Podcasts about French language

Paris fait rêver beaucoup de monde. Mais est-ce que des Français natifs aimeraient y vivre ?Dans cet épisode, Violaine et Nathan parlent de leur relation avec Paris. Ils expliquent ce qu'ils aiment dans la capitale, ce qui leur plaît moins et ce qui pourrait leur donner envie d'y vivre. Ou au contraire de rester bien loin de Paris. Et sur ce sujet, ils ne sont pas vraiment d'accord. Violaine et Nathan donnent aussi de leurs nouvelles. Nathan raconte comment va son poignet après sa chute à vélo. Violaine partage une recommandation de lecture et raconte le tout premier match de rugby auquel elle a assisté, samedi dernier.Pendant près d'une heure, ils discutent naturellement et parlent parfois assez vite. C'est une bonne occasion d'habituer votre oreille au français tel qu'il est vraiment parlé entre natifs.Et pour aller plus loin, vous pouvez retrouver sur Patreon la transcription interactive, la fiche d'activités et le vocabulaire de l'épisode, ainsi que deux épisodes exclusifs chaque mois. Pour soutenir le podcast et rejoindre la communauté privée de French With Panache, c'est ici :https://www.patreon.com/FrenchWithPanacheENJOYING THE PODCAST ?If you love this show, please leave us a review: ratethispodcast.com/frenchwithpanache and follow the simple instructions.START FROM THE BEGINNING

Donald Trump has renamed Lake Ontario "Lake America" for federal purposes—but can a president actually rename a place, or only change what the government calls it? Andrew Heaton traces the strange history of who gets to control language, from ancient river names that survived Romans and Normans, to Cardinal Richelieu's Académie française, to Noah Webster, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and America's long refusal to appoint an official authority over English. Along the way: French language purism, loanwords, bad translations, official English, and why language usually belongs less to governments than to the people who actually speak it.

C'était un dimanche de la fin du mois d'août. Nous voulions faire une petite balade à vélo. Une heure ou deux entre Marseille et Cassis, dans le sud de la France. On est revenus dix heures plus tard. Entre-temps : de la chaleur, des cailloux, beaucoup trop de dénivelé, une préparation approximative et quelques décisions que nous n'aurions pas dû prendre. Une journée qui s'est mal terminée à cause d'une baguette de pain. Oui oui, vous l'avez bien lu. Dans cet épisode, nous vous racontons en détails cette première grande sortie à vélo : pourquoi nous nous sommes lancés, comment nous l'avions préparée, ce que nous avions imaginé. Et ce qui s'est réellement passé.Nous parlons aussi de la pratique du vélo en France, de nos projets et de tout ce que cette journée nous a appris.

Why did French become the universal language of high gastronomy across international royal courts and professional kitchens?

Pour cette nouvelle saison, nous vous avons préparé un petit cadeau : « Nos 19 secrets du français parlé ». Un guide gratuit avec 19 conseils simples et concrets pour vous aider à mieux comprendre et parler le français du quotidien. À télécharger gratuitement ici.Après un été entre l'Espagne, le Maroc et les Alpes françaises… Nous sommes de retour pour la saison 4 (!!) du podcast. Dans cet épisode, on vous raconte tout ce que nos vacances nous ont enseigné sur l'apprentissage d'une langue étrangère. Après deux ans sans pratiquer notre espagnol, on a redécouvert le plaisir de parler, d'observer et surtout d'imiter les locuteurs natifs. Pourquoi il faut arrêter de traduire mot à mot ? Pourquoi notre personnalité peut changer quand on parle une autre langue ? Et pourquoi il ne faut pas toujours écouter son/sa professeur(e) ? Nous répondons à toutes ces questions pendant une conversation fluide et sans filtre.  Nous parlons aussi de nos cours de surf et de ce que cette pratique nous a appris : l'importance de garder l'esprit d'un débutant, de faire des erreurs et de se relever, toujours. On vous invite aussi à lâcher prise et surtout, à vous faire confiance. Bonne écoute, et belle rentrée à toutes et à tous.

☀️ Cet été, nous vous proposons de redécouvrir quelques-uns de nos épisodes préférés. Télécharge gratuitement la transcription de l'épisode ici. Un soir d'août, dans le sud de la France, nous nous sommes retrouvés dans un petit parc. Assis dans l'herbe, on voyait la ville devant nous, on entendait les cigales et on sentait l'air chaud. Ensemble, nous avons parlé de ces sons et de ces odeurs qui annoncent l'été, de ce qu'ils réveillent en nous, et de ce qu'ils représentent pour nous et les Français en général.Si tu veux du contenu nouveau et exclusif toute l'année, rejoins-nous sur Patreon.On Patreon, you also get access to the interactive transcript, activities, and exclusive content. ⁠⁠Join us!⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/FrenchWithPanacheSTART FROM THE BEGINNING

☀️ Cet été, nous vous proposons de redécouvrir quelques-uns de nos épisodes préférés. Télécharge gratuitement la transcription de l'épisode ici. Si tu veux du contenu nouveau et exclusif cet été, sans interruption, rejoins-nous sur Patreon.Presque tous les Français en boivent. Mais ici, le café, c'est bien plus qu'une simple boisson chaude. C'est un rituel, un moment social, parfois même une vraie addiction. Dans cet épisode, on explore les habitudes autour du café en France :On le boit comment ? Debout au comptoir, assis en terrasse, ou tranquillement à la maison ?À quel moment de la journée ?Plutôt expresso, allongé, crème, noisette ?Avec ou sans sucre ? Et est-ce qu'il est vraiment bon, ce café en France ? Enfin on parle d'un phénomène qui se développe dans le pays : les coffee shops. Qu'est-ce qu'on en pense ?Tu vas voir, on n'est pas forcément d'accord sur ça.On Patreon, you also get access to the interactive transcript, activities, and exclusive content. ⁠⁠Join us!⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/FrenchWithPanacheSTART FROM THE BEGINNING

☀️ Cet été, nous vous proposons de redécouvrir quelques-uns de nos épisodes préférés. Télécharge gratuitement la transcription de l'épisode ici. Si tu veux du contenu nouveau et exclusif cet été, sans interruption, rejoins-nous sur Patreon.Il y a quelques mois, Nathan a acheté un lecteur DVD. Violaine a préféré investir dans un vieux réveil qu'elle pose désormais sur sa table de nuit. Il y a quelques semaines, on s'est même remis à écrire des cartes postales. Pourquoi ? Parce que, comme beaucoup de Français actuellement, on aime retrouver les objets de notre enfance et de notre adolescence. Mais comment expliquer cette nostalgie ? Pourquoi de plus en plus de gens se réfugient dans les années 80, 90 et 2000 ? Dans cet épisode, on te parle de notre propre expérience et de cette tendance en France. Retour aux souvenirs, rejet du numérique, envie de ralentir… Ces objets ne sont pas juste à la mode, ils disent quelque chose sur notre époque. D'ailleurs, à la fin, on répond à cette question : c'était vraiment mieux avant ? On Patreon, you also get access to the interactive transcript, activities, and exclusive content. ⁠⁠Join us!⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/FrenchWithPanacheSTART FROM THE BEGINNING

