French Learning Accelerator

By Language Learning Accelerator

If you're trying to think your way into learning French, you're doing it wrong.

Learn French like you did English: by hearing a huge amount of it. (With at least a vague idea of what it means!)

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FAQs about French Learning Accelerator:

How many episodes does French Learning Accelerator have?

The podcast currently has 70 episodes available.

French Learning Accelerator episodes:

June 11, 2024Learn French: At the Bar
This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and French, to improve your French vocabulary and help you to express yourself in French.
These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing French language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo, or you're enrolled in a more formal French class. The more you expose your brain to French audio, the faster you'll learn.
Contact us with feedback and ideas: [email protected]
Phrases in this episode:
We heard you have live music here tonight.
Excellent, we’re in the mood for some jazz!
We’d like to sit in the lounge area.
Is smoking allowed here?
Do we order at the table or at the bar?
Do you have any happy hour specials?
Can I order a half pint?
Do you have a cocktail menu?
Is the cider sweet or dry?
May I try a little taste of it?
I’ll take a gin and tonic with a lime.
Can you keep our tab open?
Do you serve food here? We’d love some light snacks to share.
The meat, cheese and pickles plate sounds perfect.
We’ll take another round of drinks.
We want to split a slice of the chocolate cake.
The music is a little loud, can we move to the patio?
I’d like to pay the tab now.
We’re so full, we should have skipped the dessert!
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4min
May 28, 2024Learn French: Giving Orders 3
This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and French, to improve your French vocabulary and help you to express yourself in French.
These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing French language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo, or you're enrolled in a more formal French class. The more you expose your brain to French audio, the faster you'll learn.
View the full list of English and French phrases in this episode.
Contact us with feedback and ideas: [email protected]
Phrases in this episode:
Go get your brother.
Be nice to your cousin.
Tell me what happened.
Don’t do that again.
Hold my hand.
Catch the ball!
Look both ways before crossing.
Wait for me!
Help me bring the groceries in.
Take your shoes off.
Move that stuff off the counter.
Hang your coat over there.
Help me set the table.
Wash your hands.
Eat your dinner.
Pass the bowl to her.
Finish your homework.
Clean up your room.
Brush your teeth.
Go to sleep.
Listen to this episode several times.
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3min
May 14, 2024Learn French: Conflict Resolution 2
This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and French, to improve your French vocabulary and help you to express yourself in French.
These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing French language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo, or you're enrolled in a more formal French class. The more you expose your brain to French audio, the faster you'll learn.
View the full list of English and French phrases in this episode.
Contact us with feedback and ideas: [email protected]
Phrases in this episode:
I know you’re upset. We are, too.
Let’s take a break from this for now.
We can talk about it once we’ve all calmed down.
I know you’ve tried really hard to make this work.
We appreciate all of your efforts.
Can you tell us more about your side of the story?
It sounds like when this happened, it made you angry. Is that true?
Let me make sure I’m understanding you correctly.
I’m sorry that you felt attacked.
It wasn’t my intention to make you feel that way.
I didn’t understand why you were behaving that way.
Now that you’ve shared your point of view, I can understand why you felt that way.
What is it that you are asking us to do about this?
I think that we can agree to what you are asking.
Thank you for being honest with us.
We really appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
I think we understand each other better now.
Are we in agreement about how we will handle this if it happens again?
Is there anything else you want to talk about?
Just remember that you can talk to us any time.
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5min
April 30, 2024Learn French: Conflict Resolution
This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and French, to improve your French vocabulary and help you to express yourself in French.
These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing French language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo, or you're enrolled in a more formal French class. The more you expose your brain to French audio, the faster you'll learn.
View the full list of English and French phrases in this episode.
Contact us with feedback and ideas: [email protected]
Phrases in this episode:
I’m really sorry about what happened.
I take responsibility for my side of the problem.
I want to resolve this with you.
I just wanted to see if we can get on the same page about this.
Let’s take a minute to calm down together.
Let’s sit down at the table and talk.
Can you help me to understand what the problem is, as you see it?
Let me repeat back to you what I heard you say.
I just want to make sure I’m understanding you.
I think I understand where you’re coming from.
Let’s start with what we agree on.
I just wanted to clarify some things I didn’t understand.
I think we both feel the same way about this.
Maybe there’s a way to work this out so we can both get what we want.
I agree with you about this, but not about that.
Thank you for helping me to understand your point of view.
I’m sorry that you feel that way.
Do you have a suggestion of what we can do differently going forward?
I really value your friendship, and I don’t want this to come between us.
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5min
April 23, 2024Learn French: Food
This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and French, to improve your French vocabulary and help you to express yourself in French.
These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing French language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo, or you're enrolled in a more formal French class. The more you expose your brain to French audio, the faster you'll learn.
View the full list of English and French phrases in this episode.
Contact us with feedback and ideas: [email protected]
Phrases in this episode:
Do you like to cook?
What’s your specialty dish?
Do you like baking?
What sort of things do you like to bake?
Do you have a favorite local restaurant?
What is your favorite food?
What is your least favorite food?
If you could eat the same meal every day, what would you eat?
Do you have a favorite dessert?
Did your parents cook for you as a child?
Did your parents teach you how to cook?
Tell me about a memorable meal with your loved ones.
What are some of the food traditions you grew up with?
Did you share food with your neighbors or community?
What type of meat do people eat where you’re from?
