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  #3 COMM PRO : Visio and phone calls 05.08.2026 8min

  #3 Comm Pro: Visio and phone calls Welcome back to podcasts with English for French. I’m Alison, and today we are looking at how to tackle a huge part of modern work life: navigating phone and video calls with confidence, clarity, and professionalism. Whether you are jumping on a Zoom call, answering a phone call from a client, or dealing with technical glitches, knowing the right phrases will help you sound natural and authoritative.  First we are going to look at how to master Virtual & Phone Communication Opening the Call (The Right First Impression) On the Phone When answering an incoming work call, state your name and company immediately. When making a call, introduce yourself and state your purpose clearly. Answering: "Good morning,English for French , this is Alison How may I help you?" "Hello, John Smith speaking." Calling : "Hello, this is Alison from English for French. I'm calling about your lessons with us.” "Hi John, do you have a quick moment to speak?" informal On a Video Call (Visio) Video calls are slightly more informal at the start while people join, but you should transition to business smoothly. Small Talk & Tech Check: "Good morning everyone. Can you all hear and see me clearly?" "Let’s wait another minute or two for everyone to join us." Starting the Agenda: "Alright, now that everyone is here, let’s get started." "The goal of today’s call is to cover [Topic A] and outline next steps for [Topic B]."  Asking for Help & Offering Assistance Collaborative calls require polite, indirect requests that maintain professional etiquette. Asking for Help (Polite Requests) Clarification: "Could you expand on that last point? I want to make sure I got everything." Technical Help: "Could someone share their screen? My presentation file isn't loading." Task Support: "Would you mind sending over the updated report after the meeting?" Offering Help "Would you like me to take notes and send around a summary afterwards?" "I can help look into that issue if you’d like." "Let me know if you need a hand with the presentation." Handling Technical Issues & Interruptions Gracefully Technical glitches happen to everyone—the key is to address them calmly without panicking. Mute Issues: "Sorry about that, I was on mute!" Audio/Video Lag: "You’re cutting out a bit. Could you repeat that last sentence?" Screen Sharing: "Can everyone see my screen okay?" Managing Cross-Talk (Video Calls): "Sorry, go ahead, Alison. I’ll speak after you."  Closing the Call Professionally Never end a call abruptly. Wrap up with clear action items, appreciation, and a formal sign-off. Summarizing Action Items: "So to summarize, I will draft the email and Laura will review the budget." Final Check: "Does anyone have any final questions before we wrap up?" Thanking & Goodbye: "Thank you for your time today, everyone. Have a great rest of your day!" "Thanks for calling, Lucas]. Talk to you soon. Goodbye !"   ⚠️ Common Pitfalls: Errors to Avoid ❌ Common Mistake Why It Causes Problems ✅ What to Say/Do Instead Saying "Sorry,Who are you?" when answering a call. Sounds rude and demanding. "May I ask who is calling, please?" Saying "I don't understand you, speak louder." Blames the speaker directly. "Could you speak up a little, please? The line is faint." Leaving long silences while looking for files. Leaves the listener wondering if the line died. "Bear with me for one second while I pull up that file..." Ending with just "Bye!" on a formal client call. Too abrupt for formal business settings. "Thank you for your time. Have a great day!" Talking over someone on video. Causes audio distortion on platforms like Zoom/Teams. Pause, raise your virtual hand, or write in the chat: "Go ahead, Jane ."        Interactive Practice Exercises Exercise 1: Script Rewrite Rewrite these informal or awkward phrases into professional English. Informal: "What do
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  #10 A1 : Possessive adjectives 31.07.2026 9min

  #10 Possessive adjectives Hi, I’m Alison. Welcome back to podcasts with English for French. Today we are looking at an important concept in English grammar: Possessive Adjectives. When you want to say something belongs to you, to me, or to someone else, you use possessive adjectives. The verb 'belong' means that something is 'owned' by you. For example: "This is my phone" or "Where is your bag?" This is her son, she is her daughter. The difference between these possessive adjectives and those in French is that we apply them depending on the possessor and not the thing that is possessed My car/my cars His car/his cars Their cat/their cats The possessive adjectives are invariable, no plural form. Quand vous avez quelque chose qui vous appartient ou qui appartient à quelqu’un d'autre, on utilise les adjectifs possessifs. En français c’est le mon , ma , mes etc. sauf qu’en anglais l’adjectif possessif est accordé avec la personne a qui l’objet appartient et n’est pas accordé avec l’objet) Let's break it down together! What Are Possessive Adjectives? In English, possessive adjectives are small words used before a noun to show ownership or relationship. They tell us who owns or possesses something. To use them correctly, you must pair each possessive adjective with its matching subject pronoun: I → My: You use my when talking about things that belong to yourself. You → Your: You use your when talking directly to another person about something they own. He → His: Use his for a male person (a man, boy, or male name like John). She → Her: Use her for a female person (a woman, girl, or female name like Sarah). It → Its: Use its for an object, animal, or thing when gender isn't specified. We → Our: Use our when something belongs to a group that includes you. They → Their: Use their when something belongs to a group of other people (not including you). Important Rule: Always Place Before the Noun In English, the possessive adjective always sits directly in front of the noun it describes. It never changes whether the noun is singular or plural! Correct : My book / My books Incorrect: ~~Mys books~~ or ~~Book my~~ Quick Reference Table Subject Pronoun Possessive Adjective Example Sentence I My This is my cat. You Your What is your name? He His His car is red. She Her Her dress is blue. It Its The dog eats its food. We Our Welcome to our house. They Their Their children are happy. Examples in Action Listen carefully to how these words sound in everyday conversations: My: "I love my family." Your: "Is this your jacket?" His: "David is brushing his teeth." Her: "Sarah is reading her book." Its: "Look at that bird! Its wings are yellow." Our: "We love our English class!" Their: "Tom and Emma are calling their parents."                    Tip: Be careful with it's vs. its! It's (with an apostrophe) means It is. (Example: It's cold today.) Its (without an apostrophe) shows possession. (Example: The cat drinks its milk.) That’s all for today’s podcast with me, Alison, at English for French. I hope you enjoyed it You will find below an exercise, but also remember the best way to learn is to use the language, so try using these possessives. This is my podcast; you are listening on your computer! Keep practicing every day, and soon these words will feel totally natural. Have fun. Cheers ! Practice Exercise Now it's time to test your memory! Fill in the blanks with the correct possessive adjective (my, your, his, her, its, our, their). I have a book. This is _______ book. She has a bicycle. _______ bicycle is green. John has a phone. _______ phone is new. We live in a big house. _______ house has three bedrooms. They are doing _______ homework together. What is _______ favourite movie? (asking you) Answer Key my (I have a book. This is my book.) her (She has a bicycle. Her bicycle is green.) his (John has a phone. His phone is new.) our (We live in a
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  #2 Comm pro: Writing business emails 17.07.2026 9min

