Discover the surprising linguistic history of French with Sorbonne professor Gilles Siouffi, author of "Paris Babel." Learn how French evolved from Latin through Frankish influences, why Paris played a crucial role in its development, and understand the difference between spoken and written French throughout history. Siouffi's key advice for French learners: "Relax with French" - we don't just speak a language, we manipulate it.

🇫🇷 Version en français plus bas ⤵️ Behind the scenes: Creating French podcasts with precision timing - perfect for effective...

🇫🇷 Version en français ⤵️ You know that I live “ près de Paris” and perhaps you have in mind the neighbourhood of Bécon-les-bruyères ?...

Discover the Peace Concert celebrating 80 years since WWII's end at the Arc de Triomphe. Perfect for French learners seeking to improve their listening comprehension and understanding of French culture through Stéphane Bern's clear diction. Experience history, music, and language learning in one inspiring event.

🇫🇷 Version en français plus bas 😉 ⤵️ I believe that when preparing for a trip to France, or even for a French conversation class,...

Macaron Playlist On YouTube In early 2024, I was in Sanam's kitchen making macarons. These two episodes were broadcast on One Thing In A...

🇬🇧 It's springtime in Paris. We can look forward to lovely strolls through the streets of Paris, a trip down the Seine (like this week...

🇬🇧 This week, I shared a three-episode adventure on One Thing In A French Day, an adventure in Argenteuil. We discover typical...

A Learning Strategy That Stands the Test of Time 🇫🇷 Version en français plus bas ⬇️ Nous sommes allés voir cette pièce au Théâtre de la...

The ebook of the 2024 texts is now available! It contains all the texts from 2024 and is accompanied by all the audio files. (🇫🇷...

Discover effective methods for developing a French listening routine using podcasts and audio.

Discover inspiring French learning resolutions for 2025! From keeping a French phrase book to exploring French gastronomy.

🇬🇧 A few days before Christmas, I went to Nathalie Iris's bookshop, Mots en marge, in La Garenne-Colombes. There was a signing of the...

A la fin des années 50, Edith Piaf chante La foule. Edith Piaf, La foule. Et la joie éclaboussée par son sourire Me transperce et...

Portrait de Marcel Proust. Les madeleines du 17 décembre évoquaient, bien sûr, Marcel Proust, parce que c’est en trempant un morceau de...

Longtemps je me suis couché de bonne heure. C’est ainsi que commence le roman A la recherche du temps perdu de Marcel Proust. C’est la...

Heureux qui, comme Ulysse, a fait un beau voyage Joachim Du Bellay Ainsi commence le célèbre sonnet de Du Bellay. Il a été mis en...

Sur le podcast, Augustin Denous a dit cette semaine qu’il y avait de la poésie dans le fromage. Le corbeau et le renard. Gallica.fr Sur...

Quel est votre moment poétique préféré de la journée? Carrot cake de la pâtissirie Encore (Ophélie Barrès) Le moment où le soieil se...

PIerre Corneille Marquise, si mon visage A quelques traits un peu vieux, Souvenez-vous qu'à mon âge Vous ne vaudrez guère mieux....