Let's Speak French! with Dr. Natalie Amgott

What happens when you take your French practice offline? In this episode, I’m chatting en français with Benni Kunz, creator of TandemMate, a free app designed to help language learners find people nearby for in-person language exchanges.We talk about why real conversations are so important for improving your French, Benni’s favorite strategies for learning languages, and how to get more speaking practice with real people. Plus, you’ll get to listen to an authentic French conversation and hear all those little words like alors, du coup, en fait, and mais bon in action!Tes prochaines étapes:1. Download the TandeMate app to get started finding other people who speak French near you.2. Listen once without the transcript, then ⁠follow along with the transcript here⁠.If you enjoyed this episode, your rating and review are appreciated! Podcast created and produced by Dr. Natalie AmgottEdited by Paroma Banerjee

Should you use LUI or LE? To start sounding less repetitive in French, COD and COI (direct and indirect object pronouns) are essential! Learn exactly how to determine which one to use in this lesson.To take your French further: 1. Sign up for the Intermediate French Class with Elevate French2. Not ready for Intermediate? Reboot your French with Beginner French Foundations Reboot.

Still translating everything in your head before you speak French? In this episode, you’ll learn simple strategies to start thinking more en français and make French feel more automatic, without expecting yourself to switch off English completely.Plus, enrollment is officially OPEN for Elevate French Fall group classes! Choose your level: 1. The Intermediate French Class: Build your confidence, speak more fluidly, and put your intermediate French into practice.2. Beginner French Foundations Reboot: Rebuild your French foundations and finally feel confident with the basics.Classes start September 14, and enrollment closes September 10, 2026. Have a question about French classes? Email Dr. Natalie at [email protected] created and produced by Dr. Natalie Amgott, Elevate French, LLCEdited by Paroma Banerjee

After 12 years of teaching French to more than 1,400 students, I’ve learned a few things about what actually helps language learners make progress. In this episode, I’m sharing 11 of the biggest lessons and mindset shifts I’ve learned—from why the intermediate level takes so long to why speaking imperfectly is one of the best things you can do for your French.To put them into practice: 1. Attend the Live Intermediate Workshop to learn Slang and Idioms useful for the intermediate level.2. Review the transcript to check your understanding of the French part of the episode.

Sometimes what you need to get momentum with your French isn’t a whole new grammar lesson!In this lesson, Dr. Natalie Amgott walks you through 6 easy ways to sound more natural in French. 5 of them involve subtracting something that you know rather than adding anything new!You'll learn: When to drop the NEWhether to use NOUS or ONHow to use filler wordsWhen to use ÇA vs CECI and CELAPronunciation shortcuts to sound more naturalAnd a speaking strategy that they don't teach you in apps or textbooksVoici tes prochaines étapes:1. Download the Filler Word Guide to sound less stiff and more natural. You'll learn filler words for France and Québec and how to pick which ones to actually use in conversation.

You’ve learned that the final S is usually silent in French, but not always!In this episode, you’ll learn 14 common French words where you SHOULD pronounce the final S, including ours, bus, vis, cactus, fils, and more. We’ll also look at a few words where both pronunciations are accepted.These small pronunciation details can make a big difference in how natural and confident your French sounds.  Luckily, this is one list of exceptions that’s pretty easy to learn! So if you're feeling burned out on conjugation tables or grammar rules, you'll love how easy it is to apply what you learn from this episode. Voici tes prochaines étapes (Here are your next steps): 1️⃣ Listen once without the transcript, then listen again and follow along with the transcript to check your understanding and see the English translations of the words that end in -S.2️⃣ Practice to make these words stick! I’ve also created a FREE flashcard set with all 14 words from today’s episode, plus a few bonus words. Access your flashcards here to hear the pronunciation and get comfortable with each word where you can pronounce the final -S.If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend or classmate who’s learning French. Chances are, they’ve been silently dropping some of these final S sounds, too!Podcast created by Dr. Natalie AmgottEdited by Paroma Banerjee

