
”Parle, pense, vis en français et découvre d‘autres horizons”. Hello, I‘m Katy Beauvais, native French as a Foreign Language Instructor. I feel passionate about languages myself and I speak 5 languages. This podcast will be entirely in French as it‘s dedicated to Intermediate and Advanced French students. You‘ll immerse yourself in authentic French and I‘ll help you improve your Language skills in context, through comprehensible input, in an enjoyable, relaxing, creative and inspiring way. We‘ll talk about everyday life in France, French Language and Culture but also about language learning and travelling. Follow my everyday life in France on Instagram http://instagram.com/thefrenchinstinct/ Check my website for more info about my free resources or to get in touch with me http://thefrenchinstinct.com/ I hold a Master‘s Degree in second language acquisition, with emphasis on French teaching, and another one in Spanish.
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Ca pose question - Coup de pouce #9 - How we ask questions in everyday spoken French
In this "coup de pouce" I answer a common question about asking questions in French and I tell you the best way to do it if you don't want to speak like a book or to sound like someone you are not in your native language. Support the show, give me a tip, become a member: https://ko-fi.com/thefrenchinstinct/ . Subscribe to the newsletter to be informed about upcomming events : https://thefrenchinstinct.fr/ Go to this episode direct page : soon Follow me on Instagram @thefrenchinstinct An inspiring podcast in French, for intermediate and advanced students, by a native French teacher to improve your French in context, through comprehensible input and speak like natives. Un podcast en français pour apprenants intermédiaires et avancés, pour apprendre le français en contexte, par une prof de FLE française. Perfectionne ton français de façon intuitive et avec plaisir. Si tu veux parler de l'épisode, obtenir la transcription et les notes, me suivre sur les réseaux sociaux et accéder à d'autres ressources gratuites pour apprendre le français en contexte, va vite sur mon site http://thefrenchinstinct.com/ .
36. L’intelligence c’est ... - Become a better French Learner and Speaker C1-B2
In this episode, I share with you a quote that I find amazing and that can help you gain confidence. Support the show, give me a tip: https://ko-fi.com/thefrenchinstinct/ . Become a member to get direct access to the booking link and discount code for the Café francophone: https://ko-fi.com/thefrenchinstinct/ To get the transcript go to this episode direct page : https://katyslanguages.fr/2022/01/20/lintelligence-cest-podcast-36eme-episode/ Follow me on Instagram @thefrenchinstinct An inspiring podcast in French, for intermediate and advanced students, by a native French teacher to improve your French in context, through comprehensible input and speak like natives. Un podcast en français pour apprenants intermédiaires et avancés, pour apprendre le français en contexte, par une prof de FLE française. Perfectionne ton français de façon intuitive et avec plaisir. Si tu veux parler de l'épisode, obtenir la transcription et les notes, me suivre sur les réseaux sociaux et accéder à d'autres ressources gratuites pour apprendre le français en contexte, va vite sur mon site http://thefrenchinstinct.com/ .
35. Allez-y mollo ! - How to reach your goals for 2022 - Perfect your French B1-C2
Join me at the new Café francophone participatif ! In this episode, we talk about New year resolutions, why it is so hard to achieve New year goals and what to do instead. I share with you my new projects for The French Instinct for this year and I invite you to the Café participatif to help you pratice your French and keep motivated. Support the show: give me a tip, or become a member if you want exclusive content : https://ko-fi.com/thefrenchinstinct/ . To get the transcript, notes and references, go to this episode direct page : comming soon Follow me on Instagram @thefrenchinstinct An inspiring podcast in French, for intermediate and advanced students, by a native French teacher to improve your French in context, through comprehensible input and speak like natives. Un podcast en français pour apprenants intermédiaires et avancés, pour apprendre le français en contexte, par une prof de FLE française. Perfectionne ton français de façon intuitive et avec plaisir. Si tu veux parler de l'épisode, obtenir la transcription et les notes, me suivre sur les réseaux sociaux et accéder à d'autres ressources gratuites pour apprendre le français en contexte, va vite sur mon site http://thefrenchinstinct.com/ .
