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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://mathildekien.com/subscribe-library to subscribe to the free FME (French Made Easy) Exercise Library. πŸ—

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Australia

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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://mathildekien.com/subscribe-library to subscribe to the free FME (French Made Easy) Exercise Library. πŸ—

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English


Episodes
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169 - How to Say "Sorry" and "Excuse Me" in French

3/10/2025
In this episode, you’ll learn how to say and write β€œsorry” and β€œexcuse me” in French. πŸ™βœ¨ πŸ“ Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free! πŸ—βœ¨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Made Easy podcast lessons to help you practice and improve your French skills! Click here to access the FREE Library! πŸ”“ ✨ Take your first step towards clear and effortless French pronunciation with my free French Sounds Cheat Sheet. Discover all French sounds, avoid common pronunciation mistakesβ€”no more saying β€˜cul cul’ (bum bum πŸ‘) when you really mean β€˜coucou’ (hey πŸ‘‹)β€”and express yourself more clearly. Download for free right here. Want to Improve Your French Pronunciation in 2025? Join my FREE beginner’s class and get my exact 5-step roadmap to speaking French more clearly, confidently, and (almost! 😜) effortlessly. Click here to get instant access! πŸ”—βœ¨

Duration:00:04:50

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168 - 15 Common French Words Starting with a Mute H

3/4/2025
In this episode, you’ll learn 15 common French words that start with a mute H and learn the difference between a mute H and an aspirated H in French. πŸ“ Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free! πŸ—βœ¨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Made Easy podcast lessons to help you practice and improve your French skills! Click here to access the FREE Library! πŸ”“ ✨ Take your first step towards clear and effortless French pronunciation with my free French Sounds Cheat Sheet. Discover all French sounds, avoid common pronunciation mistakesβ€”no more saying β€˜cul cul’ (bum bum πŸ‘) when you really mean β€˜coucou’ (hey πŸ‘‹)β€”and express yourself more clearly. Download for free right here. Want to Improve Your French Pronunciation in 2025? Join my FREE beginner’s class and get my exact 5-step roadmap to speaking French more clearly, confidently, and (almost! 😜) effortlessly. Click here to get instant access! πŸ”—βœ¨

Duration:00:10:52

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167 - 10 French Idioms (Part 1)

2/25/2025
In this lesson, you’ll learn 10 common French idioms. 🐱 πŸ“ Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. ✨ Take your first step towards clear and effortless French pronunciation with my free French Sounds Cheat Sheet. Discover all French sounds, avoid common pronunciation mistakesβ€”no more saying β€˜cul cul’ (bum bum πŸ‘) when you really mean β€˜coucou’ (hey πŸ‘‹)β€”and express yourself more clearly. Download for free right here. Want to Improve Your French Pronunciation in 2025? Join my FREE beginner’s class and get my exact 5-step roadmap to speaking French more clearly, confidently, and (almost! 😜) effortlessly. Click here to get instant access! πŸ”—βœ¨

Duration:00:08:05

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[Valentine's Day πŸ’˜] 130 - 10 Valentine's Day Expressions in French

2/4/2025
Wondering how to express love in French? In this episode, you'll discover 10 romantic expressions β€” just in time for Valentine's Day. πŸ’˜πŸŒΉ πŸ“ Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. πŸ—βœ¨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Made Easy podcast lessons to help you practice and improve your French skills! Click here to access the FREE Library! πŸ”“ Want a fun way to practice your French this Valentine’s Day? Download my FREE eBook, Valentine’s Day Stories for French Beginners! πŸ“–πŸ’• You'll 3 short, beginner-friendly, Valentine’s-themed storiesβ€”complete with comprehension questions, answers, and English translations! Download Your Copy Now! πŸ’˜βœ¨

Duration:00:07:31

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166 - French Dictation #7 [At Home]

1/28/2025
In this episode, you'll practice your French listening and writing skills with a beginner dictation themed around describing a home. 🏑✨ 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. 🎧✏️ πŸ“ Dictation Workbook: Click here to download the workbook for this episode. πŸ—Ίβœ¨ Struggling with French Pronunciation? Get your 'Five-Step Roadmap to Effortless French Pronunciation' audio guide – your key to clear, confident, and effortless speech. Perfect for beginners! >> Click Here to Download Your Free Audio Guide Now 🧑 πŸ—Ίβœ¨ Struggling with French Pronunciation? Get your 'Five-Step Roadmap to Effortless French Pronunciation' audio guide – your key to clear, confident, and effortless speech. Perfect for beginners! >> Click Here to Download Your Free Audio Guide Now 🧑 πŸ₯‚ Last Chance! Build Up Your French Vocabulary in 2025! Enroll now in French Made Easy: Vocabulary Kickstart. Perfect for beginnersβ€”learn essential French words and phrases to start the year right. ⏳ Enrollment closes January 31 and won’t be back until 2026β€”don’t miss out! πŸ–€ Click Here to Enroll Now