What does "le bac" mean? When do you use "le collège," "l'université," and "le cégep?"In this lesson, you'll learn how the school systems work in France and Québec, including the specific vocabulary for schooling from ages 2-22. You'll also learn how the vocabulary differs for schooling in France vs. Québec!Voici tes prochaines étapes: 1. Check out the comparison tables with all the vocabulary for the French, Québécois, and US / Canada systems.2. Listen again and follow along with the French transcript.3. Learning French for France or Québec? Join the waitlist for Elevate French group classes.Podcast CreditsPodcast created and hosted by Dr. Natalie AmgottAudio editing by Paroma Banerjee

If you're freezing up in conversation because you keep stopping to conjugate your verbs, then what you need is a grammar reset.In this science-informed episode for A2, B1, and B2 intermediate French learners, you'll learn exactly what to do when it feels like you're hitting a wall with your French. You'll learn why you sometimes forget verb conjugations while speaking and how to make them more automatic. Tes prochaines étapes:1. Download the French Grammar Reset that accompanies this episode.2. Block out 60 minutes in your calendar for your French Grammar Reset. 3. Review the transcript of the French part of today's lesson for anything you may have missed.Bonne continuation et à la prochaine!

Why does French feel so hard all of a sudden? Are you really getting worse at French? Why does it feel like you forgot all of the basics? Today we're diving into the science behind the questions you're asking yourself about why you have some days where you feel like your French gets worse. You'll learn six reasons that your French might feel worse as an intermediate learner and six easy things to do about it. If you're having a bad day with your French or want to be prepared for the next time it happens, this lesson is for you!Tes prochaines étapes1️⃣ Map out your goals and track your progress with the French Fluency Roadmap.2️⃣ Review your understanding with the transcript for today's lesson, which includes English translations of some of the intermediate and advanced vocabulary in the lesson.If you're loving the Let's Speak French! podcast, would you consider leaving a rating and review wherever you're listening? It helps to reach more intermediate learners like you!

If you've ever heard La Marseillaise, the French national anthem, you may have thought:"Wait...did they really just sing that?"In this episode, we're breaking down the history, vocabulary, and meaning behind one of France's most recognizable national symbols. You'll learn:Why French people don't say "Happy Bastille Day!"How La Marseillaise got its nameThe story behind France's national anthem Why French songs sometimes pronounce silent e'sVos prochaines étapes (Your next steps)1️⃣ Episode transcript + English translationsComplete lyrics to La Marseillaise3️⃣ Sing along to the lyrics video4️⃣ Join my free weekly French email lessons

Are you telling people that you can or that you stink? One small sound can make all the difference!In this episode, you'll discover minimal pairs—French words that differ by just one sound but have completely different meanings. You'll practice five of the most common sound pairs that English speakers struggle with, learn why your brain has trouble hearing these differences, and start training your ear to become a more confident French speaker.Tes prochaines étapes: Your next steps 1. Practice the minimal pairs with the French Minimal Pairs Flashcards. 2. Listen to the episode a second time and repeat each minimal pair out loud.3. Choose one of today's minimal pairs and use both words in your own French sentences this week.

Did you learn that "plutôt" means "rather?" OUI et NON. Plutôt is one French verb that gets used all the time in conversation, but it doesn't only mean "rather." In today's lesson, you'll learn the five conversational contexts where you'd want to use plutôt, including how to use it as a strategy to elegantly correct yourself when you make a mistake speaking French. To get the most out of this lesson: 1. Write one sentence for each of the five uses of plutôt. Check out the uses and English translations to get you started.2. Track your intermediate French with a customized playlist and tracker with the complementary Intermediate French Kit.If you learned something new today, please leave a review or share with a friend! It helps this podcast to reach more intermediate French adult learners like you.

