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Your weekly dose of French life / French To Go is a podcast 100% in French! Listen weekly, practice your listening skills, enrich your vocabulary, discover cultural facts about France / If you learned French a few years (decades?) ago and wish to refresh it, if you are learning right now and are looking for an entertaining way to practice, you are in the right place! And remember, listen more to speak better
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French From The Start

High Frequency French

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Bonjour, Learn French with captivating stories & everyday phrases. https://www.patreon.com/ShortStoriesinFrenchbyHFF My Stories use High-frequency French words, those that appear most often in French. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bonjour ! My name is Romeo and my goal is to help YOU improve your french with short stories. You will improve your vocabulary and listening skills with everyday french stories. I publish new episodes from monday to friday at 10 am (Paris time). If you want to receive the transcript of the next episodes, go to my website
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Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast.
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Thanks For Visiting

Airbnb Superhosts Annette Grant & Sarah Karakaian

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Get actionable advice and the essential fundamentals of running a profitable 5-star Airbnb side-hustle or full on business. Annette’s extensive background in business operations and Sarah’s experience in high-end hospitality management and interior design make them a powerhouse duo that will deliver high impact content. With almost a decade of combined hosting experience they will not only share their own stories welcoming thousands of guests from around the world but also those of other Sup ...
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Hi It's Romeo here. Your faithfull french (native) teacher. Subscribe t to the podcast by clicking this link: bit.ly/LearnFrenchPodcast Learning french has never been so easy all you have to do is subscribing to Learn French Today daily podcasts ! I release one new episode everyday. You will receive every podcasts show notes, worksheets and episodes via email when you subscribe. Type this in your browser to access the subscription page: bit.ly/LearnFrenchPodcast
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Meet Jacquie McCarnan your host for Keeping it Real, the Vancouver and area residential real estate podcast that aims to demystify all things real estate in our crazy market. Jacquie has been a licensed Realtor since 2016 and, in that time, has come across just about every scenario you can think of in our residential market. From hoarder homes to those for sale by owners to crazy strata situations and more, Jacquie provides real stories to help you navigate real estate in Vancouver and surro ...
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Looking for a FUN adventure for your next vacation? Active Travel Adventures curates multi-day world wide adventure travel holidays for reasonably fit folks who love to hike, bike, paddle or otherwise stay active for a more immersive experience when they vacation and explore our planet and its people. These are all adventures that YOU can do, especially if you train (I'm 64, so if I can do it, so can YOU!). It's easy to find the right adventure for you: We cover mild adventures like cycling ...
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Sholem's Bias: Medicine and Other Curiosities

Sholem's Bias: Medicine and Other Curiosities

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In the medical world, I'm an internist and primary care doctor at Johns Hopkins. I see patients, do research on decision-making, uncertainty, and patient-doctor communication; I teach with residents; and I write about the complexities of healthcare. In the non-medical world, I write in English and Yiddish, translating as well between both languages. I publish poetry, short stories, and essays/journalism.
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High Adventure A Narrative of Air Fighting in France by James Norman Hall; you will find this book although an exciting narrative has an unpolished feel because it was published in June of 1918 while Mr. Hall was a captive in a German POW camp. When he was captured behind enemy lines, the book was still a work in progress. The Armistice would not be reached until November of that year. Although he does not mention it in this book, Mr. Hall had already served the better part of 15 months with ...
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Two writers, famous in their own countries for creating immortal characters: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in England and Maurice Leblanc in France. Their literary creations, Sherlock Holmes and Arsene Lupin are at two ends of the criminal spectrum. Holmes is a sleuth while Lupin is a burglar. When Maurice Leblanc introduces Sherlock Holmes in one of his Arsene Lupin stories, Conan Doyle is outraged. He sues Leblanc, who promptly changes the character's name to “Herlock Sholmes” and continues featu ...
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MILSURP firearms discussion - Join us for a good hang as we chat history, specifications and production details of legendary MILSURP firearms, as we get into countless collector’s tips & everything MILSURP related- from ammo, bayonets and slings to tips for reloading, to how to read markings & cartouches. We also get into the current Market Trends so you know what to expect to pay, and we even sprinkle in some Trivia and give the esteemed WHEEL OF MILSURP a spin! If you want to buy a MILSURP ...
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The Late Night Nod

HeadStuff Podcasts

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The Late Night Nod is the 1988 Cáis Ulaidh Podcast of the Year and features original music and improvised interviews with guests from a fictitious world of arts and culture. Join broadcasting legend Brian McCann as he weaves a conversational thread through tales of inspiration, excess and heartache with some of the creative world’s best-known personalities, that you’ve never heard of. If you become a HeadStuff+ member you will gain access to full length versions of each song featured in the ...
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Best Book Breakdown

