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#22: Why You Should Say “Merde” More Often – Surprising French Expressions You Need to Know
French lucky phrases and words of encouragement. From “bonne chance” to “merde” and “je touche du bois,” you’ll learn when and how to use these expressions like a native.Action Steps:✅ Follow along with the transcript to reinforce what you learn. ✅ Add these expressions to your French Fluency Roadmap so you can start using them naturally. ✅ Try using at least one of these phrases in a conversation or on social media today!👉 Love the episode? Share it with a friend who’s learning French! 💙
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#21: Are immersion experiences worth it? - Charlie Whitesides from Street French
A chat with Charlie Whitesides from Street French, who learned French from scratch and speaks with an unmistakable Parisian accent. We tackle: Are immersion experiences worth it? What should you do when you get stuck? What should you focus on to make real progress with your French, starting today?
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#20: Avoid Embarrassing French Mistakes - What These Words Really Mean!
Are you really asking if that jam has preservatives, or did you just say something super embarrassing? Welcome to the word of les faux amis or false friends! In this episode of Let's Speak French!, we break down 21 words that sounds like an English counterpart but meaning something totally different, including le conservateur vs le préservatif and les stores vs les magasins. Here are your action steps: 1️⃣ Access your False Friends Flashcards to make sure these words stick2️⃣ Tap "Follow" where you're listening to make sure you never miss an episode3️⃣ Interested in private lessons? A few spaces have just opened up!
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#19: Advanced French Negation - 10 Essential Structures For Your Next Conversation
When should you use ne plus, ne jamais, ne guère, ne rien, personne ne vs. ne personne? We're breaking down 10 negation structures that go beyond ne...pas and will help you to communicate with more fluency at the B1 and B2 Intermediate levels. Your action steps: 1️⃣ Take the Negation Quiz2️⃣ Check out the French transcript for this episode3️⃣ Tap the "Follow" button where you're listening to make sure you never miss an episode! Private French lessons are now open! Spaces are limited. Click here to apply.For more French tips for intermediate learners and rusty beginners, follow along with Dr. Nat @elevatefrench on Instagram and Facebook.
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#18: French Pronunciation Hacks for Intermediates - 4 Sounds to Improve
Breaking down the hardest words to pronounce for intermediate learners, including the U vs. OU, U vs EU, and UI sounds.Your action steps:1️⃣ Grab the10 Intermediate Tongue Twisters to Improve Your Pronunciation2️⃣ Tap the "Follow" button where you're listening to be in the loop for your weeklyLet's Speak French! lesson. 3️⃣ Follow Dr. Natalie for more French lessons @elevatefrench on Instagram & Facebook
Welcome to Let’s Speak French! I’m your host, Dr. Natalie Amgott. My mission is to help you overcome your French learning jitters with step-by-step podcast lessons where we break down the structures, vocabulary, and cultural tidbits you’ll need to confidently speak French while traveling or working in France or Québec. Whether you’re an intermediate adult learner or feeling rusty with your with your high school French, you're in the right place, mon ami!
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