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Deepen your language skills and knowledge of the French-speaking world through fascinating true stories in easy-to-follow French, with added English for context. From Duolingo, the world's #1 way to learn a language. Hosted by Ngofeen Mputubwele.
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2Emel Mathlouthi left her home country of Tunisia so that she could sing openly about bringing freedom to her people. But that didn’t stop her from participating in the seismic revolution that was taking place back home. A transcript of this episode is available at podcast.duolingo.com.
Growing up in France as the daughter of Vietnamese immigrants, Linh Lan Dao felt uncomfortable speaking up when she encountered anti-Asian racism. But after becoming a journalist and finding a community of like-minded people, Linh Lan discovered the tools she needed to stand up for herself and others. A transcript of this episode is available at podcast.duolingo.com.
The Duolingo French Podcast is back with new episodes starting September 15, 2020. Listen to the trailer now!
Berthet One always loved drawing, but never saw a future in it. Until he wound up in prison and realized that drawing was the best chance he had at rebuilding his life. A transcript of this episode is available at podcast.duolingo.com.
Gratien Leroy is a small-town accountant with big culinary dreams. But when France’s most popular cooking show announces an open call for the country’s best amateur cooks, does Gratien have what it takes to join the ranks of his country’s top chefs? A transcript of this episode is available at podcast.duolingo.com.
In Khadjou Sambe’s home country of Senegal, surfing is considered a male-only sport. But that hasn’t stopped Khadjou from pursuing her surfing dreams, becoming the first girl in Dakar to rule the waves. A transcript of this episode is available at podcast.duolingo.com.
In honor of Pride and LGBTQ people across the world, this week we're rerunning the story of Marine Rome and the French soccer team that rocked the Women’s World Cup in 2019. A transcript of this episode is available at podcast.duolingo.com.
Arnaud Askoy has already had three different careers when, at age 43, he discovers his true calling: singing. But not his own music. Arnaud plans to launch a career impersonating Jacques Brel, one of the world’s most famous francophone musicians, and might just be crazy enough to pull it off. Check out recordings of Arnaud’s live performances here (arnaudaskoy.org/video). We also made a Spotify playlist (spoti.fi/36MhU19) where you can kick back and listen to some of Jacques Brel’s greatest hits. A transcript of this episode is available at podcast.duolingo.com.
For many years, Valérie struggled with feeling different from the other students at her karate school in Montreal. But after learning she had Asperger's syndrome, Valérie’s new self-knowledge inspired her to work even harder toward achieving her karate dreams. A transcript of this episode is available at https://podcast.duolingo.com.
Fabien Cousteau, grandson of legendary ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau, was just a boy when he fell in love with a creature that most other people fear: sharks. But no one could have predicted that years later, Fabien would do the unthinkable…and decide to live among them. A transcript of this episode is available at https://podcast.duolingo.com.
The Duolingo French Podcast is back with new episodes starting June 8, 2020. Listen to the trailer now!
As a young PhD student, Viriginie Dhorne dreamed of becoming a brilliant academic. But after starting a family and finding herself stuck working in her husband’s cheese business, Virginie began to realize that the world of cheese—a world she once hated—was rich with opportunities for people with brains, ambition… and a fierce competitive streak. A transcript of this episode is available at https://podcast.duolingo.com.
Kilian Belamri’s loitering habits weren’t much appreciated among the residents of his housing project in Malakoff, south of Paris. But when his neighbors found themselves in grave danger late one evening, Kilian and his friends did the unexpected—and became heroes overnight. A transcript of this episode is available at https://podcast.duolingo.com.
While on a day trip with his senior citizens club, Raymond Silvestrini survived one of the worst traffic accidents in France’s history. But after meeting Monique, a fellow survivor, his life took another unexpected turn -- this time, for the better. A transcript of this episode is available at https://podcast.duolingo.com.
As a nuclear engineer, David S. had a very serious job. But after discovering a passion for the French art of clowning, he decided to start leading a double life, doing everything in his power to keep his two different worlds from colliding. A transcript of this episode is available at https://podcast.duolingo.com.
After earning a PhD in nuclear physics in Europe, Dr. Rajaâ Cherkaoui El Moursli returned to her native Morocco to teach and raise a family. But when she learned her former colleagues were embarking on the scientific quest of the century, she hatched a plan to join them—and give her country the scientific credit it deserved. A transcript of this episode is available at https://podcast.duolingo.com.
Ever since France won the World Cup in 1998, Marine Rome yearned to play soccer, but felt excluded from the field. When she finally found her dream team in Paris, they decided to take a stand for inclusion at the 2019 World Cup. A transcript of this episode is available at https://podcast.duolingo.com.
Growing up in France, Hong Dagognet rarely spoke with her adoptive parents about her childhood in Vietnam. But after receiving a surprising letter, she set out to reconnect with her family and finally unveil the mysteries of her past. A transcript of this episode is available at https://podcast.duolingo.com.
In everyday sounds, Christophe Chassol hears the makings of a song. That refined ear led Chassol to become a renowned musician, and develop a new genre of music. But it was only by returning to his parents’ birthplace in Martinique that he would be able to create his masterpiece. A transcript of this episode of the Duolingo French Podcast is available at https://podcast.duolingo.com.
The Duolingo French Podcast is back with new episodes starting January 28, 2020. Listen to the trailer now!
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It was amazing and inspiring . Just enjoyed a lot.
Une histoire très touchante, elle m'a beaucoup plu. J'ai vraiment adoré l'écouter.
This podcast makes me happy. Stories of people searching for and finding their passion. And the French is easy to understand and thanks to the english explanations a real treat. Love it! Thanks
This podcast makes me happy. Stories of people searching for and finding their passion. And the French is easy to understand and thanks to the english explanations a real treat. Love it! Thanks
real heroes!
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Awww. I'm really happy he made peace with himself in the end ^___^
Duolingo consistently puts the horse in front of the cart - finding genuinely interesting stories which are well worth listening to in their own right, then presenting them in clear intermediate French, which must take some work. Brilliant.
Bait and switch. This has little to do with soccer.
i liked it a lot. keep it up
Very helpful thanks duelingo
This is brilliant for beginners 👌
lovely story about the environment and standing up for what you believe.
C'était vraiment un superbe épisode! Up to now, this was the best episode in my opinion. Very touching.
this goes to a new level. the background music makes it much more difficult.
I believe the comment is switched, it is referring the Spanish one
Omg, I can't wait! I've been so worried you wouldn't come back 😭 The description says it's for Spanish podcast though, but that's ok 😁
Brilliant story in very clear French, Bon change avec l’ambition internationales!
it's been a long time after the last episode
will there be new episodes or are they just those couple of episodes?