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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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A wonderful coming together of two writers who wrote their books more than half a century apart. Neither of them had ever visited the remote islands they were writing about yet they provided inspiration for a couple of exciting adventure tales. In 1838, Edgar Allan Poe published The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket. It was the only complete novel published by the American author. It was the story of a young boy who stows away on board a whaling ship and it goes on to relate the ev ...
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Join Manon in this heartwarming A2-level French story about a cherished necklace and a valuable life lesson. Perfect for beginners looking to improve their French comprehension while exploring themes of loss, family, and the importance of memories. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. Matthew asks: Should I switch to a midterm rental strategy to address our slow winter season and if so, what’s the best website for leads? How can I protect my property against potentia…
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1011. This week, we look at language patterns that may indicate someone is lying, such as how often they say "um" and the diversity of the words they use. Then we tease out the difference between being legendary, famous, infamous, and notorious. The "language of lying" segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguistics at the Unive…
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Listen in on this focus group with young undecided voters — a group that could determine the outcome of the upcoming presidential election. The New York Times deputy Opinion editor, Patrick Healy, spoke with some Gen Z voters to better understand the issues they’re focused on and how they’re feeling about Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. In this epi…
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Anchovies can help make plant-forward eating more delicious and appealing, argues Christopher Beckman, an archaeologist-turned-anchovy-lover. He is the author of “A Twist in the Tail: How the Humble Anchovy Flavored Western Cuisine,” and he makes the case for why we should all embrace the small, oily fish. Thoughts? Email us at theopinions@nytimes.…
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Immerse yourself in a vibrant French Sunday market with this beginner-friendly lesson. Follow along as we shop for cheese, charcuterie, vegetables, and flowers, mastering essential vocabulary and phrases. Perfect for A1-A2 learners looking to navigate real-life scenarios in French. Discover the flavors and culture of a typical marché provençal! To …
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Cette semaine, je parle de deux vidéos que j'ai vues sur les réseaux sociaux. Deux vidéos qui n'ont apparemment rien en commun - l'une de la danseuse Yana Cherepanova et l'autre de l'écrivaine Amélie Nothomb - mais qui m'ont fait penser à la même chose : la force de l'auto-discipline. _______ Le podcast French To Go est pour les étudiants de niveau…
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Like the show? Send me a text (if you don't like it, shhh ;) Is the Vancouver real estate market poised to flip in favor of sellers this fall? Join us on this episode of Keeping it Real as we unpack the latest shifts in the market dynamics. We analyze recent statistics showing increased sales activity and a reduction in new listings, pointing towar…
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Today’s expert guest is Keith Brady. Owner of Florida Vacation Rental Law, he’s Florida's leading authority on vacation rentals. Keith has dedicated his career to the vacation rental industry and offers counsel to governments, businesses, and individuals. Keith’s here to give us the cold hard facts about vacation rental chargebacks. The truth is, y…
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Kamala Harris has made her time as a prosecutor central to her presidential pitch. In this audio essay, Carlos Lozada, a Times Opinion columnist and host of “Matter of Opinion,” examines Harris’s two memoirs, reflects on how her criminal justice message has changed and explores what that may reveal about her candidacy.…
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Experience a lazy Saturday morning in the South of France with this immersive A1-A2 French lesson. Learn essential café vocabulary, from ordering "café crème" to suggesting a beach walk. Perfect for beginners looking to master everyday French phrases and cultural insights. Embrace the laid-back Riviera lifestyle! In my exclusive learning Tier on PA…
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How To Save Money on Travel - Part II We conclude our summer series on saving money yet still going on trips and adventures with Part II of 69 Ways to Save Money on Travel Costs. Today we drill down on dozens of ways you can save money on Travel. Be sure to get the monthly newsletter so you'll have a printer friendly cheat sheet listing all 69 trav…
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In this era of artificial intelligence, who can compose a better beach read for the vacationing masses? The beloved fiction writer Curtis Sittenfeld … or ChatGPT? Listen as Sittenfeld sits down with the Opinion editor Susannah Meadows to talk about what they learned after pitting her writing against artificial intelligence, and hear excerpts from b…
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Bienvenue à French To Go Light : la version plus facile, plus simple et plus courte de l'épisode de French To Go de la semaine. French To Go Light est en ligne (sur Internet, sur YouTube, sur Spotify etc) tous les mercredis. Et il est parfait pour vous, si vous avez un niveau A1 en français. ________ Voici la version "Light" de l'épisode 124. Cette…
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Explore a charming French bakery in this immersive A1-level lesson. Master essential phrases for ordering bread and pastries, from "Je voudrais une baguette" to "Gardez la monnaie." Perfect your pronunciation and cultural etiquette while indulging in the mouthwatering world of French boulangeries. Bon appétit! Bilingual Fairy Tales to go further: h…
