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Learn French with real-life conversations! Join us as we chat to ordinary (and not so ordinary) French people about life, love, and everything in between.

  1. 16/09/2022

    Season 2 Trailer

    Hey language lovers! We’re back and we’re bringing you even more French stories to hone those listening skills. We’ve got a great line-up of guests for you, including an award-winning documentary maker, a French YouTuber, and a woman who runs a business out of a real-life castle. So grab your transcript from our site, sit back, and enjoy!

    2 min

  2. 15/09/2022

    S2.E9 - Should I stay or should I go? (Rester ou partir?)

    Six months after you start dating, your partner has an accident. They may never walk again – and they need you around 24/7 to take care of them. What would you do? Let’s find out about what happened with our guest today, Eden. Highlights: Growing up in France and the Philippines [01:32]  What was Eden like as a teenager? [02:16]  Living in the South of France [04:41] What does it mean to be French? [05:22]  What three milestones have shaped Eden’s life? [07:16]  How Eden met her husband [08:46] The accident [12:30]  Becoming a carer [20:12] Getting married during Covid [24:47]  What does the future have in store?  [26:35] What advice would Eden give to anyone else faced with the question “Should I stay or should I go?” [29:50] Transcript Get the French transcript for free at www.nakedfrench.co: Should I stay or should I go? Notes: Follow Naked French on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nakedfrench.co/ Get fresh French content delivered to your inbox every month: https://www.nakedfrench.co/#newsletter Credits: Host: Shade Souc Producer and Narrator: Michelle Teo Translator: Eden Rebora Mourier Sound: Jules Quirin Creative Storytelling: Sarah Ayres

    34 min

  3. 08/09/2022

    S2.E8 - Château Coliving: Combining old and new (Allier l'ancien et le moderne)

    Katia took a French château and transformed it into a coliving / coworking space for the modern world. Let’s find out what secrets this twelfth-century castle holds – and what it’s like to run a business in France as a non-native speaker. Highlights: Growing up in Bulgaria [01:26]  Being a “savage” teenager [03:58] Living in Normandy [04:57]  What makes the château so special? [05:36] Château renovation [08:26] How big is a French château? [10:03] From Viking fortress to French castle [11:10] The oldest stuff inside the château (including portraits of French royalty!) [12:19]  What’s the best thing about running a coworking space? [13:48] Learning French and working in a different language [16:16]  The hardest things about learning French [20:08] Tips for learning French as an adult [22:47]  Transcript Get the French transcript for free at www.nakedfrench.co: Château Coliving: Combining old and new Notes: Chateau Coliving: https://chateaucoliving.com/ Follow Chateau Coliving on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chateaucoliving/?hl=en Follow Naked French on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nakedfrench.co/ Get fresh French content delivered to your inbox every month: https://www.nakedfrench.co/#newsletter Credits: Host: Shade Souc Producer and Narrator: Michelle Teo Translator: Eden Rebora Mourier Sound: Jules Quirin Creative Storytelling: Sarah Ayres

    27 min

  4. 01/09/2022

    S2.E7 - How to be Parisian with Claire-Lise (Vivre à la parisienne avec Claire-Lise)

    Ever wondered what it would be like to move to Paris? Claire-Lise gives us an insider’s look into French work culture, what it takes to work in one of France’s hardest (male-dominated) jobs, and the best things about living in Paris. Highlights: What was Claire-Lise’s life like growing up? [01:09] Unique names like Claire-Lise (and Shade 😂) [04:24] What is an actuarial scientist? [06:27] The best things about living in Paris [10:41] The best places to eat in Paris (according to a local) [12:22] French work culture [13:16] How Claire-Lise met her husband [17:52] How to learn English as a native French speaker [19:02] Insider tips for moving to Paris and making friends in France [20:43] Transcript Get the French transcript for free at www.nakedfrench.co: How to be Parisian with Claire-Lise Notes: Trendy restaurant in Paris: https://chezpippo.com/en Follow Naked French on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nakedfrench.co/ Get fresh French content delivered to your inbox every month: https://www.nakedfrench.co/#newsletter Credits: Host: Shade Souc Producer: Michelle Teo Translator: Eden Rebora Mourier Sound: Paul Candau Creative Storytelling: Sarah Ayres

    23 min

  5. 25/08/2022

    S2.E6 - Living between worlds with Léah (Entre plusieurs mondes avec Léah)

