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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 152


Download our free audio book for the month of February: The Greatest Thing in the World by Henry Drummond. Wed, Feb 01, 2012 The situation on the Korean Peninsula changed dramatically in December 2011 with the death of Kim Jong Il. Our conversation in this lesson focuses on the harsh communist regime of North Korea, long dominated by the 'personality cult' of its 'Dear Leader'.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 151

Thu, Oct 13, 2011 The very existence of the monarchy is something which arouses strong feelings. Some think it is an institution to be cherished, others think it is an absurdity. Arnaud, sees it from two points of view. Against the backdrop of the recent marriage of William and Kate, let's listen to a role-play, quite a long one this time, between Arnaud and Yasmin...

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 150


Fri, May 06, 2011 Parisboastssomewonderfulsitesforvisitorsbut,surely,theChteauofVersaillesisthejewelin its crown. Even for visitors who don't get to see inside the castle, the majestic gardens won't disappoint. Let's hear a conversation - quite a long one this time -betweenPhilippeandCline. ClinehasjustreturnedfromatriptoParis...

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 149


Fri, Apr 22, 2011 In this era of information technology, well need to know some basic internet-related expressions. Those will be the basis of this Beginner lesson. Lets first listen to a short role-play between JeanneandGrard.Jeanneislookingforsomeinformation.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 148


Thu, Jan 20, 2011 Europe is in crisis. The euro, too, is going through a turbulent phase. But are those who are predicting the end of the "European Project" simply being pessimistic? Let's analyse a discussion on the matter. C'est parti!

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 147


Wed, Dec 29, 2010 This lesson takes another look at the alphabet, and concentrates especially on the distinction between the letters 'E' and 'I', as well as between 'G' and 'J'. There's a particular focus, too, on the 'u' sound in French which often poses problems for learners. This lesson complements Lesson 5, which we prepared a good while back. Let's get started!

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 146


Tue, Dec 14, 2010 Though the spring is still a long way off, weve already had some very cold weather in Europe. In this lesson lesson 146 lets talk about cold weather, icy roads and a way of guarding against a fall on treacherous footpaths. To get started, lets listen to Caroline and Alain.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 145


Fri, Dec 03, 2010

What an incredibly uplifting story it was to hear about the three boys rescued in the south Pacific. In case you didnt hear about them, letslistentoGabrielandnoradiscussingthem.We'llmake use of a range of powerful vocabulary and expressions, including 'De quoi s'agit-il?', 'atteindre', 'sedrouler','davantage','maigrir',andmore.Let'sgetstarted...

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 144


Tue, Nov 30, 2010 Since President Obama utilised modern technologies so cleverly en route to the White House, world leaders have come to appreciate the power of social networking sites and services. French President Nicolas Sarkozy is acutely aware of the advantages afforded by these technologies, too. In this lesson lesson 144 Julien and Manon discuss President Sarkozys web presenceon Facebook. C'est parti!

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 143


Tue, Sep 21, 2010 In this lesson, lesson 143, we talk about the controversial expulsion of members of the Roma community from France. The tough stance taken by President Sarkozy's government on the matter has been sharply criticised in certain quarters. Let's begin with a conversation between CdricandAmandine.We'llmeettheexpressions"cen'estqu'unetemptedansunverred'eau", "enfairetoutunplat","claboussdanslesmdias",andmore.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 142


Mon, Sep 13, 2010 Our lesson, this time, centres on an event that captured everyone's attention - the situation regarding the trapped miners in Chile. Let's begin with a converstation between Olivier and Batrix.We'llmeettheexpressions'tenirlecoup','mettretoutenoeuvre','fairevenir [quelqu'un]surplace'and'viterque'.C'estparti!

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 141


Wed, Jun 09, 2010 The economic situation in Greece has slipped off the front pages of newspapersfor the moment. However, Greece's problems and those of Portugal, Ireland, Italy and Spain are largely responsible for recent instability in the Euro zone. In this lesson, we hear a conversation in response to the question: "Que se passe-t-ildoncenGrce?"

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 140


Wed, May 19, 2010 The subject of this lesson - lesson 140 - is the oil spill which occurred in the Gulf of Mexico. President Obama is adamant that B.P. will resolve the problem and pick up the bill. Nonetheless, it represents another environmental disaster. Lets hear a conversation on the subject. We will pickupalotofusefulvocabulary,notleastofwhichistheexpression'unenappedeptrole'.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 139

Sun, May 02, 2010 In this lesson, lesson 139, we are talking about the phenomenon that is Google. But people have mixed feelings about this commercial entity that has become synonymous with searching for information on the Internet. Is it a monopolistic monster we should be wary of, or is Google we something we should all be grateful for? LetsheartheviewsofPascaleandRaphal.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 138


Sat, Mar 20, 2010 In this lesson, our task is to find out how to transfer money to someone elsewhere in France. The Post Office can help us with this task but there are different options available. Lets study some of the key vocabulary. Lets begin with a role-play between the customer and the counter clerk.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 137


Mon, Mar 08, 2010 In this lesson, lesson 137, Paul and Julie are talking about Julie's friend, Anne, who has moved back to Europe having lived for a decade in the U.S. We examine the verb "vivre" again and we practiseusingtheexpressions"s'adapterbien","s'habituer","fairedfaut"and"avoirttfait de". Let's get started!...

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 136


Fri, Feb 05, 2010 Thesubjectofthislesson,lesson136,isHati.Not,infact,thedreadfultragedywhichbefellthe countryintheformofanearthquake,butthereasonswhyHaticontinuestobesuchan impoverishedcountry.Thedialogueisaratherlongonethistime,betweenArnaudandlodie.It isalessonwhichmakesextensiveuseofthepasssimple.Let'sgetstarted.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 135


Sat, Dec 12, 2009 The topic of this short lesson is how to explain that you're running late for an appointment. In our role-play, Mr. Morel is stuck in traffic. He has to pull over and make a quick call to say that he'll be a little late. Let's listen. We'll work with lots of useful expressions and vocabulary, including: "avoir rendez-vous","avoirduretard","aira","tresurlepointde","trel'appareil",and more. C'est parti!

