One Thing in a French Day
Glimpses into French life and culture
In this podcast I tell you about my everyday life here in Paris, with a touch of mischief and authentic stories. I also share encounters with friends and professionals (pâtissiers, booksellers, bakers, craftspeople) through spontaneous interviews.
This isn't a traditional language learning podcast - it's an audio journal that bridges the gap between your French textbook and real France! It's a powerful tool for improving your French listening comprehension and getting used to natural spoken French
Daily stories and spontaneous interviews
Daily stories (70% of episodes): Carefully written then recorded, offering you varied sentence structures - short and long sentences, simple and complex constructions, dialogue and narrative. This gives you the building blocks of well-constructed French.
Spontaneous interviews (30% of episodes): Unscripted conversations with diverse French voices, helping you develop your skills in understanding natural spoken French as it really happens.
Writing: An Essential Asset
You might think that written episodes distance themselves from natural French. In reality, this careful crafting is the podcast's greatest strength. You progress quickly by noticing how sentences are constructed and how vocabulary is used in meaningful contexts. Each episode comes with detailed transcripts (available by subscription) that include cultural notes and vocabulary explanations.
You develop both oral comprehension and internalize sentence patterns that become instinctive through repeated exposure. This solid foundation then helps you better understand spontaneous speech - like in our interviews.
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One Thing In A French Day
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Depending on the episode:
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♦︎ A sentence to repeat aloud for rhythm and pronunciation practice (with explanation of choice)
♦︎ Riddles, questionnaires, quizzes
♦︎ Photos whenever possible to transport you to France
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The transcript with notes and photos
In the notes that come with the transcript, I give you some key explanations for a better understanding of the text when needed, I also share with you interesting links.
But what I like the most is to highlight 3 sentences, verbs or expressions that are very natural in French. Sometimes, you might not even notice them because they are easy to understand, but they are part of what make a sentence sounds true. Of course, I give you some examples of how to use them. I usually do this one or two times a week.
When it’s possible, I also share with some photos ! I know they complete the text and that you enjoy them. It also gives you the feeling of being transported to France.
The notes don’t always follow the same pattern, when something inspires me I like to focus on a particular sentence or the use of a tense.
✨ The notes are not constructed like a lesson, it's different, but just as effective. They are notes, a way for me to draw your attention to something I find useful for your experience.
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🎁 A welcome guide: A practical guide "How to use your transcript" to help you get started and make the most of your learning journey.
Each transcript includes:
♦︎ The complete text of the episode
♦︎ Practical suggestions to explore the content
♦︎ Verified spelling and punctuation
♦︎"Le petit plus": A light suggestion to practice your French or enrich your cultural knowledge with each episode. This personalized touch goes beyond what automatic transcription platforms can offer.
The transcript with notes adds:
♦︎ A 'Reference' section explaining cultural context and textual details
Depending on the episode:
♦︎ Useful and natural French phrases to notice (with examples of use)
♦︎ A sentence to repeat aloud for rhythm and pronunciation practice (with explanation of choice)
♦︎ Riddles, questionnaires, quizzes
♦︎ Photos whenever possible to transport you to France
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I release 130-140 episodes per year on average since 2006. I usually release fewer episodes during holidays or if I'm sick 🙂.
Interviews are different episodes, there might be notes, but no "Tournures de phrases utiles".
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