Jul 12

Meet the Clown Bringing the Fringe Festival back to Paris

F is for Fringe Festival. In this episode, I talk with Australian clown and actor Jasper Foley about how he (and his team) are bringing the famed international theatre and performing arts festival back to the City of Light. Paris. Also: What's life like as a trained clown in Pari ... Show More

29m 34s

Jul 7

Inside the US embassy's July 4th party in Paris

E is for Embassy. And in this case, I'm talking about the US Embassy's Garden Party to mark 250 years of Independence with a capital I. And guess what: I was there! So this podcast is just me, Oliver Gee, talking about my night among the Americans for their Fourth of July bash. A ... Show More

17m 19s

Jun 23

Unique apartments in Paris: Inside a domed rooftop home

It's sweltering in Paris right now and life is unbearable for many. Not least for those who live under the zinc rooftops. The whole city comes to a standstill in these heatwaves, but those in the rooftops suffer the most, perhaps. So, while The Earful Tower puts business as usual ... Show More

9m 1s

Nov 2012

French for Beginners: Lesson 15 - The nose job

Topics covered: <ul> <li>Savoir vs Connaître</li> <li>Tout</li> <li>Par contre / En revanche</li> </ul> Bonjour et bienvenue ! Today, we'll be enjoying the company of our French teacher Valérie and of her diligent student Michelle. I am confident t ... Show More

20m 38s

Jan 2024

French bootcamp #3 Talking about communicating in French

Bienvenue au French Bootcamp, a special series of daily episodes to kickstart your French learning, keep your motivation, and feel good about yourself! The episode are all in French to challenge your comprehension. Feel free to speak along, take notes, repeat, pause, and memorize ... Show More

9m 30s

Nov 2012

French for Beginners: Lesson 18 - Charity work

Topics covered: <ul> <li>Passé composé with avoir</li> <li>Negation and placement of adverbs with passé composé</li> <li>C'est pas de la tarte</li> </ul> Bonjour les amis ! C'est moi, oui, Jean-Paul ! Bienvenue au théâtre en français ! Today we'll ... Show More

21m 34s

Nov 2012

French for Beginners: Lesson 12 - Who wants to live in Whatever-Sur-Mer ?

Topics covered: <ul> <li>-RE verbs (irregular) like mettre</li> <li>Partitive articles</li> <li>Bon marché</li> </ul> Bonjour ! C'est moi Jean-Paul ! Once again I'll be your host for Act XII. We hope that following Jacques, Kevin and Michelle in th ... Show More

21m 53s

Nov 2012

French for Beginners: Lesson 3 - Old Dream

Topics covered: <ul> <li>Introduction to French verbs</li> <li>-ER verbs in the present</li> <li>Definite articles</li> <li>Voilà and Voici</li> </ul> Bonjour ! I'm glad to welcome you today to Act III of our play. I am sure you, like all of Valérie's students, ... Show More

25m 28s

Nov 2012

French for Beginners: Lesson 1 - Does Roast Beef mean "I'm ready to settle down?"

Topics covered: <ul> <li>Un and une</li> <li>Tu and vous</li> <li>Personal pronouns</li> <li>Être in the present</li> <li>Ah bon !</li> </ul> Bienvenue ! Welcome to the Language Theater! Come in, come in! Take your seat and get ready for a unique experience. My name is ... Show More

18m 30s

Nov 2012

French for Beginners: Lesson 25 - Blind date

Topics covered: Impersonal verbs and expressions Indefinite pronouns Quand même Bonjour chers amis du français ! Comment allez-vous depuis la semaine dernière ? Je suis très heureux d'être avec vous pour notre nouvel acte. Dans quelques minutes, nous allons écouter Madame Valérie ... Show More

19m 19s

Jan 2024

French Boot Camp #9 At the museum/At the gallery in French

Bonjour et bienvenue au Bootcamp ! Every January, I create a series of episode to boost your learning and motivation! Every episodes will have some grammar or vocabulary and some practice! French Boot camp #9 At the museum/At the gallery in French ! Are you ready to speak French ... Show More

10m 43s

Jan 2024

French Boot Camp #8 Traveling in French

Bonjour et bienvenue au Bootcamp ! Every January, I create a series of episode to boost your learning and motivation! Every episodes will have some grammar or vocabulary and some practice! Today, French Boot camp #8 Traveling in French! Are you ready to speak French in 2024?Liste ... Show More

8m 20s

Feb 2024

Learn French with Real French Audio : Greetings and Hobbies

Comprehension is a HUGE roadblock for many students. It’s time to break through that roadblock and focus on other things! You want to be able to speak French, and (just as importantly) understand the French you hear. You want it to be challenging but also doable. I've curated and ... Show More

7m 55s

An interactive French lesson