Feel Good French | Slow French Podcast & Stories

Déborah Pham van Xua
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Feel Good French is a Slow French podcast for A2, B1 and B2 learners, francophiles, expats and future expats dreaming of a new chapter in France. Improve your French listening naturally through true stories, French culture, history, travel and real places in France. Discover extraordinary lives of people who reinvented themselves in France. Not a grammar lesson: French through stories. Free transcripts and companion PDFs: www.feelgoodfrench.com

  1. Jul 1

    Slow French Story: Gertrude Stein in Paris

    Learn French with a Slow French story about Gertrude Stein, the American writer and art collector who moved to Paris at 29 and built a new life in France. At 27 rue de Fleurus, Picasso, Matisse, Hemingway and Fitzgerald came to see her paintings, discuss art and hear her opinion. Perfect for A2, B1 and B2 learners who want French listening practice through culture, history, art, Paris, expat life and true stories of people who started a new chapter in France. Transcript and PDF: www.feelgoodfrench.com

    10 min

  2. Jun 24

    Ernest Hemingway: The Lost Suitcase That Changed His Life | Slow French Podcast

    Slow French podcast for intermediate French learners. Improve your French listening skills while discovering how Ernest Hemingway’s years in Paris changed his life forever. In this episode of Extraordinary Lives in France, we explore the story of Ernest Hemingway, a young American writer who arrived in Paris in the 1920s dreaming of becoming an author. Living among the cafés of Montparnasse, Shakespeare and Company, and the artists of the Lost Generation, Hemingway slowly found his voice. Then one day, almost all of his early writing disappeared in a lost suitcase at the Gare de Lyon. This true story is about Paris, writing, resilience, and starting over. It is also a story that many expats and lovers of France will recognize: arriving in a new country, building a new life, and discovering a new version of yourself. This Slow French podcast is designed for intermediate learners (A2-B1) and anyone interested in French culture, French history, Paris, literature, and authentic French listening practice. 00:00 Hemingway’s lost suitcase01:20 Welcome to Extraordinary Lives in France01:50 Ernest Hemingway arrives in Paris03:15 Montparnasse cafés and expatriate life05:15 Shakespeare and Company06:45 Gertrude Stein and the Lost Generation07:45 The lost manuscripts at Gare de Lyon09:40 Learning to write after loss10:45 Paris as a blank page11:35 A Moveable Feast12:00 Question for listeners and French learners #SlowFrench #LearnFrench #FrenchPodcast #FrenchListeningPractice #IntermediateFrench #LearnFrenchThroughStories #ErnestHemingway #Paris #FrenchCulture #ExtraordinaryLivesInFrance #FrenchPodcastA2 #FrenchPodcastB1 #LearnFrench #FrenchStories #FeelGoodFrench #MovetoFrance

    12 min

  3. Jun 17

    Julia Child: The Woman Who Introduced France to America

    Learn French with this Slow French podcast. Every Wednesday, we discover an extraordinary life connected to France while improving our French naturally through storytelling. Last week, we explored the life of Josephine Baker. Today, we’re discovering Julia Child, the American woman who introduced French cuisine to America. In 1948, Julia Child arrived in France with no idea that her life was about to change forever. She was 36 years old. She wasn’t a chef. She wasn’t famous. And she still hadn’t found her true calling. Then, during a lunch stop in Normandy, she tasted a simple French dish called Sole Meunière. That meal would change everything. In this episode of Extraordinary Lives in France, you’ll discover how Julia Child fell in love with France, studied at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, and eventually introduced French cuisine to millions of Americans through her books and television shows. You’ll discover: • The meal that changed Julia Child’s life• Her connection to World War II• How she met her husband Paul Child• Life in post-war France• Her training at Le Cordon Bleu• The story behind Mastering the Art of French Cooking• How she became America’s most famous ambassador of French cuisine Perfect for intermediate French learners (A2-B1), francophiles, expats, and anyone who loves France, history, culture, and inspiring true stories. 🎧 New episode every Wednesday. 👇 Tell me in the comments: Which extraordinary life connected to France should I cover next? #SlowFrench #LearnFrench #FrenchListeningPractice #FrenchCulture #JuliaChild #FrenchPodcast #LearnFrenchThroughStories #IntermediateFrench #France #ComprehensibleFrench

