Learn French by Podcast is an exciting series of French lessons for everybody. Work with high-quality audio podcasts in your own time and at your own pace. Want to clarify some details? Something you couldn't quite understand? Then download comprehensive PDF Guides which elucidate all the finer points. Learn French the fun way.
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Bite-sized and easy-to-follow French lessons for beginners. Join Mathilde as she teaches you the basics you need to know to kickstart your French learning journey, and ultimately speak French clearly and confidently. Each episode covers topics related to French grammar, French pronunciation, and French vocabulary. At the end of each episode, you can download the lesson's exercises – so you can start practicing what you've learned right away. Head to https://mathildekien.com/subscribe-library ...
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Recommended by Decanter Magazine who call The Wine Pair Podcast fun, irreverent, chatty, and entertaining! In each episode, husband and wife team Joe and Carmela learn about, taste, and give our honest review of three wines that are reasonably priced - meaning under $20 each - and easy to find. Our podcast is made for people who want to learn more about wine, find new wines to enjoy, and just want someone to talk about wine in a fun and funny way that regular people can understand. So, if th ...
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The E-Commerce Uncomplicated Podcast breaks down all the aspects of running a successful e-commerce business into simple, actionable steps, delivered in easy-to-follow, bite-sized podcasts.
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The Knicks Take is a weekly sports podcast where two brothers discuss the biggest Knicks topics and debate them from their own perspectives. Hosts Jelanie (Jah So Focused) and Khiari (French) are two brothers from the South Bronx who grew up in an expressly loud Knicks household. With Jelanie being an 80’s baby, and Khiari being the 90s, they experienced the New York Knicks through different generational views. These differing viewpoints allow them to talk about the current Knicks team from ...
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The euro goes up, the dollar goes down, and China devalues the yuan. But what's behind these currency fluctuations? This forex podcast is all about the global currency market. Our three financial market analysts, who are also top Bloomberg forecasters, discuss macro-economic news and its effect on the global financial market - providing you with insights to make informed decisions. *The information contained in this podcast does not constitute a recommendation from any Ebury entity to the re ...
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Welcome to Craft Spirited, an American Mash & Grain podcast, where host and co-founder Devin Ershow distills the stories behind the craft whiskey movement. In each episode, he uncorks the captivating conversations behind AMG's award-winning articles, playing clips from conversations with innovative distillers who share their expertise and insights. Whether you're a whiskey enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this podcast is your ticket to the heart of American whiskey culture. It's a course on ...
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Welcome to Best Book Breakdown, the podcast that breaks down the bestseller books you need to read! If you love the idea of reading all the latest bestsellers but simply don't have the time, then this podcast is perfect for you. Each episode, we'll provide you with a comprehensive summary of a popular book that has made it onto the bestseller lists. We'll cover everything from plot and character development to key themes and takeaways, giving you all the information you need to know in a con ...
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Banned in the United States and United Kingdom throughout the 1920s, Ulysses turned conventional ideas of the novel inside out with its bold new form, style and theme. Deeply rooted in the Greek myth of the hero of the Trojan War, Joyce bases his novel on Ulysses or Odysseus, who is doomed to voyage for ten years before returning home to Ithaca. Joyce had been deeply influenced by the Iliad and the Odyssey, which he had read from Charles Lamb's adaptations as a child. In fact, he considered ...
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I started covering the wine world back in 2010 for Fox News. I was an anchor for Fox Business, but I really wanted to learn about wine – mainly because I had no idea what I was doing. I just knew I loved to drink it. So I started a column called Wine with Me. After many interviews and podcasts with some amazing wine professionals, I realize I still don’t know much. I also realize that there are lots of people feel the same way.To learn about wine, you need to drink it. Lots of it – and all d ...
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In this episode, you’ll learn 4 ways to say ‘you’re welcome’ in French, both formal and informal. 😊👌 📝 Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. Want to boost your French conversation skills for travel? Download my brand new 'Travel Dialogues for Beginners' — with audio! 🎧 Click Here to Get Yo…
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With just a few weeks of summer left, we have the perfect wine to ensure that you do not squander those last few precious days. Afterall, there are some wines that just scream summer, and Vinho Verde is at the top of the list. Hailing from Portugal, Vinho Verde is a light, crisp, easy drinking, crowd pleasing little spritzer. Yes, spritzer because …
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In this episode, you'll practice your French listening and writing skills with a beginner dictation exercise themed around 'Colors'. Choose from two levels: Level 1 for beginners with some gaps to fill, and Level 2 for a bigger challenge. 🎧✏️ 📝 Workbook & Transcript: Click here to download the workbook and transcript for this episode. 🎧⭐️ Do you fi…
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Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #10: Kira Ballotta, Winemaker and Owner of Olivia Brion + Cantadora Wines!
