Les Bons Mots: A Podcast about Language Learning

The English description follows    Si vous apprenez le français, les capsules audios d'aujourd'hui sont faites pour vous!  Vous allez écouter trois conversations dans lesquelles des personnes parlent de la météo dans différents contextes professionnels.  Kimberly Lamontagne et Alexe Brosseau ont créé et enregistré ces capsules audios pour les personnes qui apprennent le français et dans...

Dans cet épisode de Les Bons Mots, Britta s’entretient avec Alexis Toussaint-Perreault et Yves Coutu, deux membres de l’équipe des ventes chez ACA-Prolang, au sujet de l’art du bavardage en contexte professionnel. Ils abordent différents aspects du réseautage professionnel au Québec, en français, notamment :  Comment briser la glace lors d’un salon professionnel ou d’une activité de réseautage?  ...

Clear goals are a foundation for sustained motivation.  In this minisode, Johnson and Britta discuss how setting clear, structured goals can support sustained motivation. They share practical guidance on creating SMART goals and recognizing progress to maintain momentum.  Les Bons Mots is produced by ACA-Prolang , Canada’s leading corporate language training company. Contact us at lesbonsmots@lesa...

The English description follows    Si vous apprenez le français, les capsules audios d'aujourd'hui sont faites pour vous!  Vous allez écouter deux conversations téléphoniques dans lesquelles des personnes échangent des renseignements personnels.  Kimberly Lamontagne et Alexe Brosseau ont créé et enregistré ces capsules audios pour les personnes qui apprennent le français et dans le souci...

Strong conversations aren’t just about what you say, they’re about what you understand. Want to sharpen your listening skills and feel more confident in real conversations? Join Kimberly and Britta as they explore how to:  Build listening comprehension at any level—even when it feels challenging   Understand meaning in fast, real-world conversations   Succeed in meetings and professional interacti...

Vous apprenez une langue et voulez perfectionner votre prononciation? Cet épisode est pour vous! Alexe Brosseau rejoint Britta pour partager des stratégies qui vous feront passer au niveau supérieur.  Points clés de la discussion :  Comment identifier la source d’une erreur?  Comment adopter la bonne prononciation?  Plusieurs astuces proposées par Alexe pour progresser!  Les Bons Mots est produit...

Quelle est l'importance de la prononciation pour les personnes qui apprennent une langue, particulièrement au Canada et dans des contextes professionnels? Avec leur invitée, Alexe Brosseau, Johnson et Britta discutent de :  L'importance de la prononciation  Les éléments de prononciation les plus importants à privilégier lorsqu'on apprend le français  Le lien entre la compréhension o...

Do you google information that you need to know? Are you still rewinding shows in the streaming era? Technology has always shaped our language, now more than ever.  Britta and Johnson discuss the impact of technology on how we communicate, the words we choose, the way we write, and how AI is impacting all of the above.  Les Bons Mots is produced by ACA-Prolang , Canada’s leading corporate language...

The English description follows   Si vous apprenez le français, les capsules audios d'aujourd'hui sont faites pour vous! Vous allez entendre différentes personnes se présenter dans des contextes professionnels.   Kimberly Lamontagne et Alexe Brosseau ont créé et enregistré ces capsules audios pour les personnes qui apprennent le français et dans le souci de contribuer à représenter le fr...

Do you want to boost your language learning with technology? Online learning options and digital tools can be excellent resources. Join Johnson and Britta as they discuss:  How technology can enhance language training in and out of class   How AI can help customize instructor-led training and independent practice  How language learners can use technology to improve their writing, pronunciation and...

Le drapeau franco-ontarien célèbre son 50e anniversaire en 2025! Emmanuelle Farmer rejoint Britta pour une discussion au sujet du drapeau et sa signification pour la communauté franco-ontarienne. Elles discutent :   De l’évolution de l’éducation en français en Ontario et de comment cette histoire est personnelle pour Emmanuelle  Du drapeau et de son importance pour les franco-ontarien·e·s  Après l...

The English description follows  Si vous apprenez le français, les capsules audios d'aujourd'hui sont faites pour vous! Vous allez entendre différentes personnes parler de leurs semaines de travail.  Kimberly Lamontagne et Alexe Brosseau ont créé et enregistré ces capsules audio pour les personnes qui apprennent le français et dans le soucis de contribuer à représenter le français lauren...

