Let's get started.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 36 Sun, Dec 17, 2006 Some people choose to pay their mobile phone bills by monthly standing order. Many others, however, simply choose a pay-as-you-go option, buying credit whenever necessary. In this lesson, let's see what vocabulary we'll need in order to purchase that phone credit.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 35 Thu, Dec 07, 2006 Putting on weight is a topic we'd sometimes prefer not to think about but that's the topic of conversation in this lesson, lesson 35. We'll meet the verbs "grossir" (to put on weight) and "voir" (to see) in the Past, as well as the expression "être à deux doigts de faire quelque
chose" (to be on the verge of doing something). Allons-y!
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 34 Tue, Nov 28, 2006 We often pass comment on fragrances - food, perfume, flowers, nature, and so on. Let's study, in this short lesson, some expressions which will allows us to do that. We'll meet the verbs "sentir" and "mettre", in particular. We'll also see how to say that something smells quite strong.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 33 Fri, Nov 24, 2006 Whether we like it or not, our modern lives are ruled by the clock. Let's study one of the basics in this lesson: how to tell the time. We'll also meet the expressions: "I'm going to be late!", "I'm going to be early!" and "I'm going to be on time!"
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 32 Fri, Nov 17, 2006 In this lesson, lesson 32, we'll be talking about Amélie's new colleague at work. Let's see what his responsibilities are and discover a little about his linguistic abilities. We'll meet the verbs "s'occuper de" and "apprendre" as well as the expression "avoir l'air de".
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 31 Wed, Nov 08, 2006 Let's listen to Xavier tell us a little about his home town in this lesson. We'll work with a number of useful expressions which could be used in a wide variety of situations. We'll discover the verb 'appartenir à ', the expression 'à la rigueur', as well as the prepositions 'loin de' and 'près de'.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 30 Tue, Oct 31, 2006 In this lesson, we'll be talking briefly about wine, and the kinds of food we might eat with the various types of wines. We'll meet some useful vocabulary and expressions related to food, too. It's an intermediate lesson because there's quite an amount of new vocabulary. Let's get started!
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 29 Sun, Oct 29, 2006 In this lesson, lesson 29, we'll find out how to say "It's been a while!" or "It's been a long time!" We'll also see how to ask what someone's been up to recently.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 28 Wed, Oct 25, 2006 In this lesson, we'll be dealing with some internet-related vocabulary. We'll meet some other useful expressions, too, including "I don't want to complicate my life!", "I'm not promising anything" and "It would be good if..." This last expression will require the subjunctive. Let's see how that will work...
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 27 Thu, Oct 19, 2006 In this lesson, we're talking about someone's new hairstyle. We'll discover some "technical" terms in relation to hairstyling, we'll look at two different uses for "chez", and we'll see how to say we're "bored by" or "fed up with" something. Allons-y!
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 26 Wed, Oct 11, 2006 In this lesson, our goal is to find out how to ask someone to do a favour for us. We'll meet the expression "rendre un service à quelqu'un". We'll also re-visit the expression "il y a" but in the Immediate Future form. Finally, we'll study how to deal with the English verb "to get".
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Learn French by Podcast: Announcement Fri, Oct 06, 2006 Hello from Learn French by Podcast. This is a special announcement regarding our audio French lessons and accompanying Lesson Guides. Those of you who have been following our lessons since we started in June 2006 will be aware that both our podcasts and our Lesson Guides have been free until now. However, we have reached a stage where we must start charging a small fee to help us continue creating high-quality French lessons. If you wish to continue following our podcasts, you will still be able to do so for free. However, our PDF Lesson Guides will now require a paid registration via our website. We have done our best to keep this membership fee as low as possible while allowing us to cover the costs of maintaining our site and the quality of our lessons which take us a great deal of time to prepare. We hope that you will continue to improve your French with our lessons. Please visit our website at www.learnfrenchbypodcast.com and consider becoming a member. Thank you for listening.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 25 Thu, Oct 05, 2006 You're in a restaurant, looking forward to your meal. That menu, however, is a little confusing: what about all those ingredients... and the names of those dishes! How can we make sense of it? We'll need to know how to ask some key questions. Let's find out...
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 24 Tue, Sep 26, 2006 It's a situation we find ourselves in regularly. We're in a bar or an auditorium looking for a seat. But... is the one we have our eye on actually free? How should we ask? Let's find out in this short, but practical, lesson.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 23 Tue, Sep 19, 2006 In this lesson we'll discover how to postpone an appointment we've made. We'll study the expression "Je ne vais pas pouvoir ... [+ infinitive]" and we'll work with the verb "décevoir", to disappoint (someone).
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 22 Tue, Sep 12, 2006 In the second part of this two-part episode we'll meet the verb "profiter (de)", we'll use the verb "devoir" to say things like "It must have been [difficult, shocking, fantastic]" and we'll revise the verb "prendre" in the Perfect tense, in relation to food.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 21 Mon, Sep 04, 2006 You're just back from a fantastic vacation. The first question you'll be asked, of course, is "How did it go?" There's so much to talk about: the weather, the food, the people, the location. Let's try out some of the vocabulary you're likely to need. (This is part 1 of a 2-part lesson.)
