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  • Understanding School Lunch and Allergy French for Parents

    Understanding School Lunch and Allergy French for Parents
    2026/08/25
    In this episode, dive into the chaotic world of French school runs and playground politics with these must-know phrases that turn confused parents into confident communicators overnight. Whether you're an expat parent juggling meetings with teachers or helping your child navigate the French education system, this episode delivers practical expressions for everything from report card discussions to after-school arrangements.

    The phrases are specifically designed for busy parents and caregivers who need to handle daily school interactions smoothly while also mastering family-friendly French at home. Learn how to politely request extra help, discuss homework struggles, and build rapport with educators—all without breaking a sweat.

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    6 分
  • Understanding French Extracurricular Signup Phrases

    Understanding French Extracurricular Signup Phrases
    2026/08/18
    In this episode, we cover French Extracurricular Signup Phrases. The conversation opens with: Welcome to French School and Parent French. I'm Adele, and today we focus on French Extracurricular Signup Phrases to Master. You just received that email from the school about after school clubs. Your child wants to join football or music lessons, yet the form sits there with questions you cannot quite answer in French. Textbook phrases cover greetings or simple requests, however they leave you stuck when the conversation turns to schedules, pay Listen for the key context, practical takeaways, and the most important points to carry forward.

    Welcome to French School and Parent French. I'm Adele, and today we focus on French Extracurricular Signup Phrases to Master. You just received that email from the school about after school clubs. Your child wants to join football or music lessons, yet the form sits there with questions you cannot quite answer in French. Textbook phrases cover greetings or simple requests, however they leave you stuck when the conversation turns to schedules, payments, and required documents. The truth is most parents end up guessing or switching to English, which slows everything down. Here is the thing. You need short, natural lines that handle the practical side of sign ups without sounding like a formal letter. Because these moments happen at the start of term, a few ready expressions save time and reduce stress. Meanwhile the school staff expect clear requests rather than long explanations. That sai

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    5 分
  • Navigate French Parent-Teacher Meeting: Questions You Should Ask

    Navigate French Parent-Teacher Meeting: Questions You Should Ask
    2026/07/09
    In this episode, Hook: When your child’s backpack comes home with a permission slip written entirely in French, and you suddenly realize you don’t know the difference between “sortie scolaire” and “réunion parents-profs,” you’re not alone—and this episode is your lifeline.

    In this week’s “French School and Parent French,” we break down the essential phrases every non-French-speaking parent needs to navigate the education system with confidence. From decoding teacher emails about *cahier de textes* to handling parent-teacher conferences where your child’s progress is discussed in rapid-fire *imparfait*, we cover the vocabulary that turns school stress into school success. You’ll learn how to ask about homework (*devoirs*), schedule a meeting (*prendre rendez-vous*), and even compliment the *cantinière* on a good lunch—all without frantically Googling mid-conversation.

    Whether you’re a newcomer to France or a long-term expat still fumbling through *bulletins de notes*, this episode gives you the practical tools to support your child and connect with their teachers. Tune in, take notes, and transform from a nervous parent into a confident *parent d’élève*. Subscribe now so you never miss a lesson—because your child’s education shouldn’t require a translator.

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    7 分