What types of seasonings do they use?
Did you eat street food growing up?
Is there a regional cuisine you enjoy the most?
What was the best meal you've ever eaten?
What was the worst meal you've ever eaten?
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4min
April 16, 2024Learn French: Meeting People 3
This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and French, to improve your French vocabulary and help you to express yourself in French.
These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing French language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo, or you're enrolled in a more formal French class. The more you expose your brain to French audio, the faster you'll learn.
View the full list of English and French phrases in this episode.
Contact us with feedback and ideas: [email protected]
Phrases in this episode:
Where is your family from originally?
Do you speak any other languages?
Where did you grow up?
How old are you?
What do you do for work?
Are you married?
Do you have any siblings?
Where do your parents live?
What type of work did your parents do?
I’m sorry that your dad passed away.
I’m sorry for your loss.
Do you have any children?
How old are your kids?
What do your kids do for a living?
Do your kids come here to visit you often?
Do you have any grandchildren?
How often do you see your family?
When was the last time you went home?
Do you miss your home?
Are you happy that you live here now?
What do you like most about living here?
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3min
April 09, 2024Learn French: Giving Orders 2
This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and French, to improve your French vocabulary and help you to express yourself in French.
These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing French language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo, or you're enrolled in a more formal French class. The more you expose your brain to French audio, the faster you'll learn.
View the full list of English and French phrases in this episode.
Contact us with feedback and ideas: [email protected]
Phrases in this episode:
Listen to me.
Talk to me.
Be quiet.
Speak up.
Turn the volume down.
Turn your phone off.
Leave me alone.
Come with me.
Go away.
Put that down.
Give me the keys.
Hand me that screwdriver.
Bring me my glasses.
Open the door.
Take your hat with you.
Set this on the table.
Turn left here.
Take the next right.
Stop in front of the blue house.
Get out of the car.
Have a nice day!
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3min
April 02, 2024Learn French: Hobbies
This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and French, to improve your French vocabulary and help you to express yourself in French.
These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing French language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo, or you're enrolled in a more formal French class. The more you expose your brain to French audio, the faster you'll learn.
View the full list of English and French phrases in this episode.
Contact us with feedback and ideas: [email protected]
Phrases in this episode:
Do you have any hobbies?
I enjoy gardening.
What do you do when you're not working?
I love being out in nature.
Do you like to go on hikes or long walks?
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Do you enjoy puzzles?
What are your favorite outdoor activities?
I would like to get involved in a sport, like soccer.
Some people enjoy being part of a book club.
Do you like to read fiction?
Nothing helps me to relax quite like a quiet evening with a good book.
Many creative people spend their free time making things.
I have one friend who crafts jewelry, and another who brews beer.
It takes a long time to become adept at these skills!
If you had the time and the money, what would you choose to make?
If I had lots of time and money, I would bake bread and sweets for my friends.
One day maybe technology will be so advanced that we can do our hobbies all the time!
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4min
March 26, 2024Learn French: Giving Compliments 3
This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and French, to improve your French vocabulary and help you to express yourself in French.
These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing French language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo, or you're enrolled in a more formal French class. The more you expose your brain to French audio, the faster you'll learn.
View the full list of English and French phrases in this episode.
Contact us with feedback and ideas: [email protected]
Phrases in this episode:
I’m so glad I met you!
You’re beautiful!
You’re so handsome.
I find you so attractive.
I love your sense of humor.
You really are the funniest person I know.
You are so smart. You’re a genius!
You are a wonderful mother and friend.
Your daughter is lucky to have such a great father.
You look great today!
That outfit looks so good on you! I could never pull that off.
Those earrings really make your eyes stand out.
You have such a nice smile!
That color is perfect on you.
You looks so pretty in that dress!
Wow, those pants make you look so nice!
Whoa, did you get your hair cut? Looks fantastic!
Look at your gorgeous sweater! Where did you get that?
Your new glasses are so cute!
I love your style. You always look amazing!
You are wonderful! Have a great day!
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4min
March 19, 2024Learn French: Asking for Favors
This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and French, to improve your French vocabulary and help you to express yourself in French.
These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing French language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo, or you're enrolled in a more formal French class. The more you expose your brain to French audio, the faster you'll learn.
View the full list of English and French phrases in this episode.
Contact us with feedback and ideas: [email protected]
Phrases in this episode:
Can you do me a favor?
Could you open the door for me?
This is really heavy. Can you help me lift it?
Can someone help me bring this to my car?
It’s fragile, please be careful when you’re handling it.
I want that one up there, can you help me get it down?
I’m just grabbing a quick coffee, do you mind if I order before you?
Can you hand me the milk?
I’m in a hurry, is it okay if I go in front of you?
We were actually here before you, do you mind waiting?
Could you please move out of the way?
Do you mind if I turn the heat up? I’m feeling cold.
I’m freezing! Do you have a jacket I can borrow?
Will you turn the fan on? It’s so hot in here!
Could you turn your music down? It’s really loud.
Are you available to drive me to the airport?
Are you able to pick me up after class?
Will you help me find my glasses? I can't see!
Can you toss me the remote?
Would you be willing to switch seats with us?
Is anyone sitting here? Do you care if we sit here?
Can I take this chair for my friend?
Would you tell your friend about this podcast?
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5min

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How many episodes does French Learning Accelerator have?

The podcast currently has 70 episodes available.

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