In celebration of Official Languages Day in Canada, let’s talk about using both official languages at work! Join Johnson and Britta to learn more about:  How companies and employees benefit from embracing bilingualism    How organizations can promote the use of both official languages in the workplace  What managers and employees can do to use English and French in their professional context   Les...

Nous célébrons la Journée des langues officielles du Canada en parlant de l'utilisation du français et de l’anglais au travail. Rejoignez Johnson et Britta pour en savoir plus sur :   les avantages du bilinguisme pour les entreprises et les employés     la manière dont les organisations peuvent promouvoir l'utilisation des deux langues officielles au travail  ce que les gestionnaires et...

Le balado Les bons mots est de retour! Cette saison, nous avons hâte de vous partager des épisodes et minisodes en français et en anglais! On offrira aussi des capsules audios pour les personnes qui apprennentle leader canadien pour la formation lingusique en enterprise le français et veulent se familiariser avec les particularités du francais laurentien / parlé au Canada! Johnson et Britta vous a...

Are you learning French in a Canadian context? Do you work with clients or colleagues in Quebec? In this episode, Roxane and Britta  talk about how the French language is used in Quebec, including topics like politeness and formality, what to expect at a 5 à 7, and some unique Quebec vocabulary. Join us, and practice your French listening skills, because this episode is in French! This week, the g...

Are you learning a language? It is a rewarding project, and one that takes time and effort. How do you stay motivated through the learning process? In this episode, our guest Corinna Mitchell-Beaudin shares her own language learning journey, and offers great advice about how to stay focused and motivated through all parts of the language learning process.  Corinna Mitchell-Beaudin is an Executive...

Are you working on making your English pronunciation sound more natural? When you listen to people speaking English, does it seem like they are speaking too quickly? If you answered yes to either of these questions, this episode is for you. Learn about how words in spoken English are connected. In this episode, Britta and Clémence discuss how some sounds change, appear, or even disappear when peop...

Why are you  learning another language? Is it for fun? For love? For professional reasons? There are a lot of reasons people choose to learn a language, and a lot of benefits to be gained from the experience. In this episode, our guest is Pierre-William Plante, a Solutions Specialist at Coveo. If you want practical advice about how to improve your language skills, and why it is worth the effort, t...

Are you looking for a new position? Are you going to be interviewed either fully or partially in English? This week Jenni and Britta talk about what kind of questions you can expect to hear in an English-language job interview, and how to answer them. They share advice about answering wildcard questions, which verb tenses to use, key vocabulary to highlight your skills, and how to prepare for succ...

Welcome back to season three of Les Bons Mots! Have you ever lived in a second language environment or been immersed in one? Do you increasingly use your second language at work? This experience is the focus of the first episode of season 3 of Les Bons Mots.  In this episode, we are excited to speak to David Thibodeau, who is a radio producer for CBC/Radio-Canada, Canada’s national broadcaster. He...

Is it there, their or they’re? Why is the verb tear pronounced differently than the tears we cry? Do I have to pronounce the ‘b’ in doubt? English and French are full of words that sound the same, but have different meanings, words that are written the same, but have different pronunciations, and silent letters! In this week’s episode, Britta and Clémence help you to understand some of the homopho...

Did you know that the preferred term for policeman is police officer? A postman is now a mail carrier, and a stewardess is a flight attendant. If a fireman is now a firefighter, is a fisherman a fisherfighter? Join Britta and Johnson in the second episode on our series on the evolution of English. They discuss the naming of professions through the ages, and how the names for different jobs are evo...

Did you know there are three ways to pronounce the -ed ending in English? Does thinking about syllable stress and word stress make you feel...stressed? This week, Britta and Clémence demystify some of the mysteries of English and French pronunciation, and help you to make yourself understood when speaking these languages. This episode is essential listening for language learners!  This week’s gues...

Sharent, deepfake, slow-walk… are any of these words new to you?  One of the most enjoyable parts of learning a language is learning new vocabulary we can use in our daily lives, at work and at home. Every year, more new words are added to English language dictionaries as well! Join Britta and Johnson as they discuss these new words, which reflect world events, social movements, and what people ar...