French–English transcript on Patreon. A quiet Alpine village suddenly looks full of monsters. Vampires at the bakery, zombies at the pharmacy… and I’m the only one not in costume. Then I remember: it’s Halloween. B1 French story for listening practice and natural vocabulary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

French listening story (B1): Greg promises the best scrambled eggs in Paris... then realises there are only brown eggs. What follows is a race through Paris supermarkets. Learn kitchen and grocery vocabulary and see what happens when culture meets cuisine. French–English transcript here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

A determined beginner sets out at dawn with perfect gear and high hopes. By noon, everyone around him has caught fish except him. What starts as a disaster becomes something unexpected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Navigate a vegetarian's hilarious first day with a French host family armed with only basic food vocabulary. Learn essential phrases with "J'aime manger" and "Je n'aime pas manger" through ham-filled croissants, mysterious sandwiches, and foie gras ice cream disasters. Perfect for A1-A2 learners hungry for practical French food vocabulary and cultu…

Escape Paris with an exhausted office worker who turns off her phone for the first time in five years—only to face her greatest fear: chickens. Practice A1-A2 French through this charming story about disconnecting, conquering phobias, and finding unexpected friendships. Perfect for learners seeking relatable vocabulary about work-life balance and c…

Chris wins a trip to Council Bluffs, Iowa—America's most boring town—and accidentally becomes a local celebrity. Practice intermediate French through this hilarious culture-clash story about small-town hospitality, misunderstandings, and an old French bakery. Perfect for B1-B2 learners ready for longer narratives with humor and heart. Hosted on Aca…

Discover French pet vocabulary through a week of chaos and cuddles with Léo, a lovable white dog. Master essential animal-related phrases and present tense verbs while experiencing stolen croissants, muddy paws, and park adventures. Perfect for A1 learners who love dogs and practical French! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…

Spend a week planting tomatoes, herbs, and flowers with Mamie in this gentle A1 French story. Master gardening vocabulary and simple present tense through peaceful countryside moments. Perfect for beginners seeking natural French immersion in a heartwarming family setting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Follow a week in a French bakery, from pre-dawn mornings to Sunday markets. Master essential workplace vocabulary and daily routine expressions while experiencing the warmth of French bread culture. Perfect for A1-A2 learners craving practical French through the delicious world of boulangerie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…

How a Solo Trip to Find the Eiffel Tower Led to Finding Something Better... DOWNLOAD THE FRENCH-ENGLISH TRANSLATION Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Experience the medieval village of Balazuc through sophisticated French as our narrator savors Picodon cheese, wild boar caillettes, and local honey while exploring stone streets and crystal-clear rivers. This C1-level story weaves regional vocabulary, culinary traditions, and nuanced descriptions of southern France's stunning landscapes. Hosted on…

Join a traveler exploring the medieval village of Balazuc in sunny Ardèche, from morning coffee to riverside walks and local honey shopping. This A1 story teaches vacation vocabulary, daily routines, and regional specialties like caillettes while painting a picture of southern French village life perfect for beginners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co…

Exhausted Parisian Amandine escapes to glamorous Deauville for a week and discovers morning horses galloping on the beach, the famous wooden boardwalks, and a slower pace of life just two hours from Paris. This B1-B2 story follows her transformation from stressed executive to weekend regular who finds peace by the Norman sea. Hosted on Acast. See a…

Vocabulary : Bizarre : Strange/weird En plein juillet : Right in the middle of July Un rétroviseur : Rearview mirror Fouiller : To search through Une silhouette : A silhouette Rouillée : Rusty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Master French through natural pattern-based learning as you follow a birthday walk discovering animals and objects. Using the powerful "Qu'est-ce que je vois? Je vois..." structure, this story teaches prepositions (dans, sur, sous), vocabulary, and present tense verbs through spaced repetition, the same way children naturally acquire language, movi…

Lifeguard Jared dreams of saving lives but has one big problem: he's terrified of sharks. After multiple false alarms threaten his job, he must face his deepest fear when a real shark appears near a drowning surfer. This A1-A2 story teaches fear vocabulary and ocean terms with a surprising twist ending. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…

READ THE STORY WHILE YOU LISTEN Learn French naturally with this short, easy story about a morning at a French market. This episode is perfect for beginners: clear structures, slow pacing, and predictable patterns that help your brain absorb French effortlessly. 🎧 What you’ll learn in this story: Simple verbs in the present: je vais, j’achète, j’ai…

