Best A2 French Podcasts (2025)

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Gouffre d’Esparros 28:44

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1h ago28:44

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In this episode, Gaelle talks about an unusual and beautiful place to visit in the Pyrenees: le gouffre d’Esparros (the Abyss of Esparros). You will hear about its discovery, the beauty it conceals and the extremely precise work done to keep it in excellent condition whilst opening it to the public. Check out Langua, a cutting-edge AI platform to h…

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Episódio 100 - [B1] 10 tesouros de Trás-os-Montes 5:54

1h ago5:54

5:54

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Episódio 99 - [B1] Expressões idiomáticas com alimentos (Parte 2) 1:08

7d ago1:08

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Talking Taco 43:01

8m ago43:01

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Whether or not it's Tuesday, tacos pretty much always hit the spot—and not just in their homeland in Mexico. These days, the taco can be found all over the world, although it's acquired some strange new fillings along the way, from French fries to canned corn. It's hard to imagine something so universal having to be invented—but, in fact, the taco …

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French Story: Beyond the Tourist Paris (B1-B2) 17:22

11d ago17:22

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Tokyo student Yuki's dream Paris trip takes an unexpected turn when local Antoine shows her the real city beyond crowded monuments—from neighborhood bakeries to hidden courtyards. This B1-B2 story follows her transformation from disappointed tourist to someone who discovers the authentic Paris through everyday encounters and simple French conversat…

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Interview avec Clémence, diététicienne 25:09

25d ago25:09

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In this episode, Gaelle interviews Clémence, a French dietitian with her own private practice. With her modern and progressive views on nutrition, Clémence will explain why being slim doesn’t always mean being healthy, and how the table manners you learnt as a child can have a big impact on your adult life and your relationship with food. Check out…

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French Story: Discovering Authentic Ardèche (C1) 4:43

14d ago4:43

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Experience the medieval village of Balazuc through sophisticated French as our narrator savors Picodon cheese, wild boar caillettes, and local honey while exploring stone streets and crystal-clear rivers. This C1-level story weaves regional vocabulary, culinary traditions, and nuanced descriptions of southern France's stunning landscapes. Hosted on…

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Learn French Through Easy Stories For A1 (Ardèche Holiday Theme) 4:23

15d ago4:23

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Join a traveler exploring the medieval village of Balazuc in sunny Ardèche, from morning coffee to riverside walks and local honey shopping. This A1 story teaches vacation vocabulary, daily routines, and regional specialties like caillettes while painting a picture of southern French village life perfect for beginners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co…

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Episódio 98 - [B1] Expressões idiomáticas com alimentos 1:48

25d ago1:48

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Les Planches de Deauville (B1-B2 French) 14:37

27d ago14:37

14:37

Exhausted Parisian Amandine escapes to glamorous Deauville for a week and discovers morning horses galloping on the beach, the famous wooden boardwalks, and a slower pace of life just two hours from Paris. This B1-B2 story follows her transformation from stressed executive to weekend regular who finds peace by the Norman sea. Hosted on Acast. See a…

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Tomatoes: A Love Story 50:48

21d ago50:48

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The tomato is Gastropod’s favorite flavor of summer, and we’re not alone: today, it’s the most popular vegetable on the planet, despite the fact that it's technically a fruit. But, until a couple of hundred years ago, the tomato wasn't really anyone's favorite. In South America, where the tomato originates, no one even bothered to domesticate it; i…

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Episódio 97 - [A2] Assistência em viagem 1:12

1M ago1:12

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Simple French Story: The Ferry to Sainte-Marguerite 6:48

29d ago6:48

6:48

Vocabulary : Bizarre : Strange/weird En plein juillet : Right in the middle of July Un rétroviseur : Rearview mirror Fouiller : To search through Une silhouette : A silhouette Rouillée : Rusty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Visite de l’été - Cap d’Agde 24:42

2M ago24:42

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In this episode, Gaelle explores the many facets of a famous French seaside resort: Cap d’Agde. From state-planned economy to sexual freedom, this Mediterranean summer hot spot has a lot to it. Check out Langua, a cutting-edge AI platform to help you become fluent in French: ⁠https://languatalk.com/french-AI-chat?via=gaelle⁠ You can find an interac…

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Episódio 96 - [A2] Comporta 1:06

1M ago1:06

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Learn French Through repetition: Qu’est-ce que je vois? (What Do I See?) 5:53

1M ago5:53

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Master French through natural pattern-based learning as you follow a birthday walk discovering animals and objects. Using the powerful "Qu'est-ce que je vois? Je vois..." structure, this story teaches prepositions (dans, sur, sous), vocabulary, and present tense verbs through spaced repetition, the same way children naturally acquire language, movi…

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The Fear of Sharks (A1-A2 French) 6:40

