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Speak French Avec Moi – Learn French Podcast for Beginners
Bonjour, je suis Séverine ! Welcome and Enjoy!
Have you ever struggled when you speak French or learn French? I've created a simple Beginner French podcast for learning French, easy, and enjoyable for all travelers and beginners.
With listening comprehension and conversation skills, Speak French Avec Moi is a free French learning podcast featuring real, authentic French audio from native speakers for intermediate and beginner French learners. What you'll learn:
• French listening comprehension through real audio conversations (café, shopping, travel, daily life),
• French pronunciation practice,
• French conversation phrases and practical vocabulary,
• French grammar explained in plain English (no overwhelming rules),
• Real-world French speaking scenarios for travelers and learners.
Whether you're preparing for travel to France, supplementing French classes, or learning French independently, this French podcast delivers practical, actionable French learning content!
Imagine how you will feel when you travel to Paris and speak fluently in French! For that, you only need to listen to the podcast and make sure to head to www.speakfrenchavecmoi.com for the transcripts.
Merci, au revoir et à bientôt.
Séverine
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- Episodes
- 202
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 10 min
- On air since
- 2020
- Latest episode
- 4 days ago
Episodes
202 episodes, newest first
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12 min
Halloween in NYC (listening comprehension for beginners)
Season 6, Episode 30
Show notes
n today’s lesson, we’re practicing listening comprehension with real audio from real life situation. We’ll listen to someone talking about their past trip to New York City.
Listen carefully, try to answer the questions and head to https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/listening-comprehension-halloween-in-nyc/ for the FREE transcript.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speak-french-avec-moi-learn-french-podcast-for-beginners--4468664/support.
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13 min
Ingrid's Birthday Party (Listening Comprehension for Beginners)
Season 6, Episode 29
Show notes
In today’s lesson, we’re practicing listening comprehension with real audio from real life situation. We’ll listen to Ingrid talking about her upcoming birthday party
Head to https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/listening-ingrids-birthday-party/ for the FREE transcriptBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speak-french-avec-moi-learn-french-podcast-for-beginners--4468664/support.
🚀 Ready to speak French with REAL confidence?Stop just listening and start participating! Join The Speak French Workshop to master the exact phrases you’ll use in bakeries, cafés, trains, and restaurants. Access your free preview and enjoy your first four lessons for free. No credit Card needed. Lock in your spot here: https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/registration-the-speak-french-workshop/
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9 min
How to use 'Plaire' instead of 'Aimer' in French
Season 6, Episode 28
Show notes
In today’s episode, we are learning how to upgrade your conversational French by switching from the basic "j'aime" to the natural expression "ça me plaît"
Find the FREE transcript => https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/how-to-use-plaire-instead-of-jaime-in-everyday-french/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speak-french-avec-moi-learn-french-podcast-for-beginners--4468664/support.
🚀 Ready to speak French with REAL confidence?Stop just listening and start participating! Join The Speak French Workshop to master the exact phrases you’ll use in bakeries, cafés, trains, and restaurants. Access your free preview and enjoy your first four lessons for free. No credit Card needed. Lock in your spot here: https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/registration-the-speak-french-workshop/
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10 min
'I could' In French
Season 6, Episode 27
Show notes
In today's epidoe, you will learn how to express "I could" in cintext in French. Head to https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/french-podcast-transcripts/
Get the full FREE transcript and FREE cheat sheet!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speak-french-avec-moi-learn-french-podcast-for-beginners--4468664/support.
🚀 Ready to speak French with REAL confidence?Stop just listening and start participating! Join The Speak French Workshop to master the exact phrases you’ll use in bakeries, cafés, trains, and restaurants. Access your free preview and enjoy your first four lessons for free. No credit Card needed. Lock in your spot here: https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/registration-the-speak-french-workshop/
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9 min
'I should' in French?
Season 6, Episode 26
Show notes
In today's epidoe, you will learn how to express "I should" and "I shouldn't" in French. Head to https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/french-podcast-transcripts/
Get the full FREE transcript and FREE cheat sheet!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speak-french-avec-moi-learn-french-podcast-for-beginners--4468664/support.
