Par cœur | New French Learning podcast!
Léa Tirard-Hersant
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- Bi-weekly
- Cadence
- 2026
- First episode
About Par cœur | New French Learning podcast!
Par cœur — French by Heart is an immersive French-learning podcast created and hosted by Léa Tirard-Hersant, a linguist trained at Sorbonne Paris IV University, French tutor with more than 10,000 hours taught, and creator and producer of the French-learning audio series Le Vignoble. Par cœur teaches French through stories, voices, characters, repetition, and real-life language. Rather than listening to a single host explain French from behind a microphone, you step into original stories set in France, brought to life by multiple voices and recurring characters: Claire, Etienne, Brice, Malik and more. Conversations unfold in Paris apartments, restaurants, streets, workplaces, parks and family homes, surrounded by immersive, cinematic sound effects designed to make each situation easier to picture — and the language easier to remember. Alongside Léa’s own voice, Par cœur uses ElevenLabs AI voice tools to create additional characters and voices, allowing its stories to sound more like scenes from an audio drama than a conventional solo-host language podcast. Find out more on www.LEACAFE.com (http://www.LEACAFE.com). Bonne écoute ! Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
- Publisher
- Léa Tirard-Hersant
- Category
- education · society & culture
- Language
- fr
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 5 Jan 2026
- Latest episode
- 1 Nov 2026
Latest episodes
18 episodes in the feed.
1 Nov 2026
Au restaurant (4/4): "Et voilà le dessert !" | 26 Dining Phrases & Complimenting good food in French
Vous apprenez le français. Bravo, continuez ! Bienvenue in this fourth and last episode of our restaurant in Paris adventure. I created this series because ordering at the restaurant in French is NOT for beginners, and I'm hoping to help everyone discover and learn the everyday French idioms and vocabulary for dining out in France. In this chapter, Étienne, Sandra and Noah are enjoy their croque-monsieur, endives and salade mille-croûtes de fromage, when suddenly, they notice a political protest going out in the street. The protest triggers interesting conversation and brings shared memories of how Sandra and Etienne met, and a mysterious aviator jacket with a family treasure sewn in it and lost. Between commenting the good food, hearing and answering the waitress questions, ordering dessert and complimenting the beautiful plate of cheese, this final episode is ideal for intermediate and advanced learners of French. CE QUE VOUS ALLEZ ÉTUDIER ✦ 26 French phrases, from 200 to 226. Commenting on food in French Telling the story of how two people met The culture of pacific, democratic protests in France Recognizing dropped sounds and shortened words in natural spoken French COMMENT UTILISER ✦ Écoutez plusieurs fois Répétez à voix haute, even when the sentence feels easy À PROPOS ✦ Hosted by Léa Tirard-Hersant, French tutor, founder of Leacafe, and creator of Par cœur and the French-learning audio series Le Vignoble, this podcast helps learners retain French through carefully designed repetition, listening drills, storytelling, and spoken rhythm. 💡 DANS LES COULISSES DE PAR CŒUR ✦ Par cœur also uses ElevenLabs AI tools to bring guest voices and immersive situations to life. Alongside Léa’s own voice, you may hear different speakers, accents, dialogues, and sound environments — all wrapped into lively, engaging, and sometimes slightly absurd everyday stories. 💡 LE SAVIEZ-VOUS ? ✦ With over 10,000 hours taught since 2013, Léa Tirard-Hersant is an experienced online French tutor and contributor to language-learning communities and conferences. Visit www.LEACAFE.com (http://www.LEACAFE.com) to discover the complete Par cœur French program and schedule your first lesson. Et pour enrichir votre français aujourd’hui ? Finalement, il suffit de pas grand-chose. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite (https://ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite) pour plus d'informations.
