In this episode, Gaelle gives you real life examples of how to talk about your weekend or your day at work. Because when you want to have a friendly chat with colleagues or friends, talking about your past day/week/holiday is common. Gaelle will also highlight the differences between “passé composé” and “imparfait” to try to help you use them accurately.
Nov 6
Are French Books Ugly, Expensive and Snobbish?
Why are books in France often more expensive and less colourful than in the UK? In this episode of LanguaTalk Slow French, we explore the surprising cultural differences behind book covers, pricing and publishing. Discover why France protects independent bookshops, how French and ... Show More
26m 6s
Oct 16
Lycéens, manifestation et problème dans l’éducation nationale
In this episode, Gaelle talks about the current political events happening in France with secondary school pupils taking the streets. You will understand what they are demanding and why the police response is so problematic. You will also realise that far from being a blip, it’s ... Show More
28m 44s
Oct 1
Thomas Brail et son combat pour les arbres
In this episode, Gaëlle introduces Thomas Brail, a man on a mission to protect trees. As climate change accelerates, he is urging politicians and citizens alike to stop felling trees without good reason and to rethink how vital they are to our lives. Tune in to discover his unusu ... Show More
25m 36s
We're halfway through our series of The Coffee Break French Show! This time, we chat about the distinction between 'jour' & 'journée', as well as 'soir' & 'soirée', 'an' & 'année', and 'matin' & 'matinée'. By the end of this episode, you'll be able to use each of these words conf ... Show More
<p class="p1">Topics covered:</p> <ul> <li>Passé composé with être</li> <li>More past participles for être</li> <li>D'ailleurs</li> </ul> <p class="p2">Bonjour les amis du français ! Comment allez-vous ? Je suis content d'être avec vous pour un nouvel épisode. Aujourd'hui, nous a ... Show More