☀️ Cet été, nous vous proposons de redécouvrir quelques-uns de nos épisodes préférés. Télécharge gratuitement la transcription de l'épisode ici. Si tu veux du contenu nouveau et exclusif toute l'année, rejoins-nous sur Patreon.Depuis qu'on a commencé à enseigner en 2018, on entend régulièrement ce type de phrases dans la bouche de nos étudiants : “quand j'écoute la radio ou la télé française, je suis capable de comprendre ce que disent les journalistes. Donc les infos, le français formel, ça va. Par contre, quand je regarde une série Netflix, que j'entends des Français discuter, là c'est totalement différent. C'est comme une autre langue”. On ne va pas te dire le contraire, c'est en partie vrai. Entre la langue apprise dans les livres et celle que l'on observe dans la réalité, il y a parfois un monde. Alors dans cet épisode, pas de théorie abstraite ni de leçon sur un point de grammaire particulier. Au contraire, on te donne des clés, des astuces sur ta prononciation, ta grammaire et plein de conseils très concrets pour que tu puisses améliorer ton français parlé.On Patreon, you also get access to the interactive transcript, activities, and exclusive content. ⁠⁠Join us!⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/FrenchWithPanacheSTART FROM THE BEGINNING

☀️ Cet été, nous vous proposons de redécouvrir quelques-uns de nos épisodes préférés. Télécharge gratuitement la transcription de l'épisode ici. Si tu veux du contenu nouveau et exclusif cet été, rejoins-nous sur Patreon.Les Français sont-ils vraiment froids, malpolis ou peu accueillants ? Ces clichés existent depuis longtemps… mais correspondent-ils vraiment à la réalité ? Dans cette conversation, nous discutons des stéréotypes les plus répandus sur les Français. D'où viennent-ils ? Pourquoi certaines personnes ont-elles cette impression ? Et que se passe-t-il lorsqu'on regarde les choses avec un peu plus de nuance ? Comme toujours, nous partageons nos expériences personnelles, nos points de vue et de nombreux exemples concrets, dans une conversation naturelle enregistrée chez nous, à l'heure du goûter.On Patreon, you also get access to the interactive transcript, activities, and exclusive content. ⁠⁠Join us!⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/FrenchWithPanacheSTART FROM THE BEGINNING

☀️ Cet été, nous vous proposons de redécouvrir quelques-uns de nos épisodes préférés. Télécharge gratuitement la transcription de l'épisode ici. Si tu veux du contenu nouveau et exclusif tout l'été, rejoins-nous sur Patreon.Dans cette conversation, enregistrée sur les petites routes du sud de la France, nous roulons, nous discutons et nous nous arrêtons au fil du voyage. Nous parlons des villages que nous traversons, des paysages, des odeurs du printemps, de Napoléon, des limitations de vitesse… et, bien sûr, de gastronomie ! Nous faisons même une pause chez un producteur local. Un épisode simple, spontané et dépaysant, pour découvrir un autre visage de la France tout en écoutant du français naturel.On Patreon, you also get access to the interactive transcript, activities, and exclusive content. ⁠⁠Join us!⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/FrenchWithPanacheSTART FROM THE BEGINNING

Impossible d'y échapper : en ce moment, la France - et une partie de l'Europe - traverse une importante vague de chaleur. Plus de 40 °C dans de nombreuses villes, des nuits difficiles et la population qui ne parle que de ça. Dans cet épisode, nous te racontons comment nous vivons - ou avons vécu - cette canicule, comment elle change notre quotidien et si nous sommes vraiment prêts à faire face à ces périodes de plus en plus fréquentes. Climatisation, volets, ventilateurs, habitudes… nous abordons aussi plein de petites choses sur la vie en France quand il fait très chaud. Comme toujours, tu entendras du français naturel, des expressions du quotidien et du vocabulaire que tu pourras réutiliser facilement.Dans la partie bonus réservée à nos abonnés sur Patreon, nous avons demandé à nos proches, vivant aux quatre coins de la France, de nous envoyer des messages audio afin de nous raconter leur propre expérience de la canicule. Une belle occasion d'entendre différentes voix, différents accents et d'habituer ton oreille au français du quotidien. Rejoins-nous sur Patreon pour les écouter !On Patreon, you also get access to the interactive transcript, activities, and exclusive content. ⁠⁠Join us!⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/FrenchWithPanacheSTART FROM THE BEGINNING

Un jour férié, on prend la voiture et on part en périphérie de Marseille pour récupérer une commande dans un grand magasin de bricolage. Dans cet épisode, on t'emmène avec nous dans ce que certains appellent “la France moche” : les zones commerciales, les grands parkings et les magasins immenses. On te décrit ce qu'on voit, on te raconte notre trajet, et on partage nos impressions en direct, sans préparation. Au milieu de l'épisode, il y a même une interaction avec une employée d'un magasin qui peut te servir si ce type de situations devait t'arriver en français. Une totale immersion ! Et une autre façon de découvrir la France, loin des cartes postales.

Charles Milliard, leader of the Quebec Liberal Party

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A Montreal café owner says she's spent years responding to requests from the Office québécois de la langue française, or OQLF, over everything from the wording on receipts to menu items and signage. She says the process has cost her thousands of dollars and left her feeling like she's constantly under review. Maryam Rahimi, owner of SoLIT Café in downtown Montreal, spoke to Andrew Carter. Photo Credit: LA PRESSE CANADIENNE/Christinne Muschi

⚽ La Coupe du monde de football 2026 vient de commencer aux États-Unis, au Canada et au Mexique. Comme tous les 4 ans, cette compétition rassemble des centaines de millions de passionnés à travers le monde.

Ferit Hoxha is a career diplomat with over 35 years of experience in the foreign service of the Republic of Albania. Since March 2026, he has been serving as Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs. Mr Hoxha has had a distinguished and extensive career in multilateral diplomacy and international relations, representing the Republic of Albania at the highest international levels. He has served as Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York (2009–2015; 2021–2024), where he led the Albanian delegation during Albania's tenure as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (2022–2023) and twice held the Presidency of the Security Council. He has also served as Ambassador of the Republic of Albania to the European Union (1998–2001; 2024–2026), as well as Ambassador to France (2001–2006). From 2018 to 2021, he served as Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNESCO. Within the central administration, Mr Hoxha has held the positions of Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2006–2009) and Director General for Political and Strategic Affairs (2015–2018). Throughout his career, he has contributed actively to multilateral processes and has held senior roles within international organizations, including Vice-President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Vice-President of the UNICEF Executive Board, and chair of key processes within the United Nations Security Council and UNESCO frameworks. Mr Hoxha graduated from the University of Tirana with a degree in French Language and Literature. He is fluent in English, French, and Italian. He has been awarded high national and international distinctions, including the rank of “Grand Officer” of the National Order of Merit of the French Republic and “Officer of the Order of the Star of Italy.” This event is part of the Future-Proofing Europe Project, which is supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Dans quelques jours commence la Coupe du monde de football. Dans un mois, les Français célébreront le 14 juillet, la fête nationale. Des moments de rassemblement et de célébration, où beaucoup de pays affichent naturellement leur drapeau et leur fierté nationale. Mais en France, les choses sont souvent plus compliquées. Dire qu'on aime son pays, parler de patriotisme ou accrocher un drapeau à sa fenêtre peut parfois gêner ou mettre mal à l'aise. Pourquoi ? Dans cet épisode, nous essayons de comprendre cette relation particulière que les Français entretiennent avec leur pays, leur drapeau et leur identité nationale. Les Français sont-ils moins patriotes que les autres peuples ? Ou est-ce plus complexe que ça ? Et aujourd'hui, en 2026, qu'est-ce que nous mettons vraiment dans ce mot : “patriotisme” ?Nous parlons de politique, d'histoire, de culture, mais toujours avec des exemples concrets et des situations du quotidien pour vous aider à mieux comprendre la société française d'aujourd'hui. Comme toujours, vous entendrez aussi beaucoup de vocabulaire naturel et précis que vous pourrez réutiliser dans vos propres conversations en français.

