最高の LanguaTalk ポッドキャスト (2024)

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L’Alsace: ses marchés de Noël et son histoire 27:57

5d ago27:57

27:57

In this episode, Gaelle talks about Alsace, a region in the East of France, alongside the German border. In true seasonal spirit, you will discover the magical atmosphere of the Christmas markets. The one in Strasbourg being the oldest and biggest in France. However, this episode doesn’t stay festive all the way, and you will get a little history l…

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La vie chère en Martinique 26:16

21d ago26:16

26:16

In this episode, Gaelle talks about the situation in Martinique, a French island in the Caribbean, which is facing violent turmoil because of the high cost of living. You will realise the scale of the problem and understand where it originates, going deep into colonial times. Check out Langua, a cutting-edge AI platform to help you become fluent in…

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Le handicap en France et le film “Un p’tit truc en plus” 27:53

1M ago27:53

27:53

In this episode, Gaelle talks about a French movie, released in May 2024, which captivated audiences across France. What sets this movie apart is its daring and moving topic: mental disabilities. Through this comedy and the paralympics games, 2024 was a turning point in French society to talk about disabilities and to maybe finally make some real c…

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Le monde des syndicats - Interview avec Laurène 26:28

2M ago26:28

26:28

In this episode, Gaelle interviews Laurène, a French teacher who has been in a Union all her professional life. Together they talk about the major historical social achievements in France and what it means nowadays to be part of a Union. You will learn the French word for “strike”, so important in French culture. Check out Langua, a cutting-edge AI…

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Phrases utiles au subjonctif 22:26

2M ago22:26

22:26

In this episode, Gaelle tries to help you a little bit with a tough grammatical topic: the subjunctive tense. You will hear a lot of common sentences, used every day by French people that require this tense. This episode is not designed to fully explain the subjunctive, but to give you the opportunity to work your auditory memory and get used to th…

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Léopold Sédar Senghor 25:57

3M ago25:57

25:57

In this episode, Gaelle presents the biography of a historical figure: the first President of Senegal, a former colony of France. This man, Leopold Sédar Senghor - often called the President Poet - had some very close bonds with France, and was a true lover of the French language. Check out Langua, a cutting-edge AI platform to help you become flue…

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Etre sans gluten au pays des croissants 23:23

3M ago23:23

23:23

In this episode, Gaelle explores the reality of having a gluten free diet in a country famous for its bread and pastries. Who is concerned? Is it just for show? A new fashion that will soon disappear? Is it easy to shop for gluten free alternatives? And what about restaurants and bakeries? You will find all the answers in this episode. Check out La…

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La crise politique française de 2024 26:27

4M ago26:27

26:27

In this episode, Gaelle explains the current political crisis that is shaking France. It all started with the rise of the far right at the European elections and the consequences are deep and still unpredictable. Even if politics is not your strong suit, Gaelle did her best to make this difficult topic accessible and understandable. So challenge yo…

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La ville de Charlevilles-Mézière et le festival de marionnette - interview avec Simon 28:59

4M ago28:59

28:59

In this episode, Gaelle interviews Simon to talk about an international puppet festival that takes place every two years in Charlevilles-Mézières, a city in the North-East of France. You will be surprised to discover that this small city hosts 2 major cultural events. Check out Langua, a cutting-edge AI platform to help you become fluent in French:…

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La ville de Poitiers - interview avec Monique 26:31

4M ago26:31

26:31

In this episode, Gaelle interviews Monique to explore the city of Poitiers. Located in the North West of France, the city is now famous for its universities and amusement park, Futuroscope. But it has a glorious medieval past, still visible in its streets and monuments. Thanks to Monique, you will embark on a historical journey and be left wanting …

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La ville de Rouen - interview avec Margaux 23:12

5M ago23:12

23:12

In this episode, Gaelle interviews Margaux to discover the city of Rouen. Famous for its link with the tragic fall of Jeanne d’Arc in the 15th century, Rouen is a beautiful city in the North Ouest of France, only 1h30 away from Paris, and one that deserves to be visited if you get the chance. Margaux will tell you about the history of the city as w…

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Grammaire - dernier et prochain 12:44

5M ago12:44

12:44

In this episode, Gaelle explains why you can sometimes say “la semaine prochaine” or “la prochaine semaine”. The adjectives “prochain” and “dernier” are trickier than others as they can be placed either before or after the noun and it will change their meaning. So if this subtlety is unclear to you, come and listen! Check out Langua, a cutting-edge…

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Les préparatifs des Jeux Olympiques 2024 28:28

