In this episode, I talk with Marcela, a Brazilian who reached C2 level in French and now teaches French on YouTube. She shares her journey learning French, the strategies that helped her improve, and what she would do differently if she were to start learning French again today. You’ll hear natural French and practical tips for improving your listening skills.

Watch the video on Marcela's channel: https://youtu.be/mdp9Q4MD6Dg

🎧 This episode was originally published as a video on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Piece of French YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and is also available here on Spotify, so you can listen to it while cooking, walking, or driving.

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In this episode, I take you with me as I draw and color a mandala. You’ll hear slow, clear, everyday French while learning basic vocabulary like colors, shapes, and simple actions.

This is a great way to get started with French through comprehensible input, by understanding the language in context as you listen.

🎧 This episode was originally published as a video on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Piece of French YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and is also available here on Spotify, so you can listen to it while cooking, walking, or driving.

🧭 Take the free ⁠⁠⁠French Learner Journey Quiz⁠⁠⁠ to discover where you are and what to focus on next.

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In this episode, I take you along for a day in my life after a strong storm in Portugal leaves us without electricity for more than 24 hours. You’ll hear real, everyday French used in daily life.

🎧 This episode was originally published as a video on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Piece of French YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠ and is also available here on Spotify, so you can listen to it while cooking, walking, or driving.

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In this episode, I take you with me as I create my 2025 photo album on my computer. You’ll hear real, everyday French as I talk about organizing photos, choosing pictures, and doing simple tasks online. It’s a natural and relaxed way to improve your listening while learning practical French you can actually use.

🎧 This episode was originally published as a video on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Piece of French YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and is also available here on Spotify, so you can listen to it while cooking, walking, or driving.

🧭 Take the free ⁠⁠⁠French Learner Journey Quiz⁠⁠⁠ to discover where you are and what to focus on next.

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In this episode, I take you along on my Sunday routine and through my household chores. You’ll hear real, everyday French as it’s actually spoken in daily life.

🎧 This episode was originally published as a video on the ⁠⁠⁠Piece of French YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ and is also available here on Spotify, so you can listen to it while cooking, walking, or driving.

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In this episode, I'm sharing my vision and goals for 2026.

This episode is for you if you want to

• improve your French comprehension naturally

• get used to real spoken French in a relaxed context

• learn French through meaningful, real-life topics

• reflect on your own goals while practicing French

🎧 This episode was originally published as a video on the ⁠⁠Piece of French YouTube channel⁠⁠ and is also available here on Spotify, so you can listen to it while cooking, walking, or driving.

🧭 Take the free French Learner Journey Quiz to discover where you are and what to focus on next: 👉 Join the waitlist for my upcoming beginner course, French Foundations

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In this episode, I take a moment to reflect on my entire year 2025. What worked, what didn’t, and what this year taught me.

This is a calm, reflective episode in intermediate French, designed to help you practice real, natural listening while following a personal and meaningful topic.

You can also use this episode as inspiration to reflect on your own year before planning what’s next, and even do the exercise in French.

📝 You’ll find the questions I use for my 2025 review in this PDF, if you’d like to do the exercise along with me:
https://bit.ly/2025-review-questions

🎧 This episode was originally published as a video on the ⁠Piece of French YouTube channel⁠ and is also available here on Spotify, so you can listen to it while cooking, walking, or driving.

▶️ Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/F_L8mJm_KeM

🧭 Take the free French Learner Journey Quiz to discover where you are and what to focus on next: ⁠https://www.pieceoffrench.com/quiz⁠

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Dopamine plays a key role in how we feel, how motivated we are, and how we experience everyday life.

In this episode, I explain how dopamine works, why constant screen time and social media can drain it, and how you can reset your dopamine naturally to feel more focused, calmer, and more fulfilled. I share simple ideas and habits you can start applying in daily life, especially away from screens.

This episode is inspired by the book The Dose Effect by TJ Power, and by the changes these ideas have brought into my own life. The episode is entirely in French and designed for intermediate learners who want to practice listening while reflecting on modern habits and well-being.

📘 The Dose Effect: https://geni.us/the-dose-effect

🎧 This episode was originally published as a video on the ⁠Piece of French YouTube channel⁠ and is also available here on Spotify, so you can listen to it while cooking, walking, or driving.

▶️ Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CxikhiXCRiI

🧭 Take the free French Learner Journey Quiz to discover where you are and what to focus on next: ⁠https://www.pieceoffrench.com/quiz⁠

📚 Explore Piece of French courses and learning resources: ⁠https://www.pieceoffrench.com/courses☕ Support the Piece of French project on ⁠Kofi⁠. Your support helps me keep creating free French content. Thank you so much 🙏