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Functional French

by Robert Tumusiime

Functional French is about using French when things don’t go according to plan. Practical strategies for listening, speaking, recovering, improvising, and keeping the conversation going — even when you don’t understand everything.

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Episodes

  1. Tu Te Souviens?

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this episode, we revisit our first four lessons: understanding the big picture, using context, turning knowledge into speech, and expanding your French bubble. All in French, with simple...

  2. Expand your Bubble

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Expanding your French doesn't mean memorising endless vocabulary lists. It means learning how to express more of the life you already live. In this episode, discover how to grow your speaking...

  3. From Knowing to Speaking

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! You know more French than you can actually say. So how do you bridge the gap between understanding French and speaking it? In this episode of Functional French, we explore how to turn the…

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  4. When you lose the thread

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! LESSON 02 — WHEN YOU LOSE THE THREAD You’re following a conversation in French… then suddenly, you have no idea what was just said. What now? This lesson is about getting lost without getting...

  5. Stop trying to understand everything!

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! You don’t need to understand every word in French to understand what’s happening. In this first episode of Functional French, we look at how to keep listening when you miss words, phrases, or...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Functional French is about using French when things don’t go according to plan. Practical strategies for listening, speaking, recovering, improvising, and keeping the conversation going — even when you don’t understand everything.

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Robert Tumusiime

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Functional French have?

Functional French currently has 5 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Functional French about?

Functional French is about using French when things don’t go according to plan. Practical strategies for listening, speaking, recovering, improvising, and keeping the conversation going — even when you don’t understand everything.

How often does Functional French release new episodes?

Functional French has 5 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Functional French?

Functional French is created and hosted by Robert Tumusiime.
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