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1010. We'd never be accused of belling the cat, but we did let our curiosity get the best of us when sniffing around common cat-related idioms. Plus, little did we know that we're already in Augtober and Summerween! Grab a pumpkin-spiced treat and come on an adventure through the looking glass to learn about portmanteau words. The "cat idoims" segm…
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Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. John asks: I'm in a ton of Facebook groups, and the most common question I'm seeing is… Should I charge for this or that? It could be a stained towel, a broken plate, a mark on a chair,…
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The Democratic Party’s recent position — or lack of position — on Gaza “feels like gaslighting to a lot of Democratic voters,” Farah Stockman of the editorial board argues in this audio essay. The party claims to value social justice and human rights, but when it comes to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, she says, Kamala Harris “needs to do…
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Join me in a cosy French kitchen for an immersive cooking lesson! In this 5-15 minute episode, learn essential culinary vocabulary as we prepare a delicious quiche and canapés. Master phrases for chopping, mixing, and baking, while discovering perfect wine and cheese pairings. Ideal for food-loving French learners looking to spice up their language…
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Experience moving day in France with this immersive 5-15 minute French lesson. Learn essential phrases for packing, asking for help, and settling into a new home. Perfect for beginners looking to expand their practical vocabulary through a real-life scenario. French Grammar exercise made easy: https://amzn.to/3SRil3y Get the transcript HERE! Get bo…
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Cette semaine, je vous parle de ce truc qui change, de cet événement déclencheur qui va changer la vie d'une personne, spirituellement. _______ Le podcast French To Go est pour les étudiants de niveau intermédiaire et avancé. ATTENTION - ATTENTION ! Depuis l'épisode 119, je propose tous les mercredis une version plus facile et plus courte de l'épis…
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Today’s expert guests are the owner/operators of Howzit Hostels, a growing brand of hostels based in the Hawaiian Islands. Michael and Nathan discuss their journey beginning with investing in short-term rentals to scaling up to commercial and hospitality properties. They currently own two hostels, one in Maui and the other on the Big Island of Hawa…
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Should voters care about Kamala Harris’s identity? In this audio essay, the sociologist and New York Times Opinion columnist Tressie McMillan Cottom argues that while we shouldn’t ignore the unprecedented nature of Harris’s campaign, the Democrats need to balance that newness against the electorate’s desire to return to a time of political normalcy…
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Dr. Deborah Heaney was enjoying a vacation in the Caribbean when she was struck with a sudden, debilitating illness. It took her days, a flight home and some luck before she was finally diagnosed with dengue fever. As temperatures rise globally, mosquito-borne tropical illnesses are spreading, and our medical systems are failing to keep up. In this…
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Bienvenue à French To Go Light : la version plus facile, plus simple et plus courte de l'épisode de French To Go de la semaine. French To Go Light est en ligne (sur Internet, sur YouTube, sur Spotify etc) tous les mercredis. Et il est parfait pour vous, si vous avez un niveau A1 en français. ________ Voici la version "Light" de l'épisode 123. Cette…
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Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. Suzie asks: I am new to co-hosting and I want my contract to be thorough, but not too nitpicky. What are some items you would add to your co-hosting contract today that you didn't think…
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1009. If you think apostrophes are confusing today, wait until you hear how people used them 100s of years ago! Ammon Shea has some wild stories. Plus, should you use "first," "second," and "third" or "firstly," "secondly," and "thirdly"? Ammon Shea is the author of "Bad English," "Reading the OED." 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp cha…
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In 1992, James Carville, the longtime political strategist, coined the phrase that helped win Bill Clinton the presidency: “The economy, stupid.” In this episode of “The Opinions,” he shares what he thinks Vice President Kamala Harris should do to capture American voters on the issue that he says is “first and foremost on people’s minds”: the cost …
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David French, an Opinion columnist, is an evangelical, pro-life conservative. For the first time in his life, he plans to vote for a Democratic presidential candidate: Kamala Harris. He says he will vote against Donald Trump “precisely because I’m conservative.” In this audio essay, David explains how he arrived at his decision and argues for other…
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Cette semaine je vous parle de loisirs. Mais attention ! Pas de manière classique. Non, je ne vous fais pas la liste de mes loisirs, ou de celle de mes enfants. Je ne vous parle pas des bienfaits des loisirs. Non non, c'est autre chose. Vous êtes curieux ? Alors écoutez l'épisode ! _______ Le podcast French To Go est pour les étudiants de niveau in…
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Like the show? Send me a text (if you don't like it, shhh ;) Is now the perfect moment to buy your dream home in North Vancouver? Find out why the market is currently favouring buyers, even with interest rates dropping, as only 10 single-family homes and 37 condos or townhomes have sold. Join me, Jacquie McCarnan, on Keeping it Real as I decode the…
