The Déclic Anglais Podcast

Will et would sont deux des verbes modaux les plus importants en anglais. Ils peuvent être très polyvalents, mais ils causent aussi beaucoup de confusion. Cet épisode est comme une leçon de grammaire, qui vous aidera à mieux comprendre ces deux verbes essentiels. Dans cet épisode, vous aurez une explication approfondie de l'utilisation de will et de would, avec de nombreuses phrases qui donnent de...

Welcome to "Word of the Week" from the Déclic Anglais Podcast. This week's word is: Advent. Advent is the wonderful period just before Christmas. Other vocabulary heard in this episode: Christmas Eve (le réveillon de Noël). Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The Déclic Anglais Podcast est le podcast idéal pour progresser rapidement et efficacement en ang...

Are you tired of mixing up "remember" and "remind" ? What about "memory" and "souvenir" ? This episode demystifies these confusing English words for French learners. We explore the key differences between these terms, explaining how and when to use each one correctly. This episode is full of clear examples of each word that help you to better understand them. Happy listening! Cliquez ici pour télé...

Welcome to "Word of the Week" from the Déclic Anglais Podcast. This week's word is: Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is the name of a major North American holiday, but can also be used in other contexts. It's all about gratitude! Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The Déclic Anglais Podcast est le podcast idéal pour progresser rapidement et efficacement en ang...

This episode is an exploration of Michael Morpurgo's novel "Private Peaceful" and the true stories that inspired it. During the First World War, 306 British soldiers were executed for "cowardice" (lâchté) - some as young as 16. This episode uncovers how Morpurgo transformed this dark chapter of history into an unforgettable story of two brothers. Perfect for intermediate English learners, we'll ex...

Welcome to "Word of the Week" from the Déclic Anglais Podcast. This week's word is: mittens. Are your hands cold on a winter's day? Then you need mittens! Other vocabulary heard in this episode: a glove (un gant) 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: scarf. A scarf is essential in the cold winter weather! Other vocabulary heard in this episode: a garment (un vêtement) Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The Déclic Anglais Podcast est le podcast idéal pour progresser rapidement et efficacement en anglais. Avec un nouvel...

Welcome to "Word of the Week" from the Déclic Anglais Podcast. This week's word is: bracing. Bracing is a good adjective to use on a cold day! Other vocabulary heard in this episode: a walk (une promenade) Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The Déclic Anglais Podcast est le podcast idéal pour progresser rapidement et efficacement en anglais. Avec un nouv...

Welcome to the special Halloween episode of The Déclic Anglais Podcast.  In this episode, you will go on a journey to the magnificent Raynham Hall, beautiful country estate in rural England. But be careful: Raynham Hall is not just home to aristocrats and banquets. You might also meet a ghostly resident... The Brown Lady. Happy Halloween, dear listeners! Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcript...

Welcome to "Word of the Week" from the Déclic Anglais Podcast. This week's word is: costume. Costume should not be confused with "a suit", which are formal clothes for men. Other vocabulary heard in this episode: clothes (des vêtements) Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The Déclic Anglais Podcast est le podcast idéal pour progresser rapidement et effica...

Summer is finished, the autumn is here! In this episode, we are once again exploring the fascinating world of phrasal verbs (des verbes à particule) . This episode explores THREE phrasal verbs related to autumn, looking at their meanings, context, and also gives you an opportunity to practice your pronunciation. If you are not confident with phrasal verbs, this is a very important episode for you!...

Welcome to "Word of the Week" from the Déclic Anglais Podcast. This week's word is: chestnuts. Other vocabulary heard in this episode: raw (cru) to roast (rôtir) Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The Déclic Anglais Podcast est le podcast idéal pour progresser rapidement et efficacement en anglais. Avec un nouvel épisode tous les mardis, améliorez votre...

Welcome to "Word of the Week" from the Déclic Anglais Podcast. This week's word is: foliage. Other vocabulary heard in this episode: leaves (des feuilles) Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The Déclic Anglais Podcast est le podcast idéal pour progresser rapidement et efficacement en anglais. Avec un nouvel épisode tous les mardis, améliorez votre compréh...