    #2 Professional Communication: Writing business emails Welcome back to podcasts with English for French. I’m Alison, and today we are talking about a skill that causes a lot of stress: writing business emails. If you are at this level, you already know your grammar—but you might struggle with the tone. Is your email too friendly? Is it too cold? Let’s find some solutions to that today." The main idea behind writing a good professional email is being clear, not clever! When writing at this level, you might feel tempted to use long, complicated sentences to sound smart. Don't. Modern business communication values clarity above everything else. A perfect email is one that can be read and understood in less than 30 seconds. Use short sentences and get straight to the point. One has to find the subtle difference between being friendly and being professional; there is a fine line between them. Tone is how your voice sounds in writing. In English, a cold email can sound rude, but an overly friendly email can sound unprofessional. The golden rule is to be polite, helpful, and objective. Try to avoid using exclamation marks (!) to show excitement—it can look childish. Use full stops instead. Always avoid caps lock (LIKE THIS), which looks like shouting. In British English, we often use softening and indirectness to avoid sounding aggressive or too abrupt. If you are writing specifically for British colleagues or clients, the culture relies heavily on indirectness and politeness markers. Compare these different styles: Direct (American style): "Send me the report by 5 PM." Indirect (British style): "Would it be possible to receive the report by 5 PM?" Softening your requests: Use modal verbs like could, would, and should. Instead of saying "I want," say "I would appreciate." Understatement: British speakers often minimize problems. If a situation is a disaster, a British client might write, "We have a slight hitch," or "This is not ideal."    Quick Vocabulary Note: British vs. American Spelling Keep an eye on your spelling settings! If you are focusing on British English, look out for these common changes: British English (UK) American English (US) Apologise / Organise Apologize / Organize Behaviour / Colour Behavior / Color Programme Program   Now let’s look at how to structure your business email Every clear business email follows five simple steps. Let's look at the anatomy of a standard message. Section Purpose Example 1. The Greeting Set the right tone immediately. Dear Sir,Madam ,Dear Mr. Davis, or Hi Sarah, 2. The Opening State why you are writing clearly. I am writing to update you on... 3. The Core Message Give the main information or request. Could you please review the attached document? 4. The Next Step Call to action or closing thought. I look forward to hearing from you. 5. The Sign-off Professional goodbye + your name. Yours faithfully/sincerely, or Best regards, [Your Name]     If you start your mail with Dear Sir, Madam, you should finish in business mails with “Yours faithfully”; if, however, you know the name of the person you are writing to, then one can use Dear Mr. Jones and finish with “Yours sincerely”. Both are formal, so you may wish to use Kind regards” instead. Note that Ms. in front of a name indicates a woman who is either unmarried or does not wish to use her married title. Let’s check the formal vs informal vocabulary. Using the wrong word can completely change how your colleague or client perceives you. Here is a handy synonym guide to help you choose the right tone. Informal Word / Phrase Formal Business Equivalent Ask for Request Get Receive Help Assist / Assistance Need Require Tell Inform Sorry! We apologize for any inconvenience caused. I think... In my opinion, / It appears that... Let me know Please inform me / Kindly advise Fix Resolve
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  #1 Comm Pro podcast-Introductions 13.07.2026 12min

  Podcast: #1 Comm Pro- Introductions   Pitching Yourself, Your Job, and Your Company: The Art of the English Introduction Welcome back to podcasts with English for French ! I’m Alison, and in today’s podcast, we are diving deep into one of the most frequent—yet undeniably nerve-wracking—moments in your professional life: introducing yourself, your role, and your company. Whether you are hitting "send" on an introductory email, picking up the phone to speak with a prospective client, or stepping up to the podium for a major presentation, the words you choose dictate how you are perceived. In British English culture, hitting the right tone is an art form. Overdo the formality in a casual setting, and you risk seeming aloof; be too casual in a high-stakes environment, and you might be viewed as unprofessional. Today, we will break down how to introduce your professional self across three core mediums: Emails, Phone Calls, and Presentations. For each, we will explore the Informal, Polite/Standard, and Formal registers of British English. Then, we will wrap up with an expanded synonym exercise to lock in your learning. Here we go.. Written Introductions: The Email Inbox In the UK corporate world, email introductions are often your first point of contact. Tone is notoriously difficult to read in writing, so your choice of vocabulary does the heavy work. Informal (Internal Slack/Teams or close colleagues) The context is reaching out to a peer in a different department or a new team member joining your workspace. Example: "Hi Mark, hope you’re having a good week. Just a quick one to introduce myself—I’m Sarah and I’ve just taken over the mobile app side of things here at TechSprint. We’re a small start-up making productivity tools for remote teams. I am looking forward to working with you! Cheers, Sarah." Polite / Standard (External clients or cross-departmental heads) The context is emailing a new supplier or reaching out to a manager you haven't met. Example: "Dear Mark, I hope this email finds you well. My name is Sarah Jennings, and I work as a Software Engineer at TechSprint. We specialize in digital productivity solutions designed for remote workforces. I am reaching out to introduce myself as your main point of contact for our upcoming project. It is a pleasure to connect with you. Kind regards, Sarah." Formal (High-stakes pitches or corporate cold outreach) The context is introducing your company to a major enterprise stakeholder or a C-suite executive. Example: "Dear Mr. Davies, I trust you are well. Allow me to introduce myself; my name is Sarah Jennings. I hold the position of Senior Software Engineer at TechSprint, an enterprise dedicated to pioneering advanced productivity software for distributed organizations. I am writing to formally introduce our services to your department. I welcome the opportunity to discuss how we might assist you. Yours sincerely, Sarah Jennings." Spoken Introductions: The Phone or Video Call British phone etiquette relies heavily on vocal warmth and pacing. While emails allow you to edit, phone calls require you to adapt on your feet. Informal (A casual 1-on-1 Zoom or internal catch-up) The context is :An informal onboarding chat with a colleague. Example: "Morning! I'm Sarah, by the way. I handle the software engineering side of things here. Basically, I spend my days building our mobile apps and fixing bugs. I’m with TechSprint—we’re a fresh start-up doing remote work tools. Great to finally put a face to the name!" Polite / Standard (A scheduled discovery call with a prospect) The context is: A first meeting with a potential client on Microsoft Teams. Example: "Hello everyone, thank you for jumping on the call. My name is Sarah Jennings. I am a Software Engineer at TechSprint. Our company develops bespoke productivity tools for remote teams to help them collaborate more effectively. It is a pleasure to meet you all virtually today." Formal (An official briefing or
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  #9 A1 QUESTION WORDS 15.06.2026 10min

