High Frequency French

Download the French / English side-by-side transcriptToday, you're going to hear a simple story in slow French about an evening at the cinema. The French is easy, clear, and repetitive. You'll hear simple patterns like je vais, je regarde, je dis, je ris. These patterns repeat again and again because that's how you learn a language. Through gentle, understandable repetition.Just relax, listen once, then listen again. With each repetition, the French will feel more familiar… and eventually, it will feel natural for you to say too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download the French / English side-by-side transcriptHave you ever been late… even when you thought you were early?🇫🇷 In this episode, you'll naturally absorb:"Il est…" (It is… o'clock)"Je suis en retard" (I'm late)"Je suis en avance" (I'm early)Telling time in French with real, everyday sentencesDaily routine vocabulary woven naturally into the storyPerfect for you if: You're an intermediate French learner (A2–B1) who wants to stop translating in your head and start feeling French time expressions — the way a native speaker does.📖 How High Frequency French works: Every episode, a short story in French wraps around the vocabulary you need most. Just compelling stories that make the language stick because your brain remembers stories, not grammar rules. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, you’ll hear a simple story about taking a cat to the vet. This episode is perfect for beginners. You’ll hear clear vocabulary for pets, the vet, and everyday actions.Listen several times, and each time, you'll understand more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

French–English transcript on Patreon.A quiet day in the countryside becomes a gentle lesson about patience, growth, and slowing down.Follow the narrator as she helps her grandmother plant tomatoes, flowers, and discovers a small miracle in the garden.This episode uses clear patterns and everyday garden vocabulary to help you understand and remember naturally.Repetition makes French stick, so listen more than once for maximum progress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download the French / English side-by-side transcriptA funny repetitive French story for beginners: A student can’t explain their clothing preferences in French, and everyone keeps giving them bizarre outfits. Great for learning clothes vocabulary, “j’aime / je n’aime pas,” and simple daily phrases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get the side-by side French-English Transcript here.Learn French with this easy story about a first day at work in France.You’ll hear slow, clear French with lots of repetition: je vais, je rencontre, je cherche, je dis.This is comprehensible input. You absorb the language naturally through simple, understandable stories.What you’ll learn:Useful work vocabulary (bureau, collègues, ordinateur)Present-tense verbs you’ll use every daySimple introductions and greetingsPhrases for asking directions at workListen several times to make the patterns automatic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A weekend at IKEA turns into a full DIY adventure as the narrator redesigns her bedroom in a cosy Scandinavian style. From Pinterest moodboards to flat-pack furniture, it’s a calm and relatable French story for B1 learners.Perfect for practising shopping, home, and renovation vocabulary.French–English transcript on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Step into a Halloween night filled with laughter, fear, and a parade of unforgettable characters. From talking pumpkins to mischievous ghosts, this imaginative tale will help you remember five essential Halloween sentences while keeping you smiling (and maybe a little scared). 🎃 Target Sentences👻 J’ai peur ! — I’m scared!🕷️ C’est effrayant ! — That’s scary!🍬 Tu veux des bonbons ? — Do you want some sweets?🧛 Je me suis déguisé(e) en vampire. — I dressed up as a vampire.💀 Joyeux Halloween! — Happy Halloween! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A simple day of shopping in Paris turns into a mini French lesson as Marta teaches seven useful phrases for buying clothes, shoes, and gifts. Follow this friendly story to learn how to shop confidently in French.An A2–B1 level story for listening and everyday vocabulary practice.French–English transcript on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

French–English transcript HEREA calm Saturday turns into a cheerful trip to the supermarket. Join the narrator as they shop for fruit, bread, cheese, and most importantly, ham!A light, everyday French story for A2–B1 learners, perfect for practising shopping vocabulary, polite phrases, and daily-life expressions.French–English transcript on Patreon.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Follow a simple, charming Parisian day — ordering une baguette and un croissant at the bakery, chatting with a new friend, and enjoying dinner with an old one. A relaxed A2-level French story full of natural café and bakery vocabulary for everyday conversations.Perfect for listening practice and learning how Parisians really speak.Transcript on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a snowy Alaskan village, a brave girl named Anya hears about a magical dog said to grant any wish. Her journey into the mountains turns into a quiet lesson about kindness, courage, and believing in what you can’t explain.A calm, simple French story for B1 learners—perfect for listening and vocabulary practice.French–English transcript on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amélie, a Parisian obsessed with matcha, travels to Tokyo to learn how real Japanese tea is made. Her search for the perfect matcha becomes a lesson in patience and slowing down.A calm, emotional French story for B1 learners—great for listening and vocabulary practice.French–English transcript on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

French–English transcript on Patreon.A quiet Alpine village suddenly looks full of monsters. Vampires at the bakery, zombies at the pharmacy… and I’m the only one not in costume. Then I remember: it’s Halloween.B1 French story for listening practice and natural vocabulary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

French listening story (B1): Greg promises the best scrambled eggs in Paris... then realises there are only brown eggs. What follows is a race through Paris supermarkets. Learn kitchen and grocery vocabulary and see what happens when culture meets cuisine.French–English transcript here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A determined beginner sets out at dawn with perfect gear and high hopes. By noon, everyone around him has caught fish except him. What starts as a disaster becomes something unexpected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Navigate a vegetarian's hilarious first day with a French host family armed with only basic food vocabulary. Learn essential phrases with "J'aime manger" and "Je n'aime pas manger" through ham-filled croissants, mysterious sandwiches, and foie gras ice cream disasters. Perfect for A1-A2 learners hungry for practical French food vocabulary and cultural mishaps! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Escape Paris with an exhausted office worker who turns off her phone for the first time in five years—only to face her greatest fear: chickens. Practice A1-A2 French through this charming story about disconnecting, conquering phobias, and finding unexpected friendships. Perfect for learners seeking relatable vocabulary about work-life balance and country living. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris wins a trip to Council Bluffs, Iowa—America's most boring town—and accidentally becomes a local celebrity. Practice intermediate French through this hilarious culture-clash story about small-town hospitality, misunderstandings, and an old French bakery. Perfect for B1-B2 learners ready for longer narratives with humor and heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover French pet vocabulary through a week of chaos and cuddles with Léo, a lovable white dog. Master essential animal-related phrases and present tense verbs while experiencing stolen croissants, muddy paws, and park adventures. Perfect for A1 learners who love dogs and practical French! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.