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French Made Easy

Mathilde Kienmathildekien.com

Bite-sized and easy-to-follow French lessons for beginners. Join Mathilde as she teaches you the basics you need to know to kickstart your French learning journey, and ultimately speak French clearly and confidently. Each episode covers topics related to French grammar, French pronunciation, and French vocabulary. At the end of each episode, you can download the lesson's exercises – so you can start practicing what you've learned right away. Head to https://www.mathildekien.com/subscribe-library to subscribe to the free FME (French Made Easy) Exercise Library. 🗝


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Episodes

220 - 18 Soccer Words in French

In this episode, you'll learn 18 soccer words in French — perfect timing for the World Cup! ⚽ 📝 Cheat Sheet, Transcript & Exercise Library: Click here to download the cheat sheet, transcript, and exercise for this episode. It's free! 🧭 Ever freeze the second someone speaks French? It's usually not a vocabulary problem. In this free workshop I explain the real reason — and what to focus on next. Watch it free here →...

Jun 23, 20267 min

219 - 13 Farm Animals in French

In this episode, you'll learn 13 common farm animals in French.🐮 📝 Cheat Sheet, Transcript & Exercise Library : Click here to download the cheat sheet, transcript, and exercise for this episode. It's free! 🧭 Ever freeze the second someone speaks French? It's usually not a vocabulary problem. In this free workshop I explain the real reason — and what to focus on next. Watch it free here →...

Jun 16, 20266 min

218 - How to Conjugate "Vouloir" (To Want) in French (Imperfect Tense)

In this episode, you'll learn how to conjugate French verb vouloir (to want) in French in the imperfect tense. 📝 Cheat Sheet, Transcript & Exercise Library : Click here to download the cheat sheet, transcript, and exercise for this episode. It's free! 🧭 Ever freeze the second someone speaks French? It's usually not a vocabulary problem. In this free workshop I explain the real reason — and what to focus on next. Watch it free here →...

Jun 09, 20267 min

217 - 5 French Phrases for When You're Stuck

In this lesson, you'll learn 5 French phrases to save you when you get stuck in a conversation — so you can keep going even when the words don't come easily. 🆘 📝 Cheat Sheet, Transcript & Exercise Library: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free! 🧭 Ever freeze the second someone speaks French? It's usually not a vocabulary problem. In this free workshop I explain the real reason — and what to focus on next. Watch it free here →...

Jun 02, 20265 min

216 - French Dictation Practice for Beginners #15 [Clothes]

In this episode, you'll practice your French listening and writing skills with a beginner dictation practice themed around clothes. 👗 Download the Dictation Workbook, and choose from two levels: Level 1 for beginners with some gaps to fill, and Level 2 for a bigger challenge. 🎧✏️ 📝 Dictation Workbook : Click here to download the workbook for this episode

May 26, 20265 min

215 - The French R (French Pronunciation Practice)

In this episode, you’ll practice the French R with a simple listen & repeat exercise. 🎧✨ 📝 Cheat Sheet, Transcript & Exercise Library: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free!

May 21, 20265 min

3 Common Misconceptions About French Pronunciation

In this episode, you’ll learn three common misconceptions about French pronunciation that might be slowing down your progress. 📝 Transcript: Click here to view transcript for this episode. It's free!

May 12, 20268 min

214 - 15 French Words with Silent Final Letters

In this episode, you’ll learn 15 common French words with silent final letters. 🔇 📝 Cheat Sheet, Transcript & Exercise Library: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free!

May 06, 20264 min

213 - How to Say "I Would Like" in French

In this lesson, you'll learn how to say "I would like" in French. 📝 Cheat Sheet, Transcript & Exercise Library: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free!

Apr 28, 20265 min

212 - French Dictation Practice for Beginners #14 [The Weather]

In this episode, you'll practise your French listening and writing skills with a beginner dictation themed around the weather forecast. ☀️🌧️ Download the Dictation Workbook, and choose from two levels: Level 1 for beginners with some gaps to fill, and Level 2 for a bigger challenge. 🎧✏️ 📝 Dictation Workbook: Click here to download the workbook for this episode.

Apr 21, 20265 min

211 - The /ɛ̃/ nasal Sound (French Pronunciation Practice)

In this episode, you’ll practice the French /ɛ̃/ nasal sound (pain or vin) or with a simple listen & repeat exercise. 🎧✨ 📝 Cheat Sheet, Transcript & Exercise Library: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free!