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Nicholas Kristof is an Oregonian and, he is quick to point out, a liberal. But in this audio essay, Kristof takes liberals to task for their governing of cities on the West Coast. It’s an election year, and so he asks the question he believes many Americans are thinking: “Why put liberals in charge nationally when the places around the country wher…
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For Pride Month, the Opinion columnist Charles Blow dove into the stories of people who embraced fluid sexual identities later in life. He argues that despite the increasing number of people who come out as queer during adolescence, some don’t recognize or reveal an attraction to the same sex until their 40s or 50s. In this audio essay he shares th…
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Democrats tend to do well in cities; Republicans tend to do well in rural areas. But winning back at least some rural voters is essential for Democrats to succeed in statewide elections. Farah Stockman, a member of the New York Times editorial board, found one Democrat who is trying out a new message in rural Ohio. Thoughts? Questions? Email us at …
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With Democratic enthusiasm for Kamala Harris at a fever pitch, the New York Times Opinion columnist Michelle Goldberg spent a day in Atlanta at one of her rallies speaking with voters. In this audio essay, Goldberg argues that the energy among voters she met there is real, and more importantly, will last. Thoughts? Questions? Email us at theopinion…
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A few months ago, the Opinion columnist David French and his family were canceled by their former church. In response, French wrote about the painful experience of being abandoned by his faith community. The column led to an outpouring from readers sharing their own thoughts and similar experiences. In this audio essay, French sits down with his ed…
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When David Brooks was growing up, he was emotionally detached, he says. Over the past several years, he’s worked to change that. In this audio essay, Brooks shares what he learned opening up with others on his journey to become a fuller human being: that better conversation could help save America from its “social and emotional breakdown.” Thoughts…
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Today’s expert guest is Isaac French, the visionary creator behind Live Oak Lake, a stunning 7-cabin landscape hotel nestled in the heart of Texas. Having recently sold the venture, Isaac is now channeling his passion and expertise into Experiential Hospitality, a vibrant community and masterclass program for elite hospitality entrepreneurs. In thi…
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How to Save Money On Travel Today we drill down on dozens of ways you can save money on Travel. Be sure to get the monthly newsletter so you'll have a printer friendly cheat sheet listing all 69 travel saving tips. No spam promise - unsubscribe anytime. You can listen to Part II of this series here. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES to see all 69 Ways to save mo…
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Bienvenue à French To Go Light : la version plus facile, plus simple et plus courte de l'épisode de French To Go de la semaine. French To Go Light est en ligne (sur Internet, sur YouTube, sur Spotify etc) tous les mercredis. Et il est parfait pour vous, si vous avez un niveau A1 en français. ________ Voici la version "Light" de l'épisode 122. Je vo…
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1008. We look at why you have to use "the" before some nouns and not others, and then we dive into the science behind why rhymes stick in our memory and how they can even influence our beliefs. The "articles before nouns" segment was written by Neal Whitman, an independent writer and consultant specializing in language and grammar and a member of t…
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Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between. Marie asks: We are wondering if we should get a PMS. We have four properties. They're all on Airbnb, and they're doing well. We're about to bring on a fifth and we're wondering if now i…
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A young American wedding planner learns French to organize a bilingual ceremony in Saint-Jean-de-Luz. This B1-B2 level story follows her journey from basic vocabulary to fluency, showcasing cultural discoveries and professional growth. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Cette semaine, c'est mon fils qui m'a inspiré le sujet de cet épisode, en faisant une remarque sur la terrasse de mes voisins. L'occasion pour vous de découvrir que je ne suis pas bonne avec les plantes, mais aussi qu'il y a de l'espoir. _______ Le podcast French To Go est pour les étudiants de niveau intermédiaire et avancé. ATTENTION - ATTENTION …
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Explore a colourful new house with Maxime in this charming A2-level French story. Each room brings a new encounter, naturally demonstrating the use of "en train de" to describe ongoing actions. With familiar scenarios and a playful sound cue, this episode makes learning the French present progressive both fun and memorable. Get bonus content on Pat…
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Master the essential French phrase "en train de" in this informative episode. Learn how to describe ongoing actions in present and past contexts, mirroring the English "-ing" form. Discover its usage with different tenses and see how it brings French sentences to life. Perfect for intermediate learners looking to add fluency and precision to their …
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Today’s expert guest is Nick Taylor, driver of strategic direction at Nox Cape Town Villas & Apartments in South Africa, and steward of its real estate portfolio worth more than $150M USD. With an educational background in hotel operations, he saw early career success for a top hotel brand in London. After learning how to manage a top-of-class oper…
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