🚀 Ready to speak French with REAL confidence?Stop just listening and start participating! Join The Speak French Workshop to master the exact phrases you’ll use in bakeries, cafés, trains, and restaurants. Access your free preview and enjoy your first four lessons for free. No credit Card needed. Lock in your spot here: https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/registration-the-speak-french-workshop/
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13 min
10 More Charming & Essential French Words
Season 6, Episode 25
Show notes
In today’s lesson, we're adding more charming and essential French words.! I’ve gathered 10 more charming and essential French words that will instantly add some local flavor and playfulness to your vocabulary 🇫🇷
Head to https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/ten-more-charming-essentials-french-words/for the FREE transcriptionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speak-french-avec-moi-learn-french-podcast-for-beginners--4468664/support.
🚀 Ready to speak French with REAL confidence?Stop just listening and start participating! Join The Speak French Workshop to master the exact phrases you’ll use in bakeries, cafés, trains, and restaurants. Access your free preview and enjoy your first four lessons for free. No credit Card needed. Lock in your spot here: https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/registration-the-speak-french-workshop/
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12 min
10 French Words You Shouldn't Trust
Season 6, Episode 24
Show notes
In today’s lesson, 10 French words you shouldn't trust, we'll talk about ten 'false cognates' or as we say in French 'False Friends'. They spell the same than English with a totally different meaning!
Head to Speak French Avec Moifor the free transcript and cheat sheet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speak-french-avec-moi-learn-french-podcast-for-beginners--4468664/support.
🚀 Ready to speak French with REAL confidence?Stop just listening and start participating! Join The Speak French Workshop to master the exact phrases you’ll use in bakeries, cafés, trains, and restaurants. Access your free preview and enjoy your first four lessons for free. No credit Card needed. Lock in your spot here: https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/registration-the-speak-french-workshop/
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13 min
French Words With Both Genders
Season 6, Episode 23
Show notes
In today’s lesson, we'll look at French nouns with both genders.Understanding these double meanings is a powerful way to navigate the nuances of the language and avoid common mix-ups!
Head to the FREE transcript and Cheat Sheet:https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/French-Words-With-Both-GendersBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speak-french-avec-moi-learn-french-podcast-for-beginners--4468664/support.
🚀 Ready to speak French with REAL confidence?Stop just listening and start participating! Join The Speak French Workshop to master the exact phrases you’ll use in bakeries, cafés, trains, and restaurants. Access your free preview and enjoy your first four lessons for free. No credit Card needed. Lock in your spot here: https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/registration-the-speak-french-workshop/
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11 min
Ten charming & Essential French Words
Season 6, Episode 22
Show notes
Today, we're having a little chat—or as the French say, we're going to papoter! I’ve gathered 10 charming and essential French words that will instantly add some local flavor and playfulness to your vocabulary
Head to the FREE transcription and cheat sheet: https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/ten-charming-essentials-french-words/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speak-french-avec-moi-learn-french-podcast-for-beginners--4468664/support.
🚀 Ready to speak French with REAL confidence?Stop just listening and start participating! Join The Speak French Workshop to master the exact phrases you’ll use in bakeries, cafés, trains, and restaurants. Access your free preview and enjoy your first four lessons for free. No credit Card needed. Lock in your spot here: https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/registration-the-speak-french-workshop/
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13 min
How To Elevate Your French Manners
Season 6, Episode 21
Show notes
In today's episode, we are learning to Elevate Your French Manners into the "French Art of Politeness." We will move beyond basic greetings to learn how to apologize, thank, and acknowledge others with genuine French elegance.
Head to the FREE transcript here: https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/how-to-elevate-you-manners-in-french/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speak-french-avec-moi-learn-french-podcast-for-beginners--4468664/support.
🚀 Ready to speak French with REAL confidence?Stop just listening and start participating! Join The Speak French Workshop to master the exact phrases you’ll use in bakeries, cafés, trains, and restaurants. Access your free preview and enjoy your first four lessons for free. No credit Card needed. Lock in your spot here: https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/registration-the-speak-french-workshop/
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11 min
'What do you mean?!' in French
Season 6, Episode 20
Show notes
In today’s lesson, we are clearing up any confusion around a fundamental concept: how to say "to mean" in French and ask 'What do you mean?!'
