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Episode 14 Cuisine & French Conversation (Intermediate to Advanced Level) - Mince pies with a twist

If you are pretty diabolical in the kitchen (like myself!) and keen to improve your cooking skills while brushing up on your French, this is the Podcast. This week, it's MINCE PIES with a TWIST! You can access the recipe in English: https://acooksplot.com/2022-11-29-mince-pies-with-a-twist My guest Sarah, who is an ex contestant from MasterChef and I will be chatting in FRENCH about her love of COOKING and creating recipes.

11-29
20:24

Episode 13 Cuisine & French Conversation (Intermediate to Advanced Level) - Le chutney - Sweet & Sour Apple Chutney

If you are pretty diabolical in the kitchen (like myself!) and keen to improve your cooking skills while brushing up on your French, this is the Podcast. This week, it's APPLE Sweet & Sour CHUTNEY. You can access the recipe in English: https://acooksplot.com/2022-09-09-apple-and-onion-chutney My guest Sarah, who is an ex contestant from MasterChef and I will be chatting in FRENCH about her love of COOKING and creating recipes.

09-14
10:43

Episode 12 Cuisine & French Conversation (Intermediate to Advanced Level) - Super Easy Chocolate Cookies

If you are pretty diabolical in the kitchen (like myself!) and keen to improve your cooking skills while brushing up on your French, this is the Podcast. My guest Sarah, who is an ex contestant from MasterChef and I will be chatting in FRENCH about her love of COOKING and creating recipes. This week, it's Super Easy Chocolate Cookies (soft inside, yet crunchy). You can access the recipe in English: https://acooksplot.com/2019-03-16-super-easy-chocolate-cookies

06-28
16:25

Episode 11 Cuisine & French Conversation (Intermediate to Advanced Level) - Mushroom and Tarragon Pâté - Pâté aux champignons et à l’estragon

If you are pretty diabolical in the kitchen (like myself!) and keen to improve your cooking skills while brushing up on your French, this is the Podcast. My guest Sarah, who is an ex contestant from MasterChef and I will be chatting in FRENCH about her love of COOKING and creating recipes. This week it's Mushroom Pâté with Tarragon, you can access here the recipe in English: https://acooksplot.com/2022-05-04-mushroom-and-tarragon-pate

06-11
16:44

French GCSE (speaking - higher) Media & Social Media

A speedy revision on the topic of Media and Social Media GCSE (French speaking exam) with my guest Daisy who is in year 11. Listen to our key expressions and vocabulary. How to avoid pitfalls.   If you would like more information or to book yourself a lesson, visit Lingogite.com or sophie@lingogite.com

04-30
10:14

Episode 10 Cuisine & French Conversation (Intermediate to Advanced Level) - Extra Special Tomato Sauce - La Sauce à la Tomate Ultra Speciale

If you are keen to improve your cooking skills while brushing on your French, this is the Podcast! My guest Sarah, who is an ex contestant from MasterChef and I will be chatting in FRENCH about her love of COOKING and creating recipes. This week it's the Extra Special Tomato Sauce; here is the link to view or print the recipe: https://acooksplot.com/2018-05-12-extra-special-tomato-sauce Vocabulary:  par terre= on the floor, avant hier = the day before yesterday, une tranche = a slice, fume' = smoked, le piment = chilli , du sucre roux = brown sugar, des anchois = anchovies

04-29
14:46

Episode 9 Cuisine & French Conversation (Intermediate to Advanced Level) - The Ultimate Cheese Scone - Les Scones Anglais au Fromage

My guest Sarah, who is an ex contestant from MasterChef and I will be chatting in FRENCH about her love of COOKING and creating recipes. This week it's English Scones; here is the link to view or print the recipe: https://acooksplot.com/2020-06-20-the-ultimate-cheese-scone It's time to brush up on your French while picking up some clever tips on how to avoid disastrous scones! Sarah has given me a real challenge and according to the chef, if I succeed these scones I will no longer be a beginner! Please send your photos (success or failure) or any comments to: sophie@lingogite.com

04-14
20:38

Episode 8 Cuisine & French Conversation (Intermediate to Advanced Level) - Mushroom Soup with Garlicky Croutons - Soupe aux Champignons avec Croutons à l'Ail

My guest Sarah from MasterChef and I will be chatting in FRENCH about her love of COOKING and creating recipes. This week it's Mushroom Soup with Garlicky Croutons; here is the link to view or print the recipe:https://acooksplot.com/2020-04-22-mushroom-soup-with-garlicky-croutons It's time for a confession about my anglicism and my embarrassing mistake, listen and find out! Sarah however is now a pro at pronouncing 'le dessert' and putting the masculine on 'le beurre'.  

