Just French It: Recent Episodes
Marie Drouvin
We're talking language acquisition, French culture, language learning techniques, books, resources, and everything you need to learn French.
Are you looking to improve your French skills this summer? In this episode, we discuss how to commit to learning French, whether it's through short sprints or steady progress. I also share tips on how to make the process more enjoyable and social.
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Join me as we break down the myth that you have to be smart to learn French. I'll share insights on how language is learned and how you can overcome self-imposed barriers to learning.
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Do you struggle to speak French? In this episode, I share four easy techniques that will help you overcome your fear and start using French more. From speaking to yourself to preparing specific conversations, these tips will help you build confidence and strengthen your skills.
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Are you struggling to understand the gender system in French? In this episode, I'll break down the basics of grammatical gender and help you understand how it affects every part of the sentence. Plus, I'll share some tips for practicing your French and mastering this tricky aspect of the language.
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Are you always striving for progress in your French learning journey? In this episode, we talk about the importance of taking breaks and enjoying the level you're already at. Listen to find out how this can actually help you progress in the long run.
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Improve your French with me
In today's episode, I discuss the essential tools you need to learn French and how to use them effectively. Find out how to choose the right translator, dictionary, and practice resources for your needs, and discover the best ways to consume French content. Don't miss out on mastering French with just four tools!
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I challenged myself to sing a song in Spanish despite not knowing the language. I explain how I did it, and how you can replicate the process for your French pronunciation. I also give tips on how to use music to improve French pronunciation.
Simplemente Amigos - Ana Gabriel
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The importance of reading in French, native and non-native content, recommendations for different types of reading material at various levels.
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We discuss tips for learning French more effectively and efficiently by training your brain to think in French. I give you actionable advice, and exercises.
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In this podcast, we discuss how to get better French vocabulary, and highlight different approaches depending on your goal.
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In this podcast episode, we discuss the concept of "invisible progress" in language learning and how it can be frustrating for learners. I explain how our brains perceive progress and how to make progress more visible. The episode also includes tips for tracking progress and staying motivated while learning a language.
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Why French can be difficult to understand and recognize, and tips for improving French listening skills.
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Why immersion is not always the best way to learn a language, especially for beginners. We discuss what immersion is and the challenges and drawbacks of using it as a language learning technique.
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We discuss the complicated relationship between French people and language, particularly English.
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Are you struggling to expand your French vocabulary? Do you find yourself using the same words over and over again? That's what we're going to talk about in this episode. Many students make a big mistake when it comes to learning French vocab…
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I'm discussing the benefits of writing to improve your French.
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Today I wanna talk about artificial intelligence. Because I see a lot of videos pop up on YouTube about how to use it to learn languages, and it’s a topic that is important at the moment.
In this episode , I’m going to talk about the kind of AIs that you can use, and how to use them efficiently.
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Discussing Impatience Priming, motivation and how to recover from a french burnout.
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Let’s talk today about invisible practice, because that’s an essential component of progress. Especially progress from the beginner stage to the intermediate stage.
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We are discussing a tweet I read this week about the discomfort of being a beginner. And how to get past it so you eventually speak French.
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It’s not the first time, and it’s not the last time, I don’t publish my weekly episode. And that’s kind of funny because today’s topic is how to be consistent with your learning.
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Mollie send me a question by email, and asked me if Duolingo is a good option to learn French. You might be wondering too, because Duolingo is everywhere. Everyone seems to use it.
And yeah, it’s not bad.
Duolingo is a trust-worthy company, used by many language learners all over the world, some of whose happen to be my friends, and speak several languages. So it’s definitely not bad.
Or rather… using Duolingo won’t stop you from learning French.
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if you are listening to this podcast today, I’m going to assume your resolutions for this year have something to do with French.
Maybe you have a trip coming up?
Maybe it’s the year you are finally going to start speaking French?
Or maybe you just want to keep going and keep learning it?
Either way, your success is going to depend on sticking up with your goal. That’s the big secret - you have to commit to learning French long enough for you to see the results.
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Today, we are discussing reasons why you may not be making as much progress as you'd like in French. Because I've been doing a lot of coaching recently and I've realized that those are actually the most common reasons.
The French Club Letter
Is learning French useful ? That’s an excellent question. One that a lot of French learners have to face. Especially young people.
I know because I see it in my YouTube comments. Every week I have comments along the lines of “ French is useless anyway”, “ don’t learn French, learn this other language”,…
And it annoys me, because it is such a narrow-minded view of the purpose of languages.