6M ago28:28

28:28

In this episode, Gaelle interviews Yoann, to talk about the Olympic games that are going to take place in Paris at the end of July 2024. Yoann lives in the North of Paris, where most of the building sites are located and he tells us how, for the past 2 years, everyone in and around Paris has been affected by the preparations for the major event. Be…

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Débats sur le droit à mourir 28:45

6M ago28:45

28:45

In this episode, Gaelle touches a deep and difficult subject that agitates French society: the end of life and the right to die. Also known as assisted suicide or euthanasia, this topic is currently being debated in Parliament, with the prospect of a new law at the end of the year. You will understand the arguments on both sides, and the associated…

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Le château de Versailles 29:32

7M ago29:32

29:32

In this episode, Gaelle dives into history to tell you the story of one of the most iconic French landmarks: the castle of Versailles. You will understand the intricate link between the castle and king Louis. You will hear how it survived the French revolution and was later on saved from decrepitude by an American philanthropist. And to finish, Gae…

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Interview avec Dimitri - acheter une maison (partie 2) 16:33

7M ago16:33

16:33

This episode is the second part of the interview with Dimitri, a Greek citizen living and working in France, who explains to Gaelle the different steps to buy a property in France. We recommend listening to the first part before diving into this one. Warning: this episode is more challenging than usual because of the sound quality of Gaelle’s recor…

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Interview avec Dimitri - acheter une maison (partie 1) 26:41

8M ago26:41

26:41

In this episode, Gaelle interviews Dimitri, a Greek citizen living and working in France, who recently bought a house near Paris. Through this conversation, Dimitri explains the different steps you need to go through to become a homeowner in France. And you will see that it’s no picnic in the park! Warning: this episode is more challenging than usu…

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Grammaire - adverbes bien et assez 15:39

8M ago15:39

15:39

In this episode, Gaelle explains the more subtle ways to translate the adverbs “assez” and “bien”. Commonly understood as “enough” and “well”, they in fact have more meanings than that, which can sometimes lead to confusion. Listen to this episode to understand what French people mean when they say “elle a l’air assez sympa” or “il a bien raison”. …

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La crise des vins de Bordeaux 24:13

9M ago24:13

24:13

In this episode, Gaelle reveals a silent but important crisis in the world of French wines. If famous bottles of Chateau-Margaux are ever so expensive, the same story is not true of the more ordinary Bordeaux wines, which have been struggling to sell in recent years. You will understand why this crisis is hitting a lot of winegrowers hard and what …

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Biographie - la Veuve Clicquot 27:59

9M ago27:59

27:59

In this episode, Gaelle talks about the woman behind the world famous champagne, Veuve Clicquot. The first woman to ever be at the head of a champagne company, in the XIXème century where men largely dominated, she is an inspirational figure. With this episode you will discover her incredible story and how her legacy is still alive nowadays. Check …

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Le Salon de l’Agriculture 29:21

10M ago29:21

29:21

In this episode, Gaelle explains the importance of the Agricultural Show that takes place every year at the end of February near Paris. In the context of the farmers crisis this year, this event was especially important for the political world. With her explanations, you will understand where this tradition originated and why the French president a…

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Phonétique - prononciation “plus” 15:56

10M ago15:56

15:56

In this episode, Gaelle explains how to pronounce the little word “plus” - which annoyingly can be pronounced 3 different ways: [plu], [pluS] or [pluZ]. You probably won’t be able to say it correctly straight away, but at least you will know the rules behind it. NEW: Check out Langua, our groundbreaking platform to help you become fluent in French:…

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Mardi-gras et le carnaval 23:19

11M ago23:19

23:19

In this episode, Gaelle talks about two traditions typical of February and March: Mardi-Gras and Carnaval. She explains where they originate from, how they were celebrated back in the days and what is left from those traditions nowadays. It all started from a journey down memory lane for Gaelle, when blurry flashbacks of her childhood came rushing …

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Le prix Goncourt 24:10

11M ago24:10

24:10

In this episode, Gaelle talks about the most famous French literary prize, le prix Goncourt. You will discover how books are selected, who makes up the jury, and why it means so much to authors and publishers. But because nothing is never black and white, you will also hear about the little scandals that took place over the years and tarnished the …

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Interview avec Mélanie - être professeure en lycée professionnel 28:29

12M ago28:29

28:29

In this episode, Gaelle interviews Mélanie, a teacher in a vocational high school in France. Together they explain the purpose of such an educational environment, which students it is aimed at, as well as the stigma surrounding it and the difficulties of the job. NEW: Check out Langua, our cutting-edge software to help you become fluent in French: …