5 Oct 2026
Au restaurant (3/4): "Vous avez choisi ?" | 25+ Ordering & Eating Phrases in French
Vous apprenez le français. Bravo ! Continuez. Bienvenue in this third episode of our restaurant adventure. I created this series because ordering at the restaurant in French is NOT for beginners, and I'm hoping to help everyone discover and learn the everyday French idioms and vocabulary for dining out in France. In this chapter, Étienne, Sandra and Noah finally open the menus — and discover exactly how far the new chef is willing to go : Velouté Trois Tommes, Salade contée au comté des Pyrénées, Poulet au Maroilles fort-en-gueule. Sandra, it turns out, knows her cheeses. Noah knows there are microscopic insects living in the rinds, and says so at the table. Étienne orders a Bouillon de la Pastourelle without the faintest idea of what it contains, simply because the name sounded poetic. Then the family manages to order starters and main courses for everyone — everyone except their own son, who has to remind them he is still sitting there. And after an hour of waiting, counting the bottles behind the bar and settling a thumb war, everything arrives at once. Three starters, three main courses, a basket of fries and one very tall soufflé, all landing on forty centimetres of counter. Between reading the menu, asking the waitress for advice, changing an order, negotiating over fries and finally saying bon appétit, you'll hear a French family eating out — followed by more than 25 phrases to repeat in natural, fast-spoken French. CE QUE VOUS ALLEZ ÉTUDIER ✦ more than 25 authentic French contractions, from 161 to 190 Reading a French menu and ordering starters and main courses Useful phrases for hesitating, asking for advice, modifying a dish and commenting on the food Everyday expressions such as J'hésite entre…, Fais-toi plaisir, Ne parle pas la bouche pleine and Bonne dégustation ! Recognizing dropped sounds and shortened words in natural spoken French COMMENT UTILISER ✦ Écoutez plusieurs fois Répétez à voix haute, even when the sentence feels easy À PROPOS ✦ Hosted by Léa Tirard-Hersant, French tutor, founder of Leacafe, and creator of Par cœur and the French-learning audio series Le Vignoble, this podcast helps learners retain French through carefully designed repetition, listening drills, storytelling, and spoken rhythm. 💡 DANS LES COULISSES DE PAR CŒUR ✦ Par cœur also uses ElevenLabs AI tools to bring guest voices and immersive situations to life. Alongside Léa’s own voice, you may hear different speakers, accents, dialogues, and sound environments — all wrapped into lively, engaging, and sometimes slightly absurd everyday stories. 💡 LE SAVIEZ-VOUS ? ✦ With over 10,000 hours taught since 2013, Léa Tirard-Hersant is an experienced online French tutor and contributor to language-learning communities and conferences. Visit www.LEACAFE.com (http://www.LEACAFE.com) to discover the complete Par cœur French program and schedule your first lesson. Et pour enrichir votre français aujourd’hui ? Finalement, il suffit de pas grand-chose. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite (https://ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite) pour plus d'informations.
1 Sept 2026
Au restaurant (2/4): There's Cheese in the Cocktails | 30+ French Drink & Dining Phrases
PAR CŒUR — French by Heart is a French learning podcast inspired by the art of oral learning traditions, designed to improve listening comprehension, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary through structured listening, repetition, and spoken rhythm. French vocabulary you remember. French grammar you don’t forget. French pronunciation that stays. French you keep in your heart. Hosted by Léa Tirard-Hersant, a pioneer of online French teaching since 2013 and founder of www.Leacafe.org and the Staircase® learning method, the podcast reflects a long-standing commitment to deep, human-centered language learning. Just as Léa was among the first to build serious French-learning experiences online, she is now among the first French teachers to enrich her teaching with generated voices, thoughtfully crafted using ElevenLabs, to expand learners’ exposure to spoken French. These additional masculine and feminine voices, along with varied accents, complement the host’s voice and offer learners precise vocal models to imitate. As in music and song, pronunciation is learned through listening and vocal mirroring — hearing different voices, matching their rhythm, and gradually making the sound one’s own. One step at a time, French by heart. Each episode focuses on deep learning rather than accumulation: one essential French expression or idiom one grammar structure (verb patterns, prepositions, or tricky verbs like manquer) one French sound or pronunciation challenge (nasal vowels, liaison, or the famous French R) All elements are repeated through guided listening and drills until they become yours. This is where French moves from ear to memory. 💡 Did you know? With over 10,000 hours taught since 2013, Léa Tirard-Hersant is a popular online French tutor and an active contributor to language-learning communities and conferences. Visit www.leacafe.org (http://www.leacafe.org) to discover the complete Par cœur French program and schedule your first lessons. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite (https://ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite) pour plus d'informations.
14 Jul 2026
100–130 Authentic French Contractions | Booking a Restaurant Table in France Is NOT Beginner-Level!
