http://forum.odeo.com/channels/109243-Learn-French-by-Podcast Hughan00 no Learn French by Podcast is an exciting series of French lessons for everybody. Work with high-quality audio podcasts in your own time and at your own pace. Want to clarify some details? Something you couldn't quite understand? Then download comprehensive Learn French by Podcast is an exciting series of French lessons for everybody. Work with high-quality audio podcasts in your own time and at your own pace. Want to clarify some details? Something you couldn't quite understand? Then download comprehensive French lessons made easy, with high-quality audio podcasts and professional PDF Guides to make sense of everything. en 40 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:16:00 -0700 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:16:00 -0700 Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/25247052-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-133 In this lesson, lesson 133, we hear a discussion between Sonia and FrÃdÃric about the Polanski affair. His recent arrest in Zurich was an outrage to some and long overdue to others. Discover useful words and expressions, including "clore", "extrader", "sidÃrer", "s'en ficher de", "faire chanter" and "Ãcoeurer". In this lesson, lesson 133, we hear a discussion between Sonia and FrÃdÃric about the Polanski affair. His recent arrest in Zurich was an outrage to some and long overdue to others. Discover useful words and expressions, including "clore", "extrader", "sidÃrer", "s'en ficher de", "faire chanter" and "Ãcoeurer". In this lesson, lesson 133, we hear a discussion between Sonia and FrÃdÃric about the Polanski affair. His recent arrest in Zurich was an outrage to some and long overdue to others. Discover useful words and expressions, including "clore", "extrader", "sidÃrer", "s'en ficher de", "faire chanter" and "Ãcoeurer". tag:odeo.com,2009-10-07,25247052 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:16:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/25178087-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-132 In recent weeks, just about every news bulletin has had a mention of swine flu. To pick up some relevant vocabulary, in this lesson, lesson 132, weâll hear a role-play where CÃline tells us how she picked up a virus. We'll discover some useful expressions, including: "Il me suffisait deâ", "Ãtre assis", "envoyer des postillons", "un toubib", "tousser", and more. In recent weeks, just about every news bulletin has had a mention of swine flu. To pick up some relevant vocabulary, in this lesson, lesson 132, weâll hear a role-play where CÃline tells us how she picked up a virus. We'll discover some useful expressions, including: "Il me suffisait deâ", "Ãtre assis", "envoyer des postillons", "un toubib", "tousser", and more. In recent weeks, just about every news bulletin has had a mention of swine flu. To pick up some relevant vocabulary, in this lesson, lesson 132, weâll hear a role-play where CÃline tells us how she picked up a virus. We'll discover some useful expressions, including: "Il me suffisait deâ", "Ãtre assis", "envoyer des postillons", "un toubib", "tousser", and more. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-24,25178087 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:03:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/24970696-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-131 In this lesson, lesson 131, weâll discover how to talk about a concert weâve been to. In this case, itâs a rock concert. Letâs get started with a role-play between Lucie and Ãtienne. We'll practice using a range of expressions: 'mettre des boules QuiÃs', 'se moquer de', 'dÃchirer', 'arriver à [faire quelque chose]', 'tenir le coup', 'bourdonner', and more. C'est parti! In this lesson, lesson 131, weâll discover how to talk about a concert weâve been to. In this case, itâs a rock concert. Letâs get started with a role-play between Lucie and Ãtienne. We'll practice using a range of expressions: 'mettre des boules QuiÃs', 'se moquer de', 'dÃchirer', 'arriver à [faire quelque chose]', 'tenir le coup', 'bourdonner', and more. C'est parti! In this lesson, lesson 131, weâll discover how to talk about a concert weâve been to. In this case, itâs a rock concert. Letâs get started with a role-play between Lucie and Ãtienne. We'll practice using a range of expressions: 'mettre des boules QuiÃs', 'se moquer de', 'dÃchirer', 'arriver à [faire quelque chose]', 'tenir le coup', 'bourdonner', and more. C'est parti! tag:odeo.com,2009-08-16,24970696 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 07:20:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/24752025-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-130 The world of pop music lost one of its most famous exponents in Michael Jackson. His passing was a shock, not least because he was only fifty. In this lesson, letâs talk about some of the things that made Jackson a larger-than-life figure... Weâll start with a role-play. The world of pop music lost one of its most famous exponents in Michael Jackson. His passing was a shock, not least because he was only fifty. In this lesson, letâs talk about some of the things that made Jackson a larger-than-life figure... Weâll start with a role-play. The world of pop music lost one of its most famous exponents in Michael Jackson. His passing was a shock, not least because he was only fifty. In this lesson, letâs talk about some of the things that made Jackson a larger-than-life figure... Weâll start with a role-play. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-26,24752025 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:35:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/24695780-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-129 In this lesson, lesson 129, we hear a role-play between Sandrine and Yann. They are discussing an article by a journalist who has made some rather unflattering comments about the French on an English website. Though the comments may have been tongue-in-cheek, neither Sandrine nor Yann finds the comments amusing. Letâs hear their thoughts... In this lesson, lesson 129, we hear a role-play between Sandrine and Yann. They are discussing an article by a journalist who has made some rather unflattering comments about the French on an English website. Though the comments may have been tongue-in-cheek, neither Sandrine nor Yann finds the comments amusing. Letâs hear their thoughts... In this lesson, lesson 129, we hear a role-play between Sandrine and Yann. They are discussing an article by a journalist who has made some rather unflattering