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In this episode of The WHY Matters Podcast, we sit down in Paris with our longtime French teacher, Camille of Artful French, to talk about what it really takes to learn a language. From awkward yoga classes and repeating “je ne parle pas français,” to raising bilingual kids and questioning whether apps like Duolingo are enough, this conversation is honest, funny, and practical.
We unpack why immersion matters, whether you’re ever too old to learn, the difference between understanding and actually speaking, and how AI and translation tools are changing the game. Camille reminds us that learning a language is brain gymnastics, it takes patience, humor, and actually doing the work.
@05:12 Native vs. Non-Native Teachers – Why accent matters
@10:06 Doing the Work – Grammar, patience, and progress
@14:10 TV & YouTube – Helpful or limiting?
@21:02 AI & Translation – Tool or crutch?
@23:49 Make It Fun – Humor and brain flexibility
We also share Camille’s French music recommendation, La symphonie des éclairs by Zaho de Sagazan, as a beautiful way to immerse yourself in the language.
If you’d like to work with Camille, you can find her at artfulfrench.com or email her directly at [email protected].
This episode isn’t just about French. It’s about humility, growth, and having the courage to sound foolish while you learn something new.
Leave us a voice message! Share your thoughts or questions at [email protected] or call 424-442-9295.
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In this episode of The WHY Matters Podcast, we sit down in Paris with our longtime French teacher, Camille of Artful French, to talk about what it really takes to learn a language. From awkward yoga classes and repeating “je ne parle pas français,” to raising bilingual kids and questioning whether apps like Duolingo are enough, this conversation is honest, funny, and practical.
We unpack why immersion matters, whether you’re ever too old to learn, the difference between understanding and actually speaking, and how AI and translation tools are changing the game. Camille reminds us that learning a language is brain gymnastics, it takes patience, humor, and actually doing the work.
@05:12 Native vs. Non-Native Teachers – Why accent matters
@10:06 Doing the Work – Grammar, patience, and progress
@14:10 TV & YouTube – Helpful or limiting?
@21:02 AI & Translation – Tool or crutch?
@23:49 Make It Fun – Humor and brain flexibility
We also share Camille’s French music recommendation, La symphonie des éclairs by Zaho de Sagazan, as a beautiful way to immerse yourself in the language.
If you’d like to work with Camille, you can find her at artfulfrench.com or email her directly at [email protected].
This episode isn’t just about French. It’s about humility, growth, and having the courage to sound foolish while you learn something new.
Leave us a voice message! Share your thoughts or questions at [email protected] or call 424-442-9295.
PATREON
https://www.patreon.com/worldtowning
If you would like to support us in a greater capacity where you can snag some cool swag, plus join us for monthly LIVE chats, and get huge discounts on future group trips. Thank you!
GROUP TRIPS
https://worldtowningvoyages.com/
Come travel with us! Our company is owned (and 100% guided) by a family of four full-time travelers. Our passion is building bridges between cultures, fueling personal development, and expanding hearts and minds alongside a community of like-hearted individuals.
COACHING
https://worldtowning.com/learn-2/
Are you looking for guidance to accomplish that big goal supporting your why? We are the couple for you. Let’s set up a chat to get you started on your dream life, whether it is full-time travel or something else.
NEWSLETTER
https://worldtowning.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=32de323857a58dc5ab35b897f&id=b0760c6efa
10 years full-time travel with 2 world schooled kids, currently on a sailboat, writing about a travel lifestyle, education, equality & what it’s like to live an unconventional life.
MERCHANDISE
Yes - We have Merch! - https://worldtowningvoyages.com/elements/merch/
OUR SOCIALS
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/worldtowning
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldtowning
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