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 134


Fri, Dec 04, 2009 The subject of this lesson is a remarkable woman, born in the Ukraine but now a resident of the United States. Some say she has raised the bar of musical performance higher than anyone so far. Whether that is indeed true or not, let's hear a role-playbetween nora and Paul as they talk about Valentina Lisitsa. We'll meet the following expressions, and more: couple le souffle, nerver,faireplaisir,mettreenvaleur,jeteruncoupd'oeil,tre critique.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 133

Wed, Oct 07, 2009 Inthislesson,lesson133,wehearadiscussionbetweenSoniaandFrdric about the Polanski affair. His recent arrest in Zurich was an outrage to some and long overdue to others. Discoverusefulwordsandexpressions,including"clore","extrader","sidrer", "s'en ficher de", "fairechanter"and"coeurer".

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 132


Thu, Sep 24, 2009 In recent weeks, just about every news bulletin has had a mention of swine flu. To pick up some relevantvocabulary,inthislesson,lesson132,we ll hear a role-playwhereCline tells us how she picked up a virus. We'll discover some useful expressions, including: "Il me suffisait de ", "tre assis", "envoyer des postillons", "un toubib", "tousser", and more.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 131


Sun, Aug 16, 2009 Inthislesson,lesson131,we lldiscoverhowtotalkaboutaconcertwe ve been to. In thiscase,it sarockconcert.Let s get started with a role-play between Lucie and tienne.We'llpracticeusingarangeofexpressions:'mettredesboulesQuis','semoquer de','dchirer','arriver[fairequelquechose]','tenirlecoup','bourdonner',andmore.C'est parti!

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 130


Fri, Jun 26, 2009 The world of pop music lost one of its most famous exponents in Michael Jackson. His passing wasashock,notleastbecausehewasonlyfifty.Inthislesson,let s talk about some of the things that made Jackson a larger-than-lifefigure...We ll start with a role-play.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 129


Fri, Jun 12, 2009 In this lesson, lesson 129, we hear a role-play between Sandrine and Yann. They are discussing an article by a journalist who has made some rather unflattering comments about the French on an English website. Though the comments may have been tongue-in-cheek, neither Sandrine nor Yannfindsthecommentsamusing.Let s hear their thoughts...

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 128


Sat, May 30, 2009 Oneofourlistenersaskedthatwewoulddoalessononopeningabankaccount.That s the topic of conversation in this lesson, lesson 128. In fact, opening an account is not so straightforwardandsometimesevennecessitatesanappointment.Inanycase,let s study someofthevocabularyandexpressionswe llneed.Let s listen to a role-play between the customer and the bank teller.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 127


Tue, Apr 21, 2009 Though this lesson, lesson 127, has an Irish flavour, our dialogue relates to a quirky story which hittheheadlinesworldwide attheexpenseoftheIrishPrimeMinister.Let s listen to a role-playbetweenXavierandAmlie. We'll discover some very interesting expressions including'trenucommeunver','treculott' and'fairejaserlescommres'.C'estparti!

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 126

Sat, Apr 04, 2009 Oneorourlistenersaskedthatwewoulddoalessononrentinganapartment.It s an activity which,asonemightexpect,hasitsownspecificvocabulary.Inthislesson,lesson126,let s seeifwecanshedsomelight.We ll hear a role-play between the 'agent immobilier' and JrmewhoiseagertofindhisownplaceintheParisregion...

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 125


Fri, Mar 20, 2009 A new sporting chapter has opened for Lance Armstrong, 7-time winner of the Tour de France. Thisyear,after3yearsofretirement,heplansareturntotheworld s greatest cycling race. Surely it is a chapter which can only result in frustration for the American. In this lesson, lesson 125,let shearaconversationbetweenSolneandXavieraboutthecontroversial sportsman.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 124


Mon, Feb 16, 2009 As a consequence of the global financial crisis, unemployment is at the top of the agenda. Being made redundant is one of the themes of this lesson, lesson 124. We'll make use of the verbs 'licencier'and'dlocaliser', we'll examine the expressions 'd'autant plus', 'avoir le cafard' and 'mourirpetitfeu'and,finally,we'lllearnaboutacuriousplacecalled'Ptaouchnok'!

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 123


Sun, Feb 01, 2009 One of our listeners asked that we would do a lesson focusing on a trip to the local drycleaner s.That s the topic of conversation in this lesson, lesson 123. We'll discover lots of usefulexpressionsandseveralversatileverbs,including'dtacher', 'enlever', 's'allumer', 's'teindre'... and more. C'est parti!

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 122


Sun, Dec 28, 2008 Inthislesson,lesson122,wehearaconversationabouttheunexpected goodbyekiss President Bush received in Iraq. The President brushed it off as something insignificant but it will beanincidentthatmanywillrememberfromMrBush s final days in office. We'll study lots of interesting expressions, including 'to throw something at somebody', 'to hit the front pages', 'to takeplace','todosomethingonbehalfofothers',andmore.Let s get started...

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 121


Fri, Dec 05, 2008 Inourlastlesson,webookedourcarintothelocalgarageforaservice.Thistime in lesson 121 thecarisready.Let s hear the conversation when Madame Legrand goes to pick up her car. We'll study the French for the adjectives 'rear' and 'front', the expressions 'to be all set', 'to stop at nothing' and 'to be thinking of [doing something]', the verbs 'to get', 'to pick up', 'to fill in'... and more. Let's get started...

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 120


Fri, Nov 21, 2008 Thislesson lesson120 is a short one. We simply want to make an appointment to book ourcarintothelocalgarageforaservice.Let s hear a role-play. We'll learn the terms for 'carservice'and'additionalcosts',we'llmakeuseoftheverbs'convenir','apporter'and 'amener', and finally, we'll pick up a term which French has borrowed from Italian. Allons-y!