    #9 A1-QUESTION WORDS Part 1: Visual Mind Map & Meaning Guide.   Source : MAHIJ Hi, I’m Alison. Welcome back to podcasts with English for French. Remember that each question word targets a completely different type of information.  Part 2: Examples for Formula 1 (The "Be" Verb) Let's look at a large collection of sentences using our first pattern. Remember the rule for states, locations, and identities: Question Word + Am/Is/Are + Subject + Extra Info Talking About People & Identities Who + is + your English teacher?  Qui est ton professeur? Who + are + those people near the door?  Qui sont les gens près de la porte ? What + is + your brother's job? Qu’est-ce que le travail de ton frère ? Who + is + the manager of this shop? Qui est le manager de ce magasin ? Talking About Locations & Objects Where + is + my blue pen?  Où est mon stylo bleu ? Where + are + the car keys? Où sont les clés de la voiture ? What + is + on the kitchen table? Qu’est-ce que c’est sur la table de la cuisine ? Where + is + the nearest train station? Où est la gare la plus proche ? Talking About Times & Reasons When + is + the English exam? Quand est ton examen anglais ? When + is + your favorite TV show on? Quand est ton emission préfèré sur la télévision ? Why + are + you + tired today? Pourquoi es-tu fatigue aujourd’hui ? Why + is + the window + open? Pourquoi est la fenêtre ouverte ? Part 3: Examples for Formula 2 (Action Verbs with Do/Does) Now let's look at sentences that use action words like live, want, buy, go, work, or study. Remember, you must use do or does right after the question word! Question Word + Do/Does + Subject + Action Verb (Base Form) Everyday Habits (Using "Do" for I / You / We / They) Where + do + you + live? Où habites-tu? What + do + you + eat for breakfast? Qu’est ce que tu manges pour le petit déjeuner ? When + do + they + start work every day? A quelle heure commencent-ils au travail tous les jopurs ? How + do + you + spell your last name? Comment épellez-vous votre nom de famille ? What time + do + we + meet tomorrow? A quelle heure on se retrouve demain ? Why + do + you + study English? Pourquoi étudiez-vous l’anglais? Routines of Others (Using "Does" for He / She / It) Where + does + he + work? (Not works) Où travailles-t-il ? What + does + she + want to drink? (Not wants) Qu’est-ce qu’elle voudrais boire ? How + does + your father + go to the office? (Not goes)   Comment ton père se rend-il au bureau ? When + does + the supermarket + close? (Not closes) À quelle heure ferme le supermarché ? What time + does + the bus + arrive? À quelle heure arrive le bus ? Why + does + he + drive a big truck? •    Pourquoi conduit-il un gros camion ?   Part 4: The Ultimate Question & Answer Table To help you see how these sentences flow in real conversations, here is a large table matching common A1 questions directly with their answers. Notice how the structure of the question guides the answer! Question Word Real-Life Question Sentence Real-Life Answer Sentence What "What is your favorite color?" "My favorite color is blue." What "What do you do on Saturdays?" "I play football with my friends." Where "Where are my shoes?" "Your shoes are under the bed." Where "Where do you buy fresh bread?" "I buy bread at the bakery down the street." When "When is the soccer match?" "The match is on Sunday afternoon." When "When do you visit your family?" "I visit my family in December." Who "Who is that girl in the red jacket?" "That girl is my sister, Marie." Who "Who do you eat dinner with?" "I eat dinner with my mother” Why "Why are you drinking water?" "Because I am very thirsty." Why "Why does she walk to school?" "Because she does not have a bicycle." How "How is the weather in London today?" "The weather is rainy and cold." How "How do they cook this delicious chicken?" "They cook it in a hot o
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  #8 A1 ADVERBS OF FREQUENCY PODCAST 15.06.2026 8min

    #8 A1-ADVERBS OF FREQUENCY Hi, I am Alison and welcome back to podcasts with English for French, helping you to learn English, we are taking a look at Adverbs of Frequency—those important words we use to talk about how often we do things. Using examples and explanations, I am going to help you understand adverbs using a list of phrases you can use in your daily life. Understanding the Frequency Scale To understand these words, think of them as a scale from 100% of the time down to 0% of the time. (pour comprendre on peut utilizer un système de pourcentage ).Look at the chart above to visualize the scale, and let's go through the big list of examples below. I have categorized them by Daily Routines, Food & Drink, and Hobbies & Sports so you can see them in action. Frequency Word Category: Daily Routines Category: Food & Drink Category: Hobbies & Sports 100% Always "I always wash my hands." "You always drink warm milk." "He always plays tennis." 90% Usually "She usually walks to school." "We usually eat salad for lunch." "They usually watch comedies." 70% Often "They often wake up early." "I often bake fresh cookies." "You often go to the beach." 50% Sometimes "We sometimes take the bus." "He sometimes cooks dinner." "She sometimes paints pictures." 10% Rarely "He rarely cleans his bedroom." "They rarely drink soda." "I rarely play video games." 0% Never "I never lose my cell phone." "She never eats meat." "We never go skiing." Sentence Structure: The Two Strict Rules Now, let's look at exactly where to place these words in a sentence. This is very important because the rule changes based on the type of verb you use.(Nous allons voir où on place ces mots dans une phrase.) Rule 1: Action Verbs (Word goes BEFORE the verb) When you use a normal action verb—like eat, drink, walk, read, buy, or sleep—the frequency adverb must sit before that action. I + always + brush my teeth before bed. My brother + usually + drives a red car. We + often + visit our grandparents. They + sometimes + listen to podcasts. She + rarely + forgets her homework. You + never + wear a hat. Rule 2: The "Be" Verb (the adverb goes AFTER the verb) When you use the verb to be—am, is, or are—to describe a state or a feeling, the frequency word must sit after that verb. I am + always + happy to help you. He is + usually + tired after work. The library is + often + quiet. We are + sometimes + late for breakfast. They are + rarely + sad on weekends. You are + never + alone in class. Let's Review a Few More Examples! To make sure you really have this down, let's look at a few common mistakes and how to fix them: Incorrect: She goes usually to the gym. Correct: She + usually + goes to the gym. (Rule 1) Incorrect: I always am on time. Correct: I am + always + on time. (Rule 2) Try creating your own sentences using this exact structure today. Think of one thing you always do, one thing you sometimes do, and one thing you never do. I hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast, with me , Alison , here at English for French. Keep practicing out loud, and I will see you next time Cheers
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  #7 A1 PRESENT SIMPLE 10.06.2026 13min

