The Déclic Anglais Podcast

Welcome to "Word of the Week" from the Déclic Anglais Podcast. This week, we have two words! to take off to land Today's episode uses these verbs in the context of air travel. Happy listening, dear listeners! :-) Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The Déclic Anglais Podcast est le podcast idéal pour progresser rapidement et efficacement en anglais. Avec...

Welcome to "Word of the Week" from the Déclic Anglais Podcast. This week's word is: COMPASS (noun) . Other words heard in this episode: a tool = un outil a magnet = un aimant the North Pole = le pôle Nord Happy listening, dear listeners! :-) Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The Déclic Anglais Podcast est le podcast idéal pour progresser rapidement et e...

In May 1926, humans successfully travelled to the North Pole for the first time. The voyage was dangerous and revolutionary, using new technology that no one had tried before! The person who led this daring mission was Roald Amundsen, a sailor's son from Norway, and one of the greatest explorers of his time. As always, happy listening! :-) Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -----------...

In May, springtime (le printemps) is here - and it is a busy period for pollinators, small insects which are an essential part of our ecosystem. This episode explores the idea of "No Mow May" where people avoid mowing their lawns (tondre leurs pelouses) during this period, in order to help pollinating insects. As always, happy listening! :-) Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. ---------...

Welcome to "Word of the Week" from the Déclic Anglais Podcast. This week's word is: BOIL. (Please note that "boil" is a regular verb. In the past: "boiled"). Other words heard in this episode: to heat something = chauffer qqch. boiling point = le point d'ébullition Happy listening, dear listeners! :-) Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The Déclic Anglais...

April 2026 marks forty years since the catastrophe at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Soviet Ukraine. In this episode, we explore what happened on that night in 1986, and the resulting environmental emergency that caused panic across Europe. What was the human cost of the catastrophe? And what does the Chernobyl site look like today? Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. ------------...

Welcome to "Word of the Week" from the Déclic Anglais Podcast. This week's word is: PUBLIC TRANSPORT. Other words heard in this episode: a carbon footprint = une empreinte carbone Happy listening, dear listeners! :-) Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The Déclic Anglais Podcast est le podcast idéal pour progresser rapidement et efficacement en anglais. A...

Every April is "Earth Month", where people and organisations around the world try to raise awareness of environmental issues. This episode explores some key English vocabulary and expressions relating to environmental issues. As always, happy listening! :-) Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The Déclic Anglais Podcast est le podcast idéal pour progresser...

Welcome to "Word of the Week" from the Déclic Anglais Podcast. This week's word is: HUG. It can be used as a noun: a hug, to give someone a hug.  It can also be used as a verb: to hug someone. (Please note that "hug" is a regular verb. In the past: "hugged"). Happy listening, dear listeners! :-) Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The Déclic Anglais Podc...

In Wales, two languages co-exist side-by-side: English and Welsh (a Celtic language). But if you travel in Wales, you will hear the locals speaking a language that seems to be English, but with all the music of the Welsh language... Wenglish! "Wenglish" is a nickname (un surnom) for the dialects of English spoken in Wales. In this episode, we will explore how Wenglish came to exist, and learn some...

This episode explores the beautiful Welsh language (la langue galloise) - a Celtic language spoken in Wales (le Pays de Galles) . Welsh is closely related to Breton, the Celtic language spoken in Brittany (la Bretagne). Welsh is an ancient language, but it is also a LIVING language! This episode explores the fascinating history of Welsh, as well as the current status of Welsh as an official langua...

Welcome to "Word of the Week" from the Déclic Anglais Podcast. This week's word is: to MELT. (Please note that "melt" is a regular verb. In the past: "melted"). Other words used in this episode: to pour something (verser) Happy listening, dear listeners! :-) Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The Déclic Anglais Podcast est le podcast idéal pour progresse...

In this episode, we are exploring three interesting expressions relating to CHOCOLATE. Is your phone a chocolate teapot? Do you know someone who thinks that they're chocolate? This episode will teach you the meaning and context for these expressions. As always, dear listeners: Happy listening! Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The Déclic Anglais Podcast...