Did you know French in Canada extends beyond Québec? And that each variety brings a different history and different linguistic structures to the table?Today, you'll learn all about Chiac and Acadian French from Janelle Poirier! To get the most out of this episode, listen once through and slow down the speed on your podcast player if needed. Then, follow these steps:1. Check out the transcript to listen again and pick up any vocabulary you may have missed the first time.2. Check out Janelle's social accounts on Instagram and TikTok.3. Explore Acadian French and Chiac through Janelle's recommendations:Literature: Antonine Maillet & France DaigleMusic: 1755 & Hay Babies4. Share this episode with your friends learning French so that they learn more about the understudied Acadian French and Chiac!As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Do you just repeat the same words in every French conversation? Although common words like "bon" and "très" get used all the time in French, it's helpful to know alternative so that you sound more like yourself and can express your personality in French!Today, you'll learn alternatives to five overly used words by French learners: bon, très, chose, avoir, and dire. To get the most out of today's lesson: 1. Listen once through to the lesson. 2. Check your understanding and the English translations in the transcript. 3. Download your Filler Word Guide to help you sound more natural in your next French conversations.Merci d'être là, mon ami.e! To make sure you never miss an episode of Let's Speak French!, tap the "Follow" or "Subscribe" button wherever you're listening.

When you're short on time, how can you get the most bang for your buck with your French? In this episode, you'll learn 6 unusual but easy ways to improve your French that don't involve another workbook, class, or grammar lesson. Your goal? Listen through and pick one or two of these new habits to add to your routine.To get the most out of this episode, listen through the French lesson once en français. Then, check the transcript here to decide which one or two of the skills you're going to incorporate into your daily routine. Useful resources: Line A Day JournalAtomic Habits by James ClearThe transcription of this episodeEmail me to let me know how your new habit is going! You can reach me at [email protected] an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

As English speakers, we use the word "FOR" all the time. But that doesn't always translate to "POUR" en français. It often translates to a different preposition or nothing at all. In today's lesson, you'll learn cases where we do need to use POUR in French to talk about duration, gift giving, and purpose.Then you'll learn several cases where we can't use POUR in French, and what to say instead when you're talking about looking for something, waiting for someone, or asking for something. Voici tes prochaines étapes: 1️⃣ Practice writing one phrase for each of the phrases that do require pour and for those that do not require pour. Check out the transcript for inspiration and some English translations.2️⃣ Send me your sentences for feedback! I'll give feedback to the first 20 folks I hear from. You can send them to [email protected]️⃣ Learn something new today? Could you tap the "subscribe" button so that you never miss an episode or leave a rating and review? Merci d'être là, mon ami.e!

Why is it LE problème and LE pique-nique? Today you'll learn words that sound feminine in French, but are actually masculine. Plus, you'll learn about the "baguette trick" (and how to avoid it). Finally, I share my gift to you - the 11 Rules to Determine if French Words are Masculine or Feminine.Tes prochaines étapes (Your next steps)1️⃣ Check the English definitions of the words and make sure you know which ones are masculine by reviewing the transcript as you listen.2️⃣ Learn the 11 Rules to Determine if French Words are Masculine or Feminine. Add your exceptions to the guide as you go.3️⃣ Tap the "share" button to share this with a friend learning French so that they never have to wonder whether these everyday words are masculine or feminine.Bonne continuation et à la prochaine!

You're spending too much time on the wrong words (l'écureuil). Today we break down the 9 words that are the hardest for my intermediate learners over the last decade of teaching. You'll walk away being able to use these 9 USEFUL words in everyday conversation, and will no longer avoid words just because the pronunciation is tricky.Here are your next steps to make it stick!1️⃣ Check the pronunciation breakdown and English definitions of each of the 9 words here.2️⃣ Download your 10 Intermediate Tongue Twisters to improve your pronunciation of vowels like U and OU.3️⃣ Next on your playlist: 4 Sounds to Improve your Intermediate FrenchLearn something new today? Rate and review the podcast to let me know. It's one of the most helpful things you can do to help podcast creators and to help me with my goal of reaching as many French learners as possible!

In this episode, you’ll learn a simple system to finally understand where adverbs go in French. You'll learn what to do with short (bien, mal, trop) vs long (lentement, facilement) adverbs, what happens in the passé composé, and why words like probablement don’t follow the “normal” rules.If you’ve ever second-guessed where to put bien, souvent, or probablement… this one’s for you.Tes prochaines étapes:1️⃣ Listen once. Then listen again while checking the English translations and the adverb rules with the lesson transcript.2️⃣ Start actively observing where adverbs go while you listen and read. 3️⃣ Tap "subscribe" so that you never miss a lesson!