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Ok, so let’s say you’re just beginning to learn French. How can you start this learning journey the right way? In French, we say, with the right foot.
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Studying and learning are two different things. You shouldn't be studying French, you should be learning it. Here's how.
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This week I came across a few articles about French people. And we need to talk about it.
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This week, I’d like to address something that comes up a lot recently in my coaching classes. And it has to do with systems. I’m a system girl myself, I love a good one. I love to invent my own, and tweak some, so they fit me perfectly. Like my organization system, my to-do system, my note-taking system… Love them all. And I spend a good deal of time talking about ways to make your French learning system more efficient here as well....
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When I was in high school, I had three fantastic English teachers.
One for each year.
They were all very different from one another.
Imagine a sixty-something cute lady, a 40-something Woodstock mum and a 30-something proper minimalist tech-bro.
And each gave me different advice.
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I feel like I should start this episode with a disclaimer about habits.
Because when we're talking about habits, sometimes we think they are some sort of magical things that we need to reach ours goals.
And here’s the truth:
Habits only work if you find the love for what we are doing within it.
For example, when you brush your teeth every single day, you do not get better every single day. You just do it because you have to do it.
But if you get into the habit of writing a little, with love and genuine interest, you will get better.
It’s the same with French.
Putting on a French movie is a great habit, but it doesn’t work if you don’t pay attention to it.
So this is not a series of usual habits like watching tv and read in French. Some habits are going to call for that, but it’s much more profound than that.
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When it comes to pronunciation, there are mistakes that are more important than others.
Typically, liaisons. Liaisons are sounds that we add to connect words together. And yes, if you intend to be fluent in French, you going to have to work on your liaisons. But if you are an intermediate or a beginner, and that you don’t know how to make them, it’s ok. There are far more important pieces of pronunciation to work on.
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I was speaking with a few language learners the other day. One of them was complaining about Duolingo, not in a bad way, he was just annoyed that Duolingo always served him with non sense phrases and vocabulary he already knows. And if you have ever learned a language with an app before - you know what I mean.
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Watching tv in French, would it be movies or series, is def a good thing for your French. Because that’s where you’ll find a lot of current and practical vocabulary. And sitting in front of your TV, maybe with a French movie, maybe with English subtitles, is a great passive exercise.
It is going to slowly, overtime, teach you new things.
But, if you intend to speak French just by watching TV, know that it will take a very long time. That’s the deal you are making when you are using passive ways to learn. It's possible, but it will take a very long time.
If you want to speed up the process, you guessed it, you have to become… more active.
There are ways to make watching tv an active exercice. So that you can learn faster. Ways that we are going to talk about in this episode.
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Let's talk about mistakes. It can be a very scary thing for learners. My Philosophy is that as long as you are understood, mistakes are not worth correcting.
What I mean is that you are better off spending the time you would spend on collecting your mistakes by immersing yourself more and practising more. Especially if you are a beginner and that you’re still making a lot of mistakes.
Because when the amount of mistakes that you are making is big, The time you would spend to correct every single mistake is too big.
So overall mistakes are not as important as you think and what’s more, typically, students focus on collecting the wrong kinds of mistakes.
Because yes there is hierarchy of mistakes. Some mistakes are going to get in the way of your communication more than others. So today, let's talk about the kinds of mistakes that you want to correct in priority.
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I went to Dublin for a couple of days with 4 people who didn’t speak English.
So it got me thinking - if you’re leaving for France soon, how can you best prepare yourself to be able to speak French in France, even if your level right now is not too good?
Let’s say you’re leaving in 2 weeks.
What can you do to help you be more confident?
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I’m battling perfectionism everyday. In myself but also in my students.
And you know perfectionism is a really perverse thing. Because it presents itself like a quality. And when we are children, we are pushed toward it too. So those of us who have to tendency to listen to the grown ups a little too well, end up as adults who are never truly satisfied with themselves. Who think we should have tried harder, and who only see where there is room for improvement.
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There comes a time into any learner’s journey when you realise the theory and the practice really are two different things.
And this happens in almost all fields.
But in language learning it’s usually quite difficult to deal with, especially when learning French.
One day, you realise the French you are learning, and the French that natives speak, is… not the same.
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Grit - grit is probably the number one quality you need to succeed at about anything. Sticking up with things, keep working, hustling,…
But it can be harmful, even in language learning.