Welcome to "Word of the Week" from the Déclic Anglais Podcast. This week's word is: sunflower. Other vocabulary heard in this episode: tall (haut-e) a seed (une graine) edible (comestible) Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The Déclic Anglais Podcast est le podcast idéal pour progresser rapidement et efficacement en anglais. Avec un nouvel épisode tous l...

Welcome to "Word of the Week" from the Déclic Anglais Podcast. This week's word is: harvest. Harvest can be used as a noun or a verb. Other vocabulary heard in this episode: a farmer (agriculteur, agricultrice) maize (le maïs) a field (un champ) Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The Déclic Anglais Podcast est le podcast idéal pour progresser rapidement...

Combien y a-t-il de mots dans la langue anglaise ? Ce nombre pourrait bien vous surprendre ! Mais ne vous inquiétez pas, vous n'avez pas besoin de connaître tous les mots pour parler l'anglais couramment. Dans cet épisode, nous allons explorer le nombre de mots qu'un apprenant doit connaître pour :    Survivre en tant que touriste,    Obtenir un B2 au TOEIC,  &nb...

En tant qu'apprenant de l'anglais à un niveau intermédiaire, il est essentiel de s'assurer que vous maîtrisez les expressions courantes de la vie quotidienne. Dans cet épisode ludique du Déclic Anglais Podcast , nous nous concentrons sur les différentes façons de dire « I'm sorry » , en proposant des exemples et des scénarios pratiques. Des excuses relativement décontractées comme « Excuse me ! »...

Happy rentrée, everyone! The rentrée is a good time to start developing new habits (nouvelles habitudes) . Words are powerful things. They can influence how you see yourself, the world, and how you act. One of the most influential words is ' yet ' (en français 'pas encore'). Hard work is good when you want to improve your English. But your mindset (votre état d'esprit) is just as important! In thi...

The National Eisteddfod of Wales: Europe's largest cultural festival that you have (probably) never heard about! Imagine a week of poetry and music, with druids in colourful costumes performing elaborate ceremonies. It looks like something from a fantasy film - and it's an important event in Welsh culture. In this episode, we explore the history of the eisteddfod - what happens there? And why are...

The summer holidays are here, and many of us are going on long journeys. These long journeys are a great opportunity to practise English, especially if our travel companions are also learners! In this episode, we will explore 3 games which will help you practise your spoken English through the holidays: "I spy..." "Would you rather...?" "Fortunately... Unfortunately..." These games help you build...

It's July 2024, and the Summer Olympics are coming to Paris! Many new sports have been added to the Olympic Games over the years. But some sports have also been lost. In honour of the 2024 Olympic Games, we will explore some of those forgotten Olympic sports! Happy listening, everyone! :-) Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The Déclic Anglais Podcast est...

Bored and Boring ... Two little words that can cause big problems for learners of English! As we often say on this podcast: "You do not need to look far to improve your English." (Vous n'avez pas besoin de chercher bien loin pour améliorer votre anglais!) In other words, don't worry so much about acquiring new vocabulary - make sure that you can correctly use the vocabulary that you already have!...

In this episode, we will continue our exploration of modal verbs - this time should and ought to. What do these verbs mean exactly? Are there any nuances in their definitions? How must we use them in a sentence? If you're not sure, THIS is the episode for you! Happy listening, people! :-) Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The Déclic Anglais Podcast est...

The best way to see immediate improvements is to correct the small mistakes that francophones often make in English. This episode continues the theme of modal verbs, this time examining the difference between: "I don't have to..." and "I must not..." (trust me, dear listeners, they do not mean the same thing!) After exploring the meaning, we play a short game to consolidate your learning. Happy li...

Brexit, brunch, electrocute, podcast... What do these words have in common? They are all portmanteau words (des mots-valise). And English is full of them! In this episode, we will explore the wonderful world of English portmanteaus (also known as 'blended words'). What are they exactly? Why do we use them? You will also learn some interesting portmanteaus to impress your English-speaking friends a...