Listen to a real French lesson that I recorded with John, a student from the USA! John wanted to focus on a general conversation. I interrupted him here and there to correct or point out a few grammatical or pronunciation points and give him relevant vocabulary. If you've enjoyed learning from a real French lesson situation, I encourage you to participate. This is a great opportunity to get my personal feedback on your French and ask me anything that you need help with. Book you session The session may become a podcast episode...like today! This way, my feedback is both personal and still … Read More →

What is the difference between "Bonne chance" and "Bon courage" in French? Can they be used interchangeably? Find out in this episode and learn a few more common French expressions to wish someone well! This episode was inspired by a question from Joan. If you also have a question about the French language or French culture, email me Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode La chance = luck, good fortune Le courage = courage, bravery, fearlessness, gut, heart, strength un entretien d’embauche Bonne chance pour ton entretien ! Bonne chance pour ton concours Un … Read More →

Live French Grammar Clinic workshops : Launching on July 18th and 19th 2020!! You know how curious I am about how the language works. In my French Your Way Podcast, I not only investigate about the origin of French words and expressions; I also always strive to explain grammar in the simplest, most memorable way possible to help you. Breaking down a language into its simplest elements and understanding how it work, how the "pieces" fit together is so fascinating! This is part of the way I teach and definitely something I want to share this passion with you! What are French Grammar Clinic … Read More →

Join other students from around the world and let’s play in French together! This recording is an excerpt from the latest Games in French session I ran on Zoom last weekend. You’ll hear us play "Le Petit Bac" (I explain the rules and point system) in the recording. For these two rounds, we played with the following categories: Nourriture (= food) Vêtement / accessoire de mode (= piece of clothing / accessory) Personnalité (= celebrity) Couleur (= colour) Animal Corps (= body) Take a pen and paper and play in real time. No cheating! 😉 Email me your grand total (= "score final"), … Read More →

While trying my hand at new baking techniques, I have come to learn a few valuable lessons which can also apply to learning a language... French for instance! ;-) In this episode I’m sharing a personal baking experience and talking about fear, analysis-paralysis, trial and error and even failure! All of them are part of any learning experience, and part of life too. Listen for a dose of inspiration and a shift of perspective which, I hope, you will find useful! Watch this video on YouTube Philippe Conticini Introduction to the subjunctive (Part 1) – French Your Way Podcast episode 80 … Read More →

This is the last episode about my reading of "Le Petit Prince" to you! Contact me if you think you can help me grow my collection of Petit Prince books in a foreign language :-) Full text available online: "E-books libres et gratuits" I’m reading: "Le Petit Prince", Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Le grand livre pop-up, Gallimard Jeunesse My article about "Le Petit Prince" (binlingual article)  … Read More →

Don’t miss this special rendez-vous with Le Petit Prince for a daily dose of French literature and poetry. I’ll read you two chapters on YouTube each day to keep you entertained and work on your French comprehension while you’re stuck in quarantine! 🏠😉Subscribe to my YouTube channel and don’t miss an episode! Full text available online: "E-books libres et gratuits" I'm reading: “Le Petit Prince », Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Le grand livre pop-up, Gallimard Jeunesse My article about « Le Petit Prince » (binlingual article) … Read More →

Don’t miss this special rendez-vous with Le Petit Prince for a daily dose of French literature and poetry. I’ll read you two chapters on YouTube each day to keep you entertained and work on your French comprehension while you’re stuck in quarantine! 🏠😉Subscribe to my YouTube channel and don’t miss an episode! Full text available online: "E-books libres et gratuits" I'm reading: “Le Petit Prince », Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Le grand livre pop-up, Gallimard Jeunesse My article about « Le Petit Prince » (binlingual article) … Read More →

Don’t miss this special rendez-vous with Le Petit Prince for a daily dose of French literature and poetry. I’ll read you two chapters on YouTube each day to keep you entertained and work on your French comprehension while you’re stuck in quarantine! 🏠😉Subscribe to my YouTube channel and don’t miss an episode! Full text available online: "E-books libres et gratuits" I'm reading: “Le Petit Prince », Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Le grand livre pop-up, Gallimard Jeunesse My article about « Le Petit Prince » (binlingual article) … Read More →

Don’t miss this special rendez-vous with Le Petit Prince for a daily dose of French literature and poetry. I’ll read you two chapters on YouTube each day to keep you entertained and work on your French comprehension while you’re stuck in quarantine! 🏠😉Subscribe to my YouTube channel and don’t miss an episode! Full text available online: "E-books libres et gratuits" I'm reading: “Le Petit Prince », Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Le grand livre pop-up, Gallimard Jeunesse My article about « Le Petit Prince » (binlingual article) … Read More →