To celebrate making it over the 150 episode mark, join me on a rant on that “study” claiming to prove material makes no difference to the sound of a flute, before I answer all your questions. The French language in learning, Germans vs Americans, Brannen Coopers and chips are on the menu. Thank you all for tuning in, you're all lovely diamonds xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes. Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit xIntro music: Rhythm=Power by Spodo Komodo. Used with permission. All rights reserved by the creator.Chapters:00:00 - Turning 151!03:01 - The “Evidence” of Materials in Flutes09:51 - The Experts on Gold12:50 - German Food and Terrible Guests16:30 - French Language and The Flute20:20 - Method Books and Dream Flutes

What if everything you thought you knew about English-speaking Quebec was wrong? In this episode, LEARN sits down with Morgan Gagnon of the Provincial Employment Roundtable (PERT) to unpack a staggering $1.5 billion employment gap between Quebec's English and French speakers—and the myth-busting research behind it. They dig into why language is only part of the story, what the future of work holds amid AI and a shifting economy, and how PERT's mentorship program is closing the gap, one connection at a time. Numbers you'll remember, stories that stick. https://pertquebec.ca

Story of the Week (DR):Meta and YouTube Found Negligent in Landmark Social Media Addiction Case: A jury found the companies harmed a young user with design features that were addictive and led to her mental health distress. DRHistoric Financial PenaltiesNew Mexico: A jury ordered Meta to pay $375M in civil penalties ($5,000 per violation) for misleading the public about child safety.Los Angeles: In the first social media addiction trial of its kind, the jury awarded $6M in total damages (compensatory and punitive) to a single 20-year-old plaintiff, with Meta ordered to pay 70% and YouTube 30%.Section 230 "Immunity" is CrackingThese trials successfully sidestepped Section 230 by focusing on product design (like infinite scroll and autoplay) rather than the content itself. The juries ruled that the "addictive" nature of the apps was a design defect, not a speech issue.Direct Liability for "Addictive" FeaturesFor the first time, a jury found that features like infinite scrolling, notifications, and video autoplay were intentionally designed to "hook" young users.In the Los Angeles "KGM" trial, the jury found both Meta and YouTube negligent for creating products that they knew would harm children's mental health while failing to provide adequate warnings to parents.Evidence of "Profits Over Safety"The trials featured internal documents and depositions from Mark Zuckerberg and Instagram head Adam Mosseri. The evidence convinced jurors that executives were warned by their own employees about risks to children—including sexual exploitation and mental health "problematic use"—but chose to prioritize engagement and profits over implementing safety guardrails.A "Big Tobacco" Moment for TechLegal experts are comparing these verdicts to the 1990s lawsuits against the tobacco industry. Because the California trial was a "bellwether" (a test case), the win for the plaintiff opens the floodgates for thousands of similar pending lawsuits from families and school districts. It signals that social media companies can now be sued for the health consequences of their platforms, just like cigarette manufacturers.Elon Sux 2:Elon Musk loses big in court; X boycott perfectly legal: X admonished for “fishing expedition” as judge dismisses ad boycott lawsuit.Elon Musk Found Liable By Jury For Misleading Twitter Investors In $44 Billion Deal, Faces Potential $2.5 Billion DamagesElon Musk's Grok ordered to stop creating AI nudes by Dutch court as legal pressure mountsOn March 25, 2026, President Trump officially appointed the first 13 members to his President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). While the council is designed to hold up to 24 members, the initial "dream team" lineup is dominated by Silicon Valley titans and leaders in AI, crypto, and fusion energy. The Chips and TechBro ClubhouseCo-Chair David Sacks (the White House AI and Crypto Czar)Stepping aside from his role as AI and crypto czar for Trump.Sacks told Bloomberg on Thursday that he has “used up” his 130 days as a special government employee: “I think moving forward as co-chair of PCAST, I can now make recommendations on not just AI but an expanded range of technology topics. So yes, this is how I'll be involved moving forward.”Co-Chair Michael Kratsios (Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy).Mark Zuckerberg: founder/CEO MetaJensen Huang: CEO NvidiaLarry Ellison: Founder/Exec Chair OracleSergey Brin: Co-founder GoogleLisa Su: CEO AMDMichael Dell: CEO/founder Dell TechnologiesSafra Catz: former CEO (current Exec Vice Chair) OracleMarc Andreessen: Co-founder Andreessen HorowitzFred Ehrsam: Co-founder Coinbase and ParadigmDavid Friedberg: CEO of The Production Board (and All-In podcast co-host)Jacob DeWitte: CEO Oklo (nuclear fission)Bob Mumgaard: CEO Commonwealth Fusion SystemsJohn Martinis: Nobel Laureate and physicist (formerly of Google Quantum AI)Trump's Billion-Dollar French Boondoggle Gets Even DumberThe "Billion-Dollar Bribe" to Kill Clean EnergyThe Trump administration is paying French energy giant TotalEnergies nearly $928M to walk away from two major offshore wind projects off the coasts of New York and North Carolina. In exchange, the company has pledged to stop developing any new offshore wind in the U.S. entirely.Paying for Investments Already in ProgressCritics call the deal a "boondoggle" because the $1 billion "refund" is earmarked for natural gas and oil projects—specifically the Rio Grande LNG plant in Texas—that TotalEnergies was already heavily invested in. The article argues the government is essentially handing over taxpayer money for business moves the company was making anyway.A Tactical Pivot After Court LossesAfter the administration's previous attempts to block offshore wind were repeatedly struck down by federal judges, they've switched strategies. Instead of using executive orders that get tied up in court, they are now using "settlements" and "refunds" as a backdoor way to dismantle the renewable energy industry.Economic Irony During a Global Fuel CrisisThe payout comes at a time when global energy prices are spiking due to the war in the Middle East, highlighting the irony of spending $1B to kill domestic, zero-carbon wind power—which would provide long-term price stability—in favor of volatile fossil fuel markets.The "America First" ParadoxDespite the "America First" rhetoric, the administration is transferring a massive sum of U.S. taxpayer money to a foreign (French) corporation. Legal experts and advocates suggest this sets a "dangerous precedent," essentially signaling to other energy companies that they can get paid by the government not to build the green infrastructure they already bought leases for.Major outgoing CEOs are citing AI as a factor in their decisions to step downCoca-Cola CEO James Quincey (61) and former Walmart CEO Doug McMillon (59) have told CNBC that the next wave of artificial intelligence is a reason for their departures.Both CEOs said they believed their companies needed someone with new energy and understanding of AI to helm the companies' futures.Who is next?Apple/Tim Cook (63): long tenure; Apple needs rapid AI product pivots; investor impatience could risePepsi/Ramon Laguarta (60): consumer packaged goods facing AI-driven marketing/supply chain changeMcDonald's/Chris