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 119


Fri, Nov 14, 2008 In this lesson, lesson 119, we need to have a specific service carried out, that is, to have a puncture repaired. But the expressions used could just as easily apply to a variety of services. Let s begin with a role-play between Marie and a mechanic.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 118


Thu, Oct 16, 2008 In this lesson - lesson 118 - we ll deal with a common situation - calling for a taxi - not such aneasytaskwhenyoucan tseetheotherperson s gestures and so on, over the phone. Let sdiscoverwhatvocabularywe llneed.We ll start with a role-play where Xavier makes that call...

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 117


Wed, Oct 08, 2008 Lacrisefinancireadominlarentre2008.Lesmarchsontvraimentt chahutsencemoisdeseptembre.Certainsjours,unepsychosede findumonde rgnaitenbourse.Lesgrandesbanquescentralesontdinjecter des milliards de dollars dans desbanquesprives pour les sauver de la faillite. Comment a-t-onpuenarriverl?Tantde questions maisaucunerponsedfinitive.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 116


Thu, Sep 25, 2008 One of our listeners, Corrine, asked that we would do a lesson on phrases a mum might need aroundthehomewithherchildren.So,inthislesson,let s deal with that. This time, Xavier, willplaytheroleofagrumpyteenagerwhileAmlie will be the mum! Though the vocabulary is commonly used around the home, many of the expressions are quite tricky.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 115


Wed, Sep 10, 2008 Brian, one of our listeners in Canada, asked that we would do a lesson on the difficulties one experiences nowadays travelling. In particular, the security issues at airports, whether people of colourencounterlongerdelays,andsoon.That sthetopicofthislesson.We ll begin with a role-play.We'llstudytheverbs'engendrer'and'occasionner',aswellastheexpressions'tre perucomme'and'treexpriment'. Allons-y!

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 114


Sat, Aug 23, 2008 One of our listeners asked for a lesson which would help when buying clothes. In this Beginner lesson lesson114 that will be the topic conversation. We'll discover how to ask for a garment one size larger or smaller, how to ask if we may try something on, how to say somethingsuitsornot,andmore.Let s start with a role-play between a shop assistant and a customer. Allons-y!

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 113


Fri, Aug 15, 2008 TheTourdeFranceistheworld spremiercyclingrace.Ittracesaroute la Grande Boucle throughFranceandcertainstages des tapes are sometimesorganisedinneighbouringcountries.InthisAdvancedlesson,lesson113,let s discuss a sports event that captivates cycling enthusiasts everywhere during the month of July each year.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 112


Mon, Jul 28, 2008 One of our listeners in the U.S. asked if we would create a lesson focusing on larger numbers, for examplethosefoundindates,andsoon.That s the subject of this lesson, lesson 112. We ll start with a role-play where Sylvie tells us about the region in which she lives.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 111


Wed, Jul 02, 2008 In this lesson, lesson 111, we discuss the rejection of the Lisbon Treaty by Irish voters. An event which dominated current affairs in Europe recently. This very complicated document, aimed at facilitating the functioning of the EU, will not come into force - at least not for now. So then, what nextforEurope ?

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 110


Wed, Jun 25, 2008 The real race to the White House has begun, after a gruelling campaign for the Democrats. For now Hillary Clinton is out of the picture, leaving Barack Obama and John McCain to slug it out. In thislesson,lesson110,let sdiscoversomevocabularywhichwillhelpusdiscusswhat s beenhappeninginrecentweeks.We ll start with a role-playbetween milienandLa...

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 109


Wed, Jun 18, 2008 In this lesson, lesson 109, our conversation centres on oil and, more significantly, the spiralling price of oil. Let's discover some of the vocabulary we'll need in order to talk about prices that are going through the roof, investors, yield, alternative sources of energy, speculating, and more.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 108


Fri, Jun 13, 2008 In this Beginner lesson, lesson 108, we talk about possessive adjectives, that is, words like my , your and his in English. We'll discover that, like regular adjectives, possessive adjectives also must agree in number and gender with the nouns they qualify. Let's go ahead and see how they work.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 107


Sat, Jun 07, 2008 Kaleema, one of our listeners in the U.S. asked if we would talk a little about tennis and Roland Garros.That sthetopicfortoday slesson.We re coming to the end of the 2008 tournament :let s see what vocabulary and expressions would be useful to discuss what's been happening.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 106


Fri, Jun 06, 2008 The subject we will deal with in this lesson was suggested to us by Maureen, one of our listeners in Australia. This year, Maureen will forsake city life for a holiday in the countryside, in the Dordogne,tobeprecise.Let'sdiscoverthismagnificent'dpartement' which is one of the most visitedinFranceafterParisandthe le de France.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 105


Thu, May 29, 2008 Inthislessonwetalkaboutacommonphysicalconditionwhicheffectssomanypeople : back pain.We lllearnhowtodescribethepainandwe ll talk about the possible solutions to this problem.ShouldwevisitourGPorourphysiotherapist ?Let s find out.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 104


Fri, May 23, 2008 In this lesson, lesson 104, we'll discover the vocabulary required to go on a shopping trip for inexpensive jewelry. Sophie wants to buy jewelry which will go with her outfit. Let's hear how her conversation with Jean unravels. The conversation begins at the shopping centre. Jean is starting out on the shopping trip, too, but he may not stand the pace for long...

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 103


Wed, May 14, 2008 This lesson is in response to an idea from Brian living in the Hautes-Alpes who was taking some time out from working in his kitchen garden and wanted to know how to talk about vegetables, manure,compostandmore He also mentioned food shortages and high food prices. This is thesubjectoftoday slesson lesson103.Let s get started with a role play between JrmeandSabrina.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 102


Mon, May 12, 2008 Lessons 93 and 96 dealt with numbers from 1 - 20 and 21 - 69, respectively. This beginner lesson will take us from 70 to 100, and beyond. We will then know virtually everything we need when dealing with numbers generally.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 101


Fri, May 02, 2008 One of our listeners asked: 'How do you complain about bad service?' In this lesson, we will see how to say we didn't order something, how to say that food is cold, and how to talk about an error in the bill. It all happened during this outing to a restaurant.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 100


Mon, Apr 21, 2008 Hard though it is to believe, we have reached our hundredth lesson since we first started in June 2006. So, in this lesson, why not talk about anniversaries... and learn how to never forget an anniversary again! Let's start with a role-play between Marc and Sylvie...

