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Bite-sized and easy-to-follow French lessons for beginners. Join Mathilde as she teaches you the basics you need to know to kickstart your French learning journey, and ultimately speak French clearly and confidently. Each episode covers topics related to French grammar, French pronunciation, and French vocabulary. At the end of each episode, you can download the lesson's exercises β so you can start practicing what you've learned right away. Head to https://mathildekien.com/subscribe-library ...
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180 - The /Ι/ Sound [French Pronunciation Practice]
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In this episode, youβll practice the French /Ι/ sound with a simple listen & repeat exercise. π§β¨ π Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free! ποΈβ¨Practice French pronunciation the easy way with my Listen & Repeat Guide! Train your ear, build muscle memory, and feel more confident whenβ¦
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179 - French Listening Comprehension Story for Beginners #7 πβ¨
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Practice your French listening skills with this story: Bienvenue dans le quartier π‘π Click here to download all the resources (free) for this episode. π Story Transcript (French), English Translations, and Comprehension Questions & Answers Perfect for beginners and kids! Chapter Markers: 00:02:07 π¨οΈ Chapitre 1 : Julie et Karim se parlent 00:02:45 πβ¦
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In this episode, youβll learn 7 shapes in French. πΊπ΅ π Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free! πβ¨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Made Easy podcast lessons to help you practice and improve your Frenchβ¦
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177 - 11 Common French Words Starting with an Aspirated H
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In this episode, youβll learn 11 common French words that start with an aspirated H. π Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free! πβ¨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Made Easy podcast lessons to help you β¦
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176 - How to Conjugate βAllerβ (To Go) in French (Imperfect Tense)
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In this episode, Iβll break down the imperfect tense conjugation of βfaireβ (to do/make). π Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free! πβ¨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Made Easy podcast lessons to helpβ¦
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175 - French Dictation Practice for Beginners #9 [Easter]
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In this episode, you'll practice your French listening and writing skills with a beginner dictation themed around Easter π£β¨ Download the Dictation Workbook, and choose from two levels: Level 1 for beginners with some gaps to fill, and Level 2 for a bigger challenge. π§βοΈ π Dictation Workbook: Click here to download the workbook for this episode. πβ‘οΈβ¦
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174 - How to Conjugate βFaireβ (To Do/Make) in French (Imperfect Tense)
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In this episode, Iβll break down the imperfect tense conjugation of βfaireβ (to do/make). π Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free! πβ¨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Made Easy podcast lessons to helpβ¦
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173 - The /e/ Sound [French Pronunciation Practice]
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In this episode, youβll practice the French /e/ sound with a simple listen & repeat exercise. π§β¨ π Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free! πΉβ¨Practice French pronunciation the easy way with my Listen & Repeat Guide! Train your ear, build muscle memory, and feel more confident when β¦
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In this lesson, youβll learn 10 common French idioms. π You can listen to more idioms in episode 167 :) π Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. πβ‘οΈ Unsure where to start with French grammar? Get the French Grammar Essentials Checklist for Beginners β your handy checklist to the essential gβ¦
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171 - French Dictation Practice for Beginners #8 [Recipe]
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In this episode, you'll practice your French listening and writing skills with a beginner dictation themed around a simple recipe β how to make a classic omelette. π³β¨ Download the Dictation Workbook, and choose from two levels: Level 1 for beginners with some gaps to fill, and Level 2 for a bigger challenge. π§βοΈ π Dictation Workbook: Click here to β¦
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170 - The /i/ Sound [French Pronunciation Practice]
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In this episode, youβll practice the French /i/ sound with a simple listen & repeat exercise. π§β¨ π Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free! πΉβ¨Practice French pronunciation the easy way with my Listen & Repeat Guide! Train your ear, build muscle memory, and feel more confident when β¦
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169 - How to Say "Sorry" and "Excuse Me" in French