Free transcript! Head to https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/what-do-you-mean-in-french/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speak-french-avec-moi-learn-french-podcast-for-beginners--4468664/support.
🚀 Ready to speak French with REAL confidence?Stop just listening and start participating! Join The Speak French Workshop to master the exact phrases you’ll use in bakeries, cafés, trains, and restaurants. Access your free preview and enjoy your first four lessons for free. No credit Card needed. Lock in your spot here: https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/registration-the-speak-french-workshop/
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12 min
'To See' in French
Season 6, Episode 19
Show notes
In today’s episode, we are diving deep into one of the most common and essential verbs in the French language: voir, which means "to see". Are you ready to speak French?
Head to FREE transcript and cheat sheet here: https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/see-in-french/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speak-french-avec-moi-learn-french-podcast-for-beginners--4468664/support.
🚀 Ready to speak French with REAL confidence?Stop just listening and start participating! Join The Speak French Workshop to master the exact phrases you’ll use in bakeries, cafés, trains, and restaurants. Access your free preview and enjoy your first four lessons for free. No credit Card needed. Lock in your spot here: https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/registration-the-speak-french-workshop/
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12 min
How to use 'Help' in French 🛟
Season 6, Episode 18
Show notes
Today, we will break down the primary verb aider, explore how to ask for a hand politely, and learn the specific phrase you need for urgent emergencies!
Full free transcript 👉https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/how-to-use-help-in-french/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speak-french-avec-moi-learn-french-podcast-for-beginners--4468664/support.
🚀 Ready to speak French with REAL confidence?Stop just listening and start participating! Join The Speak French Workshop to master the exact phrases you’ll use in bakeries, cafés, trains, and restaurants. Access your free preview and enjoy your first four lessons for free. No credit Card needed. Lock in your spot here: https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/registration-the-speak-french-workshop/
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13 min
Challenge: High Numbers In French! 🔢
Season 6, Episode 17
Show notes
This episode provides a guide to counting with high numbers in French, highlighting common pitfalls for English speakers and providing practical scenarios for practice! Are you ready for the challenge of high numbers in French? Get the free transcript
Head to https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/challenge-high-numbers-in-french/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speak-french-avec-moi-learn-french-podcast-for-beginners--4468664/support.
🚀 Ready to speak French with REAL confidence?Stop just listening and start participating! Join The Speak French Workshop to master the exact phrases you’ll use in bakeries, cafés, trains, and restaurants. Access your free preview and enjoy your first four lessons for free. No credit Card needed. Lock in your spot here: https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/registration-the-speak-french-workshop/
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10 min
How to say 'every' and 'Once' in French
Season 6, Episode 16
Show notes
Unlock your French fluency by mastering how to talk about frequency and time! In this guide, you will learn the essential French frequency adverbs you need to sound like a native speaker!
Head to for the full Free transcript and cheat sheet: https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/how-to-say-every-and-once-in-french/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speak-french-avec-moi-learn-french-podcast-for-beginners--4468664/support.
🚀 Ready to speak French with REAL confidence?Stop just listening and start participating! Join The Speak French Workshop to master the exact phrases you’ll use in bakeries, cafés, trains, and restaurants. Access your free preview and enjoy your first four lessons for free. No credit Card needed. Lock in your spot here: https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/registration-the-speak-french-workshop/
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7 min
10 Words The French Always Shorten ✂️
Season 6, Episode 15
Show notes
Bridge the gap between classroom French and real-life conversation with this guide to 'mots coupés' (abbreviated words).The episode introduces ten essential shortcuts used by native speakers every day, including 'ado,' 'aprèm,' and the common idiomatic expression 'comme d'hab.'
In this episode, you will learn:• How to recognize common abbreviations for technology, food, and social plans.
• How to avoid tricky false cognates like 'pub' (which refers to ads, not a bar) and 'anniv' (which is strictly for birthdays).
• How to use 'tél' as both a noun and a shorthand for the verb téléphoner.Complete with practical examples and a focus on pronunciation, this episode is designed to help you gain confidence in the natural rhythm of spoken French. Get the transcript and cheatsheet here :
https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/10-words-the-french-always-shorten/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speak-french-avec-moi-learn-french-podcast-for-beginners--4468664/support.