    11 min

  4. Jun 10

    Joséphine Baker: From Dancer to Spy | Slow French Story

    Joséphine Baker arrived in Paris as a young American dancer and became one of the most famous women in France. But her story did not stop on the stage. During World War II, she risked her life to help the French Resistance and later became a symbol of freedom, courage and equality. In this Slow French episode (A2–B1), discover the extraordinary life of Joséphine Baker while improving your French naturally through storytelling. Extraordinary Lives in France is a weekly podcast for French learners, francophiles, future expats and anyone who loves French culture, history and inspiring stories. New episodes every Wednesday.

    8 min

  5. 03/26/2025

    Feel Like French Speakers Don’t Have Patience? These Affirmations Will Change the Way You Speak

    Feel Like French Speakers Don’t Have Patience? These Affirmations Will Change the Way You Speak...Struggling to speak French as an expat in France? Do you freeze when speaking French, afraid of being judged or misunderstood? Feel like people don’t have time to listen, so you end up switching to English? You’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong. Through bilingual affirmations (in English and French), this episode helps you: Rewire your mindset using NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Release shame and fear around speaking Reconnect with your confidence and identity Feel safe expressing yourself in French, even with your accentThis is a calming, beginner-friendly experience designed to help you grow into the French version of yourself — without losing who you are. Perfect for expats, retirees, and anyone stuck in the expat bubble. 🎧 Just press play, breathe deeply, and let your voice evolve. 💬 What you'll experience in this episode 🧘‍♀️ Let the French language soak in — naturally and gently. Do you still need some support? Book a coaching session with me here : https://feelgoodfrench.com/french-courses/ Hashtags:#LearnFrench #SpeakFrench #ExpatInFrance #LifeInFrance #FrenchForBeginners #CultureShock #ParisLife #RetireInFrance #FrenchLanguage #FrenchMindset #LivingInFrance #MoveToFrance #AffirmationsForConfidence #BilingualAffirmations #MindsetShift #LanguageLearningMindset #NLPforLanguageLearning #FrenchAffirmations #ConfidenceToSpeak #FrenchWithConfidence #FeelGoodFrench #FrenchJourney #SpeakFrenchWithoutFear

    15 min

  6. 03/05/2025

    Les Petits Plaisirs Hygge de l’Hiver (ou les secrets du mode de vie Scandinave) | 🇫🇷 10-min French Listening Practice

