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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
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...
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...
Though this lesson, lesson 127, has an Irish flavour, our dialogue relates to a quirky story which hit the headlines worldwideâ at the expense of the Irish Prime Minister. Letâs listen...
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,...
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...
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...
One of our listeners asked that we would do a lesson focusing on a trip to the local dry-cleanerâs. Thatâs the topic of conversation in this lesson, lesson 123. We'll discover lots
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
La crise financiÃre a dominà la rentrÃe 2008. Les marchÃs ont vraiment Ãtà chahutÃs en ce mois de septembre. Certains jours, une psychose de âfin du mondeâ rÃgnait en bourse. Les grandes...
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,...
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...
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...
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 âÃtapesâ â are sometimes organised in neighbouring...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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:...
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 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...
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...
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,...
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...
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
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...
'La MÃme' 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....
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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 JÃrÃme Kerviel, Franceâs most famous...
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...
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...
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
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....
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,...
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,...
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
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 unfol
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...
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...
The scene of this lesson is the forest of Fontainebleau where AmÃlie and Xavier are having a stroll, and picking up a few delicious mushrooms along the way. Letâs listen to their conversation...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
It is perhaps the most hated word in the French language. In fact, the noun itself - 'la rentrÃe' - means simply, 'the return' but, for secondary school students it means the end of...
In this lesson, AmÃlie will tell us about 'les VÃlib' (vÃlos libres), an initiative in the French capital which puts bicycles at the disposal of those looking for a healthier option...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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
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,...
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
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...
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...
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)
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'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...
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...
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',...
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...
In our recent discussion of American politics, we mentioned Barack Obama. This time our role-play will focus on whether America is ready for a woman to take the top job at the Oval
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...
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...
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...
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...
In our last lesson, we saw how to make an dental appointment. This
time, weâre in the dentistâs chairâ The drill, fillings, injections,
cavities â weâll meet them all in this first
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)'...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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,...
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...
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',...
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...
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...
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',...
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 sÃparer" and we'll ask ourselves the question, "How...
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...
'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...
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
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,...
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)...
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
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...
In this lesson, lesson 32, we'll be talking about AmÃlie's new colleague at work. Let's see what his responsibilities are and discover a little about his linguistic abilities. We'll...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 "dÃcevoir",...
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]"
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
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...
"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....
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,...
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,
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...
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......
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
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?...
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...
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...
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
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?
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