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 20 Thu, Aug 24, 2006 A trip abroad can often lead to some unexpected physical condition - an upset stomach, itching from insect bites, blistered feet, or whatever. That, in turn, can lead us to the local pharmacy. But, what do we say when we get there? Let's find out.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 19 Thu, Aug 17, 2006 "My cell phone isn't working. I'd like to have it repaired, please..." In this lesson, we'll find out what to say if we need to have something repaired. First, we'll describe the problem. Then we'll see how long it will take to sort everything out.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 18 Thu, Aug 10, 2006 In this lesson, let's find out how to buy a train ticket. The vocabulary we'll meet will be just as useful when purchasing inter-city bus tickets, plane tickets, and so on. Let's see, also, how to say we'd prefer a window or aisle seat, or travel in the smoking or non-smoking section. Allons-y!
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 17 Fri, Aug 04, 2006 You make a phone call, but the person you're looking for isn't there. Should you leave a message? Or maybe that's not necessary - you'll call back later. Let's see, in this lesson, how the conversation might unravel.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 16 Sat, Jul 29, 2006 People are usually very accommodating when we wish to take a photograph with them in it. But it's often advisable to ask first. Let's see how to do that in this lesson. We'll also see how to have them take our picture, using our camera.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 15 Tue, Jul 25, 2006 If you've been in France or another French-speaking country, chances are that you've found yourself in a shop asking for something in French. But how do we say "I'll have that one... no, sorry... the one on the right..."? In this lesson, let's learn some of these essential expressions.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 14 Thu, Jul 20, 2006
Whether you're an avid creator of wonderful, four-course dishes or incapable of boiling an egg, in this lesson you'll find a range of vocabulary which will take a meal through from preparation to completion. Don't worry - Amélie will tell us what to do!
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 13 Fri, Jul 14, 2006 You're on a vacation in France but, unfortunately, you develop an earache while you're there. There's nothing for it but a visit to the doctor. But how will you explain the problem? Furthermore, will you be able to understand what the doctor is saying to you? Let's find out.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 12 Tue, Jul 11, 2006 Type the word "hangover" into Google and it will return millions of hits. Remedies, cures, avoidance strategies, explanations - someone out there has all the answers. We can't pretend to have the ultimate cure, but we can, on the other hand, provide some vocabulary to discuss that unpleasant feeling in French.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 11 Sun, Jul 09, 2006 Wherever we are, whatever we're doing, the weather seems to have an effect on our general state of mind. In this lesson, we'll meet some expressions which will provide the basics, whether it's a beautiful day or raining cats and dogs.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 10 Wed, Jul 05, 2006 Learn how to talk about a movie you saw last night - what it was about, where it was filmed, some adjectives to describe the plot, the way in which it was filmed - it's all in this lesson. If you haven't seen a particular movie, study the questions you'll need to put to someone who has.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 9 Mon, Jul 03, 2006 You watched a match on TV last night with friends. Everybody is talking about it today. Your team played well and deserved their victory. But how do we talk about it all in French? Let's learn how to describe last night's atmosphere as well as some sports-specific vocabulary.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 8 Thu, Jun 29, 2006 How do we propose going to the cinema, or the theatre? Or choosing between Thai or Chinese food? For that matter, how do we say "I don't mind - that's up to you!" Let's find the answers and learn a few colloquial expressions, too.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 7 Tue, Jun 27, 2006 In our previous lessons, we've confined ourselves mainly to the Present tense. But how do we talk about what we'll be doing next week, or for our summer vacation? We'll find out in this lesson.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 6 Fri, Jun 23, 2006 In French, there are many ways of discussing the things that interest us. In this lesson, we'll meet a variety of verbs which will allow us to do that. We'll also look at "faire", a key verb in a wide range of activities.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 5 Thu, Jun 22, 2006 Whether you're opening a bank account, or sending something by registered mail, chances are that someone is going to ask you to spell you name, your address, or whatever. But, how do you do that in French?! Let's find out.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 4 Tue, Jun 20, 2006 Martin arrives in Charles de Gaulle airport, Paris. His luggage doesn't, however! Can you follow the directions he receives? Learn about the verb DEVOIR, the pronoun Y, talking about things in the past, and more. It's all in this lesson.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 3 Thu, Jun 15, 2006 Learn how to say where and for whom you work. Discuss colleagues. Discover some French acronyms, as well as the adverbs "bien" and "mal". See how to use the verb "pouvoir"; in a variety of situations. Are the French hard workers? Find out now.
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 2 Tue, Jun 13, 2006 In this lesson, learn how to say you get on well with someone. Speak about things in general and talk about playing musical instruments. Learn about adjectives ending in "-if", as well as the key verb "avoir".
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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 1 Tue, Jun 13, 2006 Welcome to Learn French by Podcast! In this first lesson, learn how to introduce yourself, saying where you live and what you do. Learn some new verbs. Then take a test to see how well you are doing.
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