SEE THE TRANSCRIPT VIDEO Follow step-by-step instructions to make authentic French crêpes using simple ingredients like flour, eggs, and milk. Learn cooking vocabulary, measurements, and discover the Chandeleur tradition where flipping a crêpe with a coin in hand brings year-long luck. Perfect A1 recipe for delicious language learning! Hosted on Ac…

Emma and Pierre discuss their favourite French seasons in this natural dialogue, covering weather, clothing, and cultural traditions from spring flower markets to winter ski trips. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Experience Paris through fresh eyes as a first-time visitor explores the Eiffel Tower, tastes authentic croissants, and discovers the Mona Lisa is smaller than expected. This A1 story follows a perfect tourist day from morning café to illuminated Tower, teaching essential travel vocabulary and present tense verbs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…

Librarian Monsieur Martin discovers beautiful forgotten French words like "émerveillade" (a moment of deep wonder) in old books and starts collecting them in his red notebook. When a young student helps him share these lost treasures online, the ancient words find new life on social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…

Follow Irina's first-person account of discovering Normandy's powerful tides after the sea catches her napping on the beach. Her obsessive tide research pays off when she gets trapped on an island at high tide and must use her knowledge to escape the rising waters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Parisian Irina discovers the power of Normandy tides when the sea catches her napping on the beach. After studying tide schedules obsessively, she attempts to visit an island accessible only at low tide, but stays too long and must use her newfound knowledge to escape the rising waters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

SEE THE TRANSCRIPT American Sara inherits a mysterious Brittany house from her grandmother and discovers her family's centuries-old role as guardians of Celtic secrets. When extreme tides reveal an ancient stone alignment only visible once every seven years, Sara must choose between her Boston life and embracing her Breton heritage. Hosted on Acast…

Guide Clara must overcome her claustrophobia to save three tourists trapped by the rising tide at Mont Saint-Michel. When ancient secret passages offer the only escape route, Clara faces her deepest fear in the dark, narrow tunnels to lead them to safety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

DOWNLOAD THE TRANSLATION Emma discovers mysterious wet footprints during a school trip to Chambord Castle, leading her to a secret room and an impossible encounter with Leonardo da Vinci. This A1-A2 story combines French history vocabulary with present tense narration as Emma learns the Renaissance genius's architectural secrets. Hosted on Acast. S…

Learn French meals from morning croissants to evening ice cream through the repeated question "Ce que j'aime manger?" This A1-level story teaches essential food vocabulary, meal names, and hunger expressions while reinforcing present tense patterns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Download the translation Escape Paris for a refreshing weekend in the Normandy countryside as our narrator discovers the charm of rural French life. From ancient stone farmhouses to village markets and lazy Sunday barbecues, experience the stark contrast between city and country living through simple, everyday moments. Perfect for A1-A2 learners re…

Join Jane, an American tourist, as she navigates her first TGV train ride from Paris to Lyon with help from Christophe, a friendly French passenger in the seat next to hers. Practice essential French travel vocabulary through their real-life conversation about train tickets, ordering food, and discovering French culture at 300 km/h. Hosted on Acast…

SEE THE EPISODE TRANSCRIPT When Toulouse, the beloved orange cat of Café des Artistes, mysteriously disappears from his Montmartre home, the entire neighbourhood joins the search. But what they discover about their furry friend's secret double life will surprise everyone—including his worried owner, Monsieur Pascal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…

SEE EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Julie's cheese challenge takes an unexpected turn when Paul, a passionate cheese expert, whisks her away to meet France's hidden artisan producers. From 80-year-old cave-aged traditions to modern makers preserving ancient methods, discover why cheese is more than just food. it's the heart of French culture. Hosted on Acast. S…

An American woman living in France boasts about knowing all French cheeses, prompting her neighbor—a veteran cheesemaker—to challenge her to try 365 different varieties in one year. After quickly exhausting the supermarket options, Julie realizes she's barely scratched the surface of France's 1,600 cheese varieties. Just as she fears failing the ch…

An English woman experiences her first French Christmas and is shocked to find raw oysters instead of traditional turkey on the table. As her in-laws share stories of midnight seafood markets and family traditions, Emily nervously tries her first oyster—discovering not just a new taste, but a connection to her new family. One year later, she's prou…