So when is it ok to give up?
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Today is French National Day - the 14th of July, le 14 Juillet.
And I thought it was the perfect occasion to talk about one French historical event that you definitely need to understand, to understand France.
And that’s the French Revolution.
So sit back, and let me tell you a story of what makes the French, French.
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Let’s talk about how to listen to French.
Because being able to hear French correctly is a skill that you need to develop before you can even try to pronounce things properly.
It’s the skill that is going to:
- help you make sense of what people say
- teach you new words in context
- show you how French people really pronounce words
- And if you do it right, it’s the skill that is unlocking access to French people.
Being able to hear and understand what people say is obviously crucial if you want to ever have a conversation with a French person.
Now, depending on your level, if you are a beginner or an intermediate, or an advanced learner, you shouldn’t concentrate on the same things.
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Should you pass a French exam? And which one?
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Talking about the easiest way to find French speakers to talk to. And how to approach it.
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Another quick exercice you can do that has the potential to realllly improve your French.
And to get you really good at pronouncing French if you do it regularly.
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So on this podcast, we’re covering weird topic. This week is no exception.
The best hack to become good at French?
It’s to become good at French.
And this is a concept that’s really important for beginners especially. I’m going to explain why in a minute, but first, what does that mean?
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LEARNED HELPLESSNESS - it’s the belief that we are not in control.
It’s not a good thing.
And in language learning, it’s really important to unlearn it, if you want to succeed.
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You cannot rely only on technology, because you need to listen to real humans, and interact with real humans with these 3 types of content you should consume if you want to get used to real French (and not robotic French).
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How to guess French words, a skill to cultivate to make you a more confident speaker, and a 1000 year old magic trick.
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There are reasons why learning French feels difficult sometimes. And there are good and bad reasons.
Bad reasons include - using the wrong material, not finding what you need to progress, being a perfectionist,... We talked about this a lot on this podcast already.
But let’s talk about the good reasons. The good reasons that make the difficulty of learning French a good thing.
There are 3 actually. And I want you to think about them next time you feel down because something is hard.
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Today, let’s go at war with your perfectionism.
Perfectionism is NEVER your friend, especially when it comes to learning French.
And it can ruin your best efforts, because it’s pushing you to adopt a mindset that is overwhelming, and I see that often in my students, and then because it’s giving you the wrong goal.
I mention in this episode:
- How to be better at almost anything - Pat Flynn (https://amzn.to/3FbnJXh)
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I’m sharing with you an exercise that I often give my students, and that has many benefits. A very easy and simple 2 minute exercise to improve your French - no matter your level.
Scribens - https://www.scribens.fr
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What is French culture? What is it not? How can you learn it?
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Nothing can be taught. It’s not easy to say, but it’s important for you to understand. Learning French is not about finding who or what will it teach to you. It’s all about independent learning.
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Some of us spend a lot of time in our cars. How can you use this time to learn French? What is the best way to learn French in the car?
You are going to learn:
- What the top activities to learn French in the car are,
- When you can learn French and do something else at the same time,
- And what kind of material to have on hand to learn French in the car
How to learn French grammar fast you ask?
French grammar is not a breeze. There are exceptions everywhere. But there are things you can do to make it faster!
We are talking about:
- How to learn French grammar fast (obviously),
- What you need to use,
- My adventures in looking for the best French grammar book,
- And I’m giving you an offer you won’t want to miss...
New episode of Vendredi Vocabulary - we are learning French vocabulary today!
We are going to talk about:
- How to ‘you’re annoying’ in French
- But several ways
- Standard, if you really mean it, if you’re a mum, with an expression,...
Ah the dreaded classroom… If you started learning French at school you might be thinking teachers are not good at all…
Let’s talk about this, and:
- What is the role of a teacher,
- How they can help you,
- How they can’t,
- And if you should hire one or not.
‘You need to learn about French culture as well’
You’ve heard it. I say it.
Is it true? Yes, there’s a problem in the way you are learning about French culture.
In today’s podcast episode, we are talking about:
- What actually is French culture,
- Why what you are doing to learn about French culture doesn’t work,
- How you can learn about French culture for real.
In today’s Vendredi Vocabulary, we are learning:
- How to say someone is crazy in French,
- Bonkers,
- Or completely mad!
MUSIC PART 3! Fancy listening to a bit of French music? Do you know the new famous French singers?