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Kira Ballotta not only makes highly rated and sought after wines (her wines have rated at 92+ with Wine Enthusiast), she is a storyteller who focuses on trailblazing women - and we have to admit, she is quite a trailblazer herself. She is a self-made winemaker and entrepreneur who focuses on sustainable wines, and you can hear her fascinating story…
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In this episode, you'll learn the name of 8 French pastries. 🍰🥐✨ 📝 Transcript: Click here Want to boost your French conversation skills for travel? Download my brand new 'Travel Dialogues for Beginners' — with audio! 🎧 Click Here to Get Your Free Dialogues! 💬By Mathilde Kien
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We can admit when we are wrong, and we have to say that although we are not the biggest fans of oaky Chardonnay, we think we found some wines that even an ABC person (that is Anything But Chardonnay) can enjoy. Chardonnay is the most popular white wine in the world, but it is also a very polarizing wine - some people love it and will drink nothing …
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214: Les jeux d’argent ne sont pas que de simples jeux.
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Gambling is a colossal industry. Those with skin in the game say that it’s ‘just fun’. However, there are also those who say that gambling is addictive as a drug. Let’s discuss ‘les jeux d’argent’ in this lesson.By Plus Publications
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How to Pronounce 'Au Revoir' (Goodbye) in French
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In this episode, you’ll learn how to pronounce the French expression ‘au revoir’ (goodbye) 👋 📝 Transcript: Click here + French Sounds Cheat Sheet: click here ✨ Take your first step towards clear and effortless French pronunciation with my free French Sounds Cheat Sheet. Discover all French sounds, avoid common pronunciation mistakes—no more saying …
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In this episode, you'll learn 10 common French adverbs of manner to help you express how actions are performed, e.g., 'Elle parle doucement' (She speaks softly) 🗣️ 📝 Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. 🗝✨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-frien…
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Are Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve Wines Good? (Reviews of their Chardonnay, Meritage, and GSM)
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A common question we get is just how good are in-house wine brands like Trader Joe’s or Costco Kirkland Signature wines. This week, we tackle the 3rd highest tier of Trader Joe’s in-house wines, the Grand Reserve level, which is usually priced at $12.99 - which is a killer price IF they are any good. This week we also went out on a limb to try wine…
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Bank of England cuts rates, but what does this mean for sterling?
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The Bank of England slashed its policy rate by 25 basis points for the first time since 2020 on Thursday in a narrow 5-4 vote. While this was not fully priced in by markets, the bank’s statement struck a cautious note on future cuts, warning that rates would not be lowered too much or too quickly. This partly allowed GBP to hold its own following t…
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In this episode, you'll practice your French listening and writing skills with a beginner dictation exercise themed around 'Numbers'. Choose from two levels: Level 1 for beginners with some gaps to fill, and Level 2 for a bigger challenge. 🎧✏️ 📝 Workbook & Transcript: Click here to download the workbook and transcript for this episode. 🎧⭐️ Do you f…
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Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #9: Victor Schoenfeld, Head Winemaker of Golan Heights Winery!
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Did you know they make award winning wines in Israel? In this special episode, we have the honor to speak with Victor Schoenfeld, Head Winemaker at Golan Heights Winery and one of the pioneers of modern winemaking in Israel. Victor shares with us his journey and how we combined his love of food and interest in agriculture into a career in wine that…
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146 - How to Build Negative Sentences [Part 2]
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In this lesson, you’ll learn new ways to make negative sentences in French. Please listen to Part I here first! 📝 Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. 🗝✨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Made Easy podcast less…
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Getting Serious About Rosé #2: Provence Rosé! (The Rosé you probably think about when you think about Rosé)
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When most people talk about Rosé wine, they are most likely referring to Provence Rosé. Most people also probably think that Provence Rosé is what all Rosé wine tastes like, but that is not true. In this latest getting serious about Rosé episode, we spend some time talking about why that is. Now, it is true that Rosé from Provence is the most popul…
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What Trump assassination attempt means for US election and the dollar
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The last few weeks have been action packed in financial markets. Political news has been front and centre following elections in the UK and France, and the shocking assassination attempt on Donald Trump over the weekend. While the dollar received a modest boost on the growing likelihood of a Trump election win, the greenback is trading lower on mos…
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WTF is Agiorgitiko? (This Greek red wine is a hidden gem, a must-learn wine)
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Don’t sleep on Agiorgitiko! You may not be familiar with Greek wines - or know how to pronounce them (we didn’t!) - but this is a wine that deserves to be on your must-learn list! Agiorgitiko is a hidden gem in the wine world - a versatile red that comes in different styles, goes well with tons of foods, and can be found at very reasonable prices. …
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Costco Kirkland Signature Old Vine Zinfandel Challenge! (Kirkland wines vs. similarly priced wines)
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Sometimes being old is good. Aged cheddar? Check. Vintage cars? Yep. Antique furniture Fo’ Sho’! Old Vine Zinfandel? You bet your a$$. In this episode, we return to one of our much beloved Kirkland Signature Challenges, and this week we pit the Kirkland Signature Old Vine Zinfandel against similarly priced and easy to find Old Vine Zinfandels to se…
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213: Les Louisianais se battent pour la survie de leur patrimoine.
