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6pm. Spring. A packed terrasse. This is where French really happens. But if someone invites you for an apéro and you say "no thanks, I'm not thirsty" — you've just committed a cultural crime.

In this episode, Adeline explains why the apéro is sacred, what French people actually say, and the surprising reason why "un demi" is not half a litre.

Level: B1–B2 (accessible to strong A2). Spoken at natural speed, with slow repetitions.

Full transcript and vocabulary list: simplecommebonjour.academy/en/podcast/french-apero

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Think "excité" means excited? Think again. In French, this word has a very different meaning — and using it wrong will make everyone in the room uncomfortable. Plus 4 more French words that look like English but mean something completely different.

In this episode, Adeline reveals 5 false friends (faux amis) that trick English speakers every day — with real situations, corrections, and a practice exercise.

Level: B1–B2 (accessible to strong A2). Spoken at natural speed, with slow repetitions.

Full transcript: simplecommebonjour.academy/en/podcast/french-false-friends

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Bah, ben, du coup, en fait, quoi, voilà — these tiny French words won't appear in any textbook, but you'll hear them every 30 seconds in real conversations. Can you spot all 10 occurrences in a single story? Grab a pen and try the challenge.

In this episode, Adeline breaks down what each word means, when French people use it, and the sneaky difference between "en fait" and "au fait" that trips up every learner.

Level: B1–B2 (accessible to strong A2). Spoken at natural speed, with slow repetitions.

Full transcript: simplecommebonjour.academy/en/podcast/french-filler-words

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French people don't just speak fast — they follow 3 simple rules. Rule 1: the "ne" disappears. Rule 2: the silent "e" drops. Rule 3: sounds merge together. That's why "je ne suis pas d'accord" becomes "chuis pas d'accord".

In this episode, Adeline breaks down the 3 rules behind spoken French — with slow and fast examples for each, plus a practice exercise where you transform textbook French into real French.

Level: B1–B2 (accessible to strong A2). Spoken at natural speed, with slow repetitions.

Full transcript: simplecommebonjour.academy/en/podcast/3-rules-spoken-french

Small-group conversation classes for adult learners: simplecommebonjour.academy/en

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Can't understand spoken French? "Je ne sais pas" becomes "ché pas", "il n'y a pas de pain" becomes "y'a pas d'pain" — real French sounds NOTHING like your textbook. Here's why.

In this episode, French teacher Adeline (11+ years, DELF/DALF examiner) breaks down the gap between classroom French and what native speakers actually say. With real examples, slow repetitions, and a practice exercise you can do right now.

Level: B1–B2 (accessible to strong A2). Spoken at natural speed, with slow repetitions.

Full transcript: simplecommebonjour.academy/en/podcast/why-you-cant-understand-french-people

Small-group conversation classes for adult learners: simplecommebonjour.academy/en