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La région Bourgogne-Franche-Comté | Learn French Culture

Discover the beauty of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in this French podcast episode for learners. From world-famous Bourgogne vineyards to the peaceful mountains of the Jura, this region offers a perfect mix of nature, history, and gastronomy.

In this episode, you’ll learn simple French vocabulary while exploring charming cities like Dijon, Besançon, Beaune, and Dole. We also talk about local specialties such as Comté cheese, Bourgogne wines, and traditional dishes like bœuf bourguignon.

Whether you're planning a trip or just want to improve your French with authentic cultural content, this episode is a great way to practice listening and discover one of France’s fascinating regions.

Ma semaine de cours | Learn French Podcast

I share my experience during a week of university classes including a very advanced statistics lecture I didn’t understand at all, and a more engaging course on data visualization.

The highlight? A fun final presentation where students had to act like detectives investigating a fake company using statistics.

It’s a great way to learn real-life French vocabulary around school, studying, and presentations, with a personal story and simple language for A2-B2 learners.

Le Téléthon : un week-end solidaire | Learn French culture

Discover the French Téléthon, a major charity event that takes place every December to support research on rare genetic diseases. In this French episode, you’ll learn what the Téléthon is, how it works, and why it matters for thousands of families.

We explore the role of the event, the many activities organized across France every year, and how to help. This episode helps you understand French culture while improving your listening skills.

Perfect for French learners who want to enrich their vocabulary and follow real French news. Listen, learn, and get a glimpse of a powerful moment of solidarity in France.

Learn more about the Téléthon : https://www.afm-telethon.fr/fr

Découvrir la région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | Learn French Culture

Discover the French region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes one of the most diverse and beautiful parts of France. Learn about the Alps and volcanoes, cities like Lyon, Grenoble, and Annecy, famous local dishes like fondue and tartiflette, and the region’s industrial and cultural importance.

Perfect for learners (A2-B2) who want to improve their listening while exploring French geography and culture.

Beginner A1-A2 Prendre le train | Learn French

Learn French the easy way with this ultra-beginner episode about taking the train in France. In this short and simple audio lesson, you’ll hear everyday French vocabulary with English translations, perfect for A1 learners. Follow a step-by-step story: buying a ticket, finding the platform, getting on the train, and arriving in the city. Ideal for complete beginners who want to build essential travel vocabulary and confidence in real situations. Listen, repeat, and improve your French naturally!

Le Black Friday | Learn French Podcast

In this French podcast (A2-C1 level), we talk about Black Friday in France: what it is, how it's changing shopping habits, and what I bought (or didn't) during the weekend.

You’ll learn useful vocabulary for shopping, online orders, crowds in stores, and even a bit of reflection about overconsumption and eco-conscious brands.

Devenir son propre barista | Easy French Podcast

Learn how to become your own home barista using simple tools like a coffee machine and a handheld electric frother. Today, I talk about making everyday coffee drinks at home: lattes, cappuccinos, mochas, and more, while exploring useful French vocabulary for kitchen tools, ingredients, and daily routines.

Perfect for beginner and intermediate French learners who enjoy coffee culture and want to improve their listening skills with clear, simple language. Tune in to discover how to make delicious café-style drinks right in your kitchen, save money, and add a relaxing ritual to your morning routine.

Au milieu des cerfs au Japon | Learn French with travels

Discover a perfect day trip to Nara in this easy French podcast episode for beginners. Travel with me from Osaka by train, meet Nara’s famous free-roaming deer, and explore the impressive Tōdai-ji Temple with its giant Great Buddha. This episode helps French learners improve listening skills while enjoying Japanese culture, nature, and history. Ideal for A2–B2 learners who love travel stories and simple, clear French.

Beginner A1-B1 - Apprendre l’alphabet en français | Learn French

Learn the French alphabet step by step in this beginner-friendly podcast episode (A1 level).

Practice the pronunciation of all 26 letters, discover key tips for spelling, and understand how to use the alphabet in daily life (for names, emails, or games).

Perfect for complete beginners or learners who want to master the basics of French pronunciation.

J'ai fait réviser ma voiture | Easy and practical French

Learn essential French vocabulary for everyday life, with this easy French episode about getting a car serviced.

In this short story, we follow a simple situation: taking a car to the garage, speaking with the mechanic, and understanding what happens during a routine car service.

You’ll hear useful words like révision, mécanicien, freins, pneus, and their English meanings.

Perfect for beginners and A2-B1 learners who want to improve their listening skills and learn practical French expressions. Ideal for daily French practice and for learners preparing to live or travel in France.

Il a neigé ce week-end | Beginner A1-A2

Today we talk about a surprising weather event in France: it snowed this weekend! After warm temperatures, the cold arrived suddenly, and many regions woke up under a beautiful white blanket.