1M ago6:40

6:40

Lifeguard Jared dreams of saving lives but has one big problem: he's terrified of sharks. After multiple false alarms threaten his job, he must face his deepest fear when a real shark appears near a drowning surfer. This A1-A2 story teaches fear vocabulary and ocean terms with a surprising twist ending. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…

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The Most Dangerous Fruit in America 45:20

1M ago45:20

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It's the epitome of summertime: there’s nothing like a cold, juicy slice of red watermelon on a swelteringly hot day. But, once upon a time, watermelons were neither red nor sweet—the wild watermelon has white flesh and a bitter taste. This episode, we scour Egyptian tombs, decaying DNA, and ancient literature in search of watermelon's origins. The…

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Learn French With Comprehensible Input 2:20

1M ago2:20

2:20

Learn French with this simple story about visiting a French market! Remember, comprehensible input helps your brain naturally absorb language patterns. Re-listen to this story several times until it feels natural for you to speak. This story: Uses simple, predictable verb patterns (je vais, j'achète, j'aime) Introduces food vocabulary in a clear co…

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Story in French: The Crepe Recipe 7:21

1M ago7:21

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SEE THE TRANSCRIPT VIDEO Follow step-by-step instructions to make authentic French crêpes using simple ingredients like flour, eggs, and milk. Learn cooking vocabulary, measurements, and discover the Chandeleur tradition where flipping a crêpe with a coin in hand brings year-long luck. Perfect A1 recipe for delicious language learning! Hosted on Ac…

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Episódio 95 - [B1] Um presente para a Sofia 1:01

1M ago1:01

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FRENCH DIALOGUE: The 4 seasons in France (A1-A2 French) 7:00

1M ago7:00

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Emma and Pierre discuss their favourite French seasons in this natural dialogue, covering weather, clothing, and cultural traditions from spring flower markets to winter ski trips. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Simple French Story: My First Day in Paris (A1) 4:59

1M ago4:59

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Experience Paris through fresh eyes as a first-time visitor explores the Eiffel Tower, tastes authentic croissants, and discovers the Mona Lisa is smaller than expected. This A1 story follows a perfect tourist day from morning café to illuminated Tower, teaching essential travel vocabulary and present tense verbs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…

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Episódio 94 - [B1] Expressões idiomáticas com animais (Parte 2) 1:14

2M ago1:14

1:14

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French Story: The Dictionary of Forgotten Words (A2-B1) 5:39

2M ago5:39

5:39

Librarian Monsieur Martin discovers beautiful forgotten French words like "émerveillade" (a moment of deep wonder) in old books and starts collecting them in his red notebook. When a young student helps him share these lost treasures online, the ancient words find new life on social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…

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The Colorful Tale of Mexico's A-maize-ing Grain 50:56

2M ago50:56

50:56

This might sound corny, but the relationship between maize and humanity is essential. We rely on corn—globally, more maize is grown than wheat or rice—and, in turn, corn is utterly dependent on us, to the extent that it's lost the ability to reproduce without our help. But corn's wild ancestor is such an unappetizing weed that, for decades, archaeo…

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The Tides of Brittany - 1st PERSON (A1-A2 French) 11:40

2M ago11:40

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Follow Irina's first-person account of discovering Normandy's powerful tides after the sea catches her napping on the beach. Her obsessive tide research pays off when she gets trapped on an island at high tide and must use her knowledge to escape the rising waters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Tides of Brittany - 3RD PERSON (A1-A2 French) 11:47

2M ago11:47

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Parisian Irina discovers the power of Normandy tides when the sea catches her napping on the beach. After studying tide schedules obsessively, she attempts to visit an island accessible only at low tide, but stays too long and must use her newfound knowledge to escape the rising waters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episódio 93 - [B1] Expressões idiomáticas com animais 1:36

2M ago1:36

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Secrets of Brittany (B2-C1 French) 12:44

2M ago12:44

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SEE THE TRANSCRIPT American Sara inherits a mysterious Brittany house from her grandmother and discovers her family's centuries-old role as guardians of Celtic secrets. When extreme tides reveal an ancient stone alignment only visible once every seven years, Sara must choose between her Boston life and embracing her Breton heritage. Hosted on Acast…

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Les essais nucléaires français 28:23

2M ago28:23

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In this episode, Gaelle goes back in time, post Second World War and the midst of the Cold War, when nuclear weapons were at the center of attention. France got its first nuclear bomb in 1954 and has been a nuclear power since then. But the development and testing of those bombs had to happen somewhere and that part of French history has its share …

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French Story: The Ghost of Mont Saint-Michel (A2) 9:23

2M ago9:23

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Guide Clara must overcome her claustrophobia to save three tourists trapped by the rising tide at Mont Saint-Michel. When ancient secret passages offer the only escape route, Clara faces her deepest fear in the dark, narrow tunnels to lead them to safety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episódio 92 - [B1] Expressões idiomáticas com partes do corpo humano (Parte 2) 1:08