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Edith Piaf 27:44

12M ago27:44

27:44

In this episode, Gaelle presents the life of the world famous singer: Edith Piaf. Everyone is familiar with her most famous song, “La vie en rose”, but few really know who she was and where she came from. She sang about love so beautifully following a lot of hardship and broken heart. NEW: Check out Langua, a cutting-edge AI tool to help you become…

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la bûche de Noël 22:31

1y ago22:31

22:31

In this episode, Gaelle introduces you to THE christmas dessert in France: the Christmas log. It’s on every table, for every family. It can be made with chocolate, raspberry or lemon ice cream. But do we even know why French people eat a dessert in the shape of a piece of wood? Listen to this episode to find out. And if you want to learn a bit of p…

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Aller chez le médecin en France 26:09

1y ago26:09

26:09

In this episode, Gaelle explains how to navigate the French health system when you are sick. From the first step of finding the correct health professional to the last one of getting the correct medication, she explains what French people have to do to be seen and get better. You will understand what “mutuelle”, “carte vitale” and “médecin traitant…

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Louis Braille et son alphabet 27:04

1y ago27:04

27:04

In this episode, Gaelle introduces you to a French inventor who revolutionized the world for blind people in the 19th century: M. Louis Braille. You will hear about his extraordinary personal story and how he came to create a brilliant and universal alphabet, still in use nowadays by blind and visually impaired people. NEW: Check out Langua, our ne…

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Grammaire - Différence entre “juste” et “venir de” 12:01

1y ago12:01

12:01

In this grammar episode, Gaelle explains the difference between “juste” and “venir de”, which are both translated by “just” in English, making it difficult for English speakers to understand the difference. NEW: Check out Langua, our new learning software: https://languatalk.com/langua/podcasts?language=french&query=You can get free vocab lists as …

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Les choses bien en Angleterre dont la France devrait s’inspirer 27:09

1y ago27:09

27:09

In this episode, Gaelle talks about 3 aspects of English culture that she really likes and that she wished existed in France. She talks about charity shops and open mindedness, then finishes on a more serious note with the issue of street harassment, which is a major problem in France. NEW: Check out Langua, our new learning software: https://langu…

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Enfants et double culture 21:17

1y ago21:17

21:17

In this episode, Gaelle interviews Eirini, a Greek citizen who has been living in France with her Greek husband for the past 5 years. They have 3 children, the youngest was born in Paris. Eirini explains how they manage the “double culture” and languages at home, as well as what they do to preserve their Greek origins whilst encouraging their child…

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L’économie de partage ou collaborative 26:29

1y ago26:29

26:29

In this episode, Gaelle explains the concept of the sharing economy, also called collaborative consumption. From its utopic beginnings in California to the giants that have now emerged like AirBnB and Uber, you will get a clear understanding of the principles and how it has evolved in the past 15 years. Gaelle will also tell you about France, where…

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My latest trip: Canton Ticino in Switzerland 15:41

1y ago15:41

15:41

In this episode, Anna speaks about her latest trip to Canton Ticino, a special region in Switzerland where Italian is spoken! You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the words as they're spoken) whilst listening: https://languatalk.com/blog/podcast/italian?via=italianpod. Looking to learn Italian fast with a tutor? …

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La série Netflix “Plan Coeur” 24:14

1+ y ago24:14

24:14

In this episode, Gaelle talks about the French series, “Plan Coeur” (or “the Hookup Plan” in its English version). If you like easy romantic comedies, this episode is for you! Gaelle gives you her honest opinion about the series, its flaws and strengths, and why in the end, she recommends watching it. NEW: Check out Langua, our new learning softwar…

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#86 Tipping in Italy 17:00

1+ y ago17:00

17:00

In this episode, Anna explains how to tip in Italy, and how Italians approach this tricky topic. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the words as they're spoken) whilst listening: https://languatalk.com/blog/podcast/italian?via=italianpod. Looking to learn Italian fast with a tutor? Meet a tutor (like Anna) for …

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La ville de Saint Etienne - Interview avec Julie 27:17

1+ y ago27:17

27:17

In this episode, Gaelle interviews Julie to talk about the city of Saint Etienne. Located in the middle of France and for a long time considered the rival of Lyon, St Etienne has a fascinating industrial history. And after a tough few decades, the city managed to reinvent itself into a design city. Julie talks so warmly of it that you will want to …

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La ville de Lille - Interview avec Leila 26:22