You’ll learn simple French vocabulary about winter, snow, and daily life, while hearing how children played in the snow, how the roads became slippery, and why snow in November is unusual in France.

A short, easy French story for beginners to improve listening skills and discover French culture. Tune in and enjoy your daily French coffee break! ❄️

Gemini 3 de Google | Learn French Podcast

In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, we explore Gemini 3, Google’s next‑generation multimodal AI model. Discover what makes this model special advanced reasoning, large context windows, image and code generation and how it’s integrated into Google’s ecosystem.

Ideal for B1-B2 learners who are curious about tech vocabulary in French and want to understand how AI tools like Gemini 3 are shaping the future of coding, creativity, and productivity.

Une compétition de bras de fer | Learn French

In this French podcast episode (A2-C1), follow the story of a full day helping organize an arm wrestling competition from an early morning motorcycle ride in the cold, to managing the food stand, helping club members warm up, and training with athletes from other clubs.

A mix of sport, volunteering, travel, and a kind stranger offering a croissant on the way home… a slice of everyday life in French, full of useful vocabulary and storytelling.

Un séjour à Kyoto | Learn French with travels

Let’s explore Kyoto together!

In this episode, I tell you about four wonderful days in Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital, a city full of temples, nature, and traditions.

Here’s the itinerary:

• Day 1: walk around Higashiyama, the traditional old quarter with wooden houses and tea shops, and visit Kiyomizu-dera temple
• Day 2: visit Rokuon-ji, the Golden Pavilion, and the fun Kyoto International Manga Museum
• Day 3: take the Sagano Romantic Train, return by boat on the river, visit the bamboo forest, and the Tenryu-ji temple
• Day 4: explore the Heian-jingū shrine with 1,500 wind chimes, stroll in its Japanese garden, and enjoy an evening light show at the castle

Between peaceful temples and iconic tourist sites, Kyoto is a mix of tradition and wonder.

Grab your headphones and travel with me in easy French!

Les dessins animés de mon enfance | Learn French

In this cultural French podcast episode, discover the cartoons French kids used to watch in the early 2000s like Lucky Luke, Totally Spies, Scooby-Doo, and Foot 2 Rue — and how TV for children has changed today with YouTube, Netflix, and new series like Miraculous or Simon.

Perfect for A2-B2 learners who want to explore French childhood culture and learn natural, everyday vocabulary in a fun way.

Se présenter | Beginner A1 Introduce yourself in French

In this very easy French episode for complete beginners (A1 level), you’ll learn how to introduce yourself in French.

Practice simple sentences in the present tense: say your name, age, nationality, where you live, what languages you speak, and what you like.

You’ll hear clear and slow French with short, repetitive phrases: perfect for beginners who are just starting to learn French.

By the end of this episode, you’ll know how to say Je m’appelle…, J’ai… ans, J’habite à…, Je parle…, and J’aime….

10 mots et leurs synonymes à connaître en français | Learn French

In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, you’ll learn 10 useful French words and their synonyms perfect to expand your vocabulary and sound more natural when speaking.

Words like content, fatigué, parler, and manger are explored with alternatives like heureux, épuisé, bavarder, grignoter and more.

Perfect for A2-B2 learners who want to add variety to their speech and recognize common words in conversation.

Nuances de jaune | French vocabulary for advanced levels

In this advanced French episode, we explore the world of yellow tones, from the warm, spicy saffron to the fresh and bright lemon.

You’ll discover six different shades of yellow: saffron, gold, honey, mustard, canary, and lemon, each with its own character, emotion, and story.

This episode will help you:

💬 enrich your French vocabulary with subtle color words,

🎨 learn how to describe moods and atmospheres,

🧠 and improve your fluency and precision when speaking about art, fashion, or nature.

Perfect for advanced learners (B2-C2) who want to sound more natural and expressive in French!

Rugby : la France a joué cette semaine | Learn French

In this French podcast episode for learners (A2-B2 level), discover key vocabulary and cultural context about rugby in France, including the Autumn Nations Series 2025. We talk about the latest match from the French team (Les Bleus), the spirit of the sport, and a few essential rugby terms like essai, mêlée, plaquage, and more.

Even if you're not a rugby fan, this is a great way to learn everyday French, talk about sports, and connect with French culture.

Beginner A1-A2 Une journée de travail au présent | Learn French

Discover a typical day in the life of an office worker, told in simple French, in the present tense, and entirely from the first-person perspective (“je”).

Follow the daily routine: waking up, taking the bus, working in the office, having lunch with colleagues, and relaxing in the evening. This episode helps you learn useful everyday vocabulary and verbs like se lever, travailler, manger, and se coucher.