Duration:00:05:30

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165 - French Listening Comprehension Story for Beginners #6 πŸ“–βœ¨ [Theme: Christmas]

12/25/2024
Practice your French listening skills with this Christmas-themed story: Le Sapin 🌲✨ Click here to download all the resources (free) for this episode. πŸ“š Story Transcript (French), English Translations, and Comprehension Questions & Answers Perfect for beginners and kids! Chapter Markers: 🌲 Chapitre 1: Le jeune sapin dans la forΓͺt⏳ Chapitre 2: L’impatience du sapinπŸŽ„ Chapitre 3: Le grand jourπŸ˜” Chapitre 4: AprΓ¨s la fΓͺteπŸ’­ Chapitre 5: Une leΓ§on de vieπŸ—Ίβœ¨ Struggling with French Pronunciation? Get your 'Five-Step Roadmap to Effortless French Pronunciation' audio guide – your key to clear, confident, and effortless speech. Perfect for beginners! >> Click Here to Download Your Free Audio Guide Now 🧑 πŸ₯‚ NEW! Kickstart Your French in 2025! Enroll now in the French Made Easy: New Year Vocabulary Program at 50% off. Perfect for beginners, learn important French words and phrases to start the year right. Offer ends soon! πŸ–€ Enroll Now

Duration:00:06:42

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164 - French Dictation #6 [Describing People]

12/4/2024
In this episode, you'll practice your French listening and writing skills with a beginner dictation practice themed around describing people. 🀍 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. 🎧✏️ πŸ“ Dictation Workbook: Click here to download the workbook for this episode. πŸ—Ίβœ¨ Struggling with French Pronunciation? Get your 'Five-Step Roadmap to Effortless French Pronunciation' audio guide – your key to clear, confident, and effortless speech. Perfect for beginners! >> Click Here to Download Your Free Audio Guide Now 🧑 Support the show

Duration:00:05:39

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163 - How to Conjugate β€œAvoir” (To Have) in French (Imperfect Tense)

11/27/2024
In this episode, I’ll break down the imperfect tense conjugation of β€˜avoir’ (to have). πŸ“ Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free! πŸ—βœ¨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Made Easy podcast lessons to help you practice and improve your French skills! Click here to access the FREE Library! πŸ”“ πŸ““βš‘οΈ Struggling with French verb conjugations? Get the '25 Essential French Verbs for Beginners' guide – your key to mastering everyday French verbs. This guide features the top 25 verbs essential for basic French, complete with clear, easy-to-follow conjugation tables. Get Your Free Guide Now! πŸ–€ πŸ—Ίβœ¨ Struggling with French Pronunciation? Get your 'Five-Step Roadmap to Effortless French Pronunciation' audio guide – your key to clear, confident, and effortless speech. Perfect for beginners! >> Click Here to Download Your Free Audio Guide Now 🧑 Support the show πŸ“‹βš‘οΈ Unsure where to start with French grammar? Get the French Grammar Essentials Checklist for Beginners – your handy checklist to the essential grammar topics every beginner should know. Click here to download it now for free! πŸ–€

Duration:00:06:47

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162 - How to Conjugate β€œTo Be” (Être) in French (Imperfect Tense)

11/20/2024
In this episode, I’ll break down the imperfect tense conjugation of β€˜Γͺtre’ (to be). πŸ“ Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free! πŸ—βœ¨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Made Easy podcast lessons to help you practice and improve your French skills! Click here to access the FREE Library! πŸ”“ πŸ““βš‘οΈ Struggling with French verb conjugations? Get the '25 Essential French Verbs for Beginners' guide – your key to mastering everyday French verbs. This guide features the top 25 verbs essential for basic French, complete with clear, easy-to-follow conjugation tables. Get Your Free Guide Now! πŸ–€ πŸ—Ίβœ¨ Struggling with French Pronunciation? Get your 'Five-Step Roadmap to Effortless French Pronunciation' audio guide – your key to clear, confident, and effortless speech. Perfect for beginners! >> Click Here to Download Your Free Audio Guide Now 🧑 Support the show πŸ“‹βš‘οΈ Unsure where to start with French grammar? Get the French Grammar Essentials Checklist for Beginners – your handy checklist to the essential grammar topics every beginner should know. Click here to download it now for free! πŸ–€

Duration:00:08:53

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161 - 5 Common Reflexive Verbs (Present Tense)

