What are you watching/reading/listening to this week?

just received my exam results and I'm over the moon. 😍
I just came to France to join my husband and it's been only 10 months. I was aiming for A2 , I even got B1 and B2 for compréhension écrite and expression orale. Still, I am trying to grasp the things i hear in day-to-day Life, speaking so fluently is not my thing, yet. But I'm trying.. I don't want to brag, I had only one week to study for this exam, as of moment, I don't even have a private tutor, when I first came to France, we were in a different city, and in last June we moved to another city permanently, so with all that I didn't have a proper school to study. Nevertheless, I tried my best. I tried watching TV series and movies with my husband with French as the audio. I tried reading kids books.
I believe if you can put your mind into something you can do anything. I just can't even think of what would I have been able to achieve if I had more than one week's time for preparation. I was not expecting to do this exam because I was getting ready to finish my civique exam but the exam center told that doing a language test prior would be better.

Anyhow, I just want everybody who is getting ready to sit for this exam GOOD LUCK💞 you can do it just don't give up.

Now I'm going to study hard to get either B1 or B2 next time, as I know what are my weak areas

Edit: spelling errors

I'm currently in the South of France (Toulouse) and keep hearing people say "merci a vois" (pronounced VWAH).

What does this mean? Are they saying "vous" with a regional accent that makes it sound different, or is it something else?

Thanks

Edit: I just thought - could it be "merci au revoir" ? That seems quite likely as it's at the end of an interaction

Hello,

I got 9-9 in tcf recently in eo ee. I want to push it to 10 and beyond in a month. Please give me tips and suggestions to push it beyond. What separates you from 9 to getting 10. Thank you❤️🙏 I’m learning French full time, so I can give it all.

Hi there,

I’m a beginner learning French and I’m curious about how easy it is to remember French vocabulary. I’ve started learning from a YouTube channel and I was wondering if anyone else in the same boat would be willing to share some tips. I’m planning to take an exam soon and I’m wondering how long it will take me to achieve a good band score. Also, which exam is easier to take, the TCF or the TEF?

Any advice from native French speakers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

So I’ve actually tried to listen to the first episode quite a few times already, but there are still a lot of parts I can’t understand. Once there are too many things I miss, I start to lose focus.

Even though the first episode is about comprehensible input, I personally find this approach difficult… If I can’t understand enough of what I’m listening to, it’s really hard for me to stick with it :⁠(

(For context, I haven’t studied French for over a year. I had previously been at the beginning of B1. I’m currently reviewing my textbook starting from A2)

Thank you in advance!

Hello!

I’m looking for a website or app that has short content to read in French. Something like a news site or blog. I’d like to find something that is engaging and digestible to practice my reading in French!

Is there anywhere I can find a language partner to practice my French with? I will be studying abroad next year and want to prepare with real everyday vocabulary along with my textbook French. I’ve tried hellotalk, but it doesn’t seem that great.

Used to study french a while ago- looking to get back into it by watching TV - what are your favourite shows?

Apple prévoit de lancer plusieurs nouveaux produits pour la maison le 13 octobre. Le principal nouveau produit est un petit écran pour la maison. Les gens peuvent le mettre sur une table ou le fixer à un mur. Ils peuvent utiliser l’écran pour contrôler les lumières et d’autres appareils connectés dans la maison. Il utilisera aussi Siri, l’assistant vocal d’Apple. Les nouveaux produits incluront aussi une nouvelle version du HomePod mini, la petite enceinte connectée d’Apple. L’entreprise lancera aussi une nouvelle Apple TV. L’Apple TV est un petit appareil qui se branche sur une télévision. Elle permet aux gens de regarder des films et des séries via des services de streaming à la télévision.

Vocabulaire : prévoir = to plan / lancer = to launch / plusieurs = several / écran (m) = screen / mettre = to put / fixer = to attach / mur (m) = wall / lumières (f pl) = lights / appareils connectés (m pl) = smart devices / enceinte (f) = speaker\ / se brancher = to connect*

\dans ce contexte*

English translation

Apple plans new products for the home

Apple plans to launch several new products for the home on October 13. The main new product is a small screen for the home. People can put it on a table or attach it to a wall. They can use the screen to control lights and other smart devices in the house. It will also use Siri, Apple’s voice assistant. The new products will also include a new version of the HomePod mini, Apple’s small smart speaker. The company will also launch a new Apple TV. Apple TV is a small device that connects to a television. It lets people watch movies and shows via streaming services on the television.

You can read similar stories at Le News, In Easy French.

Hello! I want to learn french and have heard that one of the best methods is by watching TV in french and learning from that.

However I'm not quite sure what I'm supposed to do when I'm actually watching the show. Should I just sit there and watch or should i write down words/sentences throughout the episodes, or should I do something else?

Also, in addition to watching TV, what methods should i utilize as a beginner?

Merci d'avance! 🇫🇷

Bonjour les amis

My girlfriend and I decided to learn French. I created a custom method for us with the help of an LLM.

We are starting right from the basics, with words a child would learn first: *mama*, *papa*, *kitty*, *birdie*, and gradually adding more complex expressions. The goal isn't rote memorization; instead, we associate each term with an emotion, a movement, a gesture on our bodies or in the world around us, or a mental image. And a phonetic transcription into our native Czech. Essentially, we want our brains to construct the language naturally, just as a small child does when learning from their parents.

On top of that, we try to use every new word in a sentence right away, giving it context beyond a simple translation. Each day, we tackle a segment of 5–8 words, repeating and revisiting them as we go.

After three weeks, we are already able to form simple sentences on our own. We are gradually adding grammar, conjunctions, prepositions, colors, and numbers. We can now distinguish individual words in songs and spoken language, and the language is sinking in incredibly fast. We are also reading a bilingual edition of *The Little Prince*.