Ordering at the Restaurant Is NOT Beginner-Level ! This is the purpose of my new series of fast-spoken French on eating out in France. PAR CŒUR — French by Heart is a French learning podcast inspired by the art of oral learning traditions, designed to improve listening comprehension, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary through structured listening, repetition, and spoken rhythm. French vocabulary you remember. French grammar you don’t forget. French pronunciation that stays. French you keep in your heart. Hosted by Léa Tirard-Hersant, a pioneer of online French teaching since 2013 and founder of www.Leacafe.org and the Staircase® learning method, the podcast reflects a long-standing commitment to deep, human-centered language learning. Just as Léa was among the first to build serious French-learning experiences online, she is now among the first French teachers to enrich her teaching with generated voices, thoughtfully crafted using ElevenLabs, to expand learners’ exposure to spoken French. These additional masculine and feminine voices, along with varied accents, complement the host’s voice and offer learners precise vocal models to imitate. As in music and song, pronunciation is learned through listening and vocal mirroring — hearing different voices, matching their rhythm, and gradually making the sound one’s own. One step at a time, French by heart. Each episode focuses on deep learning rather than accumulation: one essential French expression or idiom one grammar structure (verb patterns, prepositions, or tricky verbs like manquer) one French sound or pronunciation challenge (nasal vowels, liaison, or the famous French R) All elements are repeated through guided listening and drills until they become yours. This is where French moves from ear to memory. 💡 Did you know? With over 10,000 hours taught since 2013, Léa Tirard-Hersant is a popular online French tutor and an active contributor to language-learning communities and conferences. Visit www.leacafe.org (http://www.leacafe.org) to discover the complete Par cœur French program and schedule your first lessons. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite (https://ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite) pour plus d'informations.
29 Jun 2026
Learn French Slang: "Ça Fait du Bien" — From Saunas to Sofas, How French People Express Pure Bliss
PAR CŒUR — French by Heart is a French learning podcast inspired by the art of oral learning traditions, designed to improve listening comprehension, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary through structured listening, repetition, and spoken rhythm. French vocabulary you remember. French grammar you don’t forget. French pronunciation that stays. French you keep in your heart. Hosted by Léa Tirard-Hersant, a pioneer of online French teaching since 2013 and founder of www.Leacafe.org and the Staircase® learning method, the podcast reflects a long-standing commitment to deep, human-centered language learning. Just as Léa was among the first to build serious French-learning experiences online, she is now among the first French teachers to enrich her teaching with generated voices, thoughtfully crafted using ElevenLabs, to expand learners’ exposure to spoken French. These additional masculine and feminine voices, along with varied accents, complement the host’s voice and offer learners precise vocal models to imitate. As in music and song, pronunciation is learned through listening and vocal mirroring — hearing different voices, matching their rhythm, and gradually making the sound one’s own. One step at a time, French by heart. Each episode focuses on deep learning rather than accumulation: one essential French expression or idiom one grammar structure (verb patterns, prepositions, or tricky verbs like manquer) one French sound or pronunciation challenge (nasal vowels, liaison, or the famous French R) All elements are repeated through guided listening and drills until they become yours. This is where French moves from ear to memory. 💡 Did you know? With over 10,000 hours taught since 2013, Léa Tirard-Hersant is a popular online French tutor and an active contributor to language-learning communities and conferences. Visit www.leacafe.org (http://www.leacafe.org) to discover the complete Par cœur French program and schedule your first lessons. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite (https://ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite) pour plus d'informations.
14 Jun 2026
Learn French Slang: "Pas Grand-Chose" and the French Art of Keeping It Low-Key
PAR CŒUR — French by Heart is a French learning podcast inspired by the art of oral learning traditions, designed to improve listening comprehension, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary through structured listening, repetition, and spoken rhythm. French vocabulary you remember. French grammar you don’t forget. French pronunciation that stays. French you keep in your heart. Hosted by Léa Tirard-Hersant, a pioneer of online French teaching since 2013 and founder of www.Leacafe.org and the Staircase® learning method, the podcast reflects a long-standing commitment to deep, human-centered language learning. Just as Léa was among the first to build serious French-learning experiences online, she is now among the first French teachers to enrich her teaching with generated voices, thoughtfully crafted using ElevenLabs, to expand learners’ exposure to spoken French. These additional masculine and feminine voices, along with varied accents, complement the host’s voice and offer learners precise vocal models to imitate. As in music and song, pronunciation is learned through listening and vocal mirroring — hearing different voices, matching their rhythm, and gradually making the sound one’s own. One step at a time, French by heart. Each episode focuses on deep learning rather than accumulation: one essential French expression or idiom one grammar structure (verb patterns, prepositions, or tricky verbs like manquer) one French sound or pronunciation challenge (nasal vowels, liaison, or the famous French R) All elements are repeated through guided listening and drills until they become yours. This is where French moves from ear to memory. 💡 Did you know? With over 10,000 hours taught since 2013, Léa Tirard-Hersant is a popular online French tutor and an active contributor to language-learning communities and conferences. Visit www.leacafe.org (http://www.leacafe.org) to discover the complete Par cœur French program and schedule your first lessons. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite (https://ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite) pour plus d'informations.