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In this episode, youβll learn how to say and write βsorryβ and βexcuse meβ in French. πβ¨ π Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free! πβ¨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Made Easy podcast lessons to help β¦
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168 - 15 Common French Words Starting with a Mute H
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In this episode, youβll learn 15 common French words that start with a mute H and learn the difference between a mute H and an aspirated H in French. π Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free! πβ¨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendlyβ¦
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In this lesson, youβll learn 10 common French idioms. π π Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. πβ‘οΈ Unsure where to start with French grammar? Get the French Grammar Essentials Checklist for Beginners β your handy checklist to the essential grammar topics every beginner should know. Click β¦
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166 - French Dictation Practice for Beginners #7 [At Home]
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In this episode, you'll practice your French listening and writing skills with a beginner dictation themed around describing a home. π‘β¨ Download the Dictation Workbook, and choose from two levels: Level 1 for beginners with some gaps to fill, and Level 2 for a bigger challenge. π§βοΈ π Dictation Workbook: Click here to download the workbook for this β¦
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165 - French Listening Comprehension Story for Beginners #6 πβ¨ [Theme: Christmas]
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Practice your French listening skills with this Christmas-themed story: Le Sapin π²β¨ Click here to download all the resources (free) for this episode. π Story Transcript (French), English Translations, and Comprehension Questions & Answers Perfect for beginners and kids! Chapter Markers: 00:02:22 π² Chapitre 1: Le jeune sapin dans la forΓͺt 00:02:58 β³β¦
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164 - French Dictation #6 [Describing People]
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In this episode, you'll practice your French listening and writing skills with a beginner dictation practice themed around describing people. π€ Download the Dictation Workbook, and choose from two levels: Level 1 for beginners with some gaps to fill, and Level 2 for a bigger challenge. π§βοΈ π Dictation Workbook: Click here to download the workbook fβ¦
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163 - How to Conjugate βAvoirβ (To Have) in French (Imperfect Tense)
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In this episode, Iβll break down the imperfect tense conjugation of βavoirβ (to have). π Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free! πβ¨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Made Easy podcast lessons to help yoβ¦
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162 - How to Conjugate βTo Beβ (Γtre) in French (Imperfect Tense)
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In this episode, Iβll break down the imperfect tense conjugation of βΓͺtreβ (to be). π Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free! πβ¨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Made Easy podcast lessons to help you pβ¦
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161 - 5 Common Reflexive Verbs (Present Tense)
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In this lesson, youβll learn how to use 5 common reflexive verbs in French, all in the present tense. π Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. πβ¨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Made Easy podcast lessons to helβ¦
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160 - French Dictation Practice for Beginners #5 [Family Members]
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In this episode, you'll practice your French listening and writing skills with a beginner dictation practice themed around family members. π€ Download the Dictation Workbook, and choose from two levels: Level 1 for beginners with some gaps to fill, and Level 2 for a bigger challenge. π§βοΈ π Dictation Workbook: Click here to download the workbook for β¦
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In this lesson, youβll learn 25 school words in French. πβοΈ π Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. πβ¨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Made Easy podcast lessons to help you practice and improve your French skiβ¦
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158 - French Listening Comprehension Story for Beginners #5 πβ¨ [Theme: Halloween]
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Practice your French listening skills with this Halloween-themed story: Γlise et La QuΓͺte d'Halloween π§ββοΈβ¨ Click here to download all the resources (free) for this episode. π Story Transcript (French), English Translations, and Comprehension Questions & Answers Perfect for beginners and kids! Chapter markers: 00:02:56 π Chapitre 1: L'invitation 00β¦
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In this episode, youβll learn how to say 'Hello,' 'Good morning,' 'Hi,' 'Good evening,' and even 'Bye' in French. π π Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. πβ¨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Made Easy podcast β¦
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156 - French Dictation Practice for Beginners #4 [Halloween]