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The people of southern Louisiana are very proud of their French heritage and culture. They’re fighting tooth and nail for the survival of French which is struggling against the onslaught of English. In this lesson, let’s discuss some of the things that makes Louisiana different.
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Great American Sparklers: 2024 Edition! (California Brut Sparkling Wines for the 4th of July - or Anytime!)
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What’s more American than sparkling wine?!? Seriously, we make a lot of sparkling wine in the U.S. and we drink a lot of sparkling wine, too! And we think there is hardly anything better on warm summer afternoons and evenings than a nice glass of bubbly! Don’t save sparkling just for serious occasions. And on July 4th?!? Sparkling wine is perfectio…
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145 - 15 French Words for Using Public Transportation
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In this lesson, you’ll learn 15 words for using public transportation. 🚌🚇 📝 Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. 🗝✨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Made Easy podcast lessons to help you practice and improve y…
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Getting Serious About Rosé #1: Pinot Noir Rosé (Choose a Rosé based on the red wines you like!)
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We admit it, we have not always been fair to Rosé, but starting today, we are going to set the record straight! If you think you don’t like Rosé, it may be because you have not yet met a Rosé you like. And the key to finding a Rosé you like is to start with a red wine you like and then finding a Rosé made from that wine. Because, afterall, Rosé is …
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French election uncertainty grips currency markets
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Activity in the FX market since our last episode has been largely dominated by political jitters, with both France and Britain to go to the polls in crucial elections in the coming weeks. While the UK general election appears a foregone conclusion, the French legislative elections are anything but. We break down the possible scenarios of the latter…
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In this lesson, you’ll learn 20 essential airport words in French. 🛫✨ 📝 Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. 🗝✨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Made Easy podcast lessons to help you practice and improve your …
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Italian Wine Adventure #12: Dolcetto! (Similar to Gamay, the Sommelier’s secret weapon)
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From the great wine region of Piedmont, Italy comes the red wine called Dolcetto, which means “little sweet one” - but don’t be fooled, this is not a sweet wine, although it is a red wine with flavors and aromas of crunchy red fruit. In our latest Italian Wine Adventure, we travel back to one of our favorite wine areas to see if Dolcetto should be …
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212: Aux élections européennes le Président Macron prend une raclée
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Our lesson this time relates to the European elections in which President Macron’s party was subjected to a drubbing while support for parties of the right surged. A snap election, called by President Macron after the election results became known, is a high-risk strategy. Let’s discuss.By Plus Publications
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143 - How to Use Contracted Articles in French (Au, Aux, Du, Des)
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In today’s lesson, you’ll learn how to use French contractions between the prepositions 'à' and 'de' and definite articles. For example, 'Je vais (à+le) marché' (I’m going to the market) contracts to 'Je vais au marché.' (These contractions are not optional!) 📝 Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this…
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Malbec: The Ultimate Summer Cookout Wine! (A lush, fruity, inexpensive crowd-pleaser)
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Summer is here, and that means cookouts with family and friends! If you are wondering what kind of wine would be a crowd-pleaser and pair well with food and fun, we have the perfect answer: Malbec! This juicy, well-balanced wine from Argentina is an inexpensive wine that doesn’t taste or drink like it's inexpensive. You may ask why would a wine fro…
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142 - French Dictation Practice #1 [Introductions]
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In this episode, you'll practice your French listening and writing skills with a beginner dictation exercise, themed 'Introductions and Greetings'. Choose from two levels: Level 1 for beginners with some gaps to fill, and Level 2 for a bigger challenge. 🎧✏️ 📝 Workbook & Transcript: Click here to download the workbook and transcript for this episode…
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Minisode #13: Help! I Don’t Know How to Love White Wine! (Use the B-FAST method to learn to love White Wine)
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We introduce you to the B-FAST method in this minisode so you can become a white wine lover. What’s that you say, you’ve never heard of the B-FAST method? Well, that’s because it is a Wine Pair Podcast original! To love a thing, you have to learn about a thing, and you have to spend time with a thing. You can’t just go with your first impression! Y…
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The Epic Finale: Knicks Season Comes To A Dramatic Close In Game 7 | Ep 90
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The New York Knicks season is officially over. In this season finale episode of the Knicks Take Podcast, we recap what was a strong playoff run, and cover what the Knicks could and should do in the upcoming offseason. Are there big names the Knicks could go after, and can the Knicks still be good if they don't make a big move? We close the episode …
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In this episode, you'll learn 10 common French adverbs of frequency to help you express how often you do things, e.g., 'Je vais souvent au cinéma' (I often go to the cinema) 🎬 📝 Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. 🗝✨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ be…
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Minisode #12: What Are the Noble Grapes? (And Why Should You Care?)
