🇫🇷 1 minute in slow French

Welcome to 🇫🇷 1 Minute in Slow French, podcast for beginner French learners (A1–A2) who want to understand spoken French and gain confidence. Each episode features a short story in slow, clear French, perfect for: • learning basic French vocabulary • understanding spoken French for beginners • practicing French listening comprehension • learning useful everyday French expressions This podcast is ideal if you’re learning French for travel or daily life, or if you want short, effective French practice. Created and hosted by Victoria Vernhes, a certified French teacher, 1 Minute in Slow French helps you learn real French, Got questions about the podcast or want to share your opinion ? Drop me a line at slowfrenchpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:slowfrenchpodcast@gmail.com) Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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Episodes

14. C'est l'automne.

In this new episode I'm talking about autumn and what I like to do during this season. As usual, you’ll listen to a short story told in natural, everyday French, but slowly, so that you can understand the most of it. I’ll also explain the difficult expressions you might not know, so you can understand everything. You can find the full transcript, translation, and detailed notes on grammar and vocabulary in this free document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oRDCbFHImMU7wdW3b_PVXqkid1yOvICvyN...

Nov 28, 2025•5 min

13. C'est pas mon truc.

In this new episode I'm sharing with you several things that I don't like. Can you relate ? As usual, you’ll listen to a short story told in natural, everyday French — but slowly, so even beginners can follow along. I’ll also explain the difficult expressions you might not know, so you can understand everything. You can find the full transcript, translation, and detailed notes on grammar and vocabulary in this free document: https://tally.so/r/Ekkebl I’m Victoria Vernhes , a certified, trilingua...

Nov 21, 2025•5 min

12. C'est l'Atelier Jeux.

Today I present you my Atelier Jeux. A practical workshop for beginners in French. Atelier Jeux takes place once a month on Zoom. We gather with 2-4 participants to play a board game in French to practice speaking skills. In November, we will play the game called Tengo Duo , where you need to find common answers with other participants on a give topic. The more common answers you find, the more points you get. We will also chat about the answers to practice speaking French in real stiuation. The...

Nov 14, 2025•6 min

11. C'est les jeux.

Discover a new episode in Slow French, a short story from my life in France, and immerse yourself in authentic French. Today, I'm speaking about board games . You can find the full transcript, translation, and detailed notes on grammar and vocabulary in this free document: https://tally.so/r/LZ1EKv I’m Victoria Vernhes , a certified, trilingual French teacher for beginners. I love helping learners speak French with confidence and enjoy the culture behind the language. If you want to take your le...

Nov 07, 2025•6 min

10. C'est au théâtre.

Discover a new episode in Slow French! Hear a short story from my life in France and immerse yourself in authentic French. Today, I'm telling you about a ballet I saw this week. You can find the full transcript, translation, and detailed notes on grammar and vocabulary in this free document: https://tally.so/r/wLQkPp I’m Victoria Vernhes , a certified, trilingual French teacher for beginners. I love helping learners speak French with confidence and enjoy the culture behind the language. If you w...

Oct 17, 2025•6 min

9. C'est l'heure de manger.

New episode in slow French so you can improve your French while discovering French culture . A new format today to help you understand French language better. Today, we’re talking about eating French habits , they are rather suprising for many foreigners. You can find the full transcript, translation, and vocabulary notes in this free document: https://tally.so/r/mJ5jPJ I’m Victoria Vernhes , trilingual and a certified French teacher for beginners. I love helping learners speak French with confi...

Oct 10, 2025•4 min

8. C'est la pétanque.

Each week, I bring you a new episode in slow French so you can improve your French while discovering French culture . Today, we’re talking about pétanque , the iconic French game that brings friends and family together. You can find the full transcript, translation, and vocabulary notes in this free document: https://tally.so/r/mV2zKN I’m Victoria Vernhes , trilingual and a certified French teacher for beginners. I love helping learners speak French with confidence and enjoy the culture behind t...

Oct 03, 2025•2 min

7. C'est en liquide.

A new episode in slow French to help you improve your French and immerse yourself into the French culture. Today we are speaking about money. Find the complete transcript of the story as well as translation and notes on the vocabulary in this free document : https://tally.so/r/mKbpbK ___ I'm Victoria Vernhes Trilinugal, certified French teacher for beginners. Conversational French courses : https://enfrancaisav.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/en_francais_av/ Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez a...

Sep 19, 2025•2 min

6. C'est la plage.

A new episode in slow French to help you improve your French and immerse yourself into the French culture. Today I'm telling you about my favourite place. Find the complete transcript of the story as well as translation and notes on the vocabulary in this free document : https://tally.so/r/wkLJJZ ___ I'm Victoria Vernhes Trilinugal, certified French teacher for beginners. Conversational French courses : https://enfrancaisav.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/en_francais_av/ Hébergé par Aus...

Sep 12, 2025•2 min

5. C'est la rentrée.

A new episode in slow French to practice your French and learn the French way of living. It's September and kids are going back to school. There are some surprises that awaits them. What about going back to shool in your country ? Can you share about it in French ? Find the complete transcript of the story as well as translation and notes on the vocabulary in this free document : https://tally.so/r/n98L9G ___ I'm Victoria Vernhes Trilinugal, certified French teacher for beginners. Conversational...

Sep 06, 2025•2 min

4. Apéro.

Podcast in slow French for beginners. Immerse youself in real-life French with authentic short stories from my life in France. Today's episode is about very French thing called Apéro. French people can't do without it, especially in summer. Find the complete transcript of the story as well as translation and notes on the vocabulary in this free document : https://tally.so/r/3x5G8y ___ Victoria Vernhes, Trilinugal, certified French teacher for beginners. .Conversational French courses : https://e...

Aug 01, 2025•2 min

3. Je me présente.

Podcast in slow French for beginners. Immerse youself in real-life French with authentic short stories from my life in France. Today, let's get to know each other. I introduce myself. Find the complete transcript of the story as well as translation and notes on the vocabulary in this free document : https://tally.so/r/nGOjPk ___ .Conversational French courses : https://enfrancaisav.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/en_francais_av/ Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confident...

Jul 18, 2025•2 min

2. Je ne suis pas en forme.

Victoria partage son expérience d'une journée épuisante où elle a accompagné sa fille à deux rendez-vous médicaux, culminant par une longue visite aux urgences. Sa fille s'est blessée au pied, nécessitant un plâtre, ce qui a entraîné une attente de six heures avant de rentrer tard chez elles, toutes deux exténuées.

Jun 19, 2025•1 min

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