   #7 A1- PRESENT SIMPLE Hi, my name is Alison, welcome back to podcasts with English for French. Today, we are talking about an essential part of English grammar, the Present Simple Tense. We use this tense to describe things and people, our habits, general truths, permanent situations (where we work or live, for example), and facts. (Aujourd’hui on va parler du présent simple. On utilise ce temps pour décrire des choses et des gens, nos habitudes, les vérités générales, des situations permanentes, où on travaille, ou où on habite , et des faits. Now, it is not as simple as its name suggests; it has a few little rules that every language learner should know. Today, we’re going to learn its three forms —positive statements, negative statements, and questions—plus, we'll look at the spelling rules that you need to know for pronunciation and writing.(Nous allons regarder les 3 formes, positive, négative et interrogative, et les règles à suivre pour bien prononcer et écrire ). Here we go. I: The Positive (The Rule of the 'S') Let’s start with the basics. We use the Present Simple to talk about habits, routines, or things that are generally true. For example, "I drink tea every morning" or "Water boils at 100 degrees." For most people—I, you, we, they—the verb stays completely normal; we call this the base verb or “BV”. You just say the verb with no conjugation necessary. On utilise pour ces pronoms la base verbale ou le verbe non conjugué. "I live in New York." (Verb ‘to live’) "They play tennis on weekends. (Verb ’to play’) But here comes the rules. When we talk about a third person—he, she, or it—the verb needs to be conjugated . We have to add an -s, -es, or -ies to the end. Missing that 's' is the number one mistake a lot of learners make, so try to train your ear to listen for it! Now, you don't always just add the letter "S" onto the end of every verb. Spelling in English has its exceptions. Let’s break down the three official spelling rules for third-person verbs: Rule 1: The Standard "S" For about 80% of English verbs, just add a regular -s. Walk becomes Walks ➔ "He walks to work every day." Speak becomes Speaks ➔ "She speaks fluent Japanese."   Rule 2: The Hissing Sounds & O (Add "-es") If a verb ends in a sound that sounds like a hiss, a buzz, or a pop—specifically -ch, -sh, -x, -ss, -z,ou-o, we add -es instead. This adds an extra syllable (-iz) to make it easy to pronounce. (Si le verbe finit par ces lettres on doit ajouter le -es qu’on prononce -iz). Watch becomes Watches ➔ "He watches his favorite show on Tuesdays." Wash becomes Washes ➔ "She washes her car on weekends." Go becomes Goes ➔ "She goes to the gym at 6 AM." Rule 3: The Consonant + Y  (Change to "-ies") Look closely at the letter right before a final -y. If it is a consonant (like d, l, r), the "Y" turns into an -ies. Study becomes Studies ➔ "He studies English." Fly becomes Flies ➔ "The bird flies south for winter." ⚠️ If there is a vowel (a, e, i, o, u) before the "Y", this rule does not apply! Just add a normal 's'. For example, play becomes plays ("He plays soccer") and buy becomes buys. Act II: The Negative Alright, making things negative. (Maintenant le negative) In English, we can't just throw the word "not" directly onto a normal verb. We can't say, "I not live in New York." That sounds really bad to a native speaker. Instead, we have to call in a helper, also known as an auxiliary verb. That helper is do.(Pour conjuguer le présent simple au négatif, on a besoin d’une aide : les auxiliaires ; vous les avez également en français !) To make a sentence negative, we combine do + not to get do not (or the contraction don't). "I don't like mushrooms." "We don't wake up early on Sundays." But what happens to our third-person (he, she, it)? Well, that 'S' we just talked about is going to be added to the auxiliary , we conjugate auxiliaries in English not verbs , so much easier.! So do becomes does, and when we add "not",
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  #23 B1/2 ADDITIONAL COLLOCATIONS 03.06.2026 14min

  #23 B1/2 ADDITIONAL COLLOCATIONS   Hi, and welcome back to podcasts with English for French. I’m Alison, and today we are looking into collocations. At the B2 level, you already know thousands of nouns. You know words like attention, cold, time, and promise. But are you pairing them with the correct verbs? Often, intermediate learners translate directly from their native language, leading to phrases that sound just a little bit "off" to a native ear, for example, to do a mistake instead of to make a mistake, or to pass time instead of to spend time. Today, we are mastering six essential verbs that are very useful in phrases and in collocations: pay, catch, waste, win, give, and keep. Let's break them down. Collocations, as you probably already know, are two or more words that are used together at the same time to mean something specific, and if you use the wrong verb, it can sound odd.  Pay, Catch, and Waste: Let’s start with three verbs that frequently show up in both professional settings and daily life. PAY (Attention / A compliment) The Nuance: In many languages, you "make" attention or "give" a compliment. In English, attention and compliments are things you pay. Examples: "You need to pay attention to the road signs while driving.  By the way, I loved your presentation earlier—everyone was paying you compliments about it." CATCH (Someone's eye / A glimpse) The Nuance: Beyond catching a ball or catching a bus, catch is used for a sudden visual connection. If you look at someone and they look back at the exact same time, you catch their eye. If you see something for just a split second, you catch a glimpse of it. Examples:  "I tried to catch the waiter's eye to ask for the bill, but he was too busy. I only caught a glimpse of him before he disappeared into the kitchen." WASTE (Time / Breath) The Nuance: We all know about wasting money, but at B2, you should also use waste for communication and effort. If talking to someone is useless because they won't listen, you are wasting your breath. Example:  "Don't waste your time trying to convince him to change his mind; you're just wasting your breath." Win, Give, and Keep: Now, let's move on to our next three verbs: win, give, and keep. These are crucial for describing relationships, respect, and trust. WIN (An argument)The Nuance: You don't "gain" an argument, you win it. More importantly, abstract things like professional admiration aren't just given to you—you have to win someone over to your point of view. Example: "She didn't just win the argument during the debate; she also managed to win the entire committee over to her point of view." GIVE (A hand / Someone a lift) The Nuance: Give is incredibly versatile. In casual or workplace English, if you help someone with a physical task (like carrying boxes), you give them a hand. If you drive them somewhere so they don't have to take the bus, you give them a lift (or a ride). Examples: "If you're struggling with those heavy files, I can give you a hand.  I can also give you a lift home after work if your car is still in the garage." KEEP (In touch / An open mind) The Nuance: Keep is all about continuity. To maintain a relationship with someone, you keep in touch. When approaching a new, strange idea without judging it too quickly, you keep an open mind. Examples:  "Even though we moved to different cities, we still keep in touch. It’s important to keep an open mind when experiencing a new culture." Let’s bring all six of these together into a natural workplace scenario. Listen to how these verbs flow together smoothly: "When I started my new job, I made sure to pay attention to how the senior staff operated. I wanted to win their respect early on. My manager was great—she always kept an open mind when I suggested new ideas. Yesterday, I caught a glimpse of our quarterly targets and realized we were behind. Instead of wasting my breath complaining, I asked a colleague to give me a hand with the data so we
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  #4 A1 ALPHABET AND NUMBERS 29.05.2026 13min