11/10/2024
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to use 5 common reflexive verbs in French, all in the present tense. πŸ“ Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. πŸ—βœ¨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Made Easy podcast lessons to help you practice and improve your French skills! Click here to access the FREE Library! πŸ”“ πŸ—Ίβœ¨ Struggling with French Pronunciation? Get your 'Five-Step Roadmap to Effortless French Pronunciation' audio guide – your key to clear, confident, and effortless speech. Perfect for beginners! >> Click Here to Download Your Free Audio Guide Now 🧑 Support the show πŸ“‹βš‘οΈ Unsure where to start with French grammar? Get the French Grammar Essentials Checklist for Beginners – your handy checklist to the essential grammar topics every beginner should know. Click here to download it now for free! πŸ–€

Duration:00:13:22

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160 - French Dictation Practice for Beginners #5 [Family Members]

10/31/2024
In this episode, you'll practice your French listening and writing skills with a beginner dictation practice themed around family members. 🀍 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. 🎧✏️ πŸ“ Dictation Workbook: Click here to download the workbook for this episode. πŸ—Ίβœ¨ Struggling with French Pronunciation? Get your 'Five-Step Roadmap to Effortless French Pronunciation' audio guide – your key to clear, confident, and effortless speech. Perfect for beginners! >> Click Here to Download Your Free Audio Guide Now 🧑 Support the show πŸ“‹βš‘οΈ Unsure where to start with French grammar? Get the French Grammar Essentials Checklist for Beginners – your handy checklist to the essential grammar topics every beginner should know. Click here to download it now for free! πŸ–€

Duration:00:05:34

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159 - 25 School Words in French

10/27/2024
In this lesson, you’ll learn 25 school words in French. πŸ“šβœοΈ πŸ“ Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. πŸ—βœ¨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Made Easy podcast lessons to help you practice and improve your French skills! Click here to access the FREE Library! πŸ”“ πŸ—Ίβœ¨ Struggling with French Pronunciation? Get your 'Five-Step Roadmap to Effortless French Pronunciation' audio guide – your key to clear, confident, and effortless speech. Perfect for beginners! >> Click Here to Download Your Free Audio Guide Now 🧑 Support the show πŸ“‹βš‘οΈ Unsure where to start with French grammar? Get the French Grammar Essentials Checklist for Beginners – your handy checklist to the essential grammar topics every beginner should know. Click here to download it now for free! πŸ–€

Duration:00:12:00

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158 - French Listening Comprehension Story for Beginners πŸ“–βœ¨ [Theme: Halloween]

10/22/2024
Practice your French listening skills with this Halloween-themed story: Γ‰lise et La QuΓͺte d'Halloween πŸ§™β€β™€οΈβœ¨ Click here to download all the resources (free) for this episode. πŸ“š Story Transcript (French), English Translations, and Comprehension Questions & Answers Perfect for beginners and kids! Chapter markers: 00:02:56 πŸ’Œ Chapitre 1: L'invitation 00:03:43 🌟 Chapitre 2: La recherche commence 00:04:30 πŸ‘» Chapitre 3: La maison hantΓ©e 00:05:23 πŸŽƒ Chapitre 4: Le champ de citrouilles 00:06:13 πŸŒ™ Chapitre 5: Le bal d'Halloween πŸ—Ίβœ¨ Struggling with French Pronunciation? Get your 'Five-Step Roadmap to Effortless French Pronunciation' audio guide – your key to clear, confident, and effortless speech. Perfect for beginners! >> Click Here to Download Your Free Audio Guide Now 🧑 Support the show πŸ“‹βš‘οΈ Unsure where to start with French grammar? Get the French Grammar Essentials Checklist for Beginners – your handy checklist to the essential grammar topics every beginner should know. Click here to download it now for free! πŸ–€

Duration:00:07:58

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πŸ”’ Follow-Up: Vocabulary from Le LiΓ¨vre et la Tortue (The Hare and the Tortoise)

10/16/2024
Subscriber-only episode >> Click here to subscribe! πŸ’– In this special follow-up episode of French Made Easy: Short Story Edition, we’re focusing on the key vocabulary from Le LiΓ¨vre et la Tortue (The Hare and the Tortoise). πŸ‡πŸ’ Perfect for beginners, this episode will help you build your French vocabulary with words from the story, including nouns, verbs, adjectives, and more. Listen and repeat to practice your pronunciation! >> Click here to download your Vocabulary Cheat Sheet. The password to access it is provided during the episode. πŸ–€πŸ— πŸ—Ίβœ¨ Struggling with French Pronunciation? Get your 'Five-Step Roadmap to Effortless French Pronunciation' audio guide – your key to clear, confident, and effortless speech. Perfect for beginners! >> Click Here to Download Your Free Audio Guide Now 🧑 πŸ“‹βš‘οΈ Unsure where to start with French grammar? Get the French Grammar Essentials Checklist for Beginners – your handy checklist to the essential grammar topics every beginner should know. Click here to download it now for free! πŸ–€

