Listening skills are key “Learning a language is like unlocking a new world”. A cliché and, for sure, something you’ve heard before. There is something to it… When I dive into a new language, I find there is so much culture wrapped up in the language. Every expression comes from their “normal” culture. And it is…
Build your ear for French with slow-paced audio clips less than one minute long. Designed to improve your comprehension and confidence—perfect for A1–A2 learners. Enhance your French listening skills with 6 slow-paced, real-life audio clips—each under 120 WPM—designed for beginners to build comprehension and confidence. They are slow enough to follow along easily while still…
La bise, a foreign concept for some (me). I’ve been in France for a few short months, and “la bise” is still quite novel to me. My opportunities to “faire la bise” are limited, but my wife experiences it regularly through her friends at our kids’ school. For both of us, this French greeting has…
Learning with Balades episode 1 Here at the French In Real Life project, We believe listening is essential to unlocking fluency in French. Though I’m not a teacher, I’m excited to share a series on how I internalize podcast content to improve my French skills. This will also let you tie in different words (adjectives…
Make a “big noise” with these French phrases in France Traveling to France can be an exciting venture, filled with historical sights, world-renowned cuisine, and a cultural extravaganza. Yadda yadda yadda, we all know that. But, like any foreign country, it can feel overwhelming if you’re not familiar with the language. Even with a basic…
Discover 6 effective strategies to enhance your French listening skills using podcasts. Ideal for learners at all levels seeking practical tips to learn French with podcasts. French podcasts are an excellent resource for language students looking to improve their skills. However, in order to get the most out of them, the right strategy must be…
Today, I wanted to discuss how you can make French language podcasts more accessible and enjoyable as a beginner learner. I totally understand that listening to French language podcasts can be difficult. I’m a beginner. And for me, native speakers’ pace and accent can be difficult to follow. But, with a few simple tips, you…
Learning any language can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be painful! Using podcasts to supplement your learning is an excellent way to speed up the process. Particularly for learning French, podcasts allow you to listen to native speakers while going about your day. They’re a convenient and engaging way to learn. Here are…
Recently I’ve been thinking about how to quantify “difficulty” on this site. I’ve added several ranges of wpm to help you sort and find the best fit content for your ear. Find the in the top right menu. What is the average WPM for French speech? As always, it depends. In the US, I’d argue…
I haven’t been learning French very long. But since I’ve wanted to learn, I’ve had apps that I turn to for help. Whether translating, conjugating, looking up in a dictionary, or typing, you’re going to want the extra help. Blog Modern times call for modern solutions. There are so many tools to augment your French…