Apr 14, 20265 min

210 - 10 French Words at the Bakery

In this episode, you’ll learn 10 French words to use at the bakery. 🥖 📝 Cheat Sheet, Transcript & Exercise Library: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free

Apr 07, 20265 min

209 - French Listening Comprehension Story for Beginners #8 | Easter 🐰

Practice your French listening skills with this story: Le Lapin de Pâques 🐰 Click here to download all the resources (free) for this episode. 📚 Story Transcript (French), English Translations, and Comprehension Questions & Answers Perfect for beginners and kids! 2:47 🐰 Chapitre 1 : Un matin pressé 3:28 🌸 Chapitre 2 : Une mission dans le jardin 4:08 🥚 Chapitre 3 : Une belle surprise Joyeuses Pâques !...

Apr 02, 20265 min

208 – How to Pronounce É in French (French Accents)

In this episode, you’ll learn how to pronounce the é (e with an acute accent) in French. 📝 Cheat Sheet, Transcript & Exercise Library: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free!

Mar 31, 20264 min

206 – 10 Common French -IR Verbs

In this lesson, you’ll learn 10 common (must-know!) regular -IR verbs. 📝 Cheat Sheet, Transcript & Exercise Library: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free!

Mar 18, 20266 min

205 - 13 Flowers in French

In this episode, you’ll learn 13 common flower names in French. 🌸 📝 Cheat Sheet, Transcript & Exercise Library: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free!

Mar 12, 20267 min

204 - The /ɑ̃/ Nasal Sound (French Pronunciation Practice)

In this episode, you’ll practice the French nasal sound /ɑ̃/ (France or blanc) with a simple listen & repeat exercise. 🎧✨ 📝 Cheat Sheet, Transcript & Exercise Library: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free!

Mar 03, 20264 min

203 - French Dictation Practice for Beginners #13 [At the Café]

In this episode, you'll practice your French listening and writing skills with a beginner dictation themed around ordering at a café. ☕️ Download the Dictation Workbook, and choose from two levels: Level 1 for beginners with some gaps to fill, and Level 2 for a bigger challenge. 🎧✏️ 📝 Dictation Workbook: Click here to download the workbook for this episode.

Feb 23, 20265 min

202 – 10 Common French -ER Verbs

In this lesson, you’ll learn 10 common (must-know!) regular -er verbs. (Oops! I said episode 201, but this is actually episode 202: deux cent deux.) 📝 Cheat Sheet, Transcript & Exercise Library: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free!

Feb 16, 20266 min

201 - How to Say I Love You in French

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to say “I love you” in French, to one person or several people. ❤️ 📝 Cheat Sheet, Transcript & Exercise Library: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free!

Feb 12, 20265 min

130 – 10 Valentine’s Day Expressions in French | Rewind 💘

Want to know how to say “I love you” in French? In this lesson, you'll discover 10 romantic expressions just in time for Valentine's Day. 💘🌹 📝 Cheat Sheet, Transcript & Exercise Library: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free!

Feb 09, 20266 min

200 - How to Say “I Don’t Know” in French

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to say “I don’t know” in French. 📝 Cheat Sheet, Transcript & Exercise Library: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free!

Feb 03, 20265 min

199 – 14 French Words at the Train Station

In this episode, you’ll learn 14 French words and expressions to use at the train station. 🚆 📝 Cheat Sheet, Transcript & Exercise Library: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free!

Jan 21, 20267 min

198 - The /ɔ̃/ Nasal Sound (French Pronunciation Practice)

In this episode, you’ll practice the French nasal sound /ɔ̃/ (bonbon or non) with a simple listen & repeat exercise. 🎧✨ 📝 Cheat Sheet, Transcript & Exercise Library: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free!

Jan 06, 20264 min

197 - French Dictation Practice for Beginners #12 [Christmas 🎄]

In this episode, you'll practice your French listening and writing skills with a beginner dictation themed around Christmas. 🎄✨ Download the Dictation Workbook, and choose from two levels: Level 1 for beginners with some gaps to fill, and Level 2 for a bigger challenge. 🎧✏️ 📝 Dictation Workbook: Click here to download the workbook for this episode.

Dec 18, 20255 min

195 - 18 French Words at the Doctor's

In this episode, you’ll learn 18+ French words and expressions to use at the doctor’s. 🩺 📝 Cheat Sheet, Transcript & Exercise Library: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free!

Nov 12, 202510 min

194 - The /u/ Sound [French Pronunciation Practice]

In this episode, you’ll practice the French /u/ sound (toujours or rouge) with a simple listen & repeat exercise. 🎧✨ 📝 Cheat Sheet, Transcript & Exercise Library: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free!

Oct 21, 20254 min

The 5 Pillars of French Fluency 🪄

In this episode, you’ll learn about the five pillars of French fluency: what they are, why they matter, and how they work together to help you actually speak French. :) 📝 Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet, transcript, and exercise for this episode. It's free!

Sep 18, 202510 min
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