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In this episode, you'll practice your French listening and writing skills with a beginner dictation practice themed around Halloween. π·πΈ Download the Dictation Workbook, and choose from two levels: Level 1 for beginners with some gaps to fill, and Level 2 for a bigger challenge. π§βοΈ π Dictation Workbook: Click here to download the workbook for thisβ¦
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155 - How to Say 'Do You Speak English?' in French
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In this episode, youβll learn how to ask βDo you speak English?β in French. π π Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. πβ‘οΈ Unsure where to start with French grammar? Get the French Grammar Essentials Checklist for Beginners β your handy checklist to the essential grammar topics every beginnβ¦
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154 - French Listening Comprehension Story for Beginners #4 πβ¨ [Theme: Celebrations]
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Practice your French listening skills with this celebration-themed story: Une Invitation de Mariage π° Click here to download all the resources (free) for this episode. π Story Transcript (French), English Translations, and Comprehension Questions & Answers Perfect for beginners and kids! πβ‘οΈ Unsure where to start with French grammar? Get the Frenchβ¦
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In this episode, youβll learn 3 ways to say βthank youβ in French. π π Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. πβ‘οΈ Unsure where to start with French grammar? Get the French Grammar Essentials Checklist for Beginners β your handy checklist to the essential grammar topics every beginner shouldβ¦
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152 - 25 Must-Know French Verbs for Beginners
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In this episode, you'll learn 25 essential French verbs that every beginner needs to know. π Transcript: Click here πβ‘οΈ Click here to download the comprehensive (and free) cheat sheet 25 Essential French Verbs for Beginners πβ‘οΈ. This cheat sheet includes conjugation tables for all these 25 verbs, for all beginners tenses and moodsβpresent, past, fuβ¦
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151 - How to Say βYou're Welcomeβ in French
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In this episode, youβll learn 4 ways to say βyouβre welcomeβ in French, both formal and informal. ππ π Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. πβ‘οΈ Unsure where to start with French grammar? Get the French Grammar Essentials Checklist for Beginners β your handy checklist to the essential gramβ¦
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150 - French Dictation Practice for Beginners #3 [Colors]
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In this episode, you'll practice your French listening and writing skills with a beginner dictation exercise themed around 'Colors'. Choose from two levels: Level 1 for beginners with some gaps to fill, and Level 2 for a bigger challenge. π§βοΈ π Workbook & Transcript: Click here to download the workbook and transcript for this episode. πβ‘οΈ Unsure whβ¦
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In this episode, you'll learn the name of 8 French pastries. π°π₯β¨ π Transcript: Click here πβ‘οΈ Unsure where to start with French grammar? Get the French Grammar Essentials Checklist for Beginners β your handy checklist to the essential grammar topics every beginner should know. Click here to download it now for free! π€ πβ‘οΈ Want to start building youβ¦
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How to Pronounce 'Au Revoir' (Goodbye) in French
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In this episode, youβll learn how to pronounce the French expression βau revoirβ (goodbye) π π Transcript: Click here + French Sounds Cheat Sheet: click here πβ¨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Made Easy podcast lessons to help you practice and improve your French skillβ¦
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In this episode, you'll learn 10 common French adverbs of manner to help you express how actions are performed, e.g., 'Elle parle doucement' (She speaks softly) π£οΈ π Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. πβ¨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-frienβ¦
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147 - French Dictation Practice for Beginners #2 [Numbers]
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In this episode, you'll practice your French listening and writing skills with a beginner dictation exercise themed around 'Numbers'. Choose from two levels: Level 1 for beginners with some gaps to fill, and Level 2 for a bigger challenge. π§βοΈ π Workbook & Transcript: Click here to download the workbook and transcript for this episode. πβ‘οΈ Unsure wβ¦
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146 - How to Build Negative Sentences [Part 2]
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In this lesson, youβll learn new ways to make negative sentences in French. Please listen to Part I here first! π Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. πβ¨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Made Easy podcast lessβ¦
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145 - 15 French Words for Using Public Transportation
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In this lesson, youβll learn 15 words for using public transportation. ππ π Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. πβ¨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Made Easy podcast lessons to help you practice and improve yβ¦