comments about the French on an English website. Though the comments may have been tongue-in-cheek, neither Sandrine nor Yann finds the comments amusing. Letâs hear their thoughts... tag:odeo.com,2009-06-12,24695780 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:23:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/24630584-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-128 One of our listeners asked that we would do a lesson on opening a bank account. Thatâs the topic of conversation in this lesson, lesson 128. In fact, opening an account is not so straightforward and sometimes even necessitates an appointment. In any case, letâs study some of the vocabulary and expressions weâll need. Letâs listen to a role-play between the customer and the bank teller. One of our listeners asked that we would do a lesson on opening a bank account. Thatâs the topic of conversation in this lesson, lesson 128. In fact, opening an account is not so straightforward and sometimes even necessitates an appointment. In any case, letâs study some of the vocabulary and expressions weâll need. Letâs listen to a role-play between the customer and the bank teller. One of our listeners asked that we would do a lesson on opening a bank account. Thatâs the topic of conversation in this lesson, lesson 128. In fact, opening an account is not so straightforward and sometimes even necessitates an appointment. In any case, letâs study some of the vocabulary and expressions weâll need. Letâs listen to a role-play between the customer and the bank teller. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-30,24630584 Sat, 30 May 2009 08:18:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/24479825-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-127 Though this lesson, lesson 127, has an Irish flavour, our dialogue relates to a quirky story which hit the headlines worldwideâ at the expense of the Irish Prime Minister. Letâs listen to a role-play between Xavier and AmÃlie. We'll discover some very interesting expressions including 'Ãtre nu comme un ver', 'Ãtre culottÃ' and 'faire jaser les commÃres'. C'est parti! Though this lesson, lesson 127, has an Irish flavour, our dialogue relates to a quirky story which hit the headlines worldwideâ at the expense of the Irish Prime Minister. Letâs listen to a role-play between Xavier and AmÃlie. We'll discover some very interesting expressions including 'Ãtre nu comme un ver', 'Ãtre culottÃ' and 'faire jaser les commÃres'. C'est parti! Though this lesson, lesson 127, has an Irish flavour, our dialogue relates to a quirky story which hit the headlines worldwideâ at the expense of the Irish Prime Minister. Letâs listen to a role-play between Xavier and AmÃlie. We'll discover some very interesting expressions including 'Ãtre nu comme un ver', 'Ãtre culottÃ' and 'faire jaser les commÃres'. C'est parti! tag:odeo.com,2009-04-21,24479825 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:09:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/24406259-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-126 One or our listeners asked that we would do a lesson on renting an apartment. Itâs an activity which, as one might expect, has its own specific vocabulary. In this lesson, lesson 126, letâs see if we can shed some light. Weâll hear a role-play between the 'agent immobilier' and JÃrÃme who is eager to find his own place in the Paris region... One or our listeners asked that we would do a lesson on renting an apartment. Itâs an activity which, as one might expect, has its own specific vocabulary. In this lesson, lesson 126, letâs see if we can shed some light. Weâll hear a role-play between the 'agent immobilier' and JÃrÃme who is eager to find his own place in the Paris region... One or our listeners asked that we would do a lesson on renting an apartment. Itâs an activity which, as one might expect, has its own specific vocabulary. In this lesson, lesson 126, letâs see if we can shed some light. Weâll hear a role-play between the 'agent immobilier' and JÃrÃme who is eager to find his own place in the Paris region... tag:odeo.com,2009-04-04,24406259 Sat, 04 Apr 2009 01:10:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/24334200-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-125 A new sporting chapter has opened for Lance Armstrong, 7-time winner of the Tour de France. This year, after 3 years of retirement, he plans a return to the worldâs greatest cycling race. Surely it is a chapter which can only result in frustration for the American. In this lesson, lesson 125, letâs hear a conversation between SolÃne and Xavier about the controversial sportsman. A new sporting chapter has opened for Lance Armstrong, 7-time winner of the Tour de France. This year, after 3 years of retirement, he plans a return to the worldâs greatest cycling race. Surely it is a chapter which can only result in frustration for the American. In this lesson, lesson 125, letâs hear a conversation between SolÃne and Xavier about the controversial sportsman. A new sporting chapter has opened for Lance Armstrong, 7-time winner of the Tour de France. This year, after 3 years of retirement, he plans a return to the worldâs greatest cycling race. Surely it is a chapter which can only result in frustration for the American. In this lesson, lesson 125, letâs hear a conversation between SolÃne and Xavier about the controversial sportsman. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-20,24334200 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:15:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/24113091-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-124 As a consequence of the global financial crisis, unemployment is at the top of the agenda. Being made redundant is one of the themes of this lesson, lesson 124. We'll make use of the verbs 'licencier' and 'dÃlocaliser', we'll examine the expressions 'd'autant plus', 'avoir le cafard' and 'mourir à petit feu' and, finally, we'll learn about a curious place called 'PÃtaouchnok'! As a consequence of the global financial crisis, unemployment is at the top of the agenda. Being made redundant is one of the themes of this lesson, lesson 124. We'll make use of the verbs 'licencier' and 'dÃlocaliser', we'll examine the expressions 'd'autant plus', 'avoir le cafard' and 'mourir à petit feu' and, finally, we'll learn about a curious place called 'PÃtaouchnok'! As a consequence of the global financial crisis, unemployment is at the top of the agenda. Being made redundant is one of the themes of this lesson, lesson 124. We'll make use of the verbs 'licencier' and 'dÃlocaliser', we'll examine the