You know reflexive verbs like se lever, se réveiller, se laver, se coucher, but using them in the past tense can feel like a different story entirely.How do we say "I woke up"? Where does pas go in the negative? And why do so many learners freeze when they try to say these phrases out loud?In this episode, you’ll learn a simple framework for using everyday reflexive verbs naturally in the passé composé, so you can talk about your morning routine, last night, or what happened today with more confidence. We’ll cover affirmative and negative sentences, common speaking mistakes, and natural spoken French.How to build reflexive verbs in the passé composé with la formule magiqueHow to say phrases like I woke up, I got dressed, I went to bedHow negation works in spoken French The easiest way to make these structures automatic1️⃣ Review reflexive verbs with the transcript and download your free French Past Tense Cheat Sheet.2️⃣ Practice 3 phrases from today out loud until they feel automatic.3️⃣ Want more reflexive verbs beyond daily routine? Go back and listen to Episode #36: Douter ou Se Douter? The Reflexive Verbs Most Learners Skip.

Does "drôle" actually mean funny? And what's the difference between "drôle," "rigolo," "marrant," and "amusant"?In this French lesson, you'll learn 7 ways to talk about "fun" and "funny" things in French, using the appropriate words for France or Québec. You'll learn exactly which expression to use when a person is being weird versus being funny. Tes prochaines étapes: 1️⃣ Check your understanding by reviewing the transcript for this episode.2️⃣ Join the weekly French lessons to get free French resources to your inbox every week.3️⃣ Learn something new? Share this episode with a friend learning French so that they never mix up "drôle" and "amusant" again!

If you’ve ever thought about taking the DELF, you’ve probably wondered: Should I take it? What is it actually like? How do I prepare for B1 or B2?In this episode, I’m joined by one of my extraordinary students, Pami Banerjee, who recently passed the DELF B2. She shares her experience preparing for the exam, what surprised her on test day, and the strategies that helped her succeed.We also break down what examiners are really looking for at the B2 level, from using more varied grammar structures to sounding more natural and confident in your speaking.If the DELF is on your radar, this episode will give you a clear idea of what to expect and how to prepare effectively.Action steps:Check the transcript: Review the full transcript to reinforce your comprehension and notice useful vocabulary and structures for the B2 level.Learn to sound more natural with the French Filler Word Guide.

Do you ever feel like you’re doing a lot in French… but not actually making progress?In this episode, I’m sharing the simple system I wish I had when I was learning French, and the exact one I’m using now to learn Italian faster and more effectively. If your French feels a little scattered, frustrating, or stuck, this will help you bring structure to what you’re already doing (without adding more to your plate).We’ll walk through 6 practical rules to help you focus on communication, retain more vocabulary, and stop second-guessing every step.Tes prochaines étapes:→ Listen to this episode twice: first for the gist, then again for deeper understanding→ Check the transcript to review new vocabulary (and apply rule #2 😉)→ Ready to put this system into practice? Grab your Intermediate French Kit.→ If this episode helped you, tap “follow” so you don’t miss next week’s Let's Speak French! lesson.

Want to sound better in French this week, without studying for hours?In this episode, I’m sharing 9 of the most common mistakes I hear from intermediate (and even advanced) French learners, and how to fix them quickly so that you sound more natural and confident in French.These aren’t big grammar lessons or complicated rules. They’re small, high-impact tweaks that you can notice, practice, and improve almost immediately.We’re talking:pronunciation mistakes that can completely change your meaningcommon verb errorsfaux amis that trip up even strong learnersand simple article mistakes that make your French sound offThink of this episode like a checklist. Spot your mistakes, practice them for a few minutes this week, and you’ll feel the difference within a week.Tes prochaines étapes:1️⃣ Read the transcript to check off which of the 9 most common errors you're making, and how to fix them.2️⃣ Stay in the loop for weekly French lessons: Join the newsletter.3️⃣ Tap “Follow” / “Subscribe” so you never miss an episode of Let's Speak French!