    #4 A1 ALPHABET AND NUMBERS Hi, my name is Alison. Welcome back to podcasts at English for French. Today’s podcast is all about the alphabet and numbers. Today, we are going to learn the basic pronunciation and also how to spell your name and mail addresses without being misunderstood. In English, there are 26 letters. We have vowels (A, E, I, O, U) and consonants (all the other letters). Let’s listen to how they sound and look at an example for each one. A to G A is for Apple. “I am eating an apple.” B is for Boy. “The boy is happy.” C is for Cat. “My cat is sleeping.” D is for Dog. “I love my dog.” E is for Egg. “An egg for breakfast.” F is for Fish. “The fish is in the water.” G is for Green. “The grass is green.” H to N H is for House. “This is my house.” I is for Ice cream. “I like chocolate ice cream!” J is for Jacket. “Wear a jacket. It is cold.” K is for Key. “Where is my key?” L is for Lemon. “A lemon is yellow.” M is for Milk. “Drink some milk.” N is for Name. “My name is Emma.” O to T O is for Orange. “Orange is a delicious fruit.” P is for Pen. “Write with a blue pen.” Q is for Quiet. “Please be quiet in the library.” R is for Red. “The apple is red.” S is for Sun. “The sun is hot today.” T is for Teacher. “She is my English teacher.” U to Z U is for Umbrella. “Take an umbrella. It is raining.” V is for Vegetables. “Vegetables are good for you.” W is for Water. “Can I have a glass of water, please?” X is for Xylophone (or X-ray!). Y is for Yellow. “The sun is yellow.” Z is for Zebra. “Look at the zebra at the zoo.” Practice saying these letters every day. You can spell your own name to practice! For example, my name is A L I S O N (Entraînez vous en épelant vos noms, emils etc) To avoid being misunderstood the letters of the alphabet have “code names”, you may know some of them already. So for example to spell my name I would say ( pour épeler mon prénom et nom je dirais) : A for Alpha L for Lima I for India S for Sierra O for Oscar N for November If it is difficult to remember, you can make your own code names, keep it simple; animals, fruit, days of the week, months of the year.(Vous pourriez faire votre propre code des lettres, gardez le simple , les animaux, fruits, jours et mois) A for apple L for lemon I for Ice cream S for Sunday O for orange N for Never This will mean less mistakes especially on the telephone. (Vous aurez moins de problèmes de compréhension surtout au téléphone) Try with your mail address Here’s mine, listen carefully: alison@english4french.com Note that the @ is “at” and the point is “dot”in mail addresses and websites. Part 2: Numbers (1 to 10 and More) Now, let’s move to numbers. Numbers are everywhere. We use them for age, prices, and phone numbers.’ (Nous utilisons les chiffres pour l’âge, les prix, et les numéros de téléphone) Let’s count from 1 to 10 together: Number Word Example 1 One I have one sister. 2 Two She has two cats. 3 Three There are three books on the table. 4 Four A car has four wheels. 5 Five I have five fingers on my hand. 6 Six The class starts at six o'clock. 7 Seven There are seven days in a week. 8 Eight He is eight years old. 9 Nine The bus arrives in nine minutes. 10 Ten I have ten toes. Big Numbers (10 to 100) When you know 1 to 10, the big numbers are easy!   11 = Eleven 12= Twelve 13 = Thirteen 14 = Fourteen 15 = fifteen 16 = sixteen 17 = Seventeen 18 = Eighteen 19 = nineteen Be careful of the pronunciation of the numbers with “teen” so as not to confuse them with the units of ten (20, 30 etc). Faites attention à la pronunciation de 13 à 19. 20 = Twenty ("I am twenty years old.") 21 = Twenty-one , twenty-two, twenty-three etc 30 = Thirty ("The book costs thirty pounds.") 40 = Forty 50 = Fifty 60 = Sixty 70 = Seventy 80 = Eighty 90 = Ninety 100 = One hundred ("There are one hundred people here!") Now, how do we use letters and numbers together?
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  #5 A1 COMPARATIVES 29.05.2026 14min