We are going to talk about:
- The new generation of French singers, the one that are about to become classics,
- I’m also giving you a playlist of French music!
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I’m hearing this more and more often - with a dramatic tone - French is dying! Is it?
We are going to talk about:
- Is French dying or not?
- Why are people saying that?
- And I’ll give you some clues on how to answer when someone is telling you to learn another more ‘useful’ language.
Rosetta Stone, Michel Thomas, Pimsleur… You might have bought one or two of those without seeing much results.
The thing is, they are not bad….
In this podcast, I’m telling you how to work with big French programs.
We are going to talk about:
- Why you are not seeing the results you want with those programs,
- What they are actually giving you,
- And how you can make Rosetta Stone and co work for you...
In today’s Vendredi Vocabulary, we are learning:
- How to tell someone they are beautiful in French,
- Or pretty,
- Or cute,
- Or charming,
- Or a wonderful combination of them all… Awww
MUSIC PART 2!! Fancy listening to a bit of French music? Do you know the new wave of famous French singers?
We are going to talk about:
- The new wave of French singers, the one that all French people know by name,
- I’m also giving you a playlist of French music!
If the method you are using are nice, that you want to keep using them, there might be another reason why you don’t have the results you want - the length of your study and practice sessions.
We are going to talk about:
- How long you should practice,
- How often you should study,
- And if you should go learn daily or not.
You’ve seen them. The language debates ’Spanish vs French’. In the end, it all comes down to ‘Is French worth learning?'
We are going to talk about:
- The reasons why you shouldn’t learn French,
- Why it matters that you do it for the right reasons,
- And I’m telling you what reasons are the best one.
In today’s Vendredi Vocabulary, we are learning:
- How to be rude, extremely rude and totally out of line in French,
- 5 words to never say to your boss, mum or crush,
- And how to pronounce them! (You know, for all the others)
If you are sensitive to swearing, please don’t listen to this podcast.
You’ve heard it before ‘French is hard’, ‘French is easy’ - so what’s the deal?
We are going to talk about:
- If French is easy or hard to learn,
- And what language are easy or hard to learn for native English speakers.
MUSIC! Fancy listening to a bit of French music? Do you know the classic famous French singers?
We are going to talk about:
- The classic French singers, the one that all French people know and can sing a song or two,
- I’m also giving you a playlist of French music!
If you are sensitive to swearing, please don’t listen to this podcast.
Book - Swearing is good for you - Emma Byrne - https://amzn.to/2V6r8Sw
In today’s Vendredi Vocabulary, we are learning:
- How to say something is boring,
- How to say something is making you sleepy because it’s boring,
- And 5 other ways to describe your boredom!
How much does it cost to learn French? PART 2 Can you learn a language for free?
We are talking about:
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How you can learn a language for free,
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Why free content is not fair,
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Why you shouldn't trust free language content,
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And finally, I’m taking you a bit behind the scene of my YouTube channel and revealing how much time I spend creating content for you every week
Like it or not, money is important. It rules what you can and cannot do. Can you afford to learn a language? Let’s find out.
We are talking about:
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How much it cost to learn a language,
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What you should ask yourself BEFORE you buy anything,
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How much courses and teachers and tools are supposed to cost,
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How not to get ripped by money greedy language marketers.
Je t’aime…
Or is that the right word? Let’s find out with an episode of Vendredi Vocabulary!
We are talking about:
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How you can say I love you in French without meaning it romantically,
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The different ways to express that you adore someone in French,
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How to be super clear in French when you are in love with someone,
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And how to differentiate your lover from your favourite sandwich, in French.
VOCABULARY -
Je t’aime
Je t’adore
Je suis amoureux de / Je suis amoureuse de
Je t’aime bien
Je suis fou de toi / Je suis folle de toi
Are you taking notes to remember what you learn? Yes, no?
Either way, let’s talk about it and:
- Why your note strategy is not giving you results,
- The mistakes you are probably making (and they are so easy to make),
- And how you can improve your note taking strategy with one simple system.
Games are awesome. Right? Right?
We are talking about:
- Why games are amazing to learn a language,
- Which ones are good for you if you are a student or if you are a teacher,
- What games to play for what results,
- How to really have fun with games.
Bananagrams - https://amzn.to/2U2IsU8
Have you ever heard of a language learning journal? It’s a good idea, but there’s better!
Either way, let’s talk about it and:
- Why your note strategy is probably lacking something really important,
- How you can do better, with less efforts, and more results,
- What is a language bank.