34. On a assez trinqué... - What I wish the most for 2022 - Perfect your French B1-C2
In this episode, I share with you some anecdotes about New year traditions in France. And I tell you what I really wish for this year. You'll see many basic words you propably know can have a very different meaning in colloquial French and phrases. Support the show: give me a tip, or become a member if you want exclusive content : https://ko-fi.com/thefrenchinstinct/ . To get the transcript, notes and references, go to this episode direct page : https://katyslanguages.fr/2022/01/06/on-a-assez-trinque-podcast-34eme-episode/ . Follow me on Instagram @thefrenchinstinct An inspiring podcast in French, for intermediate and advanced students, by a native French teacher to improve your French in context, through comprehensible input and speak like natives. Un podcast en français pour apprenants intermédiaires et avancés, pour apprendre le français en contexte, par une prof de FLE française. Perfectionne ton français de façon intuitive et avec plaisir. Si tu veux parler de l'épisode, obtenir la transcription et les notes, me suivre sur les réseaux sociaux et accéder à d'autres ressources gratuites pour apprendre le français en contexte, va vite sur mon site http://thefrenchinstinct.com/ .
33. Noël #2 - Les petits plats dans les grands - French meals are a big deal - Discover French food and culture - B1- C2
Support the show giving me a tip, or become a member if you want exclusive content : https://ko-fi.com/thefrenchinstinct/ . Direct link to the episode : https://katyslanguages.fr/2021/12/23/les-petits-plats-dans-les-grands---podcast-33eme-episode/ . In this episode I talk about French meals because they are a big deal, and even more during Christmas Holidays. I'll use a lot of useful vocabulay related to food, everyday slang and coloquial phrases, as always, in context, and I'll tell you some interesting references you need to know to understand French humour better all year long and not just during Christmas. Follow me on Instagram @thefrenchinstinct An inspiring podcast in French, for intermediate and advanced students, by a native French teacher to improve your French in context, through comprehensible input and speak like natives. Un podcast en français pour apprenants intermédiaires avancés, pour apprendre le français en contexte, par une prof de FLE française. Perfectionne ton français de façon intuitive et avec plaisir. Si tu veux parler de l'épisode, obtenir la transcription et les notes, me suivre sur les réseaux sociaux et accéder à d'autres ressources gratuites pour apprendre le français en contexte, va vite sur mon site http://thefrenchinstinct.com/ .
32. C‘est pas toujours un cadeau de se farcir Noël - Preparing Christmas - Improve your French in context B1-C2
Support the show giving me a tip or subscribing if you want exclusive content : https://ko-fi.com/thefrenchinstinct/ In this episode I share some childhood memories about preparing Christmas and I explain you how I prepare it today. You'll learn vocabulary, slang and useful phrases in context. - Join my advent challenge on Instagram, subscribe to the newsletter, get the transcript, notes and more resources about Christmas in France. Direct link to the episode : https://katyslanguages.fr/2021/12/09/cest-pas-toujours-un-cadeau-de-se-farcir-noel-podcast-32eme-episode/ . An inspiring podcast in French, for intermediate and advanced students, by a native French teacher to improve your French in context, through comprehensible input and speak like natives. Un podcast en français pour apprenants intermédiaires avancés, pour apprendre le français en contexte, par une prof de FLE française. Perfectionne ton français de façon intuitive et avec plaisir. Si tu veux parler de l'épisode, obtenir la transcription et les notes, me suivre sur les réseaux sociaux et accéder à d'autres ressources gratuites pour apprendre le français en contexte, va vite sur mon site http://thefrenchinstinct.com/ .
31. Le poteau rose - Why you need to both listen and read if you want to progress effectively - Perfect your French B1-C2
Become a better French learner ! In this episode, through funny anecdotes based on my own experience, I show you why it's so important to both read and listen if you want to progress effectively in French. French liaison and élision, but also akwrad noises we make when speaking or strategies our brain uses to help us memorise and understand can give us the illusion we understand hat we hear when we actually don't. Support my work ! Let's get in touch ! - Support my work, get the transcripts, notes and more resources to learn more efficiently An inspiring podcast in French, for intermediate and advanced students, by a native French teacher to improve your French in context, through comprehensible input and speak like natives. Un podcast en français pour apprenants intermédiaires avancés, pour apprendre le français en contexte, par une prof de FLE française. Perfectionne ton français de façon intuitive et avec plaisir. Si tu veux parler de l'épisode, obtenir la transcription et les notes, me suivre sur les réseaux sociaux et accéder à d'autres ressources gratuites pour apprendre le français en contexte, va vite sur mon site http://thefrenchinstinct.com/ . Direct link to the episode : https://katyslanguages.fr/2021/11/25/le-poteau-rose-podcast-31eme-episode/
Coup de pouce #8 Emploi du temps - How to use prepositions par, sur, pour, pendant to talk about time - Improve your French in context B1-C2
How to use prepositions par, pour, sur, pendant to talk about time in French ? I go back to episode 3, when I was talking about my schedule in a factory filling boxes with cellphones accessories, to help you out with the use of prepositions. You'll also learn some interesting phrases, as always, in context. Direct link to this episode to check the transcript and bonus content : https://katyslanguages.fr/2021/11/11/emploi-du-temps---comment-utiliser-les-prepositions/ . Support my work ! Let's get in touch ! Follow me on instagram - Subscribe to my newsletter to receive the info about my workshops, courses, with discounts for paying events - Support my work giving me a tip or becoming a member to be informed of my work-in-progess, get the transcripts and other resources to learn more efficiently. - Follow me on instagram @thefrenchinstinct to boost your French on a daily basis. An inspiring podcast in French, for intermediate and advanced students, by a native French teacher to improve your French in context, through comprehensible input and speak like natives. Un podcast en français pour apprenants intermédiaires avancés, pour apprendre le français en contexte, par une prof de FLE française. Perfectionne ton français de façon intuitive et avec plaisir. Si tu veux parler de l'épisode, obtenir la transcription et les notes, me suivre sur les réseaux sociaux et accéder à d'autres ressources gratuites pour apprendre le français en contexte, va vite sur mon site http://thefrenchinstinct.com/ .