    #5 A1 Comparatives   Hello, and welcome back to podcasts at English for French. I’m Alison and today’s podcast is all about comparatives ( aujourd’hui on va regarder comment utiliser des comparatifs en anglais).We use comparatives all the time so they can be very useful. "Comparative" comes from the verb to compare. We use comparatives when we look at two things—it could be two people, two cities, two cars, or two days of the week—and we describe the differences between them. Short Words (1 Syllable) Let’s start with the most common. In English, we categorize our adjectives by how long they are—specifically, by how many syllables, or vowel sounds, they have. When an adjective is short like tall, fast, small, or cold, the rule is easy. We take that short adjective, and we add -er directly onto the end of it. Then, to connect it to the second object, we use the word than (spelled t-h-a-n). The Structure: Adjective + -er + than Let's listen to how this sounds in natural, everyday conversation: Tall - Taller: Imagine you are standing next to your friend. You look up at him. You can say, "My friend is taller than me." Fast - Faster: Think about transport. A train travels quickly, but an airplane is incredible. "An airplane is faster than a train." Old - Older: My brother is older than me  The "CVC" Spelling Rule Now, let's pause for a quick written tip. When you are writing these down, look closely at short words like big, hot, or sad. These words end in a specific pattern: a Consonant, a Vowel, and another Consonant (CVC). When a one-syllable word does this, we must double that very last letter before we add our -er( there are exceptions with vowel sounds like slow). Let's listen to how they sound. Big - Bigger: (spelled b-i-g-g-e-r). "An elephant is bigger than a cat." Hot - Hotter: (spelled h-o-t-t-e-r). "The desert is hotter than the mountains." So..Short word? Just add -er and than. Donc pour les adjectifs d’un syllable on ajoute –« er » et le mot « than » (et si le mot finit par consonne, voyelle, consonne on double la dernière consonne.) The "Y" Words (2 Syllables) So here’s the rule for words ending in Y with 2 syllables, words we use for example to describe feelings and traits, like happy, heavy, easy, or friendly. . When we want to make a comparison, we drop the -y completely, replace it with an -i, and then add our comparative -er. Let's break these down with some clear examples so you can hear the rhythm: Happy- Happier: (spelled h-a-p-p-i-e-r). Imagine your friend had a bad week last week, but today they are smiling. You can say, "She looks much happier than she did yesterday." Heavy - Heavier: Think about packing for a vacation. You lift your suitcase, and then you lift your small backpack. "The suitcase is heavier than the backpack." Easy-Easier: Maybe you tried learning a language before, but English is better for you. You might say, "This grammar lesson is easier than the one I did last week." Notice how the rhythm changes slightly, but the ending sound is exactly the same as our short words. Happier than, heavier than, easier than. The Long Words (2 or More Syllables) Now the third group. What do we do when an adjective is long a, 2 or more syllables? Words like beautiful, expensive, interesting, and comfortable. English speakers prefer a smooth vocal flow, so we do not change the long adjective at all. The adjective doesn’t change, but we place a word right in front of it: the word more or less. Pour garder la musicalité de l’anglais nous ne changeons pas les adjectifs longs et on ajoute « more » / plus ou « less » / moins et après l’adjectif on ajoute comme pour tous les comparatifs, « than ». The Structure: More/less + Adjective + than Let's listen to how this sounds when we put it into full sentences: Expensive- More expensive: Think about shopping. You see a beautiful dress and a t-shirt. "The dress is more expensive than the t-shirt." Beautiful-More beautiful: Imagine travelling. You are
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  #6 A1 SUPERLATIVES 29.05.2026 15min

  #6 A1 Superlatives   Hello, and welcome back to podcasts at English for French. I’m Alison and today’s podcast is all about superlatives (aujourd’hui on va regarder comment utiliser des superlatifs en anglais).We use superlatives all the time so they can be very useful. Superlative comes from the  Latin and old French word “super,” which means to be above or beyond. We use superlatives when we look at one thing and compare it to other similar things and find it to be at the upper or lower limit in quality, quantity, etc.—it could be people, cities,  cars, or a day of the week—and we describe the higher or lower quality, size between them.(Les superlatifs sont utilisés pour décrire quelque chose et sa qualité , quantité , taille, etc., en comparaison avec toutes les autres choses dans la même catégorie , par exemple, « my dog is the best dog », en utilisant le superlative on indique que « mon chien est le meilleur chien de tous les chiens ».) Short Words (1 Syllable) Let’s start with the most common. In English, we categorize our adjectives by how long they are—specifically, by how many syllables, or vowel sounds, they have. When an adjective is short like tall, fast, small, or cold, the rule is easy. We put the word “the” in front of the adjective and we take that short adjective, and we add -est directly onto the end of it. All superlatives start with the word “The”, the biggest car, the smallest cat etc. The Structure: The + Superlative Let's listen to how this sounds in natural, everyday conversation: Tall – The tallest: Imagine you are standing next to your friends. “Tom is the tallest of my friends” Fast - Fastest: Think about transport. “Most cars are fast but the Ferrari is the fastest” Old - Oldest: “He has lots of animals but his dog is the oldest”  The "CVC" Spelling Rule Now, let's pause for a quick written tip. When you are writing these down, look closely at short words like big, hot, or sad. These words end in a specific pattern: a Consonant, a Vowel, and another Consonant (CVC). Si l’adjectif d’une syllabe finit par une consonne, une voyelle et une consonne, on double la dernière consonne. When a one-syllable word does this, we must double that very last letter before we add our -est ( there are exceptions with vowel sounds like slow). Let's listen to how they sound. Big – the biggest: (spelt b-i-g-g-e-s-t). "An elephant is the biggest land mammal” Hot – The hottest: (spelt h-o-t-t-e-s-t). "The South of France is the hottest region ." So..Short words? Just add the and -est. Donc pour les adjectifs d’un syllable on ajoute –the  et « est » (et si le mot finit par consonne, voyelle, consonne on double la dernière consonne.) The "Y" Words (2 Syllables) So here’s the rule for words ending in Y with 2 syllables, words we use for example to describe feelings and traits, like happy, heavy, easy, or friendly. . When we want to make a superlative, we add “the” in front and drop the -y completely from the adjective, and then add our superlative ending  -iest. Let's break these down with some clear examples so you can hear the rhythm: Happy- the Happiest: (spelt h-a-p-p-i-e-s-t). Imagine your friend had a bad week last week, but today they are smiling. You can say, "”This is the happiest she has ever been”   “c’est la plus heureuse elle n’a jamais été”. Heavy – the Heaviest: Think about packing for a vacation. You lift your suitcases. "The blue suitcase is the heaviest." “La valise bleue est la plus lourde”. Easy-the Easiest: Maybe you tried learning a language before, but English is better for you. You might say, "English grammar is the easiest”( “La grammaire anglaise est la plus facile”) Notice how the rhythm changes slightly, but the ending sound is exactly the same as our short words. The happiest, the heaviest, the easiest. The Long Words (2 or More Syllables) Now the third group. What do we do when an adjective is long a, 2 or more syllables? Words like beautiful, expensive, interesting, and comfort
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  #3 A1 ADJECTIVES 18.05.2026 6min