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 99


Mon, Apr 14, 2008 'LaMme'wasreleasedintoFrenchcinemasrecently.ItisthestoryofFrance'sbestknown singer the artist who made 'Non, je ne regrette rien' an expression familiar to everyone. In this advanced lesson, let's discuss film that brought French actress, Marion Cotillard, the highest accoladeattheOscarsforherroleas dith Piaf.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 98


Tue, Apr 08, 2008 Zimbabwe is anxiously awaiting the results of presidential elections. Robert Mugabe, in power for the last 28 years, looks to be in trouble but shows no signs of giving up the reins of power easily. Let s hear a conversation in this intermediate lesson which sheds some light on Mugabe himselfaswellasthechallengesfacingthiscountryofsouthernAfrica.Let s start with a roleplay between Carole and Thierry.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 97


Mon, Mar 31, 2008 In this lesson, lesson 97, we'll hear a brief discussion about the Olympics in Beijing. Let's get started with a role-play between Yves and Olive. We'll talk about the pride of the Chinese Olympic Committee, the views of certain sports delegations and an action taken by one American actor.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 96


Fri, Mar 21, 2008 This short lesson is a follow-on from lesson 93 on the numbers from 1 to 10. This time, we'll proceedasfarasthenumber69.From70onwards,thereareanotherfewtwistswhichwe deal with in a later lesson. Allons-y!...

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 95


Sun, Mar 09, 2008 Local and regional elections are about to take place in France. It's all a little complicated, in fact. In this lesson - an advanced leson completely in French! - let's study at least some of the vocabulary and expressions which will shed a little light on all things political...

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 94


Wed, Mar 05, 2008 This lesson is in response to a listener who asked about getting fit, going to the gym, avoiding fastfoodandsoon.Thepossibilitiesareendlessbut,inthislesson lesson94 we ll study just some of the key vocabulary. C'est parti!...

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 93


Sat, Feb 23, 2008 Thisisashortlesson,forbeginners,torecapononeofthebasics numbers and counting. We'llfocusonthenumbers1to10anddiscussafewpointsofpronunciationwe ll need to watch out for in relation to these numbers. Allons-y!

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 92


Fri, Feb 08, 2008 It seems that one quick way of becoming a cult hero is to blow over 7 billion dollars on financial trading.That swhathashappenedinthecaseofJrmeKerviel,France s most famous - or most infamous - trader.Let s hear a role-playbetweenSvrineandJrme abouttherecentscandalsurroundingLaSocitGnrale.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 91


Thu, Jan 31, 2008 This lesson, lesson 91, centres on a job interview. We'll study the verbs 'to apply (for)', 'to specialise' and 'to spread oneself too thin'; we'll also discover adjectives we might use about ourselves to emphasise why we're suited to this particular position. Let's begin with a role-play and see how the conversation might unravel.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 90


Fri, Jan 25, 2008 It has been a while since we have had a basic lesson so this lesson - our 90th lesson - is just that.Let stalkalittleaboutdirections.We llalsolearnhowtosay Idon t speak Frenchwell and how to ask that someone repeat something again, more slowly.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 89


Mon, Jan 14, 2008 Despite the fact that such events are becoming more anachronistic with each passing year, there is still no shortage of enthusiasm for events like the 'Miss France' competition. In this lesson let's hear a role-playbetweenAmlie and Xavier on that same competition. Xavier, for one, doesn't hide his disdain for such exhibitions...

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 88


Sat, Dec 29, 2007 Though France could not be described as a religious country, Christmas is widely celebrated in French towns and cities, with children eagerly anticipating the arrival of Santa Claus. But what about the vocabulary related to this festive season? Christmas trees, decorations, Christmas markets,redribbons,gifts let sstudysomeofthekeyexpressions.We ll start with a role-play

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 87


Mon, Dec 17, 2007 Thistime,we ll hear a conversation between two people who meet in the park and have a general chat about their dogs. We'll study lots of new vocabulary - discussing the breed of dog, commenting on his coat, describing his personality, and more. Our lesson is in response to a suggestion from Alyssa, one of our listeners, who has relocated to Geneva... with her dog. Allons-y!

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 86


Sat, Dec 08, 2007 This lesson is in response to a suggestion made by Gene who will be looking after an 8-month-old baby on New Year's Eve for friends. But what about all those baby terms? Changing diapers, burping the baby, putting the baby to sleep, cooing, crawling? It's almost a language in its own right. Let's learn some of the key phrases in this lesson. Let's start with a role-play between XavierandAmlie

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 85


Sat, Dec 01, 2007 It seems nobody can organise strikes quite like the French. In recent weeks, President Sarkozy has had his first real test since coming into office with the public transport system grinding to a halt.Fornow,though,thepublicareonhisside and the side of the government. In this lesson,let s learn some vocabulary which will help us engage in conversation about the strikes and the crisis in general. C'est parti!

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 84


Wed, Nov 21, 2007 In the last lesson, we called a plumber and spoke to him over the phone. This time, in lesson 84, theplumbercalls roundtoconcludethejob.Let s see how the conversation unfolds.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 83


Sat, Nov 10, 2007 This lesson is based on a request from one of our listeners who needed the assistance of a plumber while in France. So, what happens if the bath drain gets blocked? How do we convey this totheplumber?Let s see in this two-part lesson.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 82


Tue, Oct 30, 2007 In this lesson, lesson 82, we talk about a recent court ruling in the U.S regarding Jammie Thomas, found guilty of downloading and illegally re-distributingcopyrightedmusic.Let study some of the relevant vocabulary in this exchange. On y va!...