    Vocabulaire du podcast en français + Traduction anglaise 🛋 Ambiance et confort Se pelotonner dans un plaid = To snuggle up in a blanket S’emmitoufler dans un gros pull en laine = To wrap yourself up in a thick wool sweater Un canapé douillet = A cozy couch Une lumière tamisée = Soft, dim lighting Une ambiance feutrée = A soft, muted atmosphere 🕯 Lumière & atmosphère Allumer une bougie parfumée = To light a scented candle Les crépitements du bois dans la cheminée = The crackling of wood in the fireplace Regarder la neige tomber derrière la fenêtre = To watch the snow fall outside the window 🍵 Gourmandises & boissons Un chocolat chaud épais et onctueux = A thick and creamy hot chocolate Une brioche à la cannelle (kanelbullar) = A cinnamon bun Des biscuits au gingembre (pepparkakor) = Ginger cookies Un vin chaud épicé (gløgg) = Mulled wine with spices Une soupe maison bien chaude = A homemade hot soup 📜 Expressions Cocooner = To stay cozy at home Se mettre au coin du feu = To sit by the fireplace Prendre du bon temps = To enjoy a good moment 📖 Télécharge la transcription de la vidéo GRATUITE ici → https://feelgoodfrench.com/free-stuff/ 📚 Tu veux progresser en français avec moi ? Réserve un cours 1:1 → https://feelgoodfrench.com/french-courses/conversational-french/🔥 Qu’est-ce que le Hygge ? Le secret scandinave du bonheur Comment le Danemark, la Norvège, la Suède et la Finlande figurent-ils parmi les pays les plus heureux du monde malgré des hivers longs et sombres ? Leur secret pourrait bien être le hygge, l’art danois du confort, de la chaleur et des petits plaisirs simples. 🎙️ Dans cet épisode, tu découvriras : ✔️ Ce que signifie vraiment le hygge et comment l’adopter au quotidien ✔️ L’importance d’un éclairage doux, de matières naturelles et de textures réconfortantes ✔️ Les gourmandises hivernales et boissons chaudes qui apportent de la chaleur à ton intérieur ✔️ Une liste d’expressions françaises liées au bien-être et au confortUne façon idéale d’améliorer ta compréhension orale en français tout en explorant un concept culturel inspirant. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS – 00:00 🎧 Introduction + Présentation du podcast – 01:10 ❄️ Pourquoi les pays scandinaves sont-ils si heureux ? – 02:30 🔥 Créer une ambiance hyggelig : matières & textures – 04:00 🍵 Pâtisseries et boissons chaudes réconfortantes – 05:30 💡 Lumière tamisée et bougies parfumées : les essentiels du hygge – 07:00 🌲 Les petits plaisirs de l’hiver, version hygge – 08:40🎙 Conclusion + Transcription 📖 Télécharge ta transcription GRATUITE → https://feelgoodfrench.com/free-stuff/ 🎧 Abonne-toi pour plus de podcasts immersifs en français #LearnFrench #FrenchListening #FrenchComprehension #Hygge #IntermediateFrench #FrenchVocabulary #FrancaisFacile #FrenchCulture #frenchpodcast #FrenchLesson #Delf #FrenchListeningPractice #easyfrench #easylanguages #ApprendreleFrancais #languagelearning #FeelGoodFrench #FrançaisB1 #comprehensibleinput #FrenchFluency #frenchfaster #ParlerFrancais #frenchcoaching #Fluencycoach #frenchlanguagepodcasts #advancedfrenchpodcasts

    10 min

  7. 03/02/2025

    Esperanto, Langue Universelle : Rêve ou Réalité? - Improve Your French Listening Skills w/ 10 minutes Intermediate French Podcast

    L’ESPÉRANTO : UNE LANGUE SECRÈTE QUI POURRAIT CHANGER LE MONDE ? 📖 GRATUIT : Télécharge la transcription ici → https://feelgoodfrench.com/free-stuff/ 📚 Améliore ton français avec moi en cours 1:1 → https://feelgoodfrench.com/french-courses/ L'Esperanto est une langue ultra-simple, conçue pour unir l’humanité… mais que presque personne ne parle.Pourquoi l’espéranto n’a-t-il jamais remplacé l’anglais ? Qui parle vraiment cette langue aujourd’hui ?Et surtout… peut-elle encore avoir un avenir ? 🎙 Dans cet épisode, découvre :✔️ L’histoire fascinante de l’espéranto et son créateur✔️ Comment cette langue permet de voyager gratuitement✔️ L’histoire incroyable d’un couple franco-chinois qui ne communique qu’en espéranto✔️ Pourquoi certains veulent en faire une langue officielle de l’UE✔️ Des mots et phrases faciles en espéranto – à toi de tester ! Une histoire méconnue, une langue mystérieuse… et une utopie qui résiste encore. 00:00 – 📢 Introduction + Télécharge ta transcription gratuite00:30 – 🌀 Pourquoi parle-t-on encore d’espéranto aujourd’hui ?01:45 – 🔥 Une langue inventée pour la paix03:10 – 🚆 L’histoire folle d’un cheminot espérantiste04:30 – ✈️ Voyager grâce à l’espéranto05:45 – 🏛 L’espéranto et l’Union Européenne : une langue officielle ?07:00 – 📖 Des mots et phrases faciles en espéranto !08:20 – 🔮 L’espéranto a-t-il un avenir ?09:00 – 🎙 Conclusion + Cours de français avec moi ! ✨ 📖 TRANSCRIPTION GRATUITE → https://feelgoodfrench.com/free-stuff/🎧 Abonne-toi pour plus de podcasts en français ! #LearnFrench #FrenchPodcast #IntermediateFrench #Esperanto #FrenchListening #FeelGoodFrench #FrancaisFacile #ImproveYourFrench #LangueSecrète #LangueUniverselle #FrenchComprehension #IntermediateFrench #FrenchVocabulary #FrancaisFacile #FrenchCulture #FrenchLesson #Delf #FrenchListeningPractice #easyfrench #easylanguages #ApprendreleFrancais #languagelearning #FeelGoodFrench #FrançaisB1 #comprehensibleinput #FrenchFluency #frenchfaster #ParlerFrancais #frenchcoaching #Fluencycoach #frenchlanguagepodcasts #advancedfrenchpodcasts