🚀 Ready to speak French with REAL confidence?Stop just listening and start participating! Join The Speak French Workshop to master the exact phrases you’ll use in bakeries, cafés, trains, and restaurants. Access your free preview and enjoy your first four lessons for free. No credit Card needed. Lock in your spot here: https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/registration-the-speak-french-workshop/
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10 min
10 Hard French Words To Pronounce
Season 6, Episode 14
Show notes
In today's episode, I've curated ten hard French words to pronounce to learn how to master tricky French sounds. Not only these words are hard to pronounce but you will also expand your vocabulary! Ready to speak French?
And of course, you can practice with the cheatsheet...
And don't forget the Speak French Workshop! Try the first four lessons for free. No credit card needed :-)
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🚀 Ready to speak French with REAL confidence?Stop just listening and start participating! Join The Speak French Workshop to master the exact phrases you’ll use in bakeries, cafés, trains, and restaurants. Access your free preview and enjoy your first four lessons for free. No credit Card needed. Lock in your spot here: https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/registration-the-speak-french-workshop/
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8 min
How to Describe French Scents 💐
Season 6, Episode 13
Show notes
In this episode of Speak French Avec Moi, I will guide you through the sensory language of fragrance. You will learn how to expand your vocabulary and elevate your French by describing pleasant scents with precision.
Free transcript and cheatsheet? Head to https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/how-to-describe-scents-in-french/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speak-french-avec-moi-learn-french-podcast-for-beginners--4468664/support.
🚀 Ready to speak French with REAL confidence?Stop just listening and start participating! Join The Speak French Workshop to master the exact phrases you’ll use in bakeries, cafés, trains, and restaurants. Access your free preview and enjoy your first four lessons for free. No credit Card needed. Lock in your spot here: https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/registration-the-speak-french-workshop/
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10 min
Describing Food Taste in French 😋
Season 6, Episode 12
Show notes
This episode of Speak French Avec Moi offers a "yummy" lesson focused on mastering the French palate. You will discover how to describe food using essential vocabulary for basic tastes like salé (salty) and sucré (sweet), alongside fancier descriptions such as fumé (smoky) and aigre (tangy). The lesson also delves into textures like croquant (crunchy) and crémeux (creamy), and teaches you how to express your impressions of a meal using terms ranging from délicieux to a simple "Miam!"
Head there for the FREE transcript and Cheatsheet 👉: https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/food-taste-in-french/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speak-french-avec-moi-learn-french-podcast-for-beginners--4468664/support.
🚀 Ready to speak French with REAL confidence?Stop just listening and start participating! Join The Speak French Workshop to master the exact phrases you’ll use in bakeries, cafés, trains, and restaurants. Access your free preview and enjoy your first four lessons for free. No credit Card needed. Lock in your spot here: https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/registration-the-speak-french-workshop/
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7 min
How to say 'nonsense' in French 🙄
Season 6, Episode 11
Show notes
In this episode of Speak French Avec Moi, hosted by Séverine, we dive into the versatile and essential French phrase "n'importe quoi" (pronounced: nem puhrt kwa). Depending on the context, this single expression can convey everything from indifference to disbelief.
Head to https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/learn-french-nimporte-quoi/1. "N'importe quoi" as "Nonsense" When you want to express that something is illogical or untrue, this is the perfect term.
2. "N'importe quoi" as "Anything" This is the phrase's most literal and common usage, indicating an open choice or a high level of commitment.
3. "N'importe quoi" as "Ridiculous" To sound more like a native speaker, use this to describe absurd situations or prices.
Pro-Tip: Adding Emphasis If a situation is particularly absurd, you can level up your French with variations.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speak-french-avec-moi-learn-french-podcast-for-beginners--4468664/support.
🚀 Ready to speak French with REAL confidence?Stop just listening and start participating! Join The Speak French Workshop to master the exact phrases you’ll use in bakeries, cafés, trains, and restaurants. Access your free preview and enjoy your first four lessons for free. No credit Card needed. Lock in your spot here: https://speakfrenchavecmoi.com/registration-the-speak-french-workshop/
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