30. A l‘arrache ! Why I almost didn‘t publish anything this week - Improve your Frenchin context B1-C2
Find out why I almost didn't publish anything this week. You'll learn vocabulary and phrases in colloquial French and slang we use when we are late and when everything is a mess. Support my work ! Let's get in touch ! - Support my work, get the transcripts, notes and more resources to learn more efficiently An inspiring podcast in French, for intermediate and advanced students, by a native French teacher to improve your French in context, through comprehensible input and speak like natives. Un podcast en français pour apprenants intermédiaires avancés, pour apprendre le français en contexte, par une prof de FLE française. Perfectionne ton français de façon intuitive et avec plaisir. Si tu veux parler de l'épisode, obtenir la transcription et les notes, me suivre sur les réseaux sociaux et accéder à d'autres ressources gratuites pour apprendre le français en contexte, va vite sur mon site http://thefrenchinstinct.com/ . Direct link to the episode : https://katyslanguages.fr/2021/10/21/a-larrache-podcast-30eme-episode/ .
Coup de pouce #7 Comment faire ami-ami avec les Français ? - How to meet people and make friends in France- Perfect you French
How to meet French people and make friends in France ? I tell you how we do to start having a social life even if we don't know anybody. Direct link to this episode : https://katyslanguages.fr/2021/10/14/coup-de-pouce-7-comment-faire-ami-ami-en-france-podcast-the-french-instinct/ . Support my work ! Let's get in touch ! Follow me on instagram - Subscribe to my newsletter to receive the info about my workshops, courses, with discounts for paying events - Support my work, get the transcripts, notes and more resources to learn more efficiently - Follow me on instagram @thefrenchinstinct to boost your French on a daily basis and be informed about upcoming episodes and work-in-process. An inspiring podcast in French, for intermediate and advanced students, by a native French teacher to improve your French in context, through comprehensible input and speak like natives. Un podcast en français pour apprenants intermédiaires avancés, pour apprendre le français en contexte, par une prof de FLE française. Perfectionne ton français de façon intuitive et avec plaisir. Si tu veux parler de l'épisode, obtenir la transcription et les notes, me suivre sur les réseaux sociaux et accéder à d'autres ressources gratuites pour apprendre le français en contexte, va vite sur mon site http://thefrenchinstinct.com/ .
29. Kim, une Mexicaine en Normandie - Acquisition du français en immersion, intégration et authenticité française - Témoignage
Is it possible to learn French without taking lessons ? How to integrate French culture without loosing your native culture? In today's episode I receive Kim from Mexico, who lives now in Normandy. When she arrived, she didn't speak French at all. She will share with you how she learned the language, some of the difficulties she had, how she discovered French authenticity far away from Paris and she will share with you some advice for a successful French learning and integration. Follow Kim on Instagram @kimi_en_francia https://instagram.com/kimi_en_francia/ Direct link to this episode : https://katyslanguages.fr/2021/09/30/une-mexicaine-en-normandie-podcast-29eme-episode/ . Support my work ! Let's get in touch ! Follow me on instagram - Subscribe to my newsletter to receive the info about my workshops, courses, with discounts for paying events - Support my work, get the transcripts, notes and more resources to learn more efficiently - Follow me on instagram @thefrenchinstinct to boost your French on a daily basis and be informed about upcoming episodes and work-in-process. An inspiring podcast in French, for intermediate and advanced students, by a native French teacher to improve your French in context, through comprehensible input and speak like natives. Un podcast en français pour apprenants intermédiaires avancés, pour apprendre le français en contexte, par une prof de FLE française. Perfectionne ton français de façon intuitive et avec plaisir. Si tu veux parler de l'épisode, obtenir la transcription et les notes, me suivre sur les réseaux sociaux et accéder à d'autres ressources gratuites pour apprendre le français en contexte, va vite sur mon site http://thefrenchinstinct.com/ .