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 81


Wed, Oct 17, 2007 ThesceneofthislessonistheforestofFontainebleauwhereAmlie and Xavier are having a stroll,andpickingupafewdeliciousmushroomsalongtheway.Let s listen to their conversationunravelonabeautifulautumnalafternoon

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 80


Tue, Oct 09, 2007 In this, our 80th lesson, we talk about a change which will soon apply to all new French car registrations. The distinctive French number plate which tells us which department a car comes from,willtakeanewform.We'lllearnseveralusefulexpressionsincluding'tre au courant de', 'entrerenvigueur','conduirecommeunpied'and'forcerlepassagequelqu'un'.Allons-y!

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 79


Fri, Sep 28, 2007 In this lesson, lesson 79, we will learn how to simply ask if someone would fancy a cup of coffee that we are about to make. And, while we are at it, we will learn some trivia about a former PhillipineFirstLady!

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 78


Thu, Sep 20, 2007 This month, Italy lost one of her great musicians and personalities in Luciano Pavarotti. In this lesson,let s talk about what made him a household name and such a popular figure the world over. We'll learn how to say someone has passed away, how to say we miss someone, how to say 'It's sad that...', and more. C'est parti!

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 77

Sat, Sep 08, 2007 Some people love them, others hate them. Still more cannot do without them. But, what if someoneasksyouifitisoktolightupacigaretteinyourpresence?Let s listen to a role-play and see how such an exchange might unravel.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 76


Sat, Sep 01, 2007 It s an issue none of us likes to talk about but one we occasionally confront in the workplace. So what about the delicate subject of personal hygiene ? How do we discuss it in French ? In this lesson we'll find out. Allons-y!...

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 75


Fri, Aug 24, 2007 It is perhaps the most hated word in the French language. In fact, the noun itself - 'larentre' means simply, 'the return' but, for secondary school students it means the end of 'les grandes vacances'andthereturntoanewschoolyear.Inthislessonwe llhearAmlie and Alex talk about what needs to be organised before the kids go back to the classroom.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 74


Fri, Aug 17, 2007 Inthislesson,Amliewilltellusabout'lesVlib'(vlos libres), an initiative in the French capital which puts bicycles at the disposal of those looking for a healthier option for getting around.We'lllearnnewexpressionsincluding' a marche du tonnerre!' and 'prendre un abonnement'.We'llstudysomeverbs,too,including'assombrir','serjouir de' and 'mettre en place'.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 73


Fri, Aug 10, 2007 Continuing our theme of the last lesson, this time we look at the promises made by President Sarkozy in relation to the environment during the run-up to the French presidential elections. Let sexaminewhathesaid and what he promised. We'll hear Jacques' and Laure's views onsomeofthosepromises,too

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 72


Wed, Aug 01, 2007 Thoughhewasn t in the final reckoning for the French presidential election, the participation of Nicolas Hulot, a prominent environmentalist, drew the attention of many French voters to the precariousstateofourplanet.Inthislesson,let s focus on some vocabulary which relates to environmentalissues.We ll start with a role-play between Natacha and Matthieu.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 71


Fri, Jul 27, 2007 The number of hours worked per week by French employees has been a hot topic in France recently.Inthislesson,let s study some of the vocabulary which will enable us to talk about overtime, in particular. Let's listen to a conversation between Christian and Marie in which ChristianchastisesMariefornotstandinguptoherbossandsayingenoughisenough

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 70

Tue, Jul 17, 2007 Perhaps the first thing tourists to the French capital must think about is how best to get around. Inthislesson,lesson70,let s hear a conversation which takes place at the ticket counter to findouthowtoapproachthistask.We'llrevisetheexpression'I'dlike[+infinitive] ', we'll discusstheverbs'exister'and'circuler'andwe'llseehowtorespondtotheexpressions' a fait' and' a fera' when making a payment.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 69


Fri, Jul 13, 2007 In the last lesson, we were talking about hiring a car. In this second part of the two-part lesson, let scompletethetask.We ll hear the final part of the discussion between the customer andagentofthecarhirecompany.We'llstudytheexpressions'tregar', we'll practice the Imperative in the context of giving directions and we'll discover the names of specific parts of the body of a car. Let's begin...

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 68


Thu, Jun 28, 2007 It's summer vacation time. In this lesson, let's discover how to carry out a common task for tourists - to hire a car. We'll learn how to ask the basic questions related to this undertaking, as well as some more specific vocabulary including 'car insurance', 'driving licence', 'deposit', 'petrol', 'a refill (of the tank)', and more.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 67


Sat, Jun 23, 2007 Antoine and Linda are visiting the Louvre Museum in this lesson. Though it should be an enjoyable outing, Antoine is unhappy about a number of things and is doing his fair share of moaning and groaning. So, let's learn how to say 'You never stop moaning!'. There are lots of other interesting expressions, too, including: 'You didn't have to (come, you know!)', 'Try to talk more quietly!' and 'Don't draw attention to yourself!'...

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 66


Thu, Jun 21, 2007 Alistenerrecentlyaskedus:'Whichlessondealswith' ava?'! ' Though it's a simple expression,it'sanessentialone.Asit sbeenawhilesincewe ve had a beginner lesson, let'svisitsomeofthebasicsinthisshortlesson.We ll see how to ask how someone is, we ll learn a little about the weather, and we'll see examples of 'tout' and 'toute'. Let's get going.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 65


Wed, Jun 13, 2007 It saphysicalfeelingweexperiencefrequently,aftersport,aday s gardening, whatever. We llbetalkingaboutfeelingstiffinthislesson lesson 65. We'll see how to say 'What's the matter?', 'What did you do to yourself!?', 'You should have...' and a range of othe useful expressions and vocabulary. Allons-y!...

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 64


Wed, May 30, 2007 A good deed - giving blood, to be precise - is the topic of this lesson, lesson 64. We'll study a variety of expressions, including 'I did a good deed...' and 'It's for that (very) reason that...'. We'll also learn the meaning of an amusing expression: 'tomber dans les pommes'. At first sight, it appears to have something to do with falling into apples but, in fact, means something quite different! Let's get started...

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 63


Fri, May 25, 2007 We're looking for someone to help us with a specific task, once again, in this lesson. The job in question is electrical work: we'll discover some electricity-related vocabulary and we'll revise some key expressions from previous lessons including: 'venir de (+ infinitive)', 'avoir besoin de', and 'falloir (+ infinitive)'. We'll also learn how to say 'When it comes to...' and 'You mustn't joke about that!' Allons-y!