    French YouTuber HeyoLeah tells us about living between three different cultures (French, Philipina and Algerian), how to be a content creator, and what you need to succeed as an online entrepreneur. Highlights: Growing up in France and the Philippines [01:45]  What was Léah like as a teen? [03:26] “Léah in Paris” [07:29]  How to become a YouTuber [08:23]  What’s HeyoLeah all about? [10:45]  Léah’s dancing (and other passions) [16:51]  How to be a successful YouTuber or entrepreneur [18:27]  Transcript Get the French transcript for free at www.nakedfrench.co: Living between worlds with Léah Notes: Check out Léah’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM31OXY_a1lrR2dSTOpeVkA Follow Léah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyoleah/?hl=en Follow Naked French on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nakedfrench.co/ Get fresh French content delivered to your inbox every month: https://www.nakedfrench.co/#newsletter Credits: Host: Shade Souc Producer: Michelle Teo Translator: Eden Rebora Mourier Sound: Jules Quirin Creative Storytelling: Sarah Ayres

    21 min

  6. 18/08/2022

    S2.E5 - The beautiful profession of cinema (Le beau métier du cinéma)

    Meet Nora Poggi, French director and producer of the acclaimed documentary She Started It. Let’s explore her cinephile roots, how she broke into the US film industry, and what it’s like making documentary films in the genre’s golden age. Highlights: Growing up in Paris [01:14] What was Nora like when she was young? [01:43] Moving to the US and culture shock in America [06:24] Working as an impact producer [11:57] Being a female director [15:02] What Nora loves about making documentary films [17:00] She Started It [18:17] What mindset do you need as a journalist or documentary filmmaker? [20:32] Time management when working on lots of projects [22:45] Looking after your mental health [24:34]  How to become a documentary filmmaker [25:58] Transcript Get the French transcript for free at www.nakedfrench.co: The beautiful profession of cinema Notes: See what Nora’s been working on: https://www.norapoggi.com/ Nora’s Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/creativedistribution/ She Started It: https://www.shestarteditfilm.com/ Follow Naked French on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nakedfrench.co/ Get the Naked French Bilingual Newsletter: https://www.nakedfrench.co/#newsletter Credits: Host: Shade Souc Producer and Narrator: Michelle Teo Translator: Eden Rebora Mourier Sound: Jules Quirin Creative Storytelling: Sarah Ayres

    29 min

  7. 11/08/2022

    S2.E4 - The life of a dad, it’s a mess! (La vie de papa, c’est le bordel!)

    Last time we spoke to Romain in Season 1, he had just moved to Taiwan with his wife. And now, they have a beautiful baby boy! Let’s check in and see how the life of a dad is treating him. Highlights: Here’s what we cover in this episode of Naked French: Becoming a father [01:17] New parent sleep deprivation [03:44] The hardest parts about being a new dad – and the best [06:45] The French lullaby parents love to sing to their kids [08:44] How the move back to France is going (again, c’est le bordel!) [10:38] What Romain will miss most about Taiwan [12:16] What Romain is looking forward to in France [13:24]  Reverse culture shock [14:51]  Transcript Get the French transcript for free at www.nakedfrench.co: The life of a dad, it's a mess! Notes: Check out Romain’s last episode: https://www.nakedfrench.co/podcast/culture-shock-a-french-guy-in-asia Follow Naked French on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nakedfrench.co/ Get the Naked French Bilingual Newsletter: https://www.nakedfrench.co/#newsletter Credits: Host: Shade Souc Producer: Michelle Teo Translator: Eden Rebora Mourier Sound: Paul Candau Creative Storytelling: Sarah Ayres

    21 min

  8. 04/08/2022

    S2.E3 - Being a French rugby player (Être joueur de rugby en France)

    If you’ve ever been to the south of France, you know that people there LOVE their rugby. Nicolas, a Sarlat Rugby player, is aiming to take his team to the big leagues – Fédérale Une. Let’s find out what it’s like living in Sarlat, France, and competing in such an intense sport. Highlights: Growing up in the French countryside [01:04] What was Nicolas like growing up? [02:04] What moments have shaped Nicolas’ life the most? [06:58] Playing rugby in Ireland and Barcelona [09:11]  The challenges Nicolas has faced – on and off the field [12:39]  What mindset do you need as a rugby player? [15:34] The typical day in the life of a Sarlat Rugby player [16:59] What’s next for Nicolas? [18:17] Advice for aspiring athletes [20:04]  Transcript: Get the French transcript for free at www.nakedfrench.co: Being a French rubgy player Notes: Sarlat Rugby website: https://sarlatrugby.com/ Watch Sarlat Rugby play: https://www.youtube.com/c/SarlatRugby Sarlat Rugby Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sarlatrugby/ Sarlat Rugby Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarlatrugby/ Sarlat Rugby Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarlatrugby Follow Naked French on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nakedfrench.co/ Get the Naked French Bilingual Newsletter: https://www.nakedfrench.co/#newsletter Credits: Host: Shade Souc Producer: Michelle Teo Translator: Eden Rebora Mourier Sound: Paul Candau Creative Storytelling: Sarah Ayres

    23 min
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