  #3 A1 : ADJECTIVES   Hi, my name is Alison. Welcome back to podcasts at English for French. Today’s podcast is all about adjectives. Adjectives are great words that can add colour to our language, making our phrases and sentences more interesting. Adjectives give us information about a person or a thing. (Les adjectifs en anglais nous donnent de l’information et des descriptions des gens et des choses; ils ajoutent de la couleur à notre langage).   It is a good idea to have a small number of positive and negative adjectives to help you describe things.   Adjectives in English always come before the noun or after the verb to be. (Les adjectifs viennent devant les noms en anglais or après le verbe être. Here are some examples: I have a beautiful dog… My dog is beautiful He has green eyes… His eyes are green The big house ..It is a big house. It’s a lovely, sunny day... The weather is lovely and sunny. Cats are beautiful animals   Adjectives can be used to describe how something or somebody feels, ( se sentir), smells (sentir), tastes (goût), or looks (avoir l'air de). Examples: You look tired .. tu as l’air fatigué. This casserole smells great (ce ragoût sent très bon). He feels tired ..il se sent fatigué. That ice cream tastes delicious (cette glace est delicieuse).   We can use negative adjectives too That fish smells bad .. ce poisson sent mauvais Sharks are dangerous .. Les requins sont dangereux. She is unhappy.. elle est malheureuse     Compare the following            is              he    looks       tired           feels             are They look         happy           feel                      is The meat    smells   delicious                    tastes   Here is a list of some positive adjectives Pause the podcast and try to think of the opposite , negative adjective For instance : good / bad Voici des adjectifs positifs, mettez en pause après chacun et essayez de trouver l’opposé / les  adjectifs negatifs qui correspondent.   here we go.. Easy                 difficult Interesting        boring Quiet                noisy Beautiful          ugly   And now some adjectives and their opposites Late       early   (tard/ tôt) Cheap    expensive  ( Pas cher/cher) cold        hot   ( froid/chaud) empty     full  (vide/plein) light        heavy  ( leger/lourd) right       wrong   (correct/incorrect)   Adjectives in English are invariable; there is no masculine or feminine form and no singular or plural form (les adjectifs sont invariables , pas de masculin ni feminin, singulier ni pluriel.) The big, black dogs(plural ) the big, black dog (singular) A beautiful ,yellow flower (singular) and the beautiful,yellow flowers (plural) They are tired (plural), he is tired (singular). The song sounds amazing (singular), and the songs sound amazing (plural)   Practice using adjectives by taking an object or a person and describing it /them. Entrainez-vous à faire des phrases en décrivant des personnes ou des choses. I have a pretty, small, grey female cat. My other cat is a beautiful, big, three-coloured male. You can use many adjectives, and the more you practice, the easier it is. So practice with English for French and have fun. Cheers
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  #2 A1-TO HAVE 06.05.2026 8min

  Hi,My name is Alison and welcome back to podcasts with English for French Today’s podcast is about the verb “To have” ( le verbe avoir) the most important verb in any language. We use the verb “to have” to describe possession and certain descriptions. First , we will review the pronouns ( les pronoms) : Je..ITu..youIl ..he Elle.. sheIl/elle neutre .. it Nous ..weVous .. you Ils/elles ..They You will notice that the tu et vous in English are the same word..you, in English we do not have separate pronouns , also for the ils et elles .. they , the pronoun is the same for masculine or feminine plural. So tu et vous have the same conjugation : have And the third person singular , he ,she, and it have the same conjugation : has There is a contracted form of these conjugations which I have pronounced after the full form and we normally use the contracted form with got (la forme contracté du verbe est prononcé après la forme pleine et normalement on utilise en contracté avec la forme “to have got”) The conjugation of the verb is as follows: J’ai.. I have.Tu as ..you have Il a..he hasElle a ..she has I’ve got You’ve got He’s got She’s got Il/elle (neutre) a..it has Nous avons..we have Vous avez.. you have Ils/elles ont .. they have It’s got We’ve got You’ve got They’ve got So if I want to describe what I possess or for a description,I can say.. ( pour décrire ce qu’on possède ou pour un descriptif ) J’ai un bel appartement.. I have a nice flat.. I’ve got a nice flat Tu as / vous avez un beau chien.. You have a beautiful dog.. You’ve got a beautiful dog. Il a des yeux bleus.. He has blue eyes ..he’s got blue eyes. Elle a des yeux verts.. she has green eyes.. She’s got green eyes Il/elle ( la maison) a un balcon.. it (the house) has a balcony.. it’s got a balcony Nous avons deux chats.. we have two cats .. we’ve got two cats Ils/elles (les arbres) ont des feuilles vertes .. they (the trees) have green leaves.. They’ve got green leaves The verb to have is used in all tenses. In today’s podcast, the verb is in the present simple to describe something in the present or a fact. I have English lessons every day , (fact and a habit/permanent situation, un fait ou une situation permanente).. J’ai des cours d’anglais tous les jours. The verb to have is very useful ( utile) To make a sentence with the verb to have negative, we add an auxiliary to our verb, c’est le ne..pas en anglais, the auxiliary for the present simple tenses is do/does ( does and doesn’t are the auxiliary forms for the third person, he/she/it,(la forme de l’auxiliaire pour la troisième personne est does/doesn’t), so for the negative we add “n’t” to the auxiliary which become don’t and doesn’t Je n’ai pas de chien..I don’t have a dog.Tu n’as pas de chats..you don’t have cats.Il n’a pas d’enfants.. He doesn’t have children.Elle n’a pas le temps .. she doesn’t have the time.Il (le magasin) n’a pas de livres..it (the shop) doesn’t have books. Elle (la maison) n’a pas de terrasse .. it (the house) doesn’t have a patio. Nous n’avons pas de jardin.. we don’t have a garden.Vous n’avez pas de leçons .. you don’t have lessons.Ils/elles n’ont pas d’animaux domestiques.. they don’t have pets . Now you tryNous pouvons remplacer les pronoms par des noms, comme en français. Repeat the following phrases:J’ai une belle maison .. I have a beautiful house. Tu as un rhume.. you have a cold.L’homme n’a pas de barbe..The man doesn’t have a beard.. Ma mère a deux gros chats.. my mother has two, big cats.L’arbre a des jolies fleurs.. the tree has lovely flowers.Nous n’avons pas de classe aujourd’hui.. we don’t have classes today. Vous avez une belle terrasse.. you have a beautiful patio.Mes élèves ont des devoirs.. my students have homework To ask a question with the verb to have, all we do is put the auxiliary, do or does in front of the pronoun/ subject (on mets l’auxiliaire devant le sujet pour poser une question. For example:As-tuunchat?..Doyouha
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  #1 AP A1 Verb To Be 24.04.2026 8min

