Aude Mayans won her ticket to Australia after participating to the Best Jobs in the World competition, alongside hundreds of thousands of other candidates. But she never went back to France and instead, she settled in Tasmania where she is now running Miam French Crepes. She’ll share her story of making it through the competition in creative ways, making crepes and keeping being an adventurer and nature-lover at heart. Episode Timeline [05 min 07 sec] How Aude arrived in Australia [06 min 17 sec] The Best Jobs in the World competition [08 min 55 sec] The different stages of the selection … Read More →
FV 036 : What’s the Difference between Talent and Gift? – with French Pianist Laurent Boukobza (Part 2)
This is the second part of the discussion with Laurent Boukobza, concert pianist.. When I asked Laurent how he started learning the piano, I could never have imagined the answer I heard. Listen, as it is a remarkable and very unique story. Laurent also runs a “stage de musique” (music program) each summer – he will tell us more about it…and that comes with very important and inspirational messages for any potential musician to be! Episode Timeline [04 min 52 sec] Playing more than one instrument? [06 min 31 sec] How Laurent started playing the piano [12 min 18 sec] How Laurent decided to … Read More →
FV 035 : What’s the Difference between Talent and Gift? – with French Pianist Laurent Boukobza (Part 1)
This is the first of a two-part interview with very friendly and passionate French concert pianist Laurent Boukobza. In this episode, we got into a fascinating discussion about: what is talent? What is gift? What is art? Listen now! Episode Timeline [05 min 08 sec] Talking about French Voices, former guests and dialects [09 min 00 sec] Becoming a professional concert pianist: the French system [13 min 50 sec] The American system [16 min 28 sec] Talent vs gift [18 min 34 sec] Can anyone learn playing the piano? [19 min 47 sec] TV talent shows [21 min 20 sec] A definition of an … Read More →
FV 034 : Why Cheese Smells and Other Secrets Behind Cheese-Making with L’Artisan Cheese
Today’s episode is about one of the most famous French specialties, the produce that many consider as the crème de la crème: cheese!! Matthieu, Megard, the owner of L’Artisan Cheese based in Geelong Australia produces a range of organic French Style cheeses with the most traditional, French techniques and recipes. Get an insight into the wide world of all there is to know to make great cheese. You’ll also find out why cheese smells…and the answer may really (I mean REALLY) surprise you!! Episode Timeline [05 min 48 sec] When Matthieu arrived in Australia [06 min 47 sec] How he decided to … Read More →
FV 033 : French Assist, Helping French Speakers in Australia
French Assist is a non-profit association based in Queensland Australia. The association helps French speakers who need assistance for various reasons for a whole range of reasons, including moral support for lonely expats or even visitors ending up in hospital. The association is run by volunteers, so listen to Rosa Dedaj, the current President, as she raises awareness about their work. It’s a great way to acknowledge and support the actions of these big-hearted, helpful people ! Episode Timeline [06 min 38 sec] What is French Assist? [09 min 30 sec] Location and field of action [12 min … Read More →
FV 032 : Discussion around Teaching French with a Fellow Teacher in Sweden (Part 2)
Note: This is Part 2 of our discussion with Ludovic (listen to Part 1 in Episode 31 of French Voices). Ludovic is a fellow teacher of French as a Foreign Language – we studied together at uni. Ludovic will start by giving us an introduction to Swedish language (if you’re not Swedish, you’ll get a mini Swedish lesson!). Pay attention to how Ludovic describes this foreign language and draws parallels with French – this illustrates how we are trained to work as language teachers, making us aware of what difficulties our students are more likely to face: with pronunciation, syntax, etc. We … Read More →
FV 031 : Discussion around Teaching French with a Fellow Teacher in Sweden (Part 1)
In this episode, you'll get an insight of the other side of the teaching and learning process, that is, the point of view of a language teacher. Ludovic and I were in the same class in our final year of Masters studies of French as a Foreign Language. After 8 years each following our own paths, it was very interesting to share and compare our experiences! The conversation comes in 2 parts (Episode 32 of French Voices will be released on 15th January 2016) This part is about how Ludovic and I were trained to become French teachers. We'll also follow how Ludovic eventually settled in … Read More →
FV 030 : Discover New Caledonia (Part 2)
For this last episode of the year, let’s celebrate Christmas in the tropics with the second interview of Franck, from Noumea’s tourist office in New Caledonia! If you haven’t listened to our first conversation yet, it was episode 28 of French Voices. In this episode, we’re going more in depth into the past convict history of New Caledonia – which is somewhat similar to Australia’s history. The second part of the episode will be about food, plants, animals and typical souvenirs from New Caledonia. And finally, Franck and I will compare the French and Caledonian lifestyles, and also talk … Read More →
FV 029 : Gâteau à la Broche – the Cake on a Spit!
In this episode of French Voices, we’re going to gather around the fireplace the South of France, in the Pyrenees! As you warm up, learn about a very unusual cake, the gâteau à la broche (literally "cake on the spit"). This is a local specialty which I only discovered around two years ago in "Qui sera le prochain grand patissier?", an excellent French patisserie competition on TV. This very unique cake was presented by Bernard Laqueyrie, the man who contributed to revive the tradition of gâteau à la broche. Bernard has accepted to share his story and the history of the gâteau à la broche with … Read More →
FV 028 : Discover New Caledonia (Part 1)
Fasten your seat belt, today we’re flying to an exotic French territory: New Caledonia! Franck, the lovely person in charge of the reception of the Nouméa Tourist Office shares his knowledge of New Caledonia and the local culture. We’ll talk about what there is to see around the islands, travel tips, the traditional dish and local customs and the sense of belonging and identity of the Caledonians. So Franck has also become addicted to French Voices, which is one year old now! So you’ll also hear me celebrate 28 interviews with fascinating people…with a song! Episode Timeline [05 min 30 sec] … Read More →
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