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 62


Mon, May 21, 2007 We're looking for someone to help create a website in this lesson - Lesson 62. We'll learn some useful computing-related vocabulary. In addition to this, we'll study the useful expressions 's'y connatreen','donneruncoupdemain(quelqu'un)'and'sedbrouiller'. Let's get started...

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 61


Wed, May 16, 2007 Whenwebumpintosomeonewehaven tmetforawhile,we ll commonly ask them what they vebeenupto.That s the topic of this lesson. We'll work with a variety of useful expressionsincluding:' afait ?', 'pasmalde'and' aamis '. We'll also see how to make use of the verbs 'devenir', 'intervenir' and 'se permettre de'.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 60


Tue, May 08, 2007 In this lesson, we'll study the vocabulary needed to ask someone how he or she is progressing at an art course. We'll examine a range of useful expressions, including 'avoir peur de', 'il y a toutes sortesde'and'semoquerde(quelqu'un)'.We'llalsolookat'plaire()',acommonverbbutone which is often the cause of errors for learners of French.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 59


Sun, Apr 29, 2007 We'll discover how to discuss a programme from last night's TV schedule in this lesson. In particular, Xavier talks about a documentary he saw on the life of Henri Troyat, a prolific French writer. We'll meet - and practice - newexpressionsincluding'passerlatl', 'tre dcd', 'trecrev' and'resterveilljusqu''.Allons-y!

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 58


Thu, Apr 26, 2007 In our recent discussion of American politics, we mentioned Barack Obama. This time our roleplay will focus on whether America is ready for a woman to take the top job at the Oval Office. Let's hear what Caroline, in particular, thinks of Hillary Clinton and her chances of landing the ultimatepositioninpolitics.We'lllearnsomenewexpressionsincluding's'exprimer','tre persuadque','tre ouvert d'esprit', and more.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 57


Fri, Apr 20, 2007 France will soon have a new President. So, too, will the U.S. In London, Tony Blair will be leaving 10 Downing Street after 10 years as British Prime Minister. In this lesson, let's study some vocabulary and expressions related to the political scene in the U.S. as eyes are turning towards the White House. Allons-y!

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 56


Tue, Apr 17, 2007 Hardly a day passes without the terrible conflict in Iraq making the news headlines. In this lesson, lesson 56, we'll study vocabulary which will allow us to offer an opinion on a situation for which a solution seems more elusive than ever.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 55


Tue, Apr 10, 2007 This time, our dog is in trouble and requires a trip to the vet. We'll learn how to say that somethingiswrongandwe'llstudyanumberofusefulverbs,including'rester','semettre', 's'attarder'and'sertablir'. It's a longer lesson this time, so let's get started...

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 54


Fri, Mar 30, 2007 In our last lesson, a trip to the dentist resulted in a filling. The dentist and patient had a brief chat at the end of the appointment. Let's see how their conversation ended up. We'll study the expressions 'to finish [doing]', 'to be in agony' and 'to find it difficult [to do]'. We'll also discuss using the Imperfect Tense to describe physical states in the past. Allons-y!

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 53


Thu, Mar 29, 2007 Inourlastlesson,wesawhowtomakeandentalappointment.Thistime,we re in the dentist schair Thedrill,fillings,injections,cavities we ll meet them all in this first part of a two-part lesson.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 52


Sun, Mar 25, 2007 We'll see how to make an appointment to see the dentist in this lesson. We'll meet a variety of useful expressions, including 'prendre rendezvous avec quelqu'un', 'ressentir (une douleur)' and 'le plus rapidement possible'. To see what all these mean - and how to use them - let's get started!

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 51


Sat, Mar 17, 2007 Our task is a simple but common one in this lesson - that is, to make a restaurant reservation. We'll learn to recognise some common questions which are likely to be put to us by the receptionist and we'll revise how to spell some words, including one or two surnames.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 50


Fri, Mar 09, 2007 A ski-wear shop is the setting for this, our 50th Learn French by Podcast lesson. We'll see how to make effective use of the verbs 'aimer', 'suivre', 'passer' and 'essayer' and we'll also learn revise the object pronouns 'le', 'la' and 'les'.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 49

Wed, Feb 28, 2007 A hotel guest makes contact with the front desk in relation to a problem in his room. We'll discover how to say 'I can't get it to work'. We'll also practice using several verbs, including 'se mettreenmarche','appuyer'and'arriver'.Wemeetanoun,too,whichcaneitherrefertoa technical fault - or a flaw in one's character.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 48


Mon, Feb 26, 2007 We'll learn how to carry out a common task in this lesson - to book a hotel room. We'll see how to ask the receptionist how we should pay, if we can have our luggage taken up to our room, if we can be called early for breakfast, and more.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 47


Fri, Feb 23, 2007 WiththepresidentialelectionsinFrancejustaroundthecorner,it s time to learn some vocabulary related to politics and voting, in general. That will be the topic of this lesson. We'll learn how to say 'I'm exhausted!' and 'They really get my back up!' We'll also meet several useful verbs. Allons-y!

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 46


Sat, Feb 17, 2007 Inlessons21and22wespokeaboutavacationwe dhad.Thistime,inlesson46,we ll hear about a winter vacation and, with the World Ski Championships taking place at the moment, it's an opportune time to learn a few key terms related to skiing. We'll also see how to use the verbs'adorer','partir'and's'inscrire()'.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 45


Fri, Feb 09, 2007 In this lesson, lesson 45, a father brings his son to playschool for the first time. Let's hear the conversationbetweenMr.Jonesandtheplayschoolteacher.We'llmeettheexpressions Je vaisfaireensorteque and jusqu'ceque , both of which require that the verb which follows be in the subjunctive form.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 44


Tue, Jan 30, 2007 The French tendency to drive fast will form the basis of our lesson this time - our conversation will deal with a near miss on the road. We'll learn how to say 'I had a narrow escape', we'll meet the expression 'il m'a mis hors de moi' and we'll see how to use the verbs 'doubler' and 'faillir'. Let's get started.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 43


Thu, Jan 25, 2007 An incident in a shop where a customer drops and breaks something is the subject of this lesson. The reaction of the shop assistant will bring up the topic of the subjunctive and one particular situation in which this form of the verb is required.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 42

Tue, Jan 23, 2007 Our food is almost prepared. But we want to ask when exactly it will be ready and when we should sit at the table. Let's see how to do that in this lesson. We'll also meet the expressions 'Je meursdefaim!'and'passertable'.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 41


Thu, Jan 18, 2007 We'll be talking about someone who is quite religious in this lesson. We'll meet the adjectives 'croyant' and 'pratiquant' to describe such a person, we'll see how to use 'ne... jamais', we'll use the verb 'se souvenir de', and we'll practice other interesting expressions, too. Let's get started...