1+ y ago26:22

26:22

In this episode, Gaelle interviews Leila to talk about the northern city of Lille. Famous in the past for its mining and textile industry, Lille went through a dry spell during the deindustrialisation era. But as you will discover with Leila, the city is now thriving again and is resolutely moving towards a brighter future. You can get free vocab l…

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#85 The story of Moleskine 16:18

1+ y ago16:18

16:18

In this episode, Anna speaks about the origin story of the famous notebook, Moleskine, created by an Italian company and famous all over the world. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the words as they're spoken) whilst listening: https://languatalk.com/blog/podcast/italian?via=italianpod. Looking to learn Itali…

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La ville de Dijon - Interview avec Solène 26:03

1+ y ago26:03

26:03

In this episode, Gaëlle interviews Solène to talk about the city she lives in: Dijon. Located between Paris and Lyon, capital of the region “Bourgogne”, where the internationally famous wine is produced, Dijon and its surroundings have a lot to offer. After listening to this episode you might want to go and buy yourself some good wine… You can get …

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#84 A ticket to visit Venice 18:34

1+ y ago18:34

18:34

In this episode, Anna speaks about the beautiful celebration of Redentore, the traditional celebration in mid July. She also talks about the possibility that you'll need to pay for a ticket to visit Venice in the near future.

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Una Storia ItaliAnna is back 10:15

1+ y ago10:15

10:15

In this short episode, Anna greets all of you and tells you about her summer and upcoming projects. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the words as they're spoken) whilst listening via LanguaTalk.com/blog/italian-pod. Looking to learn Italian fast with a tutor? Meet a tutor (like Anna) for a trial lesson here: …

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Les vacances d’été, c’est sacré 26:52

1+ y ago26:52

26:52

In this episode, Gaelle talks about the French summer holidays and why, if you try to visit the country in the month of August, you might find yourself in a deserted country (if you are not in the hotspots like the Mediterranean coast). You will learn how French people like to spend their summer holiday and why this holiday is so long. You can get …

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Phonétique - gens/jeune/jaune 19:01

1+ y ago19:01

19:01

In this episode, Gaelle focuses on 3 French words that sound very similar, and are hard to pronounce and dissociate for many people. In order to help you, she explains each difficult sound individually and then goes through 3 exercises to hear the differences between them. So don’t forget to take a pen and paper to write down your answers! You can …

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Predictions from The Simpsons that came true 20:02

1+ y ago20:02

20:02

The Simpsons has predicted a lot of stuff. From suggesting that Donald Trump would become the US President to predicting Covid and the use of smartwatches, the programme has proven incredibly foresighted. This podcast is perfect for learning Spanish if you have a basic or intermediate level (A2 to B2). You can read an interactive transcript (which …

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Le cannabis en France 24:38

1+ y ago24:38

24:38

In this episode, Gaelle talks about a controversial topic: cannabis. France is one of those paradoxical countries where people do consume quite a lot of it but where the law is strict and unforgiving. She will also explain the subtle difference between depenalisation and legalisation and tell you where French politicians stand on that specific poin…

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Kirikou et la sorcière 25:41

1+ y ago25:41

25:41

In this episode, Gaelle talks about a wonderful French animated movie called “Kirikou et la sorcière” (Kirikou and the Sorceress). Beyond the beautiful story and graphism, this movie has deeply changed the French animated world and set a precedent which would inspire generations to come. You can get free vocab lists as well as read an interactive t…

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Fun facts with numbers 19:05

1+ y ago19:05

19:05

Do you know how many babies are born approximately per minute in the world? And how many people speak Spanish in the world? And how many times does the heart beat in a year? Today you’ll learn new things whilst practicing numbers with Rocío and Jesús. This podcast is perfect for learning Spanish if you have a basic or intermediate level (A2 to B2).…

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Avoir un enfant en France (0 à 10 ans) 30:59

1+ y ago30:59

30:59

In this episode, Gaelle dives into the wonderful world of having children. Having lived in England for many years, she came to the conclusion that the French system for young kids was actually a very decent one, with its solid childcare options for example. But she also noticed the differences during the pregnancy and birth process, with which Fran…

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#82 Urban Farming and Gardening in Italy 16:11

1+ y ago16:11

16:11

In this episode, Anna speaks about the new trend of growing vegetables and plants on rooftops. You can read an interactive transcript of this episode (which highlights the words as they're spoken) whilst listening via LanguaTalk.com/blog/italian-pod. Looking to learn Italian fast with a tutor? Meet a tutor (like Anna) for a trial lesson here: Langu…

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