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In this lesson, youβll learn 20 essential airport words in French. π«β¨ π Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. πβ¨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Made Easy podcast lessons to help you practice and improve your β¦
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143 - How to Use Contracted Articles in French (Au, Aux, Du, Des)
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In todayβs lesson, youβll learn how to use French contractions between the prepositions 'Γ ' and 'de' and definite articles. For example, 'Je vais (Γ +le) marchΓ©' (Iβm going to the market) contracts to 'Je vais au marchΓ©.' (These contractions are not optional!) π Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for thisβ¦
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142 - French Dictation Practice for Beginners #1 [Introductions]
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In this episode, you'll practice your French listening and writing skills with a beginner dictation exercise, themed 'Introductions and Greetings'. Choose from two levels: Level 1 for beginners with some gaps to fill, and Level 2 for a bigger challenge. π§βοΈ π Workbook & Transcript: Click here to download the workbook and transcript for this episodeβ¦
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In this episode, you'll learn 10 common French adverbs of frequency to help you express how often you do things, e.g., 'Je vais souvent au cinΓ©ma' (I often go to the cinema) π¬ π Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. πβ¨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beβ¦
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140 - French Listening Comprehension Story for Beginners #3 πβ¨ [Theme: Travel]
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Practice your French listening skills with this travel-themed comprehension: Le Voyage de Jacques et NoΓ©mie Γ Paris πΌβοΈ Click here to download all the resources (free) for this episode. π Story Transcript (French), English Translations, and Comprehension Questions & Answers Perfect for beginners and kids! Chapters: Le Voyage de Jacques et NoΓ©mie Γ β¦
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139 - How to Pronounce βPlusβ in French
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Do you find pronouncing βplusβ tricky? Do you pronounce it [ply] or [plys]? In this episode, Iβll break down the pronunciation and usage of βplysβ (all). π Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. πβ¨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exerciβ¦
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138 - 20 Common Adjectives in French (Part III)
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In this episode, you'll learn 20 common French adjectives. π€ Tune in to part I (episode 98) and part II (episode 99) to learn even more adjectives! π Head over to https://mathildekien.com/podcast-episodes/138 for episode cheat sheet, transcript, and resources! πβ¨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendlyβ¦
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137 - How to Use Impersonal Verbs in French ('il faut', 'il pleut'...)
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In this lesson, you'll learn about impersonal verbs in French, such as 'il faut' (it is necessary), 'il pleut' (it's raining), etc. Don't miss it, it's important! π Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. πβ¨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendβ¦
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136 - 21 French Expressions for Grocery Shopping
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In this episode, you'll learn the essential vocabulary for navigating supermarkets in French. πβ¨ π Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. πβ¨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Made Easy podcast lessons to help youβ¦
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In this episode, you'll learn 7 essential question words in French, such as 'why', 'how', etc. π€β¨ π Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. πβ¨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Made Easy podcast lessons to help yoβ¦
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134 - 15 Household Chores Expressions in French
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Ready to talk about keeping your home tidy in French? In this episode, you'll learn 15 handy expressions for household chores. π β¨ π Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. πβ¨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Madeβ¦
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In this episode, you'll learn how to say and pronounce "happy birthday" (joyeux anniversaire) π π Transcript: Click here πβ‘οΈ Unsure where to start with French grammar? Get the French Grammar Essentials Checklist for Beginners β your handy checklist to the essential grammar topics every beginner should know. Click here to download it now for free! π€β¦
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In this episode, you'll learn how to pronounce the French word 'crΓͺpe.' π₯ π Transcript: Click here πβ‘οΈ Unsure where to start with French grammar? Get the French Grammar Essentials Checklist for Beginners β your handy checklist to the essential grammar topics every beginner should know. Click here to download it now for free! π€ πβ‘οΈ Want to start buiβ¦
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