Learn French: Just Beyond the Basics

Canadian French Learning Accelerator

Some phrases for the early French language learner, such as asking for language help and ending interactions gracefully.

This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and French, to improve your French vocabulary and help you to express yourself in French.

These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing French language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo, or you're enrolled in a more formal French class. The more you expose your brain to French audio, the faster you'll learn.

All episodes have subtitles available (if your podcast app supports subtitles).

Contact us with feedback and ideas: languagelearningaccelerator@gmail.com

View the full list of English and French phrases in this episode.

Phrases in this episode:

  • I have a question.
  • Do you have a moment?
  • What do you call this?
  • I don't know how to say it.
  • I don’t know what it’s called.
  • I appreciate your patience.
  • Thanks for the help!
  • I'm here on business.
  • I'm here on vacation.
  • I'm traveling for fun.
  • I’m here with my friend.
  • I’m here with my partner.
  • I’m here alone.
  • I'm looking for work here.
  • How may I be of service?
  • Can you recommend a good book about Canada?

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