Perfect for beginners and A1-A2 level French learners who want to improve listening comprehension, learn common daily routines in French, and hear natural pronunciation.

Actu tech en français : Steam Machine... | Learn French

In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, we explore two groundbreaking tech announcements: Valve’s new Steam Machine console and Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z TriFold tri‑fold smartphone.

We talk about what each device aims to achieve, key features, release timing, and why they matter for gamers and mobile users alike.

Perfect for French learners at B1 level, this episode introduces tech vocabulary, real‑world product news, and helps you follow innovation in French.

J’ai gravi le Mont Fuji ! | Learn French

I climbed Mount Fuji in Japan! 🗻

It was a one-day hike, very physical, quite difficult, but absolutely worth it. We started early in the morning, the weather was alright, and little by little we reached the top.

When we reached the summit, the feeling was unforgettable.

In this episode, you’ll hear a simple French story about this adventure, with useful vocabulary about hiking, nature, and challenges.

Perfect for learners who want to practice listening and discover a bit of Japanese culture too!

Comment s’habiller quand il fait froid… mais pas trop ? | Learn French

In this French podcast for beginners (A2-B2), learn how to talk about clothing and weather in French especially in those moments when it’s cold in the morning, but warmer in the afternoon!

You’ll hear simple vocabulary like pull, veste, écharpe, and learn how to describe what to wear during autumn or unpredictable weather.

Le 11 novembre expliqué simplement | Learn French culture

In this episode, discover November 11th, Armistice Day: a French public holiday that commemorates the end of World War I.

You’ll hear how France honors the memory of soldiers with ceremonies, flowers, and the eternal flame at the Arc de Triomphe.

It’s a peaceful day to remember the past and celebrate peace.

Perfect for beginner and intermediate learners who want to improve their listening skills and understand French history and traditions, with useful vocabulary.

Beginner A1-B1 Le vocabulaire du dessin | Learn French Podcast

In this beginner-level French podcast, you’ll learn basic drawing vocabulary in French: words like crayon (pencil), feutre (marker), pinceau (paintbrush), peinture (paint), and carnet (sketchbook).

A short and clear episode for A1-B1 learners who enjoy drawing or want to talk about creative hobbies in French. Includes examples and simple sentences for better understanding.

5 jours à Tokyo | Learn French

Let’s travel together to Japan!

In this episode, I tell you about five amazing days in Tokyo.

Here’s the program:

• Tuesday: Shibuya and the statue of Hachiko
• Wednesday: the Imperial Palace (Kōkyo) and Akihabara, paradise for anime and video game fans
• Thursday: the Gōtoku-ji temple with lucky cats, the Meiji-jingū shrine, and the lively Shinjuku district
• Friday: the Tokyo Skytree, with a 360° view of the city, and Asakusa
• Saturday: a big music festival

Between tradition, modernity, and music, Tokyo is a city full of contrasts and surprises.

So grab a coffee and let’s enjoy a trip to Japan, all in French!

Beginner A1-B1 | Mon emploi du temps | Learn French Podcast

In this beginner French podcast, follow a simple daily routine with easy vocabulary and short sentences. I talk about my day as a web developer, from chilling on my phone in the morning, working from 9am to 5:30pm, doing sport, spending time with my girlfriend, and working on personal coding projects or playing video games in the evening.

Perfect for A1-B1 learners who want to practice listening with natural, everyday French.

Clear structure, slow pace, and real-life vocabulary!

Comment ça va ? Différentes façons de répondre ! | Learn French

In this episode, we explore different ways to respond to the famous French question “Comment ça va ?”, from polite and neutral answers to fun, familiar, and even humorous ones!

You’ll learn how to sound more natural in conversations with native speakers, understand the meaning behind expressions like “Ça roule”, “On fait aller”, or “Comme un lundi”, and choose the right tone depending on how you really feel.

Perfect for beginner and intermediate French learners who want to make their small talk sound more authentic!

Je recommence à dessiner | Learn French Podcast

In this French podcast episode, I share how I recently started drawing again during a trip to Paris. I talk about my past art classes, my love for watercolor and realistic pencil sketching, and how I'm now drawing more freely based on imagination, not perfection.

This episode is great for A2-B2 learners who want to follow a natural and personal story while learning French vocabulary related to art, creativity, and daily life.

On lance notre Patreon ! | Learn French with us

We have a big announcement: we’re launching our Patreon! 🎉

Patreon is a platform where you can subscribe to get exclusive content and special bonuses.

Here’s what you’ll find on our Patreon:

⭐ Early access to every episode

⭐ No ads

⭐ One bonus episode every month! A natural French conversation in duo

There’s already one free bonus episode available for everyone, go check it out!