Can you understand what I say in French?

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Transcription:

Bonjour,

Je m’appelle Laurie et je suis professeure de français pour les étrangers. Je viens d’Auvergne, une région dans le centre de la France et j’habite à Clermont-Ferrand, la capitale. Ici, il y a beaucoup de montagnes, de lacs, de forêts. Beaucoup de nature quoi ! Les montagnes sont en fait des volcans mais ne vous inquiétez pas, ils dorment ! J’habite dans un appartement en périphérie de Clermont-Ferrand, à côté d’un parc.

Dans la vie de tous les jours, j’aime faire du sport : je fais du basket et je fais aussi des randonnées. J’aime aussi regarder des séries, me promener, lire, et voir ma famille et mes amis. Je suis aussi accro au chocolat, donc je n’en achète pas sinon je le mange en un jour seulement !

Ce qui me plaît aussi, c’est les voyages. J’adore découvrir de nouvelles cultures, de nouveaux paysages, de nouvelles personnes et façons de vivre. J’ai une liste avec beaucoup de destinations où je voudrais aller. Je suis déjà allée en Irlande, à Montréal au Canada, à New York, en Hongrie, en Autriche, en Suisse, aux îles Canaries, en Islande, et en Crète. Ma prochaine destination c’est soit l’Italie, soit le Canada mais sur la côté ouest, à Vancouver. Une amie habite là-bas donc c’est une bonne opportunité pour moi ! Maintenant, je dois trouver le temps et organiser ces voyages.

Comme je vous ai dit, j’habite actuellement à Clermont-Ferrand mais avant, j’ai habité à l’étranger pendant 8 ans. J’ai habité en Angleterre et en Espagne principalement. En Angleterre, j’aime beaucoup les « Digestives » caramel, la bière, les paysages et les comédies musicales à Londres. Et en Espagne, j’adore les tapas, la plage, le soleil, et l’ambiance relaxante. J’y retourne régulièrement pour rendre visite à des amis et pour profiter de ces différentes cultures.

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Transcript:

Hello,

My name is Laurie and I'm a French teacher for foreigners. I'm from Auvergne, a region in central France, and I live in Clermont-Ferrand, the capital. Here, there are lots of mountains, lakes, and forests. Lots of nature, you know! The mountains are actually volcanoes, but don't worry, they're dormant! I live in an apartment on the outskirts of Clermont-Ferrand, next to a park.

In my daily life, I like to play sports: I play basketball and I also go hiking. I also enjoy watching TV series, going for walks, reading, and seeing my family and friends. I'm also addicted to chocolate, so I don't buy any or I'll eat it all in one day!

What I also love is traveling. I adore discovering new cultures, new landscapes, new people, and new ways of life. I have a list of many destinations I'd like to visit. I've already been to Ireland, Montreal in Canada, New York, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland, the Canary Islands, Iceland, and Crete. My next destination is either Italy or Canada, but on the west coast, in Vancouver. A friend lives there, so it's a great opportunity for me! Now I just need to find the time and organise these trips.

As I mentioned, I currently live in Clermont-Ferrand, but before that, I lived abroad for eight years. I lived mainly in England and Spain. In England, I really enjoy caramel digestifs, beer, the scenery, and musicals in London. And in Spain, I enjoy tapas, the beach, the sun, and the relaxed atmosphere. I go back regularly to visit friends and enjoy the different cultures.

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Perfect for expats in France and French learners who want to communicate with more confidence.

The false friends mentionned in the episode:

1. Travailler = to work / Voyager = to travel

2. Attendre = to wait / Aller = to attend

3. Assister = to attend / Aider = to assist

4. Actuellement = currently / En fait = actually

5. La librairie = book shop / La bibliothèque = the library

6. Rester = to stay = Se reposer = to rest

7. La monnaie = the change / Argent = the money

8. Passer un examen = to take an exam / Réussir un examen = to pass an exam

9. Demander = to ask / Exiger = to demand

10. Visiter = to visit (a place, a monument) / Rendre visite à = to visit (a person)

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Welcome to the first episode of the podcast for expats living in France! I introduce myself, my French classes, and why I created this podcast: to help you learn practical French, feel more confident in everyday life and share experiences of the expat life.

You’ll also learn a few essential French sentences you can start using right away in real-life situations. Perfect for expats, beginners, and anyone navigating life in France.

The useful sentences talked about in the episode:- Bonjour/Au revoir /S’il-vous-plait/ Merci : hello/goodbye/please/thank you

- Je voudrais / Je vais prendre: I would like / I'll have

- Je ne comprends pas / Vous pouvez répéter ?/ Je voudrais parler français: I don't understand / Can you repeat? / I would like to speak French

- Combien ça coûte ?/ C’est combien ?: How much is it?

- Pardon / Excusez-moi / C’est pas grave: Sorry / Excuse-me / It's ok, no big deal

- C’est où… ? / Je cherche…: Where is...? / I'm looking for...

- Je viens pour…: I am coming for...

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