Five friends get separated in the crowded Louvre when their phones lose signal, each wandering through different periods of art history. A simple museum visit becomes an accidental adventure proving that sometimes getting lost is the best way to discover art's wonders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Read transcript and translation here. An American businessman's life changes forever when he discovers a €3 bottle of French wine that tastes better than $30 bottles back home. Fascinated by France's wine culture—producing 8 billion bottles annually as the world's second-largest producer—Tom sells his Seattle home to buy a vineyard in Southern Fran…

SEE ENGLISH-FRENCH TRANSLATION An American mountaineer fulfils his childhood dream of climbing Mont Blanc, only to discover the journey requires more preparation than expected. After months of training with the French Alpine School, he returns to conquer Western Europe's highest peak (4,808 meters), learning valuable lessons about respect, patience…

Listen to this story on repeat while you sleep to effortlessly absorb French vocabulary about geography and travel. A young boy discovers a magical cloud train outside his window that takes him on a dreamy nighttime journey across France. This gentle B1-level bedtime story introduces French geography and nature vocabulary while soothing you to slee…

TRANSLATION FRENCH ENGLISH HERE An English cyclist moves to France to pursue his dream of competing in the Tour de France, facing cultural barriers and team skepticism along the way. After months of adaptation and training in the French Alps, Jack finally gets his chance at a qualifying race that could make his lifelong dream reality. Learn about t…

SEE TRANSLATION HERE After searching all over Paris for white eggs, Greg discovers the surprising truth from a knowledgeable waiter: the color comes from chicken genetics, with red-earlobed French hens producing brown eggs. Though initially skeptical, Greg learns that shell color doesn't affect taste, challenging his 30-year preference and opening …

A determined American expat searches all over Paris for white eggs, only to discover they're mysteriously absent from every store. After visiting multiple supermarkets and even asking a local farmer, the exhausted Greg finally orders eggs at a restaurant... only to be served brown ones again. What shocking truth about French eggs will he learn? Fin…

Learn this story while falling asleep to help your brain assimilate French. A young girl discovers enchanted ballet slippers at the Paris Opera that come alive under moonlight, guiding her on a midnight adventure where ghostly dancers teach her to dance on the grand stage. Read transcript and translation here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

American cheesemaker Sarah travels through renowned French regions studying traditional techniques behind the country's 1,500 cheese varieties. After mastering the complexities of Camembert, Époisses, and Reblochon, she creates an innovative truffle-infused cheese that earns respect at a prestigious competition. Read transcript and translation here…

An American woman discovers why everyone is laughing on her first day at a French office! Learn about France's "Poisson d'Avril" tradition dating back to the 16th century in this cultural story packed with workplace vocabulary. Perfect for beginners curious about French customs and celebrations. Read transcript and translation here. Hosted on Acast…

An American woman leaves her corporate job to pursue her dream of becoming a cheesemaker in a French village. When Sarah enters a prestigious cheese competition, she discovers there's more to French cheese than she realised—with over 1,500 varieties and centuries of tradition to master. Follow her journey from novice to dedicated apprentice of Fran…

An American baker moves to Paris to open his dream bakery, only to discover the strict French "Law of Bread" threatens everything. Perfect for intermediate French learners interested in cultural traditions and culinary vocabulary. DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

A curious cat ventures beyond his garden fence and discovers the world isn't what he expected. Learn vocabulary about exploration, emotions, and family while improving your listening skills. Perfect for beginners wanting to learn French through simple storytelling. TRANSLATION HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Learn French through a simple story! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To learn French effectively, you should use comprehensible input! It's the natural way we all learn languages, just like children. Immerse yourself in reading and listening, and your brain will absorb the language patterns. Soon, you'll speak fluently without even thinking, using words and phrases you never studied, with a great accent too! This st…

Access the translation and quizzes here! One mysterious morning, a man wakes up fluent in French but unable to speak his native English. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Experience a culinary adventure with Sophie as she tackles French cooking for the first time. This A1-level story follows her kitchen mishaps and triumphs, teaching basic food vocabulary through humorous mistakes. Perfect for beginners eager to learn cooking terms like "faire revenir" and "mariner" in a fun, relatable context. Will Sophie's second …