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Des nouvelles du 12 bis: the podcast in French-English

Society FR ↓ 11 episodes

How are the neighbours at 12 bis doing today? Two years after arriving in Paris, Billie updates Rosa, who's travelling in her country. She tells her about Zirek’s reunion with his family. Diane, Pierre, Amir and a new neighbour are helping them settle into their new life.  "Des Nouvelles du 12 bis", a bilingual radio story in immersive listening to help you learn French through everyday life situations.

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Author

Français Facile - RFI

Category

Society

Podcast website

francaisfacile.rfi.fr

Latest episode

May 11, 2026

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Episodes

Scene 10: A job for Zerya 11.05.2026

Rosa, I’m at the market to see Zerya. She found a job selling Lebanese products. It’s her first day and she has to learn the health and safety rules. Ah, here comes a customer ! EXERCICE Compréhension orale à partir du podcast Des nouvelles du 12 bis  | Vocabulaire : le stand du marché, la nourriture | niveau A1 (exercice + PDF) Read the transcript Scene 10: A job for Zerya

Scene 9: The cat disappears 28.04.2026

Rosa! I was cleaning your flat, I opened the window and the cat jumped out! Do you know where he could have gone? EXERCICE Compréhension orale à partir du podcast Des nouvelles du 12 bis  | Vocabulaire : les parties du corps | niveau A1 (exercice + PDF) Read the transcript Scene 9: The cat disappears

Scene 8: The nursery 28.04.2026

Hello Rosa, I’m going with Amir to pick up Charlie from the nursery. She goes there from 9 am to 5 pm and she's doing well. But, Pierre's here too! There must have been a misunderstanding… EXERCICE Compréhension orale à partir du podcast Des nouvelles du 12 bis  | Vocabulaire : la crèche | Vocabulaire : l'heure | niveau A1 (exercice + PDF) Read the transcript Scene 8: The nursery

Scene 7: Diane has too much to do! 28.04.2026

Hi Rosa, I’m going to help Diane. I can see she’s having trouble coping with all the daily tasks : her work, giving Charlie her bath, and helping Lucien with his homework. Rosa, I’m worried… EXERCICE Compréhension orale à partir du podcast Des nouvelles du 12 bis  | Vocabulaire : les expressions de temps | niveau A1 (exercice + PDF) Read the transcript Scene 7: Diane has too much to do!

Scene 6: Starting school 28.04.2026

Rosa, I’m at school with Zerya and the children for an information meeting. There are so many documents! Esmer and Ari will be in a special class to learn French. Now we need to buy the school supplies! EXERCICE Compréhension orale à partir du podcast Des nouvelles du 12 bis  | Vocabulaire : l'école | niveau A1 (exercice + PDF) Read the transcript Scene 6: Starting school

Scene 5: The journey to school 28.04.2026

Rosa, we all left at the same time this morning : Zerya, the kids, and Ousmane, the new neighbour. Ari and Esmer are starting middle school soon. To get there from number 12 bis, they can take bus 56. But Ousmane is right, it’s much faster by bike. EXERCICE Compréhension orale à partir du podcast Des nouvelles du 12 bis  | Vocabulaire : le bus | niveau A1 (exercice + PDF) Read the transcript Scene...

Scene 4: A visit to the hospital 20.01.2026

Hello Rosa, I’m with Pierre and Diane at the hospital. Zirek is in the orthopedic service. He’s going to have back surgery and he won’t be able to work for SIX months! EXERCICE Compréhension orale à partir du podcast Des nouvelles du 12 bis  | Vocabulaire : les directions | niveau A1 (exercice + PDF) Read the transcript Scene 4: A visit to the hospital

Scene 3: Zirek's accident 20.01.2026

Oh, Rosa, I’ve got bad news! We’re at the hospital with Zerya! Zirek had an accident with his taxi this morning! He’s hurt his back and his chest. Thank God he's already seeing a doctor. EXERCICE Compréhension orale à partir du podcast Des nouvelles du 12 bis  | Vocabulaire : les parties du corps | niveau A1 (exercice + PDF) Read the transcript Scene 3: Zirek's accident

Scene 2: Yezdin's family reunited 20.01.2026

Here we are at the airport, Rosa. We're waiting for Zirek’s family. I hope the customs officer is nice! Thanks to the family visa procedure, Zerya will be able to validate her long-stay visa with a fiscal stamp. EXERCICE Compréhension orale à partir du podcast Des nouvelles du 12 bis | Vocabulaire : l'identité | niveau A1 (exercice + PDF) Read the transcript Scene 2: Yezdin's family reunited

Scene 1: A new apartment for the whole family 20.01.2026

Hi Rosa, Zirek's showing us his new flat on the ground floor! With three rooms, it's big enough for the whole family! There's just a tap that needs repairing. EXERCICE Compréhension orale à partir du podcast Des nouvelles du 12 bis | Vocabulaire : le logement | niveau A1 (exercice + PDF) Read the transcript Scene 1: A new apartment for the whole family

Des nouvelles du 12 bis: Listen to the trailer 20.01.2026

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