Kempczinski (55): operations + AI in ordering, automationAir Canada CEO [Michael Rousseau] Apologizes For Lack of French Language Skills But Refuses to Resign Over ‘Insulting' Crash Video MessageSunday night: an Air Canada plane collided with a fire truck while landing at LGA: the pilot and copilot were killed and both fire officers were injuredMany possible reasons for crash: but worth noting that: Only two controllers were working in the tower overnight, combining multiple roles including ground and local control. The NTSB says that setup is standard for the midnight shift but there have been long-standing concerns about workload and fatigue.POPULIST MATH TIME: Using a recent-year estimate of airports with scheduled overnight service: 450 airports; adding one additional air traffic controller fully loaded annual cost: $180,000 per controller (approximate — $120k salary + ~50% benefits/overhead). Annual cost = 450 airports × $180,000 = $81,000,000.The embattled chief executive of Air Canada has publicly apologized for his lack of French language skills after he was slammed for releasing an English-only video message about the fatal crash of an Air Canada Express regional jet at LaGuardia Airport late on Sunday.Headquartered in French-speaking Quebec, Air Canada is subject to Canada's Official Languages Act, which means that it must serve passengers in both English and French.Because Air Canada is the national flag carrier, it is subject to the Canada Transportation Act and the Air Canada Public Participation Act. These laws mandate that:At least 75% of the voting interests must be owned and controlled by Canadians.The company must maintain its head office in Montreal.No single non-resident (or group of non-residents) can own more than 25% of the voting interests.Under the Official Languages Act and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, English and French have "equality of status" in all institutions of the Parliament and Government of Canada.Quebec: The only province that is officially unilingual (French). While some services are available in English, the "official" language of the government, courts, and commerce is French under the Charter of the French Language.Quebec Demands Air Canada's CEO Resignation in 92 to 0 VoteQuebec's legislature, known as the National AssemblyGoodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: Meta and YouTube Found Negligent in Landmark Social Media Addiction CaseMM: Meta and YouTube Found Negligent in Landmark Social Media Addiction CaseAssholiest of the Week (MM):Unbelievably stupid fat mouthed CEO asshole run sheet:FedEx and UPS charged fees for collecting tariffs. Now, customers want that money back. DRThe plaintiff in Yanchunis' lawsuit, a South Florida resident who ordered a pair of tennis shoes from Germany with a declared value of $140, received a $36 bill from FedEx. The bill included $21 in now-unconstitutional tariffs and $15 in "FedEx's customs brokerage and duty advancement fees," according to the complaint.Unbeknownst to many, companies are likely layering in fees on top of the tariffs and just calling it part of the tariffs - for FedEx and UPS, they ALREADY DEALT WITH TARIFFS because they existed before, but now they just charged you extra fees for funsiesBut don't get angry at FedEx's CEO Rajesh Subramaniam - FedEx founder and dictator Fred Smith is Executive Chair of the board and has 57% influence over the companyNetflix raises prices across all streaming plansThe price hike comes as Netflix has been investing heavily in its content, including new ventures into the live events space and into video podcasts.Netflix has 325m subscribers and generated 10.9bn in profit in 2025That's $33.53 per subscriber in profit - and they now want to charge an extra $12/year per subscriber = $3.9bn in extra revenueThey planned to spend an extra $2bn on content in 2026(does math)... leaving $1.9bn in us giving money to Netflix for nothing new - and the standard and premium plans are going up by $2, not $1! Fun! So we're giving them more!But don't get angry at Netflix CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters - Reed Hastings, who sold most of his shares but is the founder, still chairs the board and has the majority of influence at the company! In fact, Hastings close confident and early investor Jay Hoag, who is lead “independent” director after 27 YEARS on the board, was voted out and just stuck around and has the second most influence!Major outgoing CEOs are citing AI as a factor in their decisions to step downOutgoing Coca Cola CEO James Quincey said the company needs, “someone with the energy to pursue a completely new transformation of the enterprise”Quincey is 61 years old, being succeeded by the perfect AI leader: COO Henrique Braun who got a bachelors in architecture and an MBA and is 59 years oldBut wait, don't get sad! James Quincey is so happy to gaslight you with AI and “transformative” yadayada, he forgot to mention he's staying on as Executive Chair and will retain the highest influence on the board!Outgoing Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said he wanted to give the CEO role to someone “faster”McMillon, 59, who has a bachelor's in accounting and an MBA, handed the company over to John Furner, 52, who studied marketing and got an MBABut wait, don't get sad! Doug McMillon is so happy to gaslight you with AI and “transformative” yadayada, he forgot to mention he's staying on as Executive Chair and will retain the highest influence on the board!Perplexity CEO says AI layoffs aren't so bad because people hate their jobs anyways: ‘That sort of glorious future is what we should look forward to'Aravind Srinivas - previously of OpenAI - is doing his best Sam Altman impressionOpenAI Foundation pledges $1 billion to mitigate some of the jobs that it thinks AI will destroyHeadliniest of the WeekDR: Larry Fink says today's economic anxiety stems from people increasingly feeling like capitalism isn't working for them, warns AI boom could widen wealth divide without broader participationMM: The SpaceX IPO Will Be Just as Unconventional as Musk HimselfSo the IPO will be a racist, misogynistic, narcissistic asshat?Who Won the Week?DR: the State of New Mexico (led by Attorney General Raúl Torrez and Governor Michelle Grisham) and 20-year-old “Kaley” from Los AngelesMM: Sex. Japanese geneticists recloned mice over and over for over 50 generations to test the idea that cloning could be “infinite” - like in Star Wars with the clone army. Turns out by the 58th generation, every mouse died immediately after birth for unknown reasons, and they had totally bizarre and massive genetic abnormalities. The study concluded that mammals need to have sex for genetic diversity. MM: TotalEnergiesPredictionsDR: Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau blames both China and Bad Bunny for his inability to speak FrenchMM: SpaceX will definitely IPO, listing 666m shares priced at $8008 per share under the ticker “P-E-N-1-5” and the logo will be an X with REALLY LONG serifs (not to be mistaken for a swastika)

Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Mayor of Montreal

You'll hear its unmistakable sound in tiny islands of the South Pacific, bustling capitals in West Africa and chilly ports in the northeast of the Americas. The French language is spoken by more than 390 million people all over the world, and that linguistic community is celebrated by the International Organisation of Francophonie. French content is also increasingly popular on social media, with lifestyle, culture and education influencers sharing linguistic tips online.