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When it comes to wine grapes, it’s ok to play the field, but it is a good idea to get to know the Noble Grapes. And the good news is - you may already be really familiar with them. That’s because many of the most popular wines and wine blends, both red and white, are often made of these grapes. But what makes them Noble? We’ll tell you! And does th…
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The New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers have fought and clawed their way through the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Now the teams have pushed the series to a Game 7. Jah So Focused recaps the games to this point and gives his thoughts on how the series has gone so far. After going through games 4-6, what can be expected for Game 7 and how should …
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Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #8: Jennie Murphy of Oxlee Graham Wines! (From forensics to wine making, being a woman in the wine industry
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Jennie Murphy is, like her grandmothers who she named her winery after, a tough, resilient, and determined woman. After losing her home in the 2017 wine country fires, she started to seriously think about starting her own winery. We learned a ton about the winemaking world in our conversation with her - things that the average wine drinker never th…
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140 - French Listening Comprehension Story #3 📖✨ [Travel Theme]
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Practice your French listening skills with this travel-themed comprehension: Le Voyage de Jacques et Noémie à Paris 🗼✈️ Click here to download all the resources (free) for this episode. 📚 Story Transcript (French), English Translations, and Comprehension Questions & Answers Perfect for beginners and kids! Chapters: Le Voyage de Jacques et Noémie à …
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The Knicks Try To Out-Pace Indiana | Ep 88
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The Knicks have made it to the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals of the NBA Playoffs. They face off against the Indiana Pacers and the Knicks Take Podcast is covering every game. On this episode, French and Jah go over the first three games and give their opinions and analysis. They go on to cover how they think the teams match up, and what may happen…
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First Round Is Over For The Knicks, Next? | Episode 87
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The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers have completed Round 1 and the Knicks Take Podcast covers how it ended, the storylines coming out of each game, and what's next for the New York Knicks. 00:00 Intro01:53 The Rundown04:10 Game Four: Knicks at Philadelphia 76ers09:09 Game 4 Aftermath14:11 Game Five: Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks33:15…
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WTF is White Grenache? (AKA Garnatxa Blanca and Grenache Blanc, an underrated white wine, an alternative for Chardonnay lovers, a good summer wine)
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Yes, it’s true, they make Grenache is white as well as red! And it’s a great summer wine! Popular in the Catalonia area of Spain where it is known as Garnatxa Blanca, and in the Rhône area of France where it is often used as a blending grape and known as Grenache Blanc, White Grenache is a tasty, complex, and food friendly white wine that deserves …
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Do you find pronouncing ‘plus’ tricky? Do you pronounce it [ply] or [plys]? In this episode, I’ll break down the pronunciation and usage of ‘plys’ (all). 📝 Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. 🗝✨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exerci…
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Spain’s Answer to Champagne: Cava! (A step up from Prosecco at a similar price)
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A 10 point wine in this episode! If you want a higher-class alternative to Prosecco at the same price point, then Cava is your wine. Cava is an underrated sparkling wine from Spain that is made in the same way as Champagne, but at a fraction of the cost. Cava is unique among sparkling wines - it is made with native Spanish grapes like Macabeo, Xare…
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The Knicks Get A Flagrant Response from Philly | Episode 86
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Three games into Round One of the NBA Playoffs between the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers have been played. As expected both teams are playing hard and with heart. Which team has taken advantage so far and which team is facing adversity? Jah So Focused and French the Brohost discuss the state of affairs and the overall mood this matchup…
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Knicks vs Sixers Game 1 Reactions: Playoff Season | Episode 85
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The NBA Playoffs have begun as the New York Knicks will face Joel Embiid and the Philadephia 76ers as the second seed in the Eastern Conference. French the Bro Host covered the final week and recaps just how the Knicks got here. JAH recaps his trip, and gives his take on how the playoffs will play out. Also, he quickly discusses flaws seen so far i…
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The year of elections - What this means for the currency market
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2024 looks set to go down in the history books as one of the most significant years in global politics in modern times, with almost half of the world’s population to take to the polls in some capacity. A historic rematch between current US President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump looks highly likely when Americans take to the polls in …
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