If you’ve ever arrived in Québec feeling confident in your French… and then heard people speaking and thought “Attends… c’est du français ça?” — this episode is for you.In this episode, you’ll learn 10 of the most common Québec French expressions you’ll actually hear in everyday life — whether you’re traveling, working, or chatting with Québécois friends and colleagues. From “Ça va-tu?” to “c’est pas pire” and “ben voyons!” these are the expressions that don’t always show up in traditional French classes but make a huge difference in real conversations.We’ll break them down by category so you can understand them, recognize them, and start using them with confidence.🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn:How questions work in spoken Québec French (and what that little -tu really means)Common reactions and expressions to sound more natural in conversationEveryday vocabulary for shopping, food, and daily lifeKey differences between Québec French and French from FranceWhether you’re preparing for a trip to Montréal, working with Québécois colleagues, or just want to better understand different varieties of French, this episode will help you feel more confident right away.👉 Next steps:Read the full transcript + review all 10 expressions.Keep learning Québec French with more expressions.Want to go further with your Québec French? Check out my curated list of Québec French novels for intermediate + advanced learners.And if you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow/subscribe and leave a rating — it helps more intermediate French learners find the podcast

What's it like to work in the US, from a French perspective?In this episode, my guest, Denis Gras, shares the cultural surprises he experienced while working in an American environment, especially when it comes to communication styles. We talk about politeness, directness, small talk, and the subtle differences between French and North American conversation norms.To get the most out of this lesson: 1️⃣ Check your understanding of the episode with the transcript here.2️⃣ Tap the subscribe button to make sure you never miss an episode of Let's Speak French!3️⃣ Send Natalie a message @elevatefrench on Instagram or Facebook to let her know: What shocked you most about Denis's experience?

The French verb PASSER doesn’t just mean “to pass.” In fact, it has so many meanings that it can completely change depending on context, and that’s exactly why it confuses intermediate learners.In this episode, you’ll learn 9 essential uses of PASSER, with clear examples and simple explanations (in French). Then we tackle the big grammar question: When does PASSER take AVOIR vs ÊTRE in the passé composé?If you’ve ever hesitated before saying j’ai passé or je suis passé, this episode will make it finally click.The most common meanings of PASSER in everyday FrenchHow the meaning changes depending on contextA simple way to know when to use AVOIR or ÊTRE in the past tenseTes prochaines étapes: 1️⃣ Check your understanding of the 9 meanings of passer with the English translations in the transcript.2️⃣ Say one example out loud using être and one using avoir in the passé composé.3️⃣ Share this episode with a fellow French learner - chances are they aren't learning this in class!

Learn exactly how to say "something, " someone," and "somewhere," and the grammar rules for quelque chose + de + adjectif. Voici tes prochaines étapes (Here are your next steps!):1️⃣ Make it stick by reviewing the transcript.2️⃣ Take the quiz to practice the negative forms of these words.3️⃣ Check out episode #19 to work on advanced negative forms. Bonne continuation et à la prochaine!P.S. Learn something new today? If so, would you mind leaving a review and rating of this podcast wherever you're listening? It will help this podcast reach other intermediate French learners like you!

4 Strategies that take just 50 minutes per week to help you improve your vocabulary by leaps and bounds.To get the most out of this lesson: 1️⃣ Get your customized reading list here.2️⃣ Use the double-play method to check what you learned.3️⃣ Send a message to me (Natalie) @elevatefrench on Instagram or Facebook to let me know which book you're picking to implement these vocabulary strategies!Tu as appris quelque chose de nouveau aujourd'hui? Leave a rating and a review to help this podcast reach more intermediate learners like you - merci beaucoup!

And no, it doesn't mean "place" like you think it does!You'll learn 8 ways to use "la place" in your everyday conversation, and what to say when you're talking about the places that you go. 1. Access your Customizable Study Template to track the 8 uses of "la place" and all the vocabulary you're learning. 2. Check out the 8 uses and the examples (with English translations).3. Tap "Follow" so that you never miss an episode of Let's Speak French!

