Bienvenue au podcast français finesse ! ✨ Dive into the francophone world through engaging episodes in intermediate French!

Haïti vous intrigue ? 🏝️Plongez dans l'histoire, la culture et la musique 🪘d'un pays à la résilience exceptionnelle avec mon nouvel épisode.

This week, we're talking about Haïti, its rich history, vibrant music and dance, its unique cuisine and language! Dive into the history, culture, and music of a country with exceptional resilience in my new episode. ✨

Want to go deeper? For only $5/month on Patreon, you can become a part of our communauté and get exclusive access to:

• The full-color presentation & complete transcript for this episode + a mini-book on the heroes of the Haitian revolution, and even a glimpse into the basics of Haitian Creole! 🇭🇹

• The other full transcripts for all français finesse episodes

• PDF resources to master grammar and vocabulary

• Bonus episodes!

🎉 Bonne nouvelle ! 

• On the free tier, get access to my blog in French!

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🎵Merci à William_King pour la musique d’intro, French Jazz Music: https://soundcloud.com/william-king-429358510/french-jazz-music 

🎵Merci à OiBeats pour la musique d’outro, Hope Kompa Beat: https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-hope-kompa-beat-379950/ 

Also check out my French Facebook group for current events and posts related to French-speaking cultures around the world and learning French. I also host free online conversation groups; more information is available on my Facebook group.

🔗 https://www.facebook.com/groups/colibritutoringfrenchgroup

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Level: Intermediate, B1-B2

© 2025, Johannah Shepherd, Colibrí Tutoring

Salut les amis du podcast français finesse ! 🎧

L’épisode 7 est prêt ! ☀️🌴 Découvrez mes aventures d'août 2024 dans cette ville incroyable, avec son mélange de 🇨🇺🇵🇷cultures 🇭🇹 et saveurs. 🌮 ✨

Au programme:

▶️Ne manquez pas cette immersion dans les cultures, la gastronomie et la magie de Miami ! ✨

Niveau: intermédiaire, B1

Envie de la transcription EXCLUSIVE avec mes photos de Miami ? 📸 Rejoignez-nous sur Patreon ! Le lien est dans les notes de l'épisode. Merci à tous mes Patrons ! 

Want the EXCLUSIVE transcript with my photos of Miami? 📸 Join us on Patreon! The link is in the episode notes. Merci to all my Patrons!

Pour seulement 5 $/mois sur Patreon, les abonnés reçoivent les transcriptions complètes de mon podcast français finesse, ainsi que des ressources PDF pour apprendre la grammaire et le vocabulaire, des aperçus culturels du monde francophone, et des épisodes bonus ! Au niveau gratuit, accédez à mon blog en français !

For only $5/month on Patreon, subscribers receive the full transcripts of my French Finesse podcast, as well as PDF resources to learn grammar and vocabulary, cultural insights from the French-speaking world, and bonus episodes! On the free tier, you get access to my blog in French! 

🔗 ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/colibritutoringfrench⁠ ⁠

Venez aussi découvrir mon groupe Facebook de français pour des informations sur l'actualité et des publications liées aux cultures francophones du monde entier et à l'apprentissage de la langue française. J'anime également des groupes de conversation en ligne gratuits, plus d'infos sur mon groupe Facebook.

Also check out my French Facebook group for current events and posts related to French-speaking cultures around the world and learning French. I also host free online conversation groups; more information is available on my Facebook group.

🔗https://www.facebook.com/groups/colibritutoringfrenchgroup

Merci to Monument Music for today’s intro and outro music, Fiesta Forever!

https://pixabay.com/music/bossa-nova-fiesta-forever-165168/ 

© 2025, Johannah Shepherd, Colibrí Tutoring

Salut ! Moi, c’est Yana 🎙️ Dans cet épisode de français finesse, je vous parle de mon expérience comme bénévole avec AmeriCorps entre 2011 et 2013. J’étais responsable de programmes pour les jeunes 🧒🏾👧🏻 : natation 🏊‍♀️ et entraînements de foot ⚽. Et j’ai même couru ma première course de 5 km 🎽 ! Une aventure pleine de mouvement, de langues  🇻🇪 🇧🇷 🇨🇱 🇭🇹et de souvenirs inoubliables 💫. Venez écouter !