expressions 'd'autant plus', 'avoir le cafard' and 'mourir à petit feu' and, finally, we'll learn about a curious place called 'PÃtaouchnok'! tag:odeo.com,2009-02-16,24113091 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:20:00 -0800 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/24010615-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-123 One of our listeners asked that we would do a lesson focusing on a trip to the local dry-cleanerâs. Thatâs the topic of conversation in this lesson, lesson 123. We'll discover lots of useful expressions and several versatile verbs, including 'dÃtacher', 'enlever', 's'allumer', 's'Ãteindre'... and more. C'est parti! One of our listeners asked that we would do a lesson focusing on a trip to the local dry-cleanerâs. Thatâs the topic of conversation in this lesson, lesson 123. We'll discover lots of useful expressions and several versatile verbs, including 'dÃtacher', 'enlever', 's'allumer', 's'Ãteindre'... and more. C'est parti! One of our listeners asked that we would do a lesson focusing on a trip to the local dry-cleanerâs. Thatâs the topic of conversation in this lesson, lesson 123. We'll discover lots of useful expressions and several versatile verbs, including 'dÃtacher', 'enlever', 's'allumer', 's'Ãteindre'... and more. C'est parti! tag:odeo.com,2009-02-01,24010615 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 13:32:00 -0800 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/23822957-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-122 In this lesson, lesson 122, we hear a conversation about the unexpected âgoodbye kissâ President Bush received in Iraq. The President brushed it off as something insignificant but it will be an incident that many will remember from Mr Bushâs final days in office. We'll study lots of interesting expressions, including 'to throw something at somebody', 'to hit the front pages', 'to take place', 'to do something on behalf of others', and more. Letâs get started... In this lesson, lesson 122, we hear a conversation about the unexpected âgoodbye kissâ President Bush received in Iraq. The President brushed it off as something insignificant but it will be an incident that many will remember from Mr Bushâs final days in office. We'll study lots of interesting expressions, including 'to throw something at somebody', 'to hit the front pages', 'to take place', 'to do something on behalf of others', and more. Letâs get started... In this lesson, lesson 122, we hear a conversation about the unexpected âgoodbye kissâ President Bush received in Iraq. The President brushed it off as something insignificant but it will be an incident that many will remember from Mr Bushâs final days in office. We'll study lots of interesting expressions, including 'to throw something at somebody', 'to hit the front pages', 'to take place', 'to do something on behalf of others', and more. Letâs get started... tag:odeo.com,2008-12-28,23822957 Sun, 28 Dec 2008 05:59:00 -0800 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/23711617-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-121 In our last lesson, we booked our car in to the local garage for a service. This time â in lesson 121 â the car is ready. Letâs hear the conversation when Madame Legrand goes to pick up her car. We'll study the French for the adjectives 'rear' and 'front', the expressions 'to be all set', 'to stop at nothing' and 'to be thinking of [doing something]', the verbs 'to get', 'to pick up', 'to fill in'... and more. Let's get started... In our last lesson, we booked our car in to the local garage for a service. This time â in lesson 121 â the car is ready. Letâs hear the conversation when Madame Legrand goes to pick up her car. We'll study the French for the adjectives 'rear' and 'front', the expressions 'to be all set', 'to stop at nothing' and 'to be thinking of [doing something]', the verbs 'to get', 'to pick up', 'to fill in'... and more. Let's get started... In our last lesson, we booked our car in to the local garage for a service. This time â in lesson 121 â the car is ready. Letâs hear the conversation when Madame Legrand goes to pick up her car. We'll study the French for the adjectives 'rear' and 'front', the expressions 'to be all set', 'to stop at nothing' and 'to be thinking of [doing something]', the verbs 'to get', 'to pick up', 'to fill in'... and more. Let's get started... tag:odeo.com,2008-12-05,23711617 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:22:00 -0800 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/23653521-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-120 This lesson â lesson 120 â is a short one. We simply want to make an appointment to book our car into the local garage for a service. Letâs hear a role-play. We'll learn the terms for 'car service' and 'additional costs', we'll make use of the verbs 'convenir Ã', 'apporter' and 'amener', and finally, we'll pick up a term which French has borrowed from Italian. Allons-y! This lesson â lesson 120 â is a short one. We simply want to make an appointment to book our car into the local garage for a service. Letâs hear a role-play. We'll learn the terms for 'car service' and 'additional costs', we'll make use of the verbs 'convenir Ã', 'apporter' and 'amener', and finally, we'll pick up a term which French has borrowed from Italian. Allons-y! This lesson â lesson 120 â is a short one. We simply want to make an appointment to book our car into the local garage for a service. Letâs hear a role-play. We'll learn the terms for 'car service' and 'additional costs', we'll make use of the verbs 'convenir Ã', 'apporter' and 'amener', and finally, we'll pick up a term which French has borrowed from Italian. Allons-y! tag:odeo.com,2008-11-21,23653521 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:54:00 -0800 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/23622518-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-119 In this lesson, lesson 119, we need to have a specific service carried out, that is, to have a puncture repaired. But the expressions used could just as easily apply to a variety of services. Letâs begin with a role-play between Marie and a mechanic. In this lesson, lesson 119, we need to have a specific service carried out, that is, to have a puncture repaired. But the expressions used could just as easily apply to a variety of services. Letâs begin with a role-play between Marie and a mechanic. In this lesson, lesson 119, we need to have a specific service carried out, that is, to have a puncture repaired. But the expressions used could just as easily apply to a variety of services. Letâs begin with a role-play between Marie and a mechanic. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-14,23622518 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:01:00 -0800 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/23494253-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-118 In this lesson - lesson 118 - weâll deal with a common situation - calling for a taxi - not such an easy task when you canât see the other personâs gestures and so on, over the phone. Letâs discover what vocabulary weâll need. Weâll start with a role-play where Xavier makes that call... In this lesson - lesson 118 - weâll deal with a common situation - calling for a taxi - not such an easy task when you canât see the other personâs gestures and so on, over the phone. Letâs discover what vocabulary weâll need. Weâll start with a role-play where Xavier makes that call... In this lesson - lesson 118 - weâll deal with a common situation - calling for a taxi - not such an easy task when you canât see the other personâs gestures and so on, over the phone. Letâs discover what vocabulary weâll need. Weâll start with a role-play where Xavier makes that call... tag:odeo.com,2008-10-16,23494253 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:26:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/23465388-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-117 La crise financiÃre a dominà la rentrÃe 2008. Les marchÃs ont vraiment Ãtà chahutÃs en ce mois de septembre. Certains jours, une psychose de âfin du mondeâ rÃgnait en bourse. Les grandes banques centrales ont dà injecter des milliards de dollars dans des banques privÃes pour les sauver de la faillite. Comment a-t-on pu en arriver lÃ? Tant de questionsâ mais aucune rÃponse dÃfinitive. La crise financiÃre a dominà la rentrÃe 2008. Les marchÃs ont vraiment Ãtà chahutÃs en ce mois de septembre. Certains jours, une psychose de âfin du mondeâ rÃgnait en bourse. Les grandes banques centrales ont dà injecter des milliards de dollars dans des banques privÃes pour les sauver de la faillite. Comment a-t-on pu en arriver lÃ? Tant de questionsâ mais aucune rÃponse dÃfinitive. La crise financiÃre a dominà la rentrÃe 2008. Les marchÃs ont vraiment Ãtà chahutÃs en ce mois de septembre. Certains jours, une psychose de âfin du mondeâ rÃgnait en bourse. Les grandes banques centrales ont dà injecter des milliards de dollars dans des banques privÃes pour les sauver de la faillite. Comment a-t-on pu en arriver lÃ? Tant de questionsâ mais aucune rÃponse dÃfinitive. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-08,23465388 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:27:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/23397196-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-116 One of our listeners, Corrine, asked that we would do a lesson on phrases a mum might need around the home with her children. So, in this lesson, letâs deal with that. This time, Xavier, will play the role of a grumpy teenager while AmÃlie will be the mum! Though the vocabulary is commonly used around the home, many of the expressions are quite tricky. One of our listeners, Corrine, asked that we would do a lesson on phrases a mum might need around the home with her children. So, in this lesson, letâs deal with that. This time, Xavier, will play the role of a grumpy teenager while AmÃlie will be the mum! Though the vocabulary is commonly used around the home, many of the expressions are quite tricky. One of our listeners, Corrine, asked that we would do a lesson on phrases a mum might need around the home with her children. So, in this lesson, letâs deal with that. This time, Xavier, will play the role of a grumpy teenager while AmÃlie will be the mum! Though the vocabulary is commonly used around the home, many of the expressions are quite tricky. tag:odeo.com,2008-09-25,23397196 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:54:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/23330417-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-115 Brian, one of our listeners in Canada, asked that we would do a lesson on the difficulties one experiences nowadays travelling. In particular, the security issues at airports, whether people of colour encounter longer delays, and so on. Thatâs the topic of this lesson. Weâll begin with a role-play. We'll study the verbs 'engendrer' and 'occasionner', as well as the expressions 'Ãtre perÃu comme' and 'Ãtre expÃrimentÃ'. Allons-y! Brian, one of our listeners in Canada, asked that we would do a lesson on the difficulties one experiences nowadays travelling. In particular, the security issues at airports, whether people of colour encounter longer delays, and so on. Thatâs the topic of this lesson. Weâll begin with a role-play. We'll study the verbs 'engendrer' and 'occasionner', as well as the expressions 'Ãtre perÃu comme' and 'Ãtre expÃrimentÃ'. Allons-y! Brian, one of our listeners in Canada, asked that we would do a lesson on the difficulties one experiences nowadays travelling. In particular, the security issues at airports, whether people of colour encounter longer delays, and so on. Thatâs the topic of this lesson. Weâll begin with a role-play. We'll study the verbs 'engendrer' and 'occasionner', as well as the expressions 'Ãtre perÃu comme' and 'Ãtre expÃrimentÃ'. Allons-y! tag:odeo.com,2008-09-10,23330417 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:21:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/23204720-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-114 One of our listeners asked for a lesson which would help when buying clothes. In this Beginner lesson â lesson 114 â that will be the topic conversation. We'll discover how to ask for a garment one size larger or smaller, how to ask if we may try something on, how to say something suits or not, and more. Letâs start with a role-play between a shop assistant and a customer. Allons-y! One of our listeners asked for a lesson which would help when buying clothes. In this Beginner lesson â lesson 114 â that will be the topic conversation. We'll discover how to ask for a garment one size larger or smaller, how to ask if we may try something on, how to say something suits or not, and more. Letâs start with a role-play between a shop assistant and a customer. Allons-y! One of our listeners asked for a lesson which would help when buying clothes. In this Beginner lesson â lesson 114 â that will be the topic conversation. We'll discover how to ask for a garment one size larger or smaller, how to ask if we may try something on, how to say something suits or not, and more. Letâs start with a role-play between