Le Petit Podcast

Hello everyone and welcome to the 10th episode of Le Petit Podcast , your weekly dose of French! After a little break, I’m back to share what’s been going on lately. In this episode, I talk about summer adventures, family life (with a bit of chaos!) What happened during our vacation? Why did a dream dinner turn into a small disaster? And what’s coming next for the podcast? Tune in to find out — an...

Bonjour and welcome to the 9th episode of Le Petit Podcast – your weekly (well, sometimes biweekly... okay, monthly 😅) dose of French! I know many of you enjoy the show, and I’m committed to bringing you new episodes more regularly. In this episode, I’m once again joined by Sonia, and we’ve got our work cut out for us! We’re preparing a special workshop to introduce French language and culture to...

Welcome to a very special episode of my podcast — one that’s close to my heart. In this episode, we take a deep, personal dive into the world of French polar — those dark, moody crime films that blend existential tension with gritty police drama and unforgettable characters. But this isn’t just a lesson in vocabulary or film history. Today, I’m joined by someone very special: mon papa. My father i...

Welcome to the 7th episode of Le Petit Podcast - In English 🇬🇧 In today's episode, I have the pleasure of introducing you to two dear friends of mine, Manue and Mathieu, who came all the way from my hometown in Lorraine, France, to share a few days (and stories) with us. After many takes, I finally decided to publish this version… because, full disclosure: we recorded this episode after an aperiti...

In this unique episode of Le Petit Podcast , I explore how ChatGPT can become your virtual partner in learning French! After a brief intro, you'll hear a spontaneous and playful conversation between me—Vincent, your French teacher—and ChatGPT, discussing everything from learning strategies and passive practice to preparing for the Swiss fide exam. We dive into the potential of AI as a language-lea...

Welcome to the 5th episode of Le Petit Podcast Today, I’m joined by a very special guest: the incredible Sonia! ✨ She’s not only a mother of two but also a passionate educator with a background in art, university teaching, and teacher training . She also creates amazing resources for language teachers—so if you love learning languages, be sure to check her out: Web: https://www.thespanishroom.com...

What if learning French could be as fun as stepping into a magical story? ✨📖 In this episode, I explore how artificial intelligence can be used to create personalized stories that make language learning engaging for children! You'll discover: ✅ How storytelling enhances language acquisition 🧠📚 ✅ The power of AI to generate custom adventures tailored to your child 🦸‍♂️🌍 ✅ A real-life examp...

In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of my daily routine as an independent online French teacher. From early mornings with my kids to a packed schedule of lessons spanning multiple time zones, I share the challenges and joys of balancing work and family life. Discover how I tailor lessons to my students' interests and how teaching online lets me travel the world without leaving home. Stay...

Today, let’s dive into the challenge of organising a birthday party without losing your mind! At first, I had no idea what to talk about, but then I realised I had the perfect story to share. My daughter Sofia is turning 5 this Saturday, March 1st. Fun fact: she was just a few hours away from being born on February 29th, a leap year birthday that only happens once every four years! Since her birth...

In this first episode, I share my daily habit of listening to the news—politics, economics, global events, and more—and how it helps me stay informed while connecting with my students. I also introduce the concept of passive learning through radio, music, and films, highlighting its benefits: natural immersion, reduced stress, better listening skills, contextual vocabulary learning, improved pronu...