Have you been avoiding using DONT ? This lesson will hep you use it in your everyday speech to sound more natural and less repetitive. After you listen to the lesson, voici tes prochaines étapes:1. Check the transcript to review expressions with DE. 2. Take the DONT Quiz to make it stickIf you learned something new today, leave a rating or review to help this podcast reach more intermediate learners!

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Sound more natural in your next French conversation with these everyday slang and idioms that you can use at work or in daily conversations. 1️⃣ Join the free workshop: Speak Real French - Slang & Idioms for Intermediate Learners2️⃣ Review the 8 expressions you learned in this episode with the French transcript.

J'irai ou je vais aller? Learn how to stop overusing the futur simple and when to use the futur proche or the present tense instead. Tes prochaines étapes: 1. Follow along with the transcript to view the examples from today's lesson.2. Download your French Fluency Roadmap to track your French goals, vocabulary, and progress in 2026.3. Tap the "Subscribe" button so that you never miss a lesson from Let's Speak French! Craving more bite-sized French lessons? Follow Natalie @elevatefrench on Instagram or Facebook!

Your guide for setting a SMART French goal that you'll actually stick to.Tes prochaines étapes [Your next steps]1. Download your French Fluency Roadmap to set and track your SMART French Goal, week by week.2. Check the French transcript for this episode to make sure you're ready to set a SMART Goal.3. Share this episode with a friend learning French so that you can keep each other assignable (the A in SMART) with your goals this year.Have a question? Want to share your French goal? I love hearing from you! Send me message @elevatefrench on Facebook or Instagram.

In this A2/B1 level French lesson, you'll learn about food, music, and cultural traditions for the holidays in France. Tes prochaines étapes [Your next steps]1. Get your free French travel course to learn how to navigate travel mishaps that will occur with transportation, lodging, and restaurants as you travel in France and Québec.2. Check out the transcript for the French lesson.3. Tap the "Subscribe" button, so that you never miss an episode of Let's Speak French!

How to improve your listening comprehension, based on scientific research on the "double play" method. You'll learn listening strategies and how to feel less anxious while listening. Prochaines étapes: 1. Download your French Listening Without Stress guide. 2. Tap "Subscribe" so that you never miss an episode!

A lesson for both intermediate and beginner French learners to avoid the common mistakes between BON and BIEN. Tes prochaines étapes (Your next steps)1. Check your understanding with the transcript.2. Got a question about BON vs BIEN? I love hearing from you! Drop me a line at [email protected]. 3. Tap "Follow" so you never miss an episode of Let's Speak French!

Frédéric Patenaude, French teacher and polyglot, breaks down the best ways to go about learning a language (and learning multiple languages over the decades). If you're ready to make real progress with your intermediate or advanced French, you'll love Frédéric's tips for improving your study habits and the mindset shifts you need to finally speak French more proficiently. Voici tes prochaines étapes: 1️⃣ Check your comprehension with the transcript of this week's episode. 2️⃣ Défi / challenge: Find 60 MORE minutes per week for your French study. Write it down in your planner or somewhere you're going to see it every single day. Snap a photo and tag @elevatefrench in Instagram stories (or send me a message - I love to hear from you!). I'll check in to help you with your goal of fitting French more sustainably into your schedule.3️⃣ Check out French with Frédéric for more Québec French content!

Improve your intermediate French with these better alternatives to "merci beaucoup" to sound more nuanced in your French for work, travel, or casual conversation. Tes prochaines étapes [Your next steps]1️⃣ Get the French Professional Email Template to politely communicate in formal email contexts. 2️⃣ Review the transcript and pick three new expressions that you'll aim to use in your next French conversations to express your thanks.3️⃣ Tap the "Subscribe" button so you never miss an episode!

Improve your B1 and B2 French listening comprehension skills with the passive voice, which is frequently used to talk about French news. Your intermediate French action steps 👇🏻1️⃣ View the lesson examples in the transcript here.2️⃣ Take the Passive Voice Quiz to get immediate feedback on your use of this tricky structure. 3️⃣ The passive voice doesn't get talked about enough in French learning resources, but you hear it all the time! Share this episode with a friend that's learning French to help them to understand more French media. Bonne continuation et à la prochaine!

