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Jun 2017
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E07 Les théories du complot

Innerfrench
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Intermediate French Podcast with Transcript.

Learn French in Context with these Fascinating Topics.

Did the Americans actually send men on the moon? Who exactly are the Illuminati and how can I become one?

Unfortunately you won’t get the answer to those questions here. And I won’t try to debunk those theories either. But we will talk about conspiracy theories and I will give you the recipe to make up a good one.

Conspiracy theories are a popular topic in France; we have a great deal of them. It is important to understand how they work and why they can be a threat for our democracies.

This podcast is designed for intermediate French learners who want to get a better grasp of the language by listening to interesting topics.

You can find the transcript of this episode here: www.innerfrench.com/podcasts

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