2M ago1:08

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Simple Story in French: The Secret of Chambord (A1-A2) 7:45

2M ago7:45

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DOWNLOAD THE TRANSLATION Emma discovers mysterious wet footprints during a school trip to Chambord Castle, leading her to a secret room and an impossible encounter with Leonardo da Vinci. This A1-A2 story combines French history vocabulary with present tense narration as Emma learns the Renaissance genius's architectural secrets. Hosted on Acast. S…

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Should You Be Eating Poison Oak? 31:22

2M ago31:22

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Probably not. But Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz decided to try it anyway, putting his body — and specifically his butt — on the line to answer a seemingly straightforward question: Is it possible to build up a tolerance to poison oak by eating it? (Guest episode) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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What I Like to Eat (A1 French level) 5:29

2M ago5:29

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Learn French meals from morning croissants to evening ice cream through the repeated question "Ce que j'aime manger?" This A1-level story teaches essential food vocabulary, meal names, and hunger expressions while reinforcing present tense patterns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episódio 91 - [B1] Expressões idiomáticas com partes do corpo humano 1:47

2M ago1:47

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Episódio 90 - [A2/B1] Visitar museus 1:14

3M ago1:14

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A1#13 Commerces, vêtements et applis 53:43

3M ago53:43

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⭐ This episode is part of my EF Complete French Course — a full step-by-step programme designed to guide you all the way to fluency. With hundreds of listening and reading activities, vocabulary and communication modules, grammar and pronunciation lessons — all paired with fun games and interactive exercises — you’ll practise and reinforce everythi…

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Ask Gastropod: Bubblegum, Meal Kits, and the Real Truth About Rooibos 46:13

3M ago46:13

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What do bubblegum, rooibos tea, and meal kits have in common? They’re all topics that puzzle and fascinate you, dear Gastropod listeners. This episode, we're getting to the bottom of your most pressing culinary questions! Such as: Are meal kits really better for the planet than buying and cooking dinner from scratch? Can all the rooibos tea in the …

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Interview with TV producer, Jérémy Michalak 25:31

3M ago25:31

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In this episode, Gaelle interviews Jérémy Michalak, a French TV producer. For the past 10 years he has worked with Lucie Carrasco, a heavily disabled French woman, in her trips around the world. In this interview, you will understand how difficult it was to cast and show disability on TV in France, why the duo Jérémy/Lucie is a unique one, and why …

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Episódio 89 - [B1] “Mesmo”: uma palavra, muitos sentidos 1:31

3M ago1:31

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A1#12 Ville, transports et orientation 1:06:00

3M ago1:06:00

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⭐ This episode is part of my EF Complete French Course — a full step-by-step programme designed to guide you all the way to fluency. With hundreds of listening and reading activities, vocabulary and communication modules, grammar and pronunciation lessons — all paired with fun games and interactive exercises — you’ll practise and reinforce everythi…

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Episódio 88 - [A2/B1] No banco 1:01

3M ago1:01

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Feasting With Montezuma: Food and Farming in a Floating City 52:26

3M ago52:26

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Five centuries ago, before Spanish conquistadors arrived, what's now Mexico City was the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan—and it took the European invaders' breath away. It was built on an island threaded with canals; it was one of the largest cities in the world; and the Spanish could hardly believe the sheer volume of food sold in the city's main ma…

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Story In French Language: A Weekend in the Countryside 5:18

3M ago5:18

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Download the translation Escape Paris for a refreshing weekend in the Normandy countryside as our narrator discovers the charm of rural French life. From ancient stone farmhouses to village markets and lazy Sunday barbecues, experience the stark contrast between city and country living through simple, everyday moments. Perfect for A1-A2 learners re…

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Episódio 87 - [B1] Problemas com uma encomenda online 1:22

4M ago1:22

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Dialogue in French: Paris to Lyon Train Travel (A1-A2 French) 6:36

3M ago6:36

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Join Jane, an American tourist, as she navigates her first TGV train ride from Paris to Lyon with help from Christophe, a friendly French passenger in the seat next to hers. Practice essential French travel vocabulary through their real-life conversation about train tickets, ordering food, and discovering French culture at 300 km/h. Hosted on Acast…

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The Lost Cafe Cat (A1-A2 French) 8:45

3M ago8:45

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SEE THE EPISODE TRANSCRIPT When Toulouse, the beloved orange cat of Café des Artistes, mysteriously disappears from his Montmartre home, the entire neighbourhood joins the search. But what they discover about their furry friend's secret double life will surprise everyone—including his worried owner, Monsieur Pascal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…

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Episódio 86 - [B1] Uma ida ao supermercado 1:13

3M ago1:13

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