    10 min

  8. 02/20/2025

    Le Pouvoir du Froid : Boostez votre Corps et votre Mental ! | 🇫🇷 Français Facile : 10-Min French Listening Practice

    Et si le froid devenait votre allié ? ❄️💪 Dans cet épisode de FeelGoodFrench, plongez (littéralement !) dans le monde fascinant des bains froids, des douches glacées et de leurs incroyables bienfaits. De Wim Hof, surnommé The Iceman, aux traditions ancestrales comme le Misogi japonais ou les bains nordiques, découvrez comment l’exposition au froid peut renforcer votre immunité, améliorer votre bien-être mental et même booster votre énergie. Vous entendrez également parler des célèbres Ours Blancs de Biarritz, de la tradition du sauna en Scandinavie et de l'impact des douches froides en Ayurveda. 🌊🔥 💡 Cette écoute vous permettra de pratiquer votre compréhension orale en français tout en apprenant des choses fascinantes ! 📌 Retrouvez la transcription complète ici 👉https://feelgoodfrench.com/free-stuff/ 🎧 Timestamps :00:00 – Immersion : plongez dans l’expérience du froid ❄️01:15 – Introduction au podcast & transcription gratuite 📖02:10 – Wim Hof : son histoire et sa méthode 🧊04:30 – Les bains froids et leurs bienfaits scientifiquement prouvés 🏊‍♂️06:15 – Les Ours Blancs de Biarritz : une tradition vivante 🌊07:50 – Les bains froids à travers l’Histoire : Japon, Scandinavie, Grèce antique 🏛️09:30 – Ayurveda et douches froides : un rituel énergétique indien 🇮🇳10:45 – Comment commencer en toute sécurité ? Conseils pratiques 🚿 📌 Transcription gratuite ici 👉https://feelgoodfrench.com/free-stuff/ 📢 Tu veux progresser en français avec moi ? Réserve un cours 1:1 sur FeelGoodFrench ! 🎯 #LearnFrench #Coaching #FrenchListening #ComprehensionOrale #ApprendreLeFrançais #FrenchForBeginners #francaisfacile #ImmersionFrançaise #BainsFroids #WimHof #frances #FeelGoodFrench #FrenchComprehension #IntermediateFrench #FrenchVocabulary #FrancaisFacile #FrenchCulture #frenchpodcast #FrenchLesson #Delf #FrenchListeningPractice #easyfrench #easylanguages #ApprendreleFrancais #languagelearning #FrancaisB1 #comprehensibleinput #FrenchFluency #frenchfaster #ParlerFrancais #frenchcoaching #Fluencycoach #frenchlanguagepodcasts #advancedfrenchpodcasts ❤︎ Déborah

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Feel Good French is a Slow French podcast for A2, B1 and B2 learners, francophiles, expats and future expats dreaming of a new chapter in France. Improve your French listening naturally through true stories, French culture, history, travel and real places in France. Discover extraordinary lives of people who reinvented themselves in France. Not a grammar lesson: French through stories. Free transcripts and companion PDFs: www.feelgoodfrench.com

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