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Why These Gilles Siouffi Episodes Matter for French Learners?
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.

Laetitia Perraut
Jun 284 min read


Surprise Yourself: How Re-listening to French Podcasts Boosts Comprehension
🇫🇷 Version en français plus bas ⤵️ Behind the scenes: Creating French podcasts with precision timing - perfect for effective...

Laetitia Perraut
May 293 min read


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

Laetitia Perraut
May 224 min read


Le concert de la paix - The Pleasure of Understanding
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.

Laetitia Perraut
May 93 min read


At the Bakery: Your French in a Real-Life Situation
🇫🇷 Version en français plus bas 😉 ⤵️ I believe that when preparing for a trip to France, or even for a French conversation class,...

Laetitia Perraut
May 38 min read


L'art des macarons avec Sanam
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...

Laetitia Perraut
Apr 201 min read


Une soirée à Paris : five episodes about a Parisian evening
🇬🇧 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...

Laetitia Perraut
Apr 112 min read


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

Laetitia Perraut
Apr 61 min read


Reading or listening? Both, like Voltaire did !
A Learning Strategy That Stands the Test of Time 🇫🇷 Version en français plus bas ⬇️ Nous sommes allés voir cette pièce au Théâtre de la...

Laetitia Perraut
Feb 215 min read


2024 Ebook: When Written French Enhances Language Learning
The ebook of the 2024 texts is now available! It contains all the texts from 2024 and is accompanied by all the audio files. (🇫🇷...

Laetitia Perraut
Feb 44 min read


Why should you choose audio?
Discover effective methods for developing a French listening routine using podcasts and audio.

Laetitia Perraut
Jan 247 min read


2025 French Learning Resolutions: Spark Your Language Journey
Discover inspiring French learning resolutions for 2025! From keeping a French phrase book to exploring French gastronomy.

Laetitia Perraut
Jan 174 min read


Concours 🎁, un cadeau de Noël : Les histoires jamais entendues
🇬🇧 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...

Laetitia Perraut
Dec 26, 20242 min read


22 • La foule
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...

Laetitia Perraut
Dec 22, 20241 min read


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

Laetitia Perraut
Dec 20, 20241 min read


18 • De bonne heure
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...

Laetitia Perraut
Dec 18, 20241 min read


16 • Heureux qui comme Ulysse
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...

Laetitia Perraut
Dec 16, 20241 min read


14 • Maître corbeau, sur un arbre perché
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...

Laetitia Perraut
Dec 14, 20241 min read


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

Laetitia Perraut
Dec 13, 20241 min read


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

Laetitia Perraut
Dec 12, 20241 min read
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