Duration:00:08:22

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157 - How to Say 'Hello' in French

10/14/2024
In this episode, you’ll learn how to say 'Hello,' 'Good morning,' 'Hi,' 'Good evening,' and even 'Bye' in French. 😊 πŸ“ Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. πŸ“”βœ¨ Are you a complete beginner in French? Get the '50 Essential French Words for Beginners' guide – your quick-start guide to building your French vocabulary. This guide features 50 key everyday words, from greetings to useful adjectives, plus audio guides and practical examples. Download it Now πŸ’› πŸ—βœ¨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Made Easy podcast lessons to help you practice and improve your French skills! Click here to access the FREE Library! πŸ”“ πŸ—Ίβœ¨ Struggling with French Pronunciation? Get your 'Five-Step Roadmap to Effortless French Pronunciation' audio guide – your key to clear, confident, and effortless speech. Perfect for beginners! >> Click Here to Download Your Free Audio Guide Now 🧑 Support the show πŸ“‹βš‘οΈ Unsure where to start with French grammar? Get the French Grammar Essentials Checklist for Beginners – your handy checklist to the essential grammar topics every beginner should know. Click here to download it now for free! πŸ–€

Duration:00:04:43

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[πŸŽƒ Halloween] 156 - French Dictation Practice for Beginners #4

10/8/2024
In this episode, you'll practice your French listening and writing skills with a beginner dictation practice themed around Halloween. πŸ•·πŸ•Έ 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. 🎧✏️ πŸ“ Dictation Workbook: Click here to download the workbook for this episode. 🎧⭐️ Do you find it hard to understand spoken French? I’ve got just what you need! Join my 28-Day Dictation Challenge today and begin improving your French listening skills with daily dictations. Perfect for beginners! Click here to join the challenge. πŸ—Ίβœ¨ Struggling with French Pronunciation? Get your 'Five-Step Roadmap to Effortless French Pronunciation' audio guide – your key to clear, confident, and effortless speech. Perfect for beginners! >> Click Here to Download Your Free Audio Guide Now 🧑 Support the show πŸ“‹βš‘οΈ Unsure where to start with French grammar? Get the French Grammar Essentials Checklist for Beginners – your handy checklist to the essential grammar topics every beginner should know. Click here to download it now for free! πŸ–€

Duration:00:06:36

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[πŸŽƒ Halloween Replay] - How to Pronounce 'Citrouille' (Pumpkin) in French

10/5/2024
In this replay episode, you'll learn how to pronounce the French word for pumpkin, 'citrouille,' just in time for Halloween! πŸŽƒ πŸ“ Transcript: Click here πŸŽƒ If you want more fun ways to practice French this Halloween, check out the French Made Easy: Halloween Workbook. Download it right here. Only available for a limited time this spooky season! πŸ‚πŸ‘» ✨ Take your first step towards clear and effortless French pronunciation with my free French Sounds Cheat Sheet. Discover all French sounds, avoid common pronunciation mistakesβ€”no more saying β€˜cul cul’ (bum bum πŸ‘) when you really mean β€˜coucou’ (hey πŸ‘‹)β€”and express yourself more clearly. Download for free right here. πŸ—Ίβœ¨ Struggling with French Pronunciation? Get your 'Five-Step Roadmap to Effortless French Pronunciation' audio guide – your key to clear, confident, and effortless speech. Perfect for beginners! >> Click Here to Download Your Free Audio Guide Now 🧑 Support the show πŸ“‹βš‘οΈ Unsure where to start with French grammar? Get the French Grammar Essentials Checklist for Beginners – your handy checklist to the essential grammar topics every beginner should know. Click here to download it now for free! πŸ–€

Duration:00:03:45

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155 - How to Say 'Do You Speak English?' in French

9/24/2024
In this episode, you’ll learn how to ask β€˜Do you speak English?’ in French. 😊 πŸ“ Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. πŸ“”βœ¨ Are you a complete beginner in French? Get the '50 Essential French Words for Beginners' guide – your quick-start guide to building your French vocabulary. This guide features 50 key everyday words, from greetings to useful adjectives, plus audio guides and practical examples. Download it Now πŸ’› πŸ—Ίβœ¨ Struggling with French Pronunciation? Get your 'Five-Step Roadmap to Effortless French Pronunciation' audio guide – your key to clear, confident, and effortless speech. Perfect for beginners! >> Click Here to Download Your Free Audio Guide Now 🧑 Support the show πŸ“‹βš‘οΈ Unsure where to start with French grammar? Get the French Grammar Essentials Checklist for Beginners – your handy checklist to the essential grammar topics every beginner should know. Click here to download it now for free! πŸ–€

Duration:00:05:43