Victoria Vernhes

🇫🇷 1 minute in slow French (French podcast for beginners)

Education FR ↓ 33 episodes

Welcome to 🇫🇷 1 Minute in Slow French, podcast for beginner French learners (A1–A2) who want to understand spoken French and gain confidence. Each episode features a short story in slow, clear French, perfect for:• learning basic French vocabulary• understanding spoken French for beginners• practicing French listening comprehension• learning useful everyday French expressionsThis podcast is ideal if you’re learning French for travel or daily life, or if you want short, effective French practice. Created and hosted by Victoria Vernhes, a certified French teacher, 1 Minute in Slow French helps y...

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Victoria Vernhes

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Education

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enfrancaisav.com

Latest episode

Jun 12, 2026

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Episodes

35. Je suis triste. 12.06.2026

In this episode, I tell you about a French sailor who passed away yesterday. 🇫🇷 Take Action: Practice This Episode! Ready to turn what you just heard into real French skills? Join our Beginner’s French Practice Platform ! Every new episode now comes with 2–3 written exercises and 1–2 oral exercises designed specifically for beginners to build vocabulary and speaking confidence. Best of all? I pers...

34. Je suis gourmande. I like eating. 05.06.2026

In this episode, I talk about food , what I like, what I don't like, and my favourite dish. Learn some vocabulary for talking about food and eating habits in French. Download your free transcripttion, translation (English, Russian), and notes (grammar, vocabulary, culture) PDF to practice along with each story and make progress in French: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11f-Ea3VlFuU2XY3tq9l...

33. A la plage en été. At the beach in summer. 29.05.2026

In this episode, I'm talking about the beach because it's been very hot in France this week! You will learn useful vocabulary for the summer and for talking about going to the beach. Download your free transcripttion, translation (English, Russian), and notes (grammar, vocabulary, culture) PDF to practice along with each story and make progress in French: https://docs.google.com/document/d...

32. Dans mon sac. In my bag. 08.05.2026

In this episode, I tell you what's in my bag. You will learn everyday vocabulary and how to say what you have and what you don't have in French. Download your free transcripttion, translation (English, Russia), and notes (grammar, vocabulary, culture) PDF to practice along with each story and make progress in French: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Sfm13PG795i2dcuGEYKx4LcC1sDnxwGokk-8c...

31. 4 jours fériés en mai. 4 public holidays in May. 01.05.2026

In this episode, I talk about 4 public holidays in May in France and how French people take time to enjoy life. Download your free transcripttion, translation (English, Russia), and notes (grammar, vocabulary, culture) PDF to practice along with each story and make progress in French: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B9MG6rVINgbkoeE93PQICRv9QGf_jf3NBsTmsA2mywE/edit?tab=t.0 🇫🇷 1 Minute in Slow F...

30. J'ai pris des congés. I took some days off. Slow French podcast for beginners. 24.04.2026

In this episode, I talk about my holidays, the first time since summer! This is a great episode for beginners. You'll practise: 🔹 Everyday vocabulary. 🔹 The imparfait, how to talk about past habits ("I used to…") 🔹 Natural, conversational French spoken slowly and clearly Download your free transcripttion, translation (English, Russia), and notes (grammar, vocabulary, culture) PDF...

29. Let's play "Would you rather ?" in French 03.04.2026

Let's play a game in French. Listen to the questions and my answers and write yours in the comments. Download your free transcripttion, translation (English, Russia), and notes (grammar, vocabulary, culture) PDF to practice along with each story and make progress in French: https://tally.so/r/zxJ2g0 Participate in a monthly Alelier Jeux (Play and Speak French Club for beginners) t o practice y...

28. C'est chez moi. (It's at my home). French podcast for beginners. 27.03.2026

Today we are learning to speak about your home. Download your free transcripttion, translation (English, Russia), and notes (grammar, vocabulary, culture) PDF to practice along with each story and make progress in French: https://tally.so/r/WOPQpR Book a lesson with me to practice or improve your French https://enfrancaisav.com/book-a-lesson/ Participate in a monthly Alelier Jeux (Play and Speak F...

27. C'est la grève. 20.03.2026

Today we are speaking about strikes in France. Download your free transcripttion, translation (English, Russia), and notes (grammar, vocabulary, culture) PDF to practice along with each story and make progress in French: Book a lesson with me to practice or improve your French https://enfrancaisav.com/book-a-lesson/ or participate in a monthly Alelier Jeux (Play and Speak French Club for beginners...

26. J'aime mon métier. 13.03.2026

Learn useuful vocabulary to speak about your job. Book a lesson with me to practice or improve your French https://enfrancaisav.com/book-a-lesson/ or participate in a monthly Alelier Jeux (Play and Speak French Club for beginners) t o practice your French in a small groupe of learners https://enfrancaisav.com/atelier-jeux/ Download your free transcripttion, translation (English, Russia), and notes...

25. On joue ensemble ? 06.03.2026

Let's play and practice French ensemble. Atelier Jeux (French Game Club) is a great way to practice your French in a small, relaxed group while playing an easy board game. 60 minutes (on Zoom) to speak French without pressure and with 2 other participants of the same level (beginners: A1, A2). You will have fun and see that you can already speak French and express your ideas. March sessions: T...