a shop assistant and a customer. Allons-y! tag:odeo.com,2008-08-23,23204720 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:14:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/23184215-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-113 The Tour de France is the worldâs premier cycling race. It traces a route â âla Grande Boucleâ â through France and certain stages â des âÃtapesâ â are sometimes organised in neighbouring countries. In this Advanced lesson, lesson 113, letâs discuss a sports event that captivates cycling enthusiasts everywhere during the month of July each year. The Tour de France is the worldâs premier cycling race. It traces a route â âla Grande Boucleâ â through France and certain stages â des âÃtapesâ â are sometimes organised in neighbouring countries. In this Advanced lesson, lesson 113, letâs discuss a sports event that captivates cycling enthusiasts everywhere during the month of July each year. The Tour de France is the worldâs premier cycling race. It traces a route â âla Grande Boucleâ â through France and certain stages â des âÃtapesâ â are sometimes organised in neighbouring countries. In this Advanced lesson, lesson 113, letâs discuss a sports event that captivates cycling enthusiasts everywhere during the month of July each year. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-15,23184215 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:10:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/23121975-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-112 One of our listeners in the U.S. asked if we would create a lesson focusing on larger numbers, for example those found in dates, and so on. Thatâs the subject of this lesson, lesson 112. Weâll start with a role-play where Sylvie tells us about the region in which she lives. One of our listeners in the U.S. asked if we would create a lesson focusing on larger numbers, for example those found in dates, and so on. Thatâs the subject of this lesson, lesson 112. Weâll start with a role-play where Sylvie tells us about the region in which she lives. One of our listeners in the U.S. asked if we would create a lesson focusing on larger numbers, for example those found in dates, and so on. Thatâs the subject of this lesson, lesson 112. Weâll start with a role-play where Sylvie tells us about the region in which she lives. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-28,23121975 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:33:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/23048029-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-111 In this lesson, lesson 111, we discuss the rejection of the Lisbon Treaty by Irish voters. An event which dominated current affairs in Europe recently. This very complicated document, aimed at facilitating the functioning of the EU, will not come into force - at least not for now. So then, what next for Europeâ? In this lesson, lesson 111, we discuss the rejection of the Lisbon Treaty by Irish voters. An event which dominated current affairs in Europe recently. This very complicated document, aimed at facilitating the functioning of the EU, will not come into force - at least not for now. So then, what next for Europeâ? In this lesson, lesson 111, we discuss the rejection of the Lisbon Treaty by Irish voters. An event which dominated current affairs in Europe recently. This very complicated document, aimed at facilitating the functioning of the EU, will not come into force - at least not for now. So then, what next for Europeâ? tag:odeo.com,2008-07-02,23048029 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:12:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/23025204-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-110 The real race to the White House has begun, after a gruelling campaign for the Democrats. For now Hillary Clinton is out of the picture, leaving Barack Obama and John McCain to slug it out. In this lesson, lesson 110, letâs discover some vocabulary which will help us discuss whatâs been happening in recent weeks. Weâll start with a role-play between Ãmilien and LÃa... The real race to the White House has begun, after a gruelling campaign for the Democrats. For now Hillary Clinton is out of the picture, leaving Barack Obama and John McCain to slug it out. In this lesson, lesson 110, letâs discover some vocabulary which will help us discuss whatâs been happening in recent weeks. Weâll start with a role-play between Ãmilien and LÃa... The real race to the White House has begun, after a gruelling campaign for the Democrats. For now Hillary Clinton is out of the picture, leaving Barack Obama and John McCain to slug it out. In this lesson, lesson 110, letâs discover some vocabulary which will help us discuss whatâs been happening in recent weeks. Weâll start with a role-play between Ãmilien and LÃa... tag:odeo.com,2008-06-25,23025204 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:04:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/23005176-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-109 In this lesson, lesson 109, our conversation centres on oil and, more significantly, the spiralling price of oil. Let's discover some of the vocabulary we'll need in order to talk about prices that are going through the roof, investors, yield, alternative sources of energy, speculating, and more. In this lesson, lesson 109, our conversation centres on oil and, more significantly, the spiralling price of oil. Let's discover some of the vocabulary we'll need in order to talk about prices that are going through the roof, investors, yield, alternative sources of energy, speculating, and more. In this lesson, lesson 109, our conversation centres on oil and, more significantly, the spiralling price of oil. Let's discover some of the vocabulary we'll need in order to talk about prices that are going through the roof, investors, yield, alternative sources of energy, speculating, and more. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-18,23005176 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:10:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/22609813-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-108 In this Beginner lesson, lesson 108, we talk about possessive adjectives, that is, words like âmyâ, âyourâ and âhisâ in English. We'll discover that, like regular adjectives, possessive adjectives also must agree in number and gender with the nouns they qualify. Let's go ahead and see how they work. In this Beginner lesson, lesson 108, we talk about possessive adjectives, that is, words like âmyâ, âyourâ and âhisâ in English. We'll discover that, like regular adjectives, possessive adjectives also must agree in number and gender with the nouns they qualify. Let's go ahead and see how they work. In this Beginner lesson, lesson 108, we talk about possessive adjectives, that is, words like âmyâ, âyourâ and âhisâ in English. We'll discover that, like regular adjectives, possessive adjectives also must agree in number and gender with the nouns they qualify. Let's go ahead and see how they work. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-13,22609813 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:28:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/22593503-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-107 Kaleema, one of our listeners in the U.S. asked if we would talk a little about tennis and Roland Garros. Thatâs the topic for todayâs lesson. Weâre coming to the end of the 2008 tournamentâ: letâs see what vocabulary and expressions would be useful to discuss what's been happening. Kaleema, one of our listeners in the U.S. asked if we would talk a little about tennis and Roland Garros. Thatâs the topic for todayâs lesson. Weâre coming to the end of the 2008 tournamentâ: letâs see what vocabulary and expressions would be useful to discuss what's been happening. Kaleema, one of our listeners in the U.S. asked if we would talk a little about tennis and Roland Garros. Thatâs the topic for todayâs lesson. Weâre coming to the end of the 2008 tournamentâ: letâs see what vocabulary and expressions would be useful to discuss what's been happening. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-07,22593503 Sat, 07 Jun 2008 12:22:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/22590102-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-106 The subject we will deal with in this lesson was suggested to us by Maureen, one of our listeners in Australia. This year, Maureen will forsake city life for a holiday in the countryside, in the Dordogne, to be precise. Let's discover this magnificent 'dÃpartement' which is one of the most visited in France after Paris and the Ãle de France. The subject we will deal with in this lesson was suggested to us by Maureen, one of our listeners in Australia. This year, Maureen will forsake city life for a holiday in the countryside, in the Dordogne, to be precise. Let's discover this magnificent 'dÃpartement' which is one of the most visited in France after Paris and the Ãle de France. The subject we will deal with in this lesson was suggested to us by Maureen, one of our listeners in Australia. This year, Maureen will forsake city life for a holiday in the countryside, in the Dordogne, to be precise. Let's discover this magnificent 'dÃpartement' which is one of the most visited in France after Paris and the Ãle de France. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-06,22590102 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 06:49:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/22565347-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-105 In this lesson we talk about a common physical condition which effects so many peopleâ: back pain. Weâll learn how to describe the pain and weâll talk about the possible solutions to this problem. Should we visit our GP or our physiotherapistâ? Letâs find out. In this lesson we talk about a common physical condition which effects so many peopleâ: back pain. Weâll learn how to describe the pain and weâll talk about the possible solutions to this problem. Should we visit our GP or our physiotherapistâ? Letâs find out. In this lesson we talk about a common physical condition which effects so many peopleâ: back pain. Weâll learn how to describe the pain and weâll talk about the possible solutions to this problem. Should we visit our GP or our physiotherapistâ? Letâs find out. tag:odeo.com,2008-05-29,22565347 Thu, 29 May 2008 05:55:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/22541489-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-104 In this lesson, lesson 104, we'll discover the vocabulary required to go on a shopping trip for inexpensive jewelry. Sophie wants to buy jewelry which will go with her outfit. Let's hear how her conversation with Jean unravels. The conversation begins at the shopping centre. Jean is starting out on the shopping trip, too, but he may not stand the pace for long... In this lesson, lesson 104, we'll discover the vocabulary required to go on a shopping trip for inexpensive jewelry. Sophie wants to buy jewelry which will go with her outfit. Let's hear how her conversation with Jean unravels. The conversation begins at the shopping centre. Jean is starting out on the shopping trip, too, but he may not stand the pace for long... In this lesson, lesson 104, we'll discover the vocabulary required to go on a shopping trip for inexpensive jewelry. Sophie wants to buy jewelry which will go with her outfit. Let's hear how her conversation with Jean unravels. The conversation begins at the shopping centre. Jean is starting out on the shopping trip, too, but he may not stand the pace for long... tag:odeo.com,2008-05-23,22541489 Fri, 23 May 2008 14:05:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/22512760-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-103 This lesson is in response to an idea from Brian living in the Hautes-Alpes who was taking some time out from working in his kitchen garden and wanted to know how to talk about vegetables, manure, compost and moreâ He also mentioned food shortages and high food prices. This is the subject of todayâs lesson â lesson 103. Letâs get started with a role play between JÃrÃme and Sabrina. This lesson is in response to an idea from Brian living in the Hautes-Alpes who was taking some time out from working in his kitchen garden and wanted to know how to talk about vegetables, manure, compost and moreâ He also mentioned food shortages and high food prices. This is the subject of todayâs lesson â lesson 103. Letâs get started with a role play between JÃrÃme and Sabrina. This lesson is in response to an idea from Brian living in the Hautes-Alpes who was taking some time out from working in his kitchen garden and wanted to know how to talk about vegetables, manure, compost and moreâ He also mentioned food shortages and high food prices. This is the subject of todayâs lesson â lesson 103. Letâs get started with a role play between JÃrÃme and Sabrina. tag:odeo.com,2008-05-14,22512760 Wed, 14 May 2008 00:26:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/22506250-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-102 Lessons 93 and 96 dealt with numbers from 1 - 20 and 21 - 69, respectively. This beginner