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 40


Wed, Jan 10, 2007 Relationship problems are the topic of this lesson! We'll learn how to ask someone what's wrong, we'llmeetthereflexiveverb"sesparer" and we'll ask ourselves the question, "How am I going to explain it to him?" We'll also distinguish between "ne... pas" and "ne... plus".

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 39


Sat, Dec 30, 2006 We'll deal with a common scenario in this lesson: we've lost our keys. We'll learn how to say we can't find them and where to look for them. We'll also meet the expression 'jeter un coup d'oeil'. Let's get started.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 38


Tue, Dec 26, 2006 'annuler', 'reporter' and 'modifier' are three verbs we'll meet in this lesson, as well as the expression 'C'est (vraiment) pas de chance!' In this lesson, lesson 38, we'll be examining the vocabulary we would need in order to cancel or postpone a meeting.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 37


Tue, Dec 19, 2006 Hello and welcome back to Learn French by Podcast. We sometimes find ourselves in a position where we need to borrow money from someone. In this lesson - lesson 37 - let's find out how to dojustthat.We'llmeettheverbs'prter','rembourser'and'embter', as well as other useful expressions. Let's get started.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 36


Sun, Dec 17, 2006 Some people choose to pay their mobile phone bills by monthly standing order. Many others, however, simply choose a pay-as-you-go option, buying credit whenever necessary. In this lesson, let's see what vocabulary we'll need in order to purchase that phone credit.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 35


Thu, Dec 07, 2006 Putting on weight is a topic we'd sometimes prefer not to think about but that's the topic of conversation in this lesson, lesson 35. We'll meet the verbs "grossir" (to put on weight) and "voir"(tosee)inthePast,aswellastheexpression"tredeuxdoigtsdefairequelque

chose" (to be on the verge of doing something). Allons-y!

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 34


Tue, Nov 28, 2006 We often pass comment on fragrances - food, perfume, flowers, nature, and so on. Let's study, in this short lesson, some expressions which will allows us to do that. We'll meet the verbs "sentir" and "mettre", in particular. We'll also see how to say that something smells quite strong.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 33


Fri, Nov 24, 2006 Whether we like it or not, our modern lives are ruled by the clock. Let's study one of the basics in this lesson: how to tell the time. We'll also meet the expressions: "I'm going to be late!", "I'm going to be early!" and "I'm going to be on time!"

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 32


Fri, Nov 17, 2006 Inthislesson,lesson32,we'llbetalkingaboutAmlie's new colleague at work. Let's see what his responsibilities are and discover a little about his linguistic abilities. We'll meet the verbs "s'occuper de" and "apprendre" as well as the expression "avoir l'air de".

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 31


Wed, Nov 08, 2006 Let's listen to Xavier tell us a little about his home town in this lesson. We'll work with a number of useful expressions which could be used in a wide variety of situations. We'll discover the verb 'appartenir',theexpression'larigueur',aswellastheprepositions'loinde'and'prsde'.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 30


Tue, Oct 31, 2006 In this lesson, we'll be talking briefly about wine, and the kinds of food we might eat with the various types of wines. We'll meet some useful vocabulary and expressions related to food, too. It's an intermediate lesson because there's quite an amount of new vocabulary. Let's get started!

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 29


Sun, Oct 29, 2006 In this lesson, lesson 29, we'll find out how to say "It's been a while!" or "It's been a long time!" We'll also see how to ask what someone's been up to recently.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 28


Wed, Oct 25, 2006 In this lesson, we'll be dealing with some internet-related vocabulary. We'll meet some other useful expressions, too, including "I don't want to complicate my life!", "I'm not promising anything" and "It would be good if..." This last expression will require the subjunctive. Let's see how that will work...

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 27


Thu, Oct 19, 2006 In this lesson, we're talking about someone's new hairstyle. We'll discover some "technical" terms in relation to hairstyling, we'll look at two different uses for "chez", and we'll see how to say we're "bored by" or "fed up with" something. Allons-y!

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 26


Wed, Oct 11, 2006 In this lesson, our goal is to find out how to ask someone to do a favour for us. We'll meet the expression"rendreunservicequelqu'un".We'llalsore-visit the expression "il y a" but in the Immediate Future form. Finally, we'll study how to deal with the English verb "to get".

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Learn French by Podcast: Announcement


Fri, Oct 06, 2006 Hello from Learn French by Podcast. This is a special announcement regarding our audio French lessons and accompanying Lesson Guides. Those of you who have been following our lessons since we started in June 2006 will be aware that both our podcasts and our Lesson Guides have been free until now. However, we have reached a stage where we must start charging a small fee to help us continue creating high-quality French lessons. If you wish to continue following our podcasts, you will still be able to do so for free. However, our PDF Lesson Guides will now require a paid registration via our website. We have done our best to keep this membership fee as low as possible while allowing us to cover the costs of maintaining our site and the quality of our lessons which take us a great deal of time to prepare. We hope that you will continue to improve your French with our lessons. Please visit our website at www.learnfrenchbypodcast.com and consider becoming a member. Thank you for listening.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 25


Thu, Oct 05, 2006 You're in a restaurant, looking forward to your meal. That menu, however, is a little confusing: what about all those ingredients... and the names of those dishes! How can we make sense of it? We'll need to know how to ask some key questions. Let's find out...

