Aug 24

Ten things to do in Paris in 2026 (Bucket List Update)

This week on the show, Lina and I discuss how our 2026 Bucket Lists are going. Here's a link to the full bucket list that we shared in January. And here are the things we've done so far, that we mentioned in the show. See anything in the main hall of the Grand Rex (we saw Paul Si ... Show More

25m 31s

Aug 17

Street art, a hidden gem of a Paris museum, and the forbidden catacombs

I recount my recent visit to the Musée de Minéralogie, where Codex Urbanus has taken over with a street art exhibition "Codex on the Rocks". It was quite a fascinating visit to a place I'd never been, and it was wonderful to have the artist himself explain the impressive work tha ... Show More

34m 32s

Aug 9

The 15th arrondissement of Paris (with a local)

Welcome back to "The 20 Kingdoms" season, where I'll visit each kingdom and introduce you to someone who truly loves it. In this episode for the 15th arrondissement, it's content creator Gaby Hafner who lives in the district and absolutely loves it. Mentioned in this episode: San ... Show More

31m 38s

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