Improve your French pronunciation with these 14 liaison rules for liaison obligatoire, liaison interdite, et liaison facultative! Your action steps: 1️⃣ Check out the transcript of this lesson.2️⃣ Record yourself practicing the examples in the transcript, or just talking about your day. You can send it to Dr. Natalie for feedback on Instagram @elevatefrench in direct messages!3️⃣ Did you learn something today? Leaving a rating and review helps the podcast to reach more French learners and is always appreciated!

What's it like to stay in a dorm and speak only French for 7 weeks as an adult? Brittany Kreek shares her experiences and her tips for going from beginner to the top of Middlebury's language program level in just 4 years. She'll tell you how to study on the days that you aren't feeling motivated and how to stay focused as an adult!Vos prochaines étapes (Your next steps):1️⃣ Overcome the Intermediate Plateau with your Customizable Study Template2️⃣ Review the transcript3️⃣ Share this episode with a friend learning French!

Learn how to get by in French when disaster strikes! Specifically, you'll learn intermediate tips to improve your French for the B2 and C1 levels. Tes prochaines étapes: 1️⃣ Download your Intermediate French Kit to gain confidence with speaking, grammar, and pronunciation.2️⃣ Tu as compris? Follow along with the transcript for this episode to check your comprehension and review the new vocabulary you'll learn. 3️⃣ Tap "Follow" wherever you're listening so that you'll never miss an episode!

Learn how to use 3 verbs that confusion intermediate learners - arriver, partir, and s’en aller! Discover what “arriver” really means, when to say “je m’en vais,” and how to sound more natural by using "arriver" to talk about what you can and can't do.Your action steps: 1️⃣ Take the quiz to test your understanding!2️⃣ Check your understanding with the transcript3️⃣ Checkout Part I of this series: How to use retourner, rendre, rentrer, revenir, and renvoyer

Are you overusing the imperative? Turns out French speakers avoid using the imperative with four other grammar structures to sound more natural and polite. Your action steps: 1️⃣ Follow along with the transcript and review the content here. 2️⃣ Practice using the imperative! Create a story on Instagram where you tell your friends what they should do by avoiding the imperative. Use the subjunctive, infinitive, futur simple, or "Veuillez + infinitif" to tell them what to do. Remember to tag @elevatefrench to get feedback from Dr. Natalie!3️⃣ Learn something new in today's lesson? Veuillez laisser un avis! Please leave a rating and review to help more intermediate learners to find this podcast.

Get a conversation going with your French coworkers, family, or Francophone friends! Your intermediate starter pack to starting more conversations in French. Voici tes prochaines étapes: 1️⃣ Get your Past Tense Cheat Sheet so you can easily talk about what you've seen and read with the passé composé and imparfait.2️⃣ Review the transcript for this lesson. Make sure to tap the subscribe button so that you'll never miss an episode!

Tu me manques or Je te manque? Clarify how to use the verb Manquer to talk about what you miss, what you don't have, and what opportunities you have missed out on. Vos prochaines étapes: 1️⃣ Take the MANQUER quiz!2️⃣ Check out the transcript to check your understanding

What are the best techniques to improve your spoken French? In this conversation with Dr. Julia Gorham, professor of French at The Australian National University, you'll learn how to improve your French with research-based tips. Tes prochaines étapes [Your next steps]:1️⃣ Follow along with the transcript here2️⃣ Make sure to tap the "subscribe" button so you never miss an episode!Have a question about French? DM Natalie @elevatefrench on Instagram or Facebook. It might just become the subject of a new episode!

When do you use COD vs COI - what even are they and why do you absolutely need them to improve your intermediate French?Your action steps after listening: 1️⃣ Join the Intermediate French Class to improve your fluidity and learn all the small words (such as COD vs COI) that make a big difference in your speaking and listening skills2️⃣ Review the transcript for today's lesson 3️⃣ Need to gain confidence with speaking from scratch? Save your spot in the Beginner French Foundations Reboot group class!Got a question about your level? I always love to hear from you! You can reach me anytime at [email protected]