La transcription complète vous attend sur mon Patreon ! ➡️ Pour seulement 5 $ par mois, rejoignez-moi dans mes aventures à East Boston et accédez à une bibliothèque croissante de ressources pour apprendre le français !

⁠https://www.patreon.com/colibritutoringfrench ⁠

Level: intermediate, B1

My AmeriCorps Experience

Hi! I’m Yana 🎙️ In this episode of français finesse, I share my experience as a volunteer with AmeriCorps from 2011 to 2013. I was a program leader for youth activities 🧒🏾👧🏻 like swim lessons 🏊‍♀️ and soccer training ⚽. And I even ran my first 5K 🎽! It was an adventure full of movement, languages  🇻🇪 🇧🇷 🇨🇱 🇭🇹, and unforgettable memories 💫. Come listen!

The full transcript awaits you on my Patreon! ➡️ For only $5 a month, join me on my adventures in East Boston, and gain access to a growing library of resources for learning French!

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🇪🇸 Revivez mon voyage inoubliable à Madrid en 2011 ! ☀️ J'ai exploré l'art 🎨, l'architecture magnifique 🏛️, goûté à la délicieuse gastronomie 😋 et profité de la vie nocturne animée 🌃 de cette ville vibrante.

Niveau: intermédiaire, B1-B2

Le transcript complet et une présentation colorée vous attendent sur mon Patreon ! ➡️ Pour seulement 5$ par mois, plongez au cœur de Madrid avec moi et accédez à une librairie grandissante de ressources pour apprendre le français !

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La musique d'intro/outro aujourd'hui est 'Prajna's Flamenco Dance' par Andrea Good, une piste libre de droits de Pixabay.

⁠https://pixabay.com/music/acoustic-group-prajnax27s-flamenco-dance-206506/⁠ 

🇪🇸 Relive my unforgettable trip to Madrid in 2011! ☀️ I explored the art 🎨, the magnificent architecture 🏛️, sampled the delicious cuisine 😋, and enjoyed the vibrant nightlife 🌃 of this vibrant city.

Level: intermediate, B1-B2

The full transcript and a colorful presentation await you on my Patreon! ➡️ For only $5 a month, dive into the heart of Madrid with me and gain access to a growing library of resources for learning French!

⁠https://www.patreon.com/colibritutoringfrench⁠ 

Today’s intro/outro music features ''Prajna's Flamenco Dance' by Andrea Good, a free track from Pixabay.

⁠https://pixabay.com/music/acoustic-group-prajnax27s-flamenco-dance-206506/⁠ 

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© 2025, Johannah Shepherd

💰 Did you know cacao beans were once used as currency? 

🎧 How in the world is chocolate made from cacao beans?

🍫 Unravel the captivating history of this beloved treat!

Explore the origins of cacao, beloved plant of the Mayans and Aztecs, discover its “royal reception” in Spain 👑 and trace its global transformation into the sweet sensation we know today, famous in the Francophone world for its usage in all sorts of delectables. 🌍 From its bitter tasting beginnings to the famous Swiss milk chocolate and artisanal Belgian chocolates, prepare to be amazed by the history of chocolate! 🎧 Tune in for a delectable adventure! 🍫

Level: intermediate, B1-B2

Merci à William_King pour la musique d’intro-outro

https://soundcloud.com/william-king-429358510/french-jazz-music 

https://pixabay.com/es/blog/posts/humans-of-pixabay-featuring-william_king-327/

For more content, subscribe to my Patreon! For $5/month, subscribers  get access to the full transcripts for each episode, bonus episodes, lessons including dialogues and stories, and cultural material to help you learn more about the Francophone world.

https://www.patreon.com/colibritutoringfrench 

Check out my Facebook group, where members can chat, post photos and links, and share events related to French language and culture!

⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/colibritutoringfrenchgroup⁠

For more content, head over to my Patreon! For $5/month, subscribers get access to the full transcripts for each episode, bonus episodes, lessons including dialogues and stories, and cultural material to help you learn more about the Francophone world.

https://www.patreon.com/colibritutoringfrench 

Check out my Facebook group, where members can chat, post photos and links, and share events related to French language and culture!

⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/colibritutoringfrenchgroup⁠

© 2025, Johannah Shepherd

❄️ Épisode 3 : Souvenirs Enneigés ! ❄️

Snowy Memories: A Journey Through Time

In this episode, I travel through my snowy memories—the fun wintry days that left a lasting impression on me, the fields and mountains covered in white, and the magic of snow falling in silence. From childhood moments to unforgettable trips, I share how snow has woven stories into my life. 🌨️✨ Join me as we enjoy the beauty of winter!

📖 Want more? Join my Patreon for just $5/month to get the full presentation and transcript with color photos… plus complete transcripts of the episodes of français finesse!  Plus, enjoy new exclusive resources every month! 🌟✨

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~yana

Level: Intermediate, B2

Merci to William_King ⁠for the intro music & to⁠Piano_Music⁠ for the lovely snowy music!

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Bonjour à tous! Je m'appelle Yana et je suis passionnée par la langue française. 🇫🇷

Bonjour, everyone! My name is Yana and I am passionate about the French language.

Ce podcast vous emmène dans les coulisses de mon parcours d'apprentissage du français. Je partage mon histoire, les rencontres que j'ai faites, les délicieux plats que j'ai dégustés 🍽️ et les souvenirs que j'ai créés au fil de mon voyage.

This podcast takes you behind the scenes of my French learning journey. I share my story, the people I met, the delicious dishes I tasted 🍽️ and the memories I created along the way.

Apprendre le français est un véritable voyage. Je vous invite à embarquer avec moi! ✈️

Learning French is a real journey. I invite you to embark with me! ✈️

~yana

Level: intermediate, B1

For more content, subscribe to my Patreon! For $5/month, subscribers  get access to the full transcripts for each episode, bonus episodes, lessons including dialogues and stories, and cultural material to help you learn more about the Francophone world.

https://www.patreon.com/colibritutoringfrench 

Check out my Facebook group, where members can chat, post photos and links, and share events related to French language and culture!

⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/colibritutoringfrenchgroup⁠

For more content, head over to my Patreon! For $5/month, subscribers  get access to the full transcripts for each episode, bonus episodes, lessons including dialogues and stories, and cultural material to help you learn more about the Francophone world.

https://www.patreon.com/colibritutoringfrench 

Check out my Facebook group, where members can chat, post photos and links, and share events related to French language and culture!

⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/colibritutoringfrenchgroup⁠

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Colibri Tutoring website

⁠https://colibritutoring.wixsite.com/home⁠ 

© 2025, Johannah Shepherd

Bienvenue & welcome to my podcast, français finesse! 

In this exciting first episode, I had the privilege of interviewing my high school friend, Kendra, who lives in France. She will share with us her language journey to gaining native level proficiency in French, as well as many cultural insights from her time in France.

Head over to my Patreon! For $5/month, subscribers get access to the full transcripts for each episode, bonus episodes, lessons including dialogues and stories, and cultural material to help you learn more about the Francophone world.

https://www.patreon.com/colibritutoringfrench

Check out my Facebook group, where members can chat, post photos and links, and share events related to French language and culture!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/colibritutoringfrenchgroup

Get ready to experience the French language, as well as the many diverse Francophone cultures around the world. Allons-y!

~yana

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© 2025, Johannah Shepherd