Many thanks to SRAA contributor Paul Walker, who shares the following field recording of the BBC World Service (French Language Service) on 13790 kHz made on Sept 20, 2025 at 1815 UTC in McGrath, Alaska.

After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in 2005, many wondered: Is a city below sea level worth rebuilding? Answers to that question came in the form of music and dance collaboration, featuring the company Bodytraffic and The Preservation Hall Band. Now, on the 20th anniversary of Katrina, the New Orleans Ballet Association is reviving the performance “Why New Orleans Matters.” We hear from NOBA executive director Jenny Hamilton and choreographer Trey McIntyre for more. Today, November 11th, is Veterans Day, a time to honor those who have served our country in times of armed conflict. And many Louisiana servicemen held a rather peculiar role during World War II. While many French-speaking Cajuns were outcasts as children, their bilingual abilities gave them a powerful tool during World War II. They translated documents, deciphered messages and spoke directly to French-speaking Europeans.Jason Theriot is the author of the three-volume book, “To Honor Our Veterans: An Oral History of World War II Veterans From the Bayou Country.” Last year, he began The Frenchie Podcast, a series that dives into the individual contributions of these service members. He spoke to WRKF's Adam Vos for more. __Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Diane Mack. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber and our assistant producer is Aubry Procell. Our engineer is Garrett Pittman.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App, and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

Many thanks to SRAA contributor Carlos Latuff, who shares the following recording and illustrated listening report for this Voice of Vietnam broadcast celebrating their 80th anniversary. This recording was made on September 7, 2025 at 20:39 UTC on 11,885 kHz from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil:

The journey of learning anything new, putting in the hours, the practice, and progressing in a controlled environment eventually must make its way into the real-world to ensure any confidence we have gained is sound. Over the past three years, as many TSLL riders and listeners of the podcast know, I enrolled in French language classes (12 in total) with Washington D.C.'s Alliance de Français through their online classes. Completing through FR 204 (B 1.3) in February of this year, I had met my goal and set about heading to France in March, not having been there since 2022 when upon returning home I enrolled in these classes. As a way to keep me focused, inspired and determined, I told myself to complete all 100 and 200 level classes before I could return. My learning journey was shared in a 9-part series consisting of podcast episodes and blog posts, and you can view all of them here. Those posts/episodes include detailed grammar and vocabulary lessons and really step into the language learning process. Today's episode is less concrete French language conversation and more about the experience of being in France having the language more comfortably accessible in my cognitive toolbox. Whether you are in the middle of your French language journey, just beginning or well-advanced along the road of proficiency, may today's episode convey reassurance that your investment of time and money will be worth your efforts in more ways than you might imagine possible. Let's take a look at how the two week trip unfolded with the French language in use. View the detailed Show Notes for episode #408 here - https://thesimplyluxuriouslife.com/podcast408 

Alexandra Ganipeau runs the French Language school in Melbourne "The French Hack". She has connected people in Australia to France over many years, through organising cafe catch ups as well teaching French to people of all ages.Recently I chatted to her about how she is now connecting people to France with a weekly dose of Frenchy vibes via her Weekly French Bites. Over 52 weeks Francophiles can experience a "bite" of French culture, language and fabulousness with different themes such as French ordering at restaurants, how to enjoy apèro, the French art of wearing scarves or even tips to navigate the Paris Metro or French market etiquette. I found when I had a sneak preview of the Weekly French Bites, it stayed in my head long after I'd finished reading and brought back memories of travels there as well as sparking ideas for my next adventure!Alex and I chatted about our connections to France, how we maintain slow and deep connections when we travel as well as when home in Australia. When Alex chats in this episode about her visits back "home" to Bordeaux and the south west of France, I felt like I had escapes there with her momentarily. I also learned from her about some ways I can be a little bit French everyday, such as picking herbs straight from the garden and adding to a teapot rather than loose leaf or tea bags! This is a French way of connecting garden to the kitchen that I had never even considered!Alex has a giveaway to a lucky Loulabelle's FrancoFiles listener... 52 weeks of French Inspo with a 12 month membership to Weekly French Bites! Follow through to the Loulabelle's FrancoFiles Instagram to enter and to let the joie de vivre begin! As Alex says Paris isn't just a place, it's a feeling.Join us for a chat and escape to France xx**Louise Prichard is the host of the Loulabelle's FrancoFiles podcast.**Other Loulabelle's links:FrancoFile Fix on YouTubeLoulabelle's FrancoFiles Spotify Playlist Loulabelle's FrancoFiles InstagramLoulabelle's FrancoFiles website

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of the great figures in world literature. The French playwright Molière (1622-1673) began as an actor, aiming to be a tragedian, but he was stronger in comedy, touring with a troupe for 13 years until Louis XIV summoned him to audition at the Louvre and gave him his break. It was in Paris and at Versailles that Molière wrote and performed his best known plays, among them Tartuffe, Le Misanthrope and Le Malade Imaginaire, and in time he was so celebrated that French became known as The Language of Molière.With Noel Peacock Emeritus Marshall Professor in French Language and Literature at the University of GlasgowJan Clarke Professor of French at Durham UniversityAnd Joe Harris Professor of Early Modern French and Comparative Literature at Royal Holloway, University of LondonProducer: Simon TillotsonReading list:David Bradby and Andrew Calder (eds.), The Cambridge Companion to Molière (Cambridge University Press, 2006)Jan Clarke (ed.), Molière in Context (Cambridge University Press, 2022)Georges Forestier, Molière (Gallimard, 2018)Michael Hawcroft, Molière: Reasoning with Fools (Oxford University Press, 2007)John D. Lyons, Women and Irony in Molière's Comedies of Mariage (Oxford University Press, 2023)Robert McBride and Noel Peacock (eds.), Le Nouveau Moliériste (11 vols., University of Glasgow Presw, 1994- )Larry F. Norman, The Public Mirror: Molière and the Social Commerce of Depiction (University of Chicago Press, 1999)Noel Peacock, Molière sous les feux de la rampe (Hermann, 2012)Julia Prest, Controversy in French Drama: Molière's Tartuffe and the Struggle for Influence (Palgrave Macmillan, 2014)Virginia Scott, Molière: A Theatrical Life (Cambridge University Press, 2020)In Our Time is a BBC Studios Audio Production

Feature on French national radio station Radio France on Sonic Heritage, broadcast on 9 May 2025 - French language only. "Une bibliothèque où sont rangés les environnements sonores de 270 sites du patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO Et aussi des objets immatériels , tous réimaginés par des artistes du monde entier. « Accessible gratuitement cette collection permet d'écouter les sons emblématiques du Taj Mahal, des gondoles de Venise, du Fado portugais et de la Tour Eiffel » lit-on dans Times.. Le nouveau projet de l'artiste que l'on pourrait dire gigogne vient s'intégrer à une collection encore plus vaste Cities and memory qui donne d'ailleurs son nom au site internet où l'on peut naviguer sur des cartes interactives à la recherche d'un lieu du monde que l'on voudrait visiter par les oreilles. Cathédrales, ponts, monuments, parcs et square, places et marchés mais aussi danses et chants traditionnels. Aujourd'hui elle compte près de 7000 enregistrements réalisés par plus de 2000 artistes dans 130 pays. Sonic Heritage, la bibliothèque sonore de 270 sites du patrimoine mondial de l'Unesco à retrouver sur le site internet citiesandmemory.com"