This course is not available anymore.
Are you just starting out learning your first language? This is for you!
We are talking about:
- What you need to know BEFORE you start learning a language not to struggle too much,
- How to overcome the most basics problems when learning a language,
- Why most learning are wrong from the start,
- And, how to shift your mindset to make sure you are successful in your learning journey.
Alcohol and language learning… Interesting combo! What about learning how to say ‘I’m drunk’ in French, but 7 ways!
You are going to learn:
- How to say ‘I’m drunk’ like a girl, with slang, normally, funnily, with an expression,
- And I’m talking about words in -ette
VOCABULARY - Soùl, Ivre, Bourré, Pompette, Plein, Bien, Beurré.
7 days to your first French conversation - this course is not available anymore
Conversing in another language is an art. Sometimes. At least, there’s a few things you should know.
We are talking about:
- The mistakes you are making when you are conversing in French with a native,
- How you could have made some French friends already,
- Why natives don’t want to speak to you, even though you asked them,
- And, how you could already be conversing in French
Sorry this course is not available anymore.
You understand French but you can’t speak it? There’s a simple reason to it.
We are talking about:
- Why you still can’t speak French despite learning it since a while,
- What will happen if you go on like this,
- What you need to do to solve this problem,
- And, How you can have your first French conversation by the end of the week.
7 days to your first French conversation - (not available anymore)
Ever wonder if you could be casual in French from your first hello? Well yeah! And there are several words to do that.
Let's see 7 ways to say hello in French casually!
You are learning about:
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Slang
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Casual words
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And I’m even explaining to you what is a ‘racaille’ in French!
Don’t miss this one!
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EMAILS - https://justfrenchit.com/landing-page-emails/
Do you like music? Do you like movies? Do you like French? Well, I’ve just recorded this especially for you!
We’re talking about:
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The best French musicals of all time,
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Which ones you should watch,
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How to make sure you get the most out of the musicals you are watching and make sure you are learning French at the same time,
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And I have a special bonus for those who stick to the end!
The Art of Learning French with movies - https://just-french-it.teachable.com/p/the-art-of-learning-french-with-movies
EMAILS - https://justfrenchit.com/landing-page-emails/
For the names - https://justfrenchit.com/french-musicals/
Polyglots are fascinating. You struggle with learning a language and they are on their 20th…
So in today’s podcast, we are talking about:
- Why polyglots are fascinating us,
- How they learn languages effortlessly,
- If you could do it too, or not,
- And how to learn languages like polyglots.
Get Polyglots Secrets (50% off until Monday midnight) - NOT AVAILABLE ANYMORE.
'Learn French in 5 hours'... It’s an actual Youtube video title. No no no, I need to share something important with you.
I’ve lived abroad for 3 years. And it has been amazing. I’m back home in France for a few months. But I wanted to share this with you. Kinda emotional.
What distinguish a normal language learner from a good one? His or her habits. What habits you should try to develop to make your learning easier? What is going to make you a GREAT language learner? Why habits are so powerful? And how they help you learning languages so much faster?
Culture in language learning. You know it's important. Everyone keeps telling you. What does it mean concretely though? Let me tell you a story about a friend of mine and Joe Dassin.
Check out all Just French It's content on French culture - https://justfrenchit.com/french-culture/
I hear them over and over again - the pronunciation mistakes French learners are making. And it's kind of important. Cause your pronunciation is the first thing you truly need to be able to communicate. Even if you speak like Tarzan.
We're talking pronunciation! Why it's important, and how you can improve yours even if you are too shy, or if you don't have access to French speakers.
Naturel French Pronunciation (the complete online course) - https://just-french-it.teachable.com/p/natural-french-pronunciation
LISTEN TO THIS IF YOU FEEL RIDICULOUS WHEN YOU SPEAK A FOREIGN LANGUAGE.
The School of Life video - https://youtu.be/0Tk82hEHNnY
LEARNING A LANGUAGE IS EASY. And we have to stop pretending learning a language is hard. And I'm going to tell you why...
You've heard it 'learning a language is hard'. Is it? Really? Let's take a look at why learning a language is easy.
Is learning French, learning Russian or any other foreign language a complex intellectual process?
Are language textbooks really efficient? What can you learn from them? And should you use them in your practice? It's a bit of a controversial topic, and I would like to hear from you.
3 emails per week to get your French to the next level - https://justfrenchit.com/private-french-club/