Whenever I tell people I love French culture, they assume it’s because of Paris, fashion, or luxury brands like Hermès and Chanel — but the truth goes so much deeper. In this episode, I share the meaningful side of French culture that I fell in love with: the real self-love and boundaries, the freedom of expression, the pride in traditions, art and cuisine, the magic of l’apéritif, and the everyday beauty of l’art de vivre.

I draw from my experience living in Toulouse as an exchange student, growing up as a polyglot, and rediscovering French through language learning — all the things that shaped my love for this culture.

If you're learning French or you're a total francophile, this episode will make you nod the whole way through.

🌿 Hosted by Rachel W. Mak — creator of Rachel mais Rachelle en français

🎬 Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@rachel_mais_rachelle
🌍 More reflections & updates: rachelwmak.com/podcast
💌 Say bonjour: hello@rachelwmak.com

✨ Languages connect us — one story at a time.

🌿 Hosted by Rachel W. Mak — creator of Rachel mais Rachelle en français

🎬 Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@rachel_mais_rachelle
🌍 More reflections & updates: rachelwmak.com/podcast
💌 Say bonjour: hello@rachelwmak.com

✨ Languages connect us — one story at a time.

After four years of learning French, I’ve made every possible mistake — and learned what truly matters.

In this honest reflection, I share what actually worked for me, what didn’t, and what I’d do differently if I could start again.

You’ll hear:
📚 The methods that helped me make real progress (and the ones that wasted my time)
🗓 How I fit learning into a full-time job and family life
💬 Why your personality type matters more than your study method
🌿 The mindset shifts that made learning French lighter, happier, and more natural

If you’re learning French — or any language — and you feel stuck or guilty for “not doing enough,”
this episode will remind you that language learning isn’t a race; it’s a lifestyle.

🎧 Listen now and take what works — leave what doesn’t.

🌿 Hosted by Rachel W. Mak — creator of Rachel mais Rachelle en français

🎬 Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@rachel_mais_rachelle
🌍 More reflections & updates: rachelwmak.com/podcast
💌 Say bonjour: hello@rachelwmak.com

✨ Languages connect us — one story at a time.

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🌿 Hosted by Rachel W. Mak — creator of Rachel mais Rachelle en français

🎬 Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@rachel_mais_rachelle
🌍 More reflections & updates: rachelwmak.com/podcast
💌 Say bonjour: hello@rachelwmak.com

✨ Languages connect us — one story at a time.

Between school runs, work, and family life, it sometimes feels impossible to find time for French — or anything new, really.

In this episode, I’m sharing exactly how I’ve managed to fit French learning into my busy life as a mum — without feeling guilty, overwhelmed, or burned out.

You’ll hear:
🕐 How I weave French into everyday moments (instead of “study hours”)
💬 Why short, joyful learning works better than long, forced sessions
🌿 The mindset shift that helped me stay consistent — even when I’m tired
❤️ How I learned to see French not as a subject, but as part of who I am

If you’ve ever felt too busy to keep up with your language goals, I hope this gives you practical ideas — and a little permission to go easy on yourself.

🎧 Listen now and discover a gentler, more sustainable way to learn French — even when life is full.

🌿 Hosted by Rachel W. Mak — creator of Rachel mais Rachelle en français

🎬 Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@rachel_mais_rachelle
🌍 More reflections & updates: rachelwmak.com/podcast
💌 Say bonjour: hello@rachelwmak.com

✨ Languages connect us — one story at a time.

#learnfrench #languagelearning #frenchpodcast #busymumlife #mumlife #selfgrowth #slowlearning #frenchlearner #burnoutrecovery #languagejourney #rachelmaisrachelle

🌿 Hosted by Rachel W. Mak — creator of Rachel mais Rachelle en français

🎬 Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@rachel_mais_rachelle
🌍 More reflections & updates: rachelwmak.com/podcast
💌 Say bonjour: hello@rachelwmak.com

✨ Languages connect us — one story at a time.