This episode is the second part of my conversation with Hélène, a former driving instructor from France who will share information about driving in France. Compare with your own country! We'll start with talking about the speed limits and recent changes about them in France. Why so much controversy, and what are the reasons behind these changes? Find out why there often are trees along the road, which I'm raising as something particularly illogical and dangerous. However, we'll learn that there are good reasons for this! We'll also tell you about la priorité à droite, a very important road … Read More →
FV 105 : (Part 1) Driving tips from a French instructor
Hélène is a very energetic French woman who loves her career working in road safety. As a former driving instructor, she'll share driving tips and will tell you how you get your driving licence in France. Compare with your own country! In this first episode, we'll discuss the name given to her occupation. We'll also talk about the point system in France, how it works and what happens when you lose points. Hélène will take you through the process of how you get your driving licence in France (there are a theory test and a practical test). What happens on test day and which mistakes are … Read More →
FV 104 : (Part 2) Learn about Emotional Freedom Technique with Sebastien
This is the second part of a fascinating conversation with my uncle Sébastien! I heard that he was changing career and had become passionate about EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). That was enough to trigger my curiosity and want to find out more about the story behind this change, and more about what EFT is about. Emotional Freedom Technique, which belongs to the field of energetic psychology, is an alternative treatment / form of counselling for both physical and emotional pain. It is said to be very efficient to help with anxiety, trauma, phobias. Many different techniques can apply to … Read More →
FV 103 : (Part 1) Learn about Emotional Freedom Technique with Sebastien
In this special 2-part interview, you'll hear me talk with my uncle Sébastien! I heard that he was changing career and had become passionate about EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). That was enough to trigger my curiosity and want to find out more about the story behind this change, and more about what EFT is about. Emotional Freedom Technique, which belongs to the field of energetic psychology, is an alternative treatment / form of counselling for both physical and emotional pain. It is said to be very efficient to help with anxiety, trauma, phobias. Many different techniques can apply to … Read More →
FV 102 : (Part 2) Speech therapy: from child language development to stroke recovery
This is the second part of my conversation with Carole, a French speech therapist. This episode's topics include: How do French schools currently teach children reading? Swallowing issues: what are they? Re-educating the voice and learning proper vocal hygiene so as not to strain it. How does Carole find her patients? "My 21-month old doesn’t talk: is this an issue?". We'll also discuss the paradoxical issue of insane waiting lists to see a speech therapist and the shortage of professionals. Finally, we'll mention a few differences in the phonetic system and stress pattern of the English and … Read More →
FV 101 : (Part 1) Speech therapy: from child language development to stroke recovery
Meet Carole, a French speech therapist ("orthophoniste"). Carole will define what speech therapy covers and you may be surprised to find out that it is MUCH more than you may have thought! How did Carole choose to become a speech therapist, and how do you even become one? These are the questions we'll answer first. We'll also discuss the difference between clients (customers) and patients, and how a simple choice of word may impact the way we treat people. We'll then start tackling the different fields that Carole specialises in, starting to issues related to speech and language among … Read More →
FV 100 : Special Q&A with Jessica!
To celebrate this 100th episode of French Voices, YOU asked me questions! Episode outline: 1) a bit more about myself, my travel plans and leisure (also comes with a special announcement!); 2) my experience with language learning; 3) why I podcast and how I produce the episodes; 4) discussing my resources/content and how to best support my work. This French-only episode comes with no transcript but has a video version (https://youtu.be/8cQvYivapho) which will allow you to take a peep backstage and see the desk where I create all the content for you! Many thanks to Catherine, Tacicia, … Read More →
FV 099 : Experimenting with the world’s most powerful magnets
Meet Audrey, a French researcher working at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory in Tallahassee, Florida. Audrey will explain to you what she does there! What I love with French Voices is that you get to hear a variety of voices and accents, but also learn about so many topics and professions. Today is one of these episodes dealing with a highly specific topic, something you may even not have heard of before, and it is a GREAT exercise for your comprehension skills. From Grenoble in France to Florida: how did Audrey get into fundamental research? Audrey is testing and studying … Read More →
FV 098 : Life of a make-up artist
Stephanie is a professional make-up artist from France, now living in Melbourne Australia. She's been fascinated by make-up her whole life. We'll talk about how she became a make-up artist and where she studied and worked. You'll get an interesting insight of how make-up trends evolved through the ages and what the modern Australian trend looks like today, according to Stephanie. You'll see that social media are a major factor influencing what women want to look like! Stephanie specialises in special occasion make-up aa well as theatrical, dramatic make-up...the perfect solution to look spooky … Read More →
FV 097 : (Part 2) Buying Real Estate in France
This is the second part of the interview with Matthieu Lliboutry, the most friendly, fun and passionate real estate agent you'd ever meet! I've discovered him some time ago on one of my favourite French reality TV programme, "Chasseurs d'Appart' ", where three real estate agents compete to find candidates their dream home or apartment. Matthieu has regular appearances in the show, mainly in episodes based in the Bordeaux area, and had always struck me for his great personality and professionalism. In today's episode, find out why Matthieu loves his job so much. We'll also discuss the … Read More →
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