03-27
16:52

Episode 7 Cuisine & French Conversation (Intermediate to Advanced Level) - Super Quick Flapjacks - Les Flapjacks Super Rapides

My guest Sarah from MasterChef and I will be chatting in FRENCH about her love of COOKING and creating recipes. This week it's Super Quick Flapjacks; here is the link to view or print the recipe: https://acooksplot.com/2020-01-25-super-quick-flapjacks Spot Sarah's mistake with 'le butter'... she's promised to get the masculine right in the next episode!

03-16
17:19

Episode 6 Cuisine & French Conversation (Intermediate to Advanced Level) - Cinnamon & Hazelnut Crumble - Le Crumble Cannelle & Noisettes

My guest Sarah from MasterChef and I will be chatting in FRENCH about her love of COOKING and creating recipes. This week it's posh Crumble served in glasses; here is the link to view or print the recipe: https://acooksplot.com/2019-08-20-cinnamon-and-hazelnut-crumble Spot our mistake 'les noix' instead of 'les noisettes'. Try to use the expressions 'entre temps' (same as 'pendant ce temps') and 'petit a`petit l'oiseau fait son nid' ...

03-12
12:46

Episode 5 Cuisine & Conversation (Intermediate to Advanced Level) - Apple Pancakes - Les Crêpes Pommes Compote

My guest Sarah from MasterChef and I will be chatting in FRENCH about her love of COOKING and creating recipes. This week it's Apple Pancakes, here is the link to view or print the recipe: https://acooksplot.com/search?q=apple+pancake Spot the linguistic expression which was misused ' to wink at the pancake' instead of 'having a glimpse' !

03-04
11:03

Episode 4 Cuisine & Conversation (Intermediate to Advanced Level) - Extra Special Chocolate Cake - Formidable Gâteau au Chocolat

My guest Sarah from MasterChef and I will be chatting in FRENCH about her love of COOKING and creating recipes. This week it's Extra Special Chocolate Cake - here is the link: https://acooksplot.com/search?q=chocolate+cake

02-24
25:58

Episode 3 Cuisine & Conversation (Intermediate to Advanced Level) Chicken with Herb, Honey and Ginger Topping - Poulet avec Garniture

My guest Sarah from MasterChef and I will be chatting in FRENCH about her love of COOKING and creating recipes. This week it's Chicken with Herb, Honey and Ginger Topping - here is the link: https://acooksplot.com/2022-02-10-chicken-with-herb-and-ginger-topping

02-11
16:10

French 5 Idioms # 1 - advanced level

Listen and make it part of your healthy language diet! Learn 5 today ... Use these French expressions to spice up your French conversation and impress your peers.  Always happy to hear from you if you would like to try and use them and email me: sophie@lingogite.com

02-03
08:37

French 5 Idioms #2 - advanced level

Listen and make it part of your healthy language diet! Learn 5 today ... Use these French expressions to spice up your French conversation and impress your peers. Always happy to hear from you if you would like to try and use them and email me: sophie@lingogite.com

02-03
07:39

French GCSE (speaking - higher) Souvenirs de College - School - Photo Description

A quick revision of key vocabulary and expressions for GCSE exam with my guest Ella. There is a photo to describe for the speaking exam and you will need to answer questions vaguely related to the photo. This is a great example! This Podcast can be helpful for adults or those studying for exams.  If you would like more information visit Lingogite.com or email sophie@lingogite.com

02-03
07:49

French 5 Idioms #3 - advanced level

Listen and make it part of your healthy language diet! Learn 5 today ... Use these French expressions to spice up your French conversation and impress your peers. Always happy to hear from you if you would like to try and use them and email me: sophie@lingogite.com

02-03
10:24

French GCSE (speaking - higher) - Festivals

A quick revision on GCSE French 'Festivals' through a series of questions and ideal answers. Revise the vocabulary and key expressions. If you would like more information or to book yourself a lesson, visit Lingogite.com or sophie@lingogite.com

02-03
07:47

French GCSE (speaking - higher) - Home, Town, Region

Key revision to get a top mark on your French GCSE speaking.  Easy listening to 'Home, Town and Region' through a series of questions and ideal answers. This will help with your listening and speaking skills. A brilliant way to revise! This can be for adults as well as students revising exams. If you would like more information or to book yourself a lesson, visit Lingogite.com or email sophie@lingogite.com

02-03
10:18

Episode 2 Cuisine & Conversation (Intermediate to Advanced Level) Poached Pears with Spicy Syrup - Poires pochées avec Sirop Epicé

My guest Sarah from MasterChef and I will be chatting in FRENCH about her love of COOKING and creating recipes. This week it's Poached Pears with Spicy Syrup - here is the link: https://acooksplot.com/2018-03-31-poached-pears-with-orange-and-cinnamon

02-03
18:37

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