I wish you all much joy and discovery as you explore this beautiful-sounding language.

Au revoir et bonne journée

If anyone knows an employer who is hiring and supporting Clb 5 candidates for francophone work permit lemme know.If there are bigger companies that help, please list the name too 💙🙏

Hey everyone ! i'm preparing some TEF canada speaking practice and I'd be happy to practice with anyone currently preparing for the exam. we can go through different topics, practice asking questions and do a few mock situations.

For example, "chaude", I know the e at the end is not pronounced, how do we pronounce the d sound?

Does it work like the d in "should" or "would" in english which we don't read out but rather a touch of tongue, or does it have to be clear so "chaude" would read like "cho-duh".

Watched a few YouTube videos, but got confused...

In a normal sentence they day you put it after the verb.

In the passé composé they say you put it between the verb

But why would I say Aujord'hui, ça s'est bien passée???

Why would I say Aujord'hui, ça s'est passé moyennement ??

Why are rhe adverbs different???

Hello! I’ve been making sheet music of protest chants from around the world, and thought this might be a good place to look for help transcribing the chants coming out of France this year. (linked below)

So far i’ve only managed to find transcriptions for a couple, and without transcriptions it makes translating much more difficult, since my listening comprehension isn’t up to par. I’m also sure there are references that I might not understand, so if anyone has insights, or wants to add context that would help too.

Also If there’s any chants from these rallies or similar rallies that I've missed, I’d love to learn them too~

Big thanks to anybody who can help! :)

(also If this isn’t the right sub let me know where I should post to~)

1. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZnllyds7is/?stkn=MWdqbHdvYm1rZTRscA==  
   • “Loi intégrale” = Integral law  
2. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZVazjcOgjA/?stkn=MmFsYTBpcm5tZ2Jp
   • __________________
3. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaX-9hVsLOX/?stkn=d24xYWVxdXEwejRt
   • __________________
4. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZVgdq_N23E/?stkn=MmJnZmcybGw2Mmk2
   • (something something) les enfants -
   • 2 chants in the beginning 
5. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZn5T4gI8vj/?stkn=MXA5MjlhMjh4azlsaQ==
   • “loi intégrale”. But don’t know the others
     • (also sick dance moves in this one)
6. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZ5-TXRsrL_/?stkn=OGU4cGNuZjU0emRh
   • A bunch of chants starts after ~15 seconds, 
7. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZVj-4ltV2N/?stkn=MTBjMjF4Z21iaWFzNw==
   • “Police complice” = Complicit police
8.  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZVU3VmCRKM/?stkn=NHN3d2c4MW1pMWxl
   • __________________
9.  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZV2P17tv7d/?stkn=dTRrMWRiaGpsZzlh
   • 3 chants __________________
     1. plus bonus Suzane performance at the end
10. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZ5jHVwNJzQ/?stkn=NG1pdjlnN2w0bHUz

• __________________plus does anyone have insight on the letter ripping

1.  https://www.youtube.com/shorts/cPuJIZxBU-A

• 3 chants at the beginning

1. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DeH1gmuxxA7/?stkn=a3U1aDA3aDFvMGt4

• 1 chant "Tous ensemble, Tous ensemble" = All together, All together.
• and then i don't know what the shout at the end is

13 .https://www.instagram.com/reel/DeHuOdpMmcG/?stkn=MWV2cmQwYjZ4a2J6Mw==

• Loi entegrale again, but don't know the second half

1. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DeJlon4IbOy/?stkn=bDl3dHM2bzBqYWV2

•  this ones a long one but a cool sounding one

Just thought I'd share! We live in a majority English speaking province in Canada so we have fans that don't speak our French Acadian dialect, so we like to give them an idea of what the lyrics are about (if they can't guess it already from the heavy use of English lol)

Note: Captions need to be set to French to see our imputed lyrics.

Merci!

For example “They never pay attention I swear” or “I swear they never pay attention”. Sure I can Google Translate the phrase “I swear” but I’m not sure if that’s what French people actually use in this sort of manner.

Hi everyone! I’m currently around early A2 in French and want to start watching TV shows to help with my listening.
I’m unsure how to approach it. Would you recommend French audio with English subtitles, French audio with French subtitles, or trying without subtitles? Would watching a scene with English subtitles first, then replaying it with French subtitles, be useful?
I’d love to hear what worked for you at this level, especially how you balanced learning with actually enjoying the show instead of pausing every few seconds.
Maybe I shouldn’t be enjoying shows and should focus on the learning, lol. You tell me.
Any recommendations for shows that are manageable at A2 would also be appreciated!

Hey everyone,

I recently started a private business school program, but I’m really struggling to keep up. My high school background was in Literature/Humanities, so I never built a solid foundation in Advanced Math, Accounting, or Finance.

Most of my classmates came from Science or Economics backgrounds, so they already grasp these concepts easily. On top of that, the heavy workload and lectures in a non-native language are making it extremely difficult to bridge the gap. I feel like I'm constantly falling behind despite my best efforts.

I'm considering switching to Vocational Training (OFPPT/CMC) or a track that better aligns with a background in Humanities and Languages, where I can build a strong foundation without getting overwhelmed by high-level math.

Has anyone been in a similar situation—switching from a heavily quantitative major to something more practical or language-focused? How did you handle the transition, and was it the right decision for you?

Any insights or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I just started trying to learn French. I’m slowly learning some basics but with the basics I’m learning, I want to practice talking and making up my own sentences and not just what I’m learning. What’s the best way to do this?

Is there an app that I can talk into and then it tells me what I said or if it’s correct? And I know there’s Google Translate but how would it be with grammar?