lesson will take us from 70 to 100, and beyond. We will then know virtually everything we need when dealing with numbers generally. Lessons 93 and 96 dealt with numbers from 1 - 20 and 21 - 69, respectively. This beginner lesson will take us from 70 to 100, and beyond. We will then know virtually everything we need when dealing with numbers generally. Lessons 93 and 96 dealt with numbers from 1 - 20 and 21 - 69, respectively. This beginner lesson will take us from 70 to 100, and beyond. We will then know virtually everything we need when dealing with numbers generally. tag:odeo.com,2008-05-12,22506250 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:58:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/22476187-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-101 One of our listeners asked: 'How do you complain about bad service?' In this lesson, we will see how to say we didn't order something, how to say that food is cold, and how to talk about an error in the bill. It all happened during this outing to a restaurant. One of our listeners asked: 'How do you complain about bad service?' In this lesson, we will see how to say we didn't order something, how to say that food is cold, and how to talk about an error in the bill. It all happened during this outing to a restaurant. One of our listeners asked: 'How do you complain about bad service?' In this lesson, we will see how to say we didn't order something, how to say that food is cold, and how to talk about an error in the bill. It all happened during this outing to a restaurant. tag:odeo.com,2008-05-02,22476187 Fri, 02 May 2008 14:05:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/22443281-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-100 Hard though it is to believe, we have reached our hundredth lesson since we first started in June 2006. So, in this lesson, why not talk about anniversaries... and learn how to never forget an anniversary again! Let's start with a role-play between Marc and Sylvie... Hard though it is to believe, we have reached our hundredth lesson since we first started in June 2006. So, in this lesson, why not talk about anniversaries... and learn how to never forget an anniversary again! Let's start with a role-play between Marc and Sylvie... Hard though it is to believe, we have reached our hundredth lesson since we first started in June 2006. So, in this lesson, why not talk about anniversaries... and learn how to never forget an anniversary again! Let's start with a role-play between Marc and Sylvie... tag:odeo.com,2008-04-21,22443281 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:28:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/18459723-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-99 tag:odeo.com,2008-04-14,18459723 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:21:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/22420772-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-99 "La MÃme" was released into French cinemas recently. It is the story of France's best known singer â the artist who made 'Non, je ne regrette rien' an expression familiar to everyone. In this advanced lesson, let's discuss film that brought French actress, Marion Cotillard, the highest accolade at the Oscars for her role as Ãdith Piaf. "La MÃme" was released into French cinemas recently. It is the story of France's best known singer â the artist who made 'Non, je ne regrette rien' an expression familiar to everyone. In this advanced lesson, let's discuss film that brought French actress, Marion Cotillard, the highest accolade at the Oscars for her role as Ãdith Piaf. "La MÃme" was released into French cinemas recently. It is the story of France's best known singer â the artist who made 'Non, je ne regrette rien' an expression familiar to everyone. In this advanced lesson, let's discuss film that brought French actress, Marion Cotillard, the highest accolade at the Oscars for her role as Ãdith Piaf. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-14,22420772 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:21:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/18459713-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-98 tag:odeo.com,2008-04-08,18459713 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:53:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/22353579-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-98 Zimbabwe is anxiously awaiting the results of presidential elections. Robert Mugabe, in power for the last 28 years, looks to be in trouble but shows no signs of giving up the reins of power easily. Letâs hear a conversation in this intermediate lesson which sheds some light on Mugabe himself as well as the challenges facing this country of southern Africa. Letâs start with a role-play between Carole and Thierry. Zimbabwe is anxiously awaiting the results of presidential elections. Robert Mugabe, in power for the last 28 years, looks to be in trouble but shows no signs of giving up the reins of power easily. Letâs hear a conversation in this intermediate lesson which sheds some light on Mugabe himself as well as the challenges facing this country of southern Africa. Letâs start with a role-play between Carole and Thierry. Zimbabwe is anxiously awaiting the results of presidential elections. Robert Mugabe, in power for the last 28 years, looks to be in trouble but shows no signs of giving up the reins of power easily. Letâs hear a conversation in this intermediate lesson which sheds some light on Mugabe himself as well as the challenges facing this country of southern Africa. Letâs start with a role-play between Carole and Thierry. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-08,22353579 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:53:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/18459703-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-97 tag:odeo.com,2008-03-31,18459703 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:45:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/22204323-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-97 In this lesson, lesson 97, we'll hear a brief discussion about the Olympics in Beijing. Let's get started with a role-play between Yves and Olive. We'll talk about the pride of the Chinese Olympic Committee, the views of certain sports delegations and an action taken by one American actor. In this lesson, lesson 97, we'll hear a brief discussion about the Olympics in Beijing. Let's get started with a role-play between Yves and Olive. We'll talk about the pride of the Chinese Olympic Committee, the views of certain sports delegations and an action taken by one American actor. In this lesson, lesson 97, we'll hear a brief discussion about the Olympics in Beijing. Let's get started with a role-play between Yves and Olive. We'll talk about the pride of the Chinese Olympic Committee, the views of certain sports delegations and an action taken by one American actor. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-31,22204323 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:45:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/18459693-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-96 tag:odeo.com,2008-03-21,18459693 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:30:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/22191486-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-96 This short lesson is a follow-on from lesson 93 on the numbers from 1 to 10. This time, we'll proceed as far as the number 69. From 70 onwards, there are another few twists which weâll deal with in a later lesson. Allons-y!... This short lesson is a follow-on from lesson 93 on the numbers from 1 to 10. This time, we'll proceed as far as the number 69. From 70 onwards, there are another few twists which weâll deal with in a later lesson. Allons-y!... This short lesson is a follow-on from lesson 93 on the numbers from 1 to 10. This time, we'll proceed as far as the number 69. From 70 onwards, there are another few twists which weâll deal with in a later lesson. Allons-y!... tag:odeo.com,2008-03-21,22191486 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:30:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/18459673-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-95 tag:odeo.com,2008-03-09,18459673 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 17:51:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/22179807-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-95 Local and regional elections are about to take place in France. It's all a little complicated, in fact. In this lesson - an advanced leson completely in French! - let's study at least some of the vocabulary and expressions which will shed a little light on all things political... Local and regional elections are about to take place in France. It's all a little complicated, in fact. In this lesson - an advanced leson completely in French! - let's study at least some of the vocabulary and expressions which will shed a little light on all things political... Local and regional elections are about to take place in France. It's all a little complicated, in fact. In this lesson - an advanced leson completely in French! - let's study at least some of the vocabulary and expressions which will shed a little light on all things political... tag:odeo.com,2008-03-09,22179807 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 09:51:00 -0700 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/18459643-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-94 tag:odeo.com,2008-03-05,18459643 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:06:00 -0800 no Learn French by Podcast http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/22179808-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-94 This lesson is in response to a listener who asked about getting fit, going to the gym, avoiding fast food and so on. The possibilities are endless but, in this lesson â lesson 94 â weâll study just some of the key vocabulary. C'est parti!... This lesson is in response to a listener who asked about getting fit, going to the gym, avoiding fast food and so on. The possibilities are endless but, in this lesson â lesson 94 â weâll study just some of the key vocabulary. C'est parti!... This lesson is in response to a listener who asked about getting fit, going to the gym, avoiding fast food and so on. The possibilities are endless but, in this lesson â lesson 94 â weâll study just some of the key vocabulary. C'est parti!... tag:odeo.com,2008-03-04,22179808 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:06:00 -0800 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/18459633-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-93 tag:odeo.com,2008-02-23,18459633 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 14:06:00 -0800 no Learn French by Podcast http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/22179809-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-93 This is a short lesson, for beginners, to recap on one of the basics â numbers and counting. We'll focus on the numbers 1 to 10 and discuss a few points of pronunciation weâll need to watch out for in relation to these numbers. Allons-y! This is a short lesson, for beginners, to recap on one of the basics â numbers and counting. We'll focus on the numbers 1 to 10 and discuss a few points of pronunciation weâll need to watch out for in relation to these numbers. Allons-y! This is a short lesson, for beginners, to recap on one of the basics â numbers and counting. We'll focus on the numbers 1 to 10 and discuss a few points of pronunciation weâll need to watch out for in relation to these numbers. Allons-y! tag:odeo.com,2008-02-23,22179809 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 06:06:00 -0800 no Learn French by Podcast Education http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/18459613-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-92 tag:odeo.com,2008-02-08,18459613 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 18:32:00 -0800 no Learn French by Podcast http://forum.odeo.com/episodes/22179810-Learn-French-by-Podcast-Lesson-92 It seems that one quick way of becoming a cult hero is to blow over 7 billion dollars on financial trading. Thatâs what has happened in the case of JÃrÃme Kerviel, Franceâs most famous - or most infamous - trader. Letâs hear a role-play between SÃvrine and JÃrÃme about the recent scandal surrounding La SociÃtà GÃnÃrale. It seems that one quick way of becoming a cult hero is to blow over 7 billion dollars on financial trading. Thatâs what has happened in the case of JÃrÃme Kerviel, Franceâs most famous - or most infamous - trader. Letâs hear a role-play between SÃvrine and JÃrÃme about the recent scandal surrounding La SociÃtà GÃnÃrale. It seems that one quick way of becoming a cult hero is to blow over 7 billion dollars on financial trading. Thatâs what has happened in the case of JÃrÃme Kerviel, Franceâs most famous - or most infamous - trader. Letâs hear a role-play between SÃvrine and JÃrÃme about the recent scandal surrounding La SociÃtà GÃnÃrale. tag:odeo.com,2008-02-08,22179810 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 10:32:00 -0800 no Learn French by Podcast Education