In this special French-language edition of The Negotiation, we welcome Emmanuel Poupelle, WPIC's newly appointed Director of Growth, for a conversation hosted by Charles Lavoie, VP of Marketing at WPIC.Emmanuel brings years of on-the-ground experience in China's retail and e-commerce industry. He has now joined WPIC to help more European brands expand into the dynamic markets of China, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia. In this episode, he shares his unique perspective on how the Asia-Pacific region has evolved, what makes it such a compelling growth opportunity, and why European brands—especially in categories like fashion, beauty, wellness, and home—are particularly well-positioned to thrive.Charles and Emmanuel also discuss the strategic thinking behind WPIC's expansion across Europe, the cultural and consumer dynamics shaping retail in APAC, and the practical steps European brands should take to succeed.

In this episode, I'll break down the imperfect tense conjugation of ‘faire' (to do/make).

Quebec issues-focused panel: Tom Mulcair, CTV News Political Analyst, Dimitri Soudas, former communications director to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Dominique Anglade, former leader of the Quebec Liberal Party; CTV’s Mike Le Couteur, CTV’s Judy Trinh, CTV’s Abigail Bimman, CTV’s Rachel Aiello; Jonathan Pedneault, Green Party Co-Leader; Gilles Duceppe, former Bloc Québécois leader.

In this episode, I'll break down the imperfect tense conjugation of ‘faire' (to do/make).

When beginning this journey back in September 2022, I never imagined I would feel comfortable speaking French without thinking too far ahead of myself nor caring if I spoke incorrectly (which is still quite often), but two and a half years later, it has happened! Imperfect French is being spoken and the fundamentals are more confidently understood than ever before. Wahoo! While having attempted to take a French language class here and there over the past two years beginning when I was 20 back in college, I never made it past the 103. It took me three attempts, but finally, I made it all the way to completing FR 204 with the instruction of Washington D.C.'s Alliance de Française. Back in September 2022 I enrolled at the very beginning yet again, and told myself that B1 completion was my goal, so finishing FR 204. As I shared in episode #349, in part four of this series, “On ne comprend jamais tout à fait une langue avant d'en comprendre au moins deux.” And finally, the phrase rings more true than ever. To learn a second language, if one doesn't know well their first, is to more fully know their primary language well. And appreciate their knowledge of it as well. Humility is a muscle strengthened while stumbling over the rules of a new language and not being able to speak near as well as a toddler in the language you wish to know. So with my humility taken to the workout gym regularly twice a week, every week (minus the two week and annual four-week break between courses), attempting to speak French is no longer fearful, but absolutely not perfect. However, as my instructor for the past three courses reminded us repeatedly, practice, practice, practice. That is how we acquire into our long-term memory a language, by using, however, imperfectly from time to time. And so on February 13th, just over a month ago, I celebrating concluding FR 204. What I would like to share with you today are the key lessons learned during FR 203 and FR 204 as our last part of this series - part huit - covered up through my FR 202 class conclusion. Tune in to the episode to discover the 12 things I Learned in French Class So Far . . . , Part Neuf. Explore the detailed Show Notes on The Simply Luxurious Life blog - https://thesimplyluxuriouslife.com/podcast400 

Language Learning Collections - Book 2, Part 4 Title: LibriVox Language Learning Collections - Volume 2 Overview: This collection is part of an initiative to create a language learning resource at LibriVox. The LibriVox Language Learning Collections contain readings from various language learning books, grammars, primers, phrasebooks, dictionaries, readers, and even other works which contain information on various languages, recount experiences of language learning and encountering new languages, or provide guides for correct pronunciation, writing or discourse in a language. These works could describe English or any other language whatsoever, from Latin to Sumerian, Chinese to Wampanoag, Esperanto to Swahili (etc.). This volume includes "The Aural System" by Charles Hardy, the first and second lessons from "New First Spanish Book" by James H. Worman, three sections from "First Steps in Anglo-Saxon", Lessons II to IV from "A Practical Grammar of the Latin Language" by George J. Adler, Lessons 1 to 3 from "New Method of Learning the French Language" by Jean Gustave Keetels, the Grammar and Conversation sections from "Egyptian Self-Taught" by Carl Albert Thimm, "Double English" by Dr. Gerald Nolst Trenité, the Introduction and Chapters 1 and 2 from "Slips of Speech" by John H. Bechtel, "Greek Lessons: 11 - 20" by W. H. Morris, "Beginning Latin: Lesson 2" by John Edmund Barrs, Sentence Construction from "A Primer of Persian" by G.S.A. Ranking and Lessons 20 - 25 from "A Practical Arabic Course" by E. Nématallah & E. Chevalley. Published: Various Series: LibriVox Language Learning Collections List: LibriVox Language Learning Collections, Language #8 Author: Various Genre: Language Learning, Education, Foreign Language, Culture, Vocabulary, Linguistics Episode: Language Learning Collections - Book 2, Part 4 Book: 2 Volume: 2 Part: 4 of 4 Episodes Part: 5 Length Part: 3:05:42 Episodes Volume: 20 Length Volume: 9:45:40 Episodes Book: 20 Length Book: 9:45:40 Narrator: Collaborative Language: Multilingual Rated: Guidance Suggested Edition: Unabridged Audiobook Keywords: Language, Linguistics, Education, Language Learning, Foreign Language, Culture, English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Japanese, Portuguese, German, Latin Hashtags: #freeaudiobooks #audiobook #mustread #readingbooks #audiblebooks #favoritebooks #free #booklist #audible #freeaudiobook #Language #Linguistics #Education #LanguageLearning #ForeignLanguage #Culture #English #Spanish #French #Chinese #Arabic #Russian #Japanese #Portuguese #German #Latin Credits: All LibriVox Recordings are in the Public Domain. Wikipedia (c) Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. WOMBO Dream. Nicholas James Bridgewater.

