
Show overview
High Frequency French has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 240 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 30 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence, with the show now in its 3rd season.
Episodes typically run under ten minutes — most land between 5 min and 8 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 13 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 162 episodes published. Published by Elise.
From the publisher
Bonjour,Learn French with captivating stories & everyday phrases.https://www.patreon.com/ShortStoriesinFrenchbyHFFMy Stories use High-frequency French words, those that appear most often in French. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest Episodes
View all 240 episodesEp 06 - Learn French: Salade Niçoise Before a Date
Ep 05 - Learn French: Shopping in Paris & Wine Tasting
Ep 04 - Learn French in Paris: The Eiffel Tower & My Doubts | A1-A2
Ep 03 — Learn French Tastily: A Wine & Cheese Party | A1-A2
Ep 02 — Learn French Romantically: My First Morning in Paris | A1–A2
Épisode 01 – Sur un coup de cœur (A1-B1)
Ep 01 - Why I am Learning French

S3 Ep 71An Evening at the Cinema | Learn French With Comprehensible Input
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.

S3 Ep 70What Time Is It? | Learn French Time Expressions Through Story
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.

S3 Ep 69French Story: Le Chat Chez le Vétérinaire (cat vet vocabulary)
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.

S3 Ep 68French Story: My Grandmother’s Garden (A2–B1)
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.

S3 Ep 67Repetitive French story: What I Like to Wear
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.

S3 Ep 66Learn French With Comprehensible Input - La Vie au Marché
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.

S3 Ep 65French Story: A Weekend at IKEA (B1 Listening Practice)
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.

S3 Ep 64The Halloween Night That Changed Everything (A2-B1)
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.

S3 Ep 63French Story: 7 Must-Know Phrases for Shopping in France (Listening Practice)
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.

S3 Ep 62French Story: A Day at the Supermarket
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.

S3 Ep 61French Story: A Day in Paris – From the Bakery to the Cinema (A2)
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.

S3 Ep 60French Story: The Magical Dog of Alaska (B1 Listening Practice)
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.

S3 Ep 59Short Story in French: My Trip to Tokyo (B1 French Story)
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.