Welcome to "Word of the Week" from the Déclic Anglais Podcast. This week's word is: CHOCOHOLIC. (These people make the best Christmas presents!) Other words used in this episode: a slang word (un mot argotique) addicted (accro) Happy listening, dear listeners! :-) Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The Déclic Anglais Podcast est le podcast idéal pour pro...

Chocolate is one of the most loved foods in the world! You might eat kilogrammes of chocolate every year. But how much do you know about this super food? In this episode, we explore the fascinating history of our favourite sweet treat (friandise) . From its origins in ancient Central America, to the master chocolatiers of the 19th century. (Warning: This episode might make you hungry!) As always,...

Welcome to "Word of the Week" from the Déclic Anglais Podcast. This week's word is: WILDLIFE. (This word does not refer to your pet animals, like cats and dogs!) Other words used in this episode: fauna (la faune) wild (sauvage) Happy listening, dear listeners! :-) Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The Déclic Anglais Podcast est le podcast idéal pour pro...

In 1945, Australia had a problem: It was a big country, with resources and industries... But no people! The solution? To encourage hundreds of thousands of British and Irish workers to move to Australia. The price of the ticket? Just £10! This episode follows the fascinating story of the "Ten Pound Poms" - the British and Irish people who left their countries for a better life in "the Land Down Un...

Happy New Year, dear listeners! :-) We begin 2026 with a journey to the "Land Down Under" - Australia! If you are planning or trip to Australia or just curious about this island continent, this episode is a great introduction. We explore topics such as: Who were the first inhabitants of Australia? What is Australian English like? How many times can France fit into Australia? ...And much more! As a...

Welcome to "Word of the Week" from the Déclic Anglais Podcast. This week's word is: CRAFTSPERSON. (These people make the best Christmas presents!) Other words used in this episode: to make something by hand (à la main) handmade (fait main) Happy listening, dear listeners! :-) Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The Déclic Anglais Podcast est le podcast id...

HOORAY!!! The Déclic Anglais Podcast is now 5 years old. This episode is an ENORMOUS thank you to you, the dear listeners of this podcast. We explore some interesting statistics of the podcast, such as: Which countries listen to this podcast the most? How many people listen to this podcast? And also: What topics will we cover in 2026? Have a wonderful holiday season. See you in 2026! Cliquez ici p...

Welcome to "Word of the Week" from the Déclic Anglais Podcast. This week's word is: MULLED WINE. No Christmas is complete without a hot cup of mulled wine ! Other words used in this episode: spices (des épices) cinnamon (la canelle) cloves (des clous de girofle) Happy listening, dear listeners! :-) Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The Déclic Anglais Po...

In this interesting episode we explore Christmas markets. From their origins in Medieval Germany, to the beautiful modern markets of Alsace, France. What can you find at Christmas markets? What makes them so special? What other countries hold Christmas markets today? Relax, get yourself a glass of mulled wine (vin chaud) , and happy listening! Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------...

Welcome to "Word of the Week" from the Déclic Anglais Podcast. This week's word is: TURKEY . Turkey is a word that we see often in autumn around Thanksgiving! Other words used in this episode: a dish (un plat) a festival (une fête) Happy listening, dear listeners! :-) Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The Déclic Anglais Podcast est le podcast idéal pour...

Every year, on the fourth Thursday of November, the USA celebrates Thanksgiving. For many Americans, Thanksgiving is more important than Christmas! What is the story behind this autumn festival? How do Americans celebrate it? This interesting episodes explores all of this, and more! Happy listening. :-) Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The Déclic Angla...

November 2025 will see the King Charles III celebrate his 77th birthday. Charles has been King of the United Kingdom (and 14 other countries!) since September 2022. In this episode, we will explore the life of Britain's current Head of State. What was his life before becoming King? Where did he go to school? Who are his family? What other projects does King Charles have? As always - Happy listenin...