24. Je fais mes courses au supermarché. 27.02.2026

New episode to talk about grocery shopping. Download your free Notes PDF with the transcription of the story, the translation (into English and Russian) and explanations of pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary https://tally.so/r/XxeGNg ____________ Welcome to 1 Minute in Slow French ! 🇫🇷 This podcast is designed for beginners who want to learn French naturally and enjoyably . Each episode tells a...

23. C'est les Jeux Olympiques. 13.02.2026

New episode to talk about the Olympics in slow French. Download your free Notes PDF with the transcription of the story, the translation (into English and Russian) and explanations of pronunciation and vocabulary https://tally.so/r/81QY1Y ____________ Welcome to 1 Minute in Slow French ! 🇫🇷 This podcast is designed for beginners who want to learn French naturally and enjoyably . Each episode tells...

22. C'est à la boulangerie. 06.02.2026

Boulangerie is a very special place for French people. We can't live without it. Please, help me improve the pocast and make it more useful for you. I prepared several questions that you can answer here : https://tally.so/r/wdy9qd You can find the full transcript, translation, and detailed notes on grammar and vocabulary in this free document: https://tally.so/r/5BxREN ________ I’m Victoria Ve...

21. C'est Camille Cottin. 30.01.2026

This week I'm speaking about a famous French actress, Camille Cottin. Don't heistate to write your answers to my questions in the comments. You can find the full transcript, translation, and detailed notes on grammar and vocabulary in this free document: https://tally.so/r/J9zdX7 ________ I’m Victoria Vernhes , a certified, trilingual French teacher for beginners. I lhelp beginner learners...

20. C'est j'aime, j'aime pas. 23.01.2026

Welcome to the new epsiode where I tell you about things I like or I don't like. In slow French as usual. I'm curious to know what are yours. Don't heistate to write your answers to my questions in the comments. Want to go further with your French and start speaking it with more confidence ? Join my new-mini group classes starting February 23rd. 2 people, personnalised lessons, lots of...

19. C'est une balade en ville. 16.01.2026

Today I take you to a short walk in Bordeaux. Want to go further with your French and start speaking it with more confidence ? Join my new-mini group classes starting January 26th. 2 people, personnalised lessons, lots of practice to help you speak French without stress. Find all the details here: https://enfrancaisav.com/mini-group-classes You can find the full transcript, translation, and detail...

18. La galette des rois. 09.01.2026

Happy New Year ! The first epiode of this year is about French tradition of eating "la galette de rois". Want to go further with your French and start speaking it with more confidence ? Join my new-mini group classes starting January 26th. 2 people, personnalised lessons, lots of practice to help you speak French without stress. Find all the details here: https://enfrancaisav.com/mini-gr...

17. C'était 2025 19.12.2025

2025 is almost over, let's look back to see what happened. I use natural, everyday French in the episode, but I speak slowly, so that you can understand the most of it. I also translate difficult expresisons into English. You can find the full transcript, translation, and detailed notes on grammar and vocabulary in this free document: https://tally.so/r/81a1pl ________ I’m Victoria Vernhes , a...

16. C'est décembre. 12.12.2025

It's december, holiday season! Listen to the episode to learn what I enojoy doing this month. I use natural, everyday French in the episode, but I speak slowly, so that you can understand the most of it. I also translate difficult expresisons into English. At the end of the episode, I ask you 2 questions to check your understanding. You can find the full transcript, translation, and detailed n...

15. C'est Bordeaux. 05.12.2025

In this new episode I'm talking about Bordeaux and its history. As usual, you’ll listen to a short story told in natural, everyday French, but slowly, so that you can understand the most of it. I’ll also explain the difficult expressions you might not know, so you can understand everything. You can find the full transcript, translation, and detailed notes on grammar and vocabulary in this free...

14. C'est l'automne. 28.11.2025

In this new episode I'm talking about autumn and what I like to do during this season. As usual, you’ll listen to a short story told in natural, everyday French, but slowly, so that you can understand the most of it. I’ll also explain the difficult expressions you might not know, so you can understand everything. You can find the full transcript, translation, and detailed notes on grammar and voca...

13. C'est pas mon truc. 21.11.2025

In this new episode I'm sharing with you several things that I don't like. Can you relate ? As usual, you’ll listen to a short story told in natural, everyday French — but slowly, so even beginners can follow along. I’ll also explain the difficult expressions you might not know, so you can understand everything. You can find the full transcript, translation, and detailed notes on grammar and vocab...

12. C'est l'Atelier Jeux. 14.11.2025

Today I present you my Atelier Jeux. A practical workshop for beginners in French. Atelier Jeux takes place once a month on Zoom. We gather with 2-4 participants to play a board game in French to practice speaking skills. In November, we will play the game called Tengo Duo , where you need to find common answers with other participants on a give topic. The more common answers you find, the more po...

11. C'est les jeux. 07.11.2025

Discover a new episode in Slow French, a short story from my life in France, and immerse yourself in authentic French. Today, I'm speaking about board games . You can find the full transcript, translation, and detailed notes on grammar and vocabulary in this free document: https://tally.so/r/LZ1EKv I’m Victoria Vernhes , a certified, trilingual French teacher for beginners. I love helping learners...

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