Practice your ear for French with clips from podcasts, the news, and music.
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Unearth the depths of “en retraçant” as we trace back the rich history of birthdays. The phrase “pour en explorer” beckons a journey of discovery, while “les effets psychologiques” promises insights into the mind’s workings on special occasions. Ready to explore? Dive in and challenge yourself with our fill-in-the-blanks quiz.
A long one, and slow paced. Follow along with 50 words and many many questions. Follow along with: “pose plusieurs questions”, “ceux des autre”, and “n’oublient jamais”. Fill in the blanks and hone your ear for French questions.
Dive into the following phrases between 31 words: “psychologie des âges de la vie”, “plusieurs”, and “notamment”. Listen in and fill in the blanks with the quiz. This moderately paced clip is perfect for beginners. Challenge your listening skills at any level and see how many times you have to relisten.
In just 28 words, I found so many phrases to dive into: “un peu”, “comme avec”, “le premier de l’an”, “profitent”, and “faire le point”. I was most surprised by “faire le point” as an idiom. What’s opening up for you with this moderately fast clip? Take a listen and fill in the blanks to test your ear!
Ever thought of birthdays as existential crossroads? Learn the meaning behind phrases like ‘peut être,’ ‘parfois,’ and ‘un tournant dans la vie’ in this 29-word clip from ‘Passerelles.’ What’s opening up for you in this clip? Dive in, hear these phrases in context, and fill in the blanks as we explore the depth behind celebrations in French culture.
Do you know the phrases ‘pas grandi,’ ‘une pression,’ and ‘choix de vie’? Today’s moderately-paced clip from ‘Passerelles’ delves into growing up without societal pressure in France. Hear these phrases in context as we explore one person’s unique experience in defying norms and making life choices. Take a listen and fill in what you can as we uncover the subtleties of French culture through the lens of individual freedom.
In just 29 words, this clip from ‘Passerelles’ navigates the delicate balance between individual desires and societal expectations. What do phrases like ‘pas vécu,’ ‘-là ,’ ‘ça veut pas dire que,’ and ‘liées’ reveal about this tension? Join us as we unpack these French nuances that make all the difference.
Unlock the real essence of French conversations by understanding common phrases like ‘en tout cas’ and ‘bien installé.’ Today’s quiz offers a glimpse into how life stages have changed over time in French culture. Navigate through love, career, and personal growth while enhancing your vocabulary and comprehension. Take the quiz now!
“Et puis”, “quand même”, “normes liées à l’âge”, & “dans le passé”. Can you pick up all these phrases in today’s quiz? Take it on, we’re over 2/3 of the way through this podcast, and will be wrapping up soon. Help us finish strong and keep up your daily routine of listening practice in French!
Dive into some common and useful expressions and look at nuance with “vite” in today’s quiz. It’s moderately paced and 32 words long. Dive in and fill-in-the-blanks with what you hear.
What do the phrases: “d’une part”, “se rajeunir”, “c’est-à -dire”, “paraître”, “vieillir jeune”, & “entre guillemets” mean? Hear them all in today’s clip. Wow. That is a lot. This clip is slower paced, try to catch all 27 words in it.
What do “revenons au sujet”, “mettent en lumière”, and “plusieurs choses” mean? Hear all three in today’s quiz. Dive into some of the nuance and learn how one related phrase uses “sheep”. Curious? Take on today’s brief quiz.