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 24


Tue, Sep 26, 2006 It's a situation we find ourselves in regularly. We're in a bar or an auditorium looking for a seat. But... is the one we have our eye on actually free? How should we ask? Let's find out in this short, but practical, lesson.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 23


Tue, Sep 19, 2006 In this lesson we'll discover how to postpone an appointment we've made. We'll study the expression"Jenevaispaspouvoir...[+infinitive]"andwe'llworkwiththeverb"dcevoir", to disappoint (someone).

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 22


Tue, Sep 12, 2006 In the second part of this two-part episode we'll meet the verb "profiter (de)", we'll use the verb "devoir" to say things like "It must have been [difficult, shocking, fantastic]" and we'll revise the verb "prendre" in the Perfect tense, in relation to food.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 21


Mon, Sep 04, 2006 You're just back from a fantastic vacation. The first question you'll be asked, of course, is "How did it go?" There's so much to talk about: the weather, the food, the people, the location. Let's try out some of the vocabulary you're likely to need. (This is part 1 of a 2-part lesson.)

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 20


Thu, Aug 24, 2006 A trip abroad can often lead to some unexpected physical condition - an upset stomach, itching from insect bites, blistered feet, or whatever. That, in turn, can lead us to the local pharmacy. But, what do we say when we get there? Let's find out.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 19


Thu, Aug 17, 2006 "My cell phone isn't working. I'd like to have it repaired, please..." In this lesson, we'll find out what to say if we need to have something repaired. First, we'll describe the problem. Then we'll see how long it will take to sort everything out.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 18


Thu, Aug 10, 2006 In this lesson, let's find out how to buy a train ticket. The vocabulary we'll meet will be just as useful when purchasing inter-city bus tickets, plane tickets, and so on. Let's see, also, how to say we'd prefer a window or aisle seat, or travel in the smoking or non-smoking section. Allons-y!

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 17


Fri, Aug 04, 2006 You make a phone call, but the person you're looking for isn't there. Should you leave a message? Or maybe that's not necessary - you'll call back later. Let's see, in this lesson, how the conversation might unravel.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 16


Sat, Jul 29, 2006 People are usually very accommodating when we wish to take a photograph with them in it. But it's often advisable to ask first. Let's see how to do that in this lesson. We'll also see how to have them take our picture, using our camera.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 15


Tue, Jul 25, 2006 If you've been in France or another French-speaking country, chances are that you've found yourself in a shop asking for something in French. But how do we say "I'll have that one... no, sorry... the one on the right..."? In this lesson, let's learn some of these essential expressions.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 14


Thu, Jul 20, 2006

Whether you're an avid creator of wonderful, four-course dishes or incapable of boiling an egg, in this lesson you'll find a range of vocabulary which will take a meal through from preparation to completion. Don't worry - Amlie will tell us what to do!

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 13


Fri, Jul 14, 2006 You're on a vacation in France but, unfortunately, you develop an earache while you're there. There's nothing for it but a visit to the doctor. But how will you explain the problem? Furthermore, will you be able to understand what the doctor is saying to you? Let's find out.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 12


Tue, Jul 11, 2006 Type the word "hangover" into Google and it will return millions of hits. Remedies, cures, avoidance strategies, explanations - someone out there has all the answers. We can't pretend to have the ultimate cure, but we can, on the other hand, provide some vocabulary to discuss that unpleasant feeling in French.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 11


Sun, Jul 09, 2006 Wherever we are, whatever we're doing, the weather seems to have an effect on our general state of mind. In this lesson, we'll meet some expressions which will provide the basics, whether it's a beautiful day or raining cats and dogs.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 10


Wed, Jul 05, 2006 Learn how to talk about a movie you saw last night - what it was about, where it was filmed, some adjectives to describe the plot, the way in which it was filmed - it's all in this lesson. If you haven't seen a particular movie, study the questions you'll need to put to someone who has.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 9


Mon, Jul 03, 2006 You watched a match on TV last night with friends. Everybody is talking about it today. Your team played well and deserved their victory. But how do we talk about it all in French? Let's learn how to describe last night's atmosphere as well as some sports-specific vocabulary.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 8


Thu, Jun 29, 2006 How do we propose going to the cinema, or the theatre? Or choosing between Thai or Chinese food? For that matter, how do we say "I don't mind - that's up to you!" Let's find the answers and learn a few colloquial expressions, too.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 7


Tue, Jun 27, 2006 In our previous lessons, we've confined ourselves mainly to the Present tense. But how do we talk about what we'll be doing next week, or for our summer vacation? We'll find out in this lesson.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 6


Fri, Jun 23, 2006 In French, there are many ways of discussing the things that interest us. In this lesson, we'll meet a variety of verbs which will allow us to do that. We'll also look at "faire", a key verb in a wide range of activities.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 5


Thu, Jun 22, 2006 Whether you're opening a bank account, or sending something by registered mail, chances are that someone is going to ask you to spell you name, your address, or whatever. But, how do you do that in French?! Let's find out.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 4


Tue, Jun 20, 2006 Martin arrives in Charles de Gaulle airport, Paris. His luggage doesn't, however! Can you follow the directions he receives? Learn about the verb DEVOIR, the pronoun Y, talking about things in the past, and more. It's all in this lesson.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 3


Thu, Jun 15, 2006 Learn how to say where and for whom you work. Discuss colleagues. Discover some French acronyms, as well as the adverbs "bien" and "mal". See how to use the verb "pouvoir"; in a variety of situations. Are the French hard workers? Find out now.

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 2


Tue, Jun 13, 2006 In this lesson, learn how to say you get on well with someone. Speak about things in general and talk about playing musical instruments. Learn about adjectives ending in "-if", as well as the key verb "avoir".

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Learn French by Podcast, Lesson 1


Tue, Jun 13, 2006 Welcome to Learn French by Podcast! In this first lesson, learn how to introduce yourself, saying where you live and what you do. Learn some new verbs. Then take a test to see how well you are doing.

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