Language Learning Collections - Book 2, Part 3 Title: LibriVox Language Learning Collections - Volume 2 Overview: This collection is part of an initiative to create a language learning resource at LibriVox. The LibriVox Language Learning Collections contain readings from various language learning books, grammars, primers, phrasebooks, dictionaries, readers, and even other works which contain information on various languages, recount experiences of language learning and encountering new languages, or provide guides for correct pronunciation, writing or discourse in a language. These works could describe English or any other language whatsoever, from Latin to Sumerian, Chinese to Wampanoag, Esperanto to Swahili (etc.). This volume includes "The Aural System" by Charles Hardy, the first and second lessons from "New First Spanish Book" by James H. Worman, three sections from "First Steps in Anglo-Saxon", Lessons II to IV from "A Practical Grammar of the Latin Language" by George J. Adler, Lessons 1 to 3 from "New Method of Learning the French Language" by Jean Gustave Keetels, the Grammar and Conversation sections from "Egyptian Self-Taught" by Carl Albert Thimm, "Double English" by Dr. Gerald Nolst Trenité, the Introduction and Chapters 1 and 2 from "Slips of Speech" by John H. Bechtel, "Greek Lessons: 11 - 20" by W. H. Morris, "Beginning Latin: Lesson 2" by John Edmund Barrs, Sentence Construction from "A Primer of Persian" by G.S.A. Ranking and Lessons 20 - 25 from "A Practical Arabic Course" by E. Nématallah & E. Chevalley. Published: Various Series: LibriVox Language Learning Collections List: LibriVox Language Learning Collections, Language #7 Author: Various Genre: Language Learning, Education, Foreign Language, Culture, Vocabulary, Linguistics Episode: Language Learning Collections - Book 2, Part 3 Book: 2 Volume: 2 Part: 3 of 4 Episodes Part: 5 Length Part: 1:43:41 Episodes Volume: 20 Length Volume: 9:45:40 Episodes Book: 20 Length Book: 9:45:40 Narrator: Collaborative Language: Multilingual Rated: Guidance Suggested Edition: Unabridged Audiobook Keywords: Language, Linguistics, Education, Language Learning, Foreign Language, Culture, English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Japanese, Portuguese, German, Latin Hashtags: #freeaudiobooks #audiobook #mustread #readingbooks #audiblebooks #favoritebooks #free #booklist #audible #freeaudiobook #Language #Linguistics #Education #LanguageLearning #ForeignLanguage #Culture #English #Spanish #French #Chinese #Arabic #Russian #Japanese #Portuguese #German #Latin Credits: All LibriVox Recordings are in the Public Domain. Wikipedia (c) Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. WOMBO Dream. Nicholas James Bridgewater.

Language Learning Collections - Book 2, Part 2 Title: LibriVox Language Learning Collections - Volume 2 Overview: This collection is part of an initiative to create a language learning resource at LibriVox. The LibriVox Language Learning Collections contain readings from various language learning books, grammars, primers, phrasebooks, dictionaries, readers, and even other works which contain information on various languages, recount experiences of language learning and encountering new languages, or provide guides for correct pronunciation, writing or discourse in a language. These works could describe English or any other language whatsoever, from Latin to Sumerian, Chinese to Wampanoag, Esperanto to Swahili (etc.). This volume includes "The Aural System" by Charles Hardy, the first and second lessons from "New First Spanish Book" by James H. Worman, three sections from "First Steps in Anglo-Saxon", Lessons II to IV from "A Practical Grammar of the Latin Language" by George J. Adler, Lessons 1 to 3 from "New Method of Learning the French Language" by Jean Gustave Keetels, the Grammar and Conversation sections from "Egyptian Self-Taught" by Carl Albert Thimm, "Double English" by Dr. Gerald Nolst Trenité, the Introduction and Chapters 1 and 2 from "Slips of Speech" by John H. Bechtel, "Greek Lessons: 11 - 20" by W. H. Morris, "Beginning Latin: Lesson 2" by John Edmund Barrs, Sentence Construction from "A Primer of Persian" by G.S.A. Ranking and Lessons 20 - 25 from "A Practical Arabic Course" by E. Nématallah & E. Chevalley. Published: Various Series: LibriVox Language Learning Collections List: LibriVox Language Learning Collections, Language #6 Author: Various Genre: Language Learning, Education, Foreign Language, Culture, Vocabulary, Linguistics Episode: Language Learning Collections - Book 2, Part 2 Book: 2 Volume: 2 Part: 2 of 4 Episodes Part: 5 Length Part: 2:25:27 Episodes Volume: 20 Length Volume: 9:45:40 Episodes Book: 20 Length Book: 9:45:40 Narrator: Collaborative Language: Multilingual Rated: Guidance Suggested Edition: Unabridged Audiobook Keywords: Language, Linguistics, Education, Language Learning, Foreign Language, Culture, English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Japanese, Portuguese, German, Latin Hashtags: #freeaudiobooks #audiobook #mustread #readingbooks #audiblebooks #favoritebooks #free #booklist #audible #freeaudiobook #Language #Linguistics #Education #LanguageLearning #ForeignLanguage #Culture #English #Spanish #French #Chinese #Arabic #Russian #Japanese #Portuguese #German #Latin Credits: All LibriVox Recordings are in the Public Domain. Wikipedia (c) Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. WOMBO Dream. Nicholas James Bridgewater.

Language Learning Collections - Book 2, Part 1 Title: LibriVox Language Learning Collections - Volume 2 Overview: This collection is part of an initiative to create a language learning resource at LibriVox. The LibriVox Language Learning Collections contain readings from various language learning books, grammars, primers, phrasebooks, dictionaries, readers, and even other works which contain information on various languages, recount experiences of language learning and encountering new languages, or provide guides for correct pronunciation, writing or discourse in a language. These works could describe English or any other language whatsoever, from Latin to Sumerian, Chinese to Wampanoag, Esperanto to Swahili (etc.). This volume includes "The Aural System" by Charles Hardy, the first and second lessons from "New First Spanish Book" by James H. Worman, three sections from "First Steps in Anglo-Saxon", Lessons II to IV from "A Practical Grammar of the Latin Language" by George J. Adler, Lessons 1 to 3 from "New Method of Learning the French Language" by Jean Gustave Keetels, the Grammar and Conversation sections from "Egyptian Self-Taught" by Carl Albert Thimm, "Double English" by Dr. Gerald Nolst Trenité, the Introduction and Chapters 1 and 2 from "Slips of Speech" by John H. Bechtel, "Greek Lessons: 11 - 20" by W. H. Morris, "Beginning Latin: Lesson 2" by John Edmund Barrs, Sentence Construction from "A Primer of Persian" by G.S.A. Ranking and Lessons 20 - 25 from "A Practical Arabic Course" by E. Nématallah & E. Chevalley. Published: Various Series: LibriVox Language Learning Collections List: LibriVox Language Learning Collections, Language #5 Author: Various Genre: Language Learning, Education, Foreign Language, Culture, Vocabulary, Linguistics Episode: Language Learning Collections - Book 2, Part 1 Book: 2 Volume: 2 Part: 1 of 4 Episodes Part: 5 Length Part: 3:49:13 Episodes Volume: 20 Length Volume: 9:45:40 Episodes Book: 20 Length Book: 9:45:40 Narrator: Collaborative Language: Multilingual Rated: Guidance Suggested Edition: Unabridged Audiobook Keywords: Language, Linguistics, Education, Language Learning, Foreign Language, Culture, English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Japanese, Portuguese, German, Latin Hashtags: #freeaudiobooks #audiobook #mustread #readingbooks #audiblebooks #favoritebooks #free #booklist #audible #freeaudiobook #Language #Linguistics #Education #LanguageLearning #ForeignLanguage #Culture #English #Spanish #French #Chinese #Arabic #Russian #Japanese #Portuguese #German #Latin Credits: All LibriVox Recordings are in the Public Domain. Wikipedia (c) Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. WOMBO Dream. Nicholas James Bridgewater.