4 Jun 2026
Learn French Slang: How People in France Solve Everything with the Phrase "Y a qu'à"
PAR CŒUR — French by Heart is a French learning podcast inspired by the art of oral learning traditions, designed to improve listening comprehension, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary through structured listening, repetition, and spoken rhythm. French grammar you don’t forget. French you keep in your heart. 💡 Did you know? With over 10,000 hours taught since 2013, Léa Tirard-Hersant is a popular online French tutor and an active contributor to language-learning communities and conferences. Visit www.leacafe.org (http://www.leacafe.org) to discover the complete Par cœur French program and schedule your first lessons. One step at a time, French by heart. Each episode focuses on deep learning rather than accumulation: one essential French expression or idiom one grammar structure (verb patterns, prepositions, or tricky verbs like manquer) one French sound or pronunciation challenge (nasal vowels, liaison, or the famous French R) All elements are repeated through guided listening and drills until they become yours. This is where French moves from ear to memory. Hosted by Léa Tirard-Hersant, a pioneer of online French teaching since 2013 and founder of www.Leacafe.org and the Staircase® learning method, the podcast reflects a long-standing commitment to deep, human-centered language learning. Just as Léa was among the first to build serious French-learning experiences online, she is now among the first French teachers to enrich her teaching with guest voices, thoughtfully crafted using ElevenLabs, to expand learners’ exposure to spoken French. These additional masculine and feminine voices, along with varied accents, complement the host’s voice and offer learners precise vocal models to imitate. As in music and song, pronunciation is learned through listening and vocal mirroring — hearing different voices, matching their rhythm, and gradually making the sound one’s own. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite (https://ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite) pour plus d'informations.
3 Jun 2026
Ch'ais Pas, P'tit Restau... From 50 to 100 Common French Contractions
PAR CŒUR — French by Heart is a French learning podcast inspired by the art of oral learning traditions, designed to improve listening comprehension, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary through structured listening, repetition, and spoken rhythm. French vocabulary you remember. French grammar you don’t forget. French pronunciation that stays. French you keep in your heart. Hosted by Léa Tirard-Hersant, a pioneer of online French teaching since 2013 and founder of www.Leacafe.org and the Staircase® learning method, the podcast reflects a long-standing commitment to deep, human-centered language learning. Just as Léa was among the first to build serious French-learning experiences online, she is now among the first French teachers to enrich her teaching with generated voices, thoughtfully crafted using ElevenLabs, to expand learners’ exposure to spoken French. These additional masculine and feminine voices, along with varied accents, complement the host’s voice and offer learners precise vocal models to imitate. As in music and song, pronunciation is learned through listening and vocal mirroring — hearing different voices, matching their rhythm, and gradually making the sound one’s own. One step at a time, French by heart. Each episode focuses on deep learning rather than accumulation: one essential French expression or idiom one grammar structure (verb patterns, prepositions, or tricky verbs like manquer) one French sound or pronunciation challenge (nasal vowels, liaison, or the famous French R) All elements are repeated through guided listening and drills until they become yours. This is where French moves from ear to memory. 💡 Did you know? With over 10,000 hours taught since 2013, Léa Tirard-Hersant is a popular online French tutor and an active contributor to language-learning communities and conferences. Visit www.leacafe.org (http://www.leacafe.org) to discover the complete Par cœur French program and schedule your first lessons. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite (https://ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite) pour plus d'informations.
27 May 2026
Ch'ais Pas, P'tit Restau... From 1 to 50 Common French Contractions
PAR CŒUR — French by Heart is a French learning podcast inspired by the art of oral learning traditions, designed to improve listening comprehension, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary through structured listening, repetition, and spoken rhythm. French vocabulary you remember. French grammar you don’t forget. French pronunciation