  #1 A1 verb To Be Hi , My name is Alison and welcome back to podcasts with English for French Today’s podcast is about the verb To be ( le verbe être) the most important verb in any language. We use the verb “to be” to describe people, things, and situations. First , we will review the pronouns ( les pronoms) : Je..I Tu..you Il ..he Elle.. she Il/elle neutre .. it Nous ..we Vous .. you Ils/elles ..They You will notice that the tu et vous in English are the same word..you, in English we do not have separate pronouns , also for the ils et elles .. they , the pronoun is the same for masculine or feminine plural. So tu et vous have the same conjugation : are And the third person singular , he ,she, and it have the same conjugation : is The conjugation of the verb is as follows There is a contracted form of these conjugations which I have pronounced after the full form (la forme contracté du verbe est prononcé après la forme pleine) Je suis .. I am.                I’m Tu es ..you are                You’re Il est..he is                     He’s Elle est ..she is             She’s Il/elle neutre it is         It’s Nous sommes..we are     We’re Vous êtes.. you are        You’re Ils/elles sont .. they are      They’re   So if I want to describe myself I can say : Je suis Anglaise.. I am English I can describe how I feel: je suis contente ..I am happy Where am I?   Je suis dans la cuisine..I am in the kitchen Tu es fatigué.. you are tired Il est français .. he is French Elle est triste .. she is sad Il est grand ..it is big ( pour parler d’un objet , nous utilisons pas de masculin ni feminin en anglais donc pour une maison, par exemple, elle est belle  ..it is beautiful not she is beautiful). Nous sommes contents .. we are happy Vous êtes des professeurs .. you are teachers Ils / elles sont anglais .. they are English The verb to be is used in all tenses.In today’s podcast, the verb is in the present simple to describe something in the present, something  that is always true, or habits I am an English teacher ,(fact and a habit/permanent situation, un fait ou une situation permanente).. Je suis une professeure d’anglais. The verb to be is very useful ( utile) To make a sentence with the verb to be negative, we add “not” to our verb, c’est le ne..pas en anglais. Je ne suis pas française.. I am not French Tu n’es pas petit You are not small Il n’est pas occupé He is not busy Elle n’est pas anglaise She is not English Il n’est pas un livre anglais It is not an English book . Elle n’est pas très  bien ( par exemple une série )It is not very good Nous ne sommes pas contents ..We are not happy . vous n’êtes pas à Paris ..You are not in Paris .. Ils/elles ne sont pas ici ..They are not here We can use a contracted form of the negative, by replacing not with  an n apostrophe t, = n’t I’m not You aren’t He isn’t She isn’t It isn’t We aren’t You aren’t They aren’t Now you try Nous pouvons remplacer les pronoms par des noms, comme en français. Repeat the following phrases: Je suis triste.. I am sad  Tu es content..You are happy ( tu es content) L’homme n’est pas grand ..The man isn’t tall . He isn’t tall . Ma mère est gentille ..My mother is kind . She is kind. La fleur est belle .. The flower is beautiful,it is beautiful. Nous ne sommes pas dans la classe ..We aren’t in the classroom. Vous êtes , tous les deux , dans le restaurant ..You are both in the restaurant . Mes élèves sont contents aujourd’hui ..My students are happy today.   To ask a question with the verb to be, all we do is put the verb in front of the pronoun ( on mets le verbe forme devant le sujet pour poser une question. For example: Es-tu content?   Are you happy?   Où est-il?  Where is he? Sont-ils anglais? Are they English?   I hope you have enjoyed this podcast. I have included a table for you to complete to practice the conjugation of the verb to be. Make phrases to help you memorise this verb and have fun. See you soon at English for French Cheers #1- VERB TO BE
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  #5 A1/2 Prepositions : In , on , at 16.06.2025 5min
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  Schwa sounds Tous niveaux 16.01.2025 4min

  Hi Here is the latest podcast all about the schwa sound , the most common sound in the English language  Enjoy
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  New year's resolutions : Tous niveaux 04.01.2025 4min

  Hi, Today's podcast is all about new year resolutions nd whether we keep them . So jump right in to podcasts with Alison at English for French transcript : Hi, welcome back to E4F podcasts. I’m Alison and today we are going to talk about New year’s resolutions. Do you make any ? Do you keep them? Are they an important part to the start of a new year? All this and more, so let’s jump into this weeks’ podcast. Here we go.. Most of us do it, every year we make resolutions. Sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, but how often do we keep them and how do we feel when we don’t succeed? Whether it is a fitness, or new health fad, giving up something you enjoy because it isn’t good for you, it is not easy to stay motivated. Dry January, while you are suffering from your New Years’ eve hangover, is easy, but as the month moves on the idea seems less necessary and so temptation creeps in. Fat-free February is fine, until we are invited to share a delicious, hot crêpe on Pancake Day,(Shrove Tuesday) with sugar and lemon or fat-laden Nutella, and our determination falters. So, should we rethink our resolutions, maybe be more realistic or gentler on ourselves, choose something with more meaning? Learning English for business or leisure, using less electricity or petrol, planting trees,? You name it there are plenty of opportunities to change our habits for the better good of some or all .Altruism is a strong motivation ,spurring us to new routines and habits maybe doing voluntary work as I do, a truly beneficial pastime for everyone including the volunteer. Tiktok and other social media have become an infinite source of trends, not just dogs and cats being clever, and many are indeed time- wasting ones, but some can spark an idea which can lead to good resolutions. My latest fad is something called “Swedish death cleaning”, sounds morbid right? Well yes, initially based on how one clears a loved one’s house when they pass away, it has now become a new trend, how to declutter your home, ruthlessly, little or no sentimentality allowed. Items lurking at the back of my wardrobe unworn for years, knickknacks collecting dust but kept for sentimental reasons, out they go ... into the recycling , donation or rubbish bag, they say if it is difficult to choose then just one or two articles a day is a start, 11 recycling and donation bags later I am still going . This can be adapted to your needs, some people “tidy up” their friends list on Instagram and Facebook, or delete unwanted contacts on their phones , print out photos and liberate space in their data banks, whatever suits you, it is liberating. Whatever you choose as a resolution , and you may choose not to make any of course , make it something positive , for example taking the time to sit in the sun in a sunny spot , close your eyes for ten minutes with your phone switched off can make a difference to your mood during a hard working day, be kind to yourselves , losing 3 stone before the 31st January is neither realistic nor gentle to your mind and body. Remember the positive effect of succeeding is often more important than the actual reason you made the resolution in the first place. So, jump into the new year, come and learn a new language with English for French online or in one of our centres. That’s a great resolution. I hope you enjoyed this week’s podcast, happy new year to you all from the E4F team Cheers then.  
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  Tous niveaux: Traditions de Noël 06.12.2024 8min

  Hi everyone  a new podcast about someof the Christmas traditions in the UK podcasts are a great way to improve your oral comprehension in English  Here we go..JUMP