Coup de pouce #6 J‘ai loupé le coche - Argot and colloquial phrases around episode 28 - Learn authentic French B1-C2
New "coup de pouce" today about episode 28 "ça a fait tilt". Let's talk about slang, colloquial French when we talk about cars and the phrase "louper le coche". Coup de pouce ! Mini episodes of The French instinct podcast to help you acquire vocabulary, phrases, grammar, pronunciation... I give you explanations, advice and I answer your questions. Contact me through Instagram or my website, subscribe to my newsletter or buy me a coffee to support my work https://thefrenchinstinct.com/ A French podcast to help you learn French through interesting and inspiring content and speak with more authenticity. Direct link to the episode: https://katyslanguages.fr/2021/09/24/coup-de-pouce-6-jai-loupe-le-coche-podcast-the-french-instinct/ .
28. Ça a fait tilt ! What mysteriously happened to my car and how I figured it out - Learn everyday French B1-C2
In this episode, I share with you an anecdote about something that mysteriously happened to my car and how I figured it out. You'll learn a specific phrase "faire tilt" and very concrete vocabulary about everyday life as well as coloquial French we would use in that situation. Support my work ! Let's get in touch ! - Subscribe to my newsletter to receive the info about my workshops, courses, with discounts for paying events - Support my work, get the transcripts, notes and more resources to learn more efficiently - Follow me on instagram @thefrenchinstinct to boost your French on a daily basis and be informed about upcoming episodes and work-in-process. An inspiring podcast in French, for intermediate and advanced students, by a native French teacher to improve your French in context, through comprehensible input and speak like natives. Un podcast en français pour apprenants intermédiaires avancés, pour apprendre le français en contexte, par une prof de FLE française. Perfectionne ton français de façon intuitive et avec plaisir. Si tu veux parler de l'épisode, obtenir la transcription et les notes, me suivre sur les réseaux sociaux et accéder à d'autres ressources gratuites pour apprendre le français en contexte, va vite sur mon site http://thefrenchinstinct.com/ . Direct link to the episode : https://katyslanguages.fr/2021/09/17/ca-a-fait-tilt-podcast-28eme-episode/
Coup de pouce #5 - Se mettre dans le bain + quizz about episode 13 - Perfect you French in context B1-C2
New "coup de pouce" today about episode 13 "C'est pas la mer à boire" to talk about the importance of the "bain linguisitque", about what "échouer" means when we're learning a language. You'll have the oportunity to review some phrases and vocabulary in context and I'll finish the show with a small quizz. Coup de pouce ! Mini episodes of The French instinct podcast to help you acquire vocabulary, phrases, grammar, pronunciation... I give you explanations, advice and I answer your questions. Contact me through Instagram or my website, subscribe to my newsletter or buy me a coffee to support my work https://thefrenchinstinct.com/ A French podcast to help you learn French through interesting and inspiring content and speak with more authenticity.
27. Rentrée et non-rentrée de septembre - Why is September so important for most adults and kids in France - Improve your French in context B1-C2
In this episode, I explain why September is so important for both kids and adults in France. It's much more than going back to school. I'll also share some chilhood memories. I'd already talked about schooling and homeschooling in France in episode 17. You'll hear some of the vocabulary and phrases I had used in that episode, it'll be a good opportunity for you to remember it. Support my work ! Let's get in touch ! - Subscribe to my newsletter to receive the info about my workshops, courses, with discounts for paying events - Support my work, get the transcripts, notes and more resources to learn more efficiently - Follow me on instagram @thefrenchinstinct to boost your French on a daily basis and be informed about upcoming episodes and work-in-process. An inspiring podcast in French, for intermediate and advanced students, by a native French teacher to improve your French in context, through comprehensible input and speak like natives. Un podcast en français pour apprenants intermédiaires avancés, pour apprendre le français en contexte, par une prof de FLE française. Perfectionne ton français de façon intuitive et avec plaisir. Si tu veux parler de l'épisode, obtenir la transcription et les notes, me suivre sur les réseaux sociaux et accéder à d'autres ressources gratuites pour apprendre le français en contexte, va vite sur mon site http://thefrenchinstinct.com/ .