It's been three years since Russia invaded Ukraine. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Kyiv, with about a dozen European leaders, to show support for Ukraine. One leader who is not there – France's Emmanuel Macron, who is in Washington, trying to represent Europe's interests. But he has an uphill climb… the U.S. today voted against a United Nations resolution condemning Russia's invasion. U.S. President Donald Trump does say Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be in Washington soon to sign a critical minerals deal. Trump sees that as a crucial part of his plan to end the conflict.The man who is presumed to be Germany's next chancellor says Europe needs to be more united, saying it's “five minutes to midnight”, because of shifting geopolitics, including less support from the U.S. Friedrich Merz's party won the most seats in yesterday's election. The conservative centrist party will need a governing partner though. And it is not expected to turn to the party that won the second-most seats… the hard right AFD.Contenders to be Canada's next Prime Minister are in Montreal for the first debate of the campaign. The French language debate will be a crucial testing ground for the four candidates who are left.Plus: the Pope's health, ammunition costs, funding of climate education and more.

From the quirks of The French and English Language to Shakespeare's unmatched brilliance in word invention, and then all the way to the early life of political pariah Aaron Burr, this episode has it all! (especially if you like hearing two idiots pull information smooth from their butt!) TraeCrowder.com to see Trae on the road CoreyRyanForrester.com to see Corey! WeLoveCorey.com for bonus stuff from Professor CHO! Snag some of our new merch at StayFancyMerch.com Eat smart with Factor. Get started at FACTORMEALS.com/poa50off and use code poa50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. Go to BlueChew.com and use the promo code POA to try BlueChew free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From the quirks of The French and English Language to Shakespeare's unmatched brilliance in word invention, and then all the way to the early life of political pariah Aaron Burr, this episode has it all! (especially if you like hearing two idiots pull information smooth from their butt!) TraeCrowder.com to see Trae on the road CoreyRyanForrester.com to see Corey! WeLoveCorey.com for bonus stuff from Professor CHO! Snag some of our new merch at StayFancyMerch.com Eat smart with Factor. Get started at FACTORMEALS.com/poa50off and use code poa50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. Go to BlueChew.com and use the promo code POA to try BlueChew free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I'll break down the imperfect tense conjugation of ‘avoir' (to have).

In this episode, I'll break down the imperfect tense conjugation of ‘être' (to be).

In this episode, you'll learn how to say 'Hello,' 'Good morning,' 'Hi,' 'Good evening,' and even 'Bye' in French.

In this replay episode, you'll learn how to pronounce the French word for pumpkin, 'citrouille,' just in time for Halloween!

Join the Sanderlin family as they dive into a year of full immersion in France, learning the language and living out their faith in a public school setting. Hear how God used their experience to prepare them for missions in Cameroon and open doors for the gospel. This episode will challenge you to immerse yourself fully in God's calling, wherever He leads.If you have your own unique story of gospel advance or if you sense God leading you toward a particular people group, we'd love to hear about it. Even if it's just a sentence or two, share what God is doing in an email to gomission@theegeneration.org.GoMission, hosted by Mark Gillmore, is a monthly, missions-focused program designed to expose young people to the people, stories, and opportunities happening across the globe in the world's harvest fields. If you've been encouraged by this podcast, please take the time to give us a five-star rating and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the Thee Generation for others. For more faith inspiring resources and information about joining Thee Generation, please visit theegeneration.org.

Bonjour! We're back for the second part of our deep dive into understanding pride from a biblical perspective. So, grab your favorite iced drink, settle in, and let's talk about humble pride rooted in the Lord and how we can navigate the delicate balance of pride and humility.  Pride comes in different shapes and sizes. It's not all bad! In this episode, we unpack the distinctions between positive, humble pride rooted in God and the not-so-great, self-centered pride. Understanding this balance is key to our journey in faith.  Stephanie encourages us to take pride in the impactful work we do in the name of Christ. Scripture reminds us to celebrate the positive impact of our efforts in serving the Lord and spreading his love. One nugget of wisdom that really struck a chord is the idea that we can be proud of imperfect efforts. Embracing our flaws and still finding reasons to be proud is a beautiful reminder of God's grace and how, even in our shortcomings, we can boast in the Lord through Christ.  We also ponder the Biblical mandate of boasting in the Lord, breaking down the interconnectedness of boasting in various aspects of life and ultimately coming back to a boasting in and of the Lord. The Bible lays out a powerful reminder of where our true pride and joy should lie.   Stephanie pointed out something truly heartwarming – it's not just believers who boast, but God himself boasts in us and is proud of us. How amazing is it to know that the Creator of the universe feels genuine pride in his creation? This part really hit home – we are called to be humbly proud, boasting in humility and the high position we hold in Christ. It's a powerful reminder of our worth and value in the eyes of the Lord.  So, there you have it – today is a rollercoaster ride through the complexities of pride, humility, and boasting in the Lord. Our key takeaway? Embracing humble pride rooted in the Lord allows us to find joy in our work, celebrate imperfection, and hold onto our worth as beloved children of God.  Until next time, keep embracing that humble pride, celebrate your journey in faith, and remember to boast in the Lord through Christ. Cheers to the adventures in faith!  Do you enjoy Gospel Spice? Then let's deepen our relationship! There are 4 very simple ways to do that, and it would truly mean the world to us.  1- If you've enjoyed this episode, you will love receiving our newsletter. It contains value-packed free gifts and rich content each month. It's at gospelspice.com/signup. There is always something new and exciting happening around here, and I don't want you to miss out! 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So, would you please invest 3 to 5 minutes of your time, maybe even right now, to do one (or more!) of the following suggestions: 1-      signup on our website for our newsletter to receive gifts you're going to love - at Gospelspice.com/signup 2-      find us on YouTube, and see what content we've put together to help you grow closer to Jesus - at https://www.youtube.com/gospelspice 3-      rate Gospel Spice on your listening app – it's one of the easiest ways to share the gospel! 4-      and finally, tell us how we can pray for you! Go to gospelspice.com for more, and go especially to gospelspice.com/podcast to enjoy our guests! Interested in our blog? Click here: gospelspice.com/blog I could not be more delighted to invite YOU to join us for our 5th anniversary. Yes, Gospel Spice was born five years ago! We are gathering to celebrate God's faithfulness to us all, and to delight in each other's presence. So, please make sure to save the date and join us! A keynote by my dear friends Os and Jenny Guinness who will inspire us with their many decades of humble wisdom and truly influential service to our generation. A panel with several of my dearest friends who are all local authors with national and international influence: Lisa-Jo Baker, Christie Purifoy, Chris Hall, and Phillip Cary. Find more about them below. A time to meet these wonderful authors around their own book signings, food and drink, and fellowship with one another. *Note: This event is hosted in a private venue, so capacity is limited. Make sure to register as soon as registration opens to guarantee your spot. There is a $25 registration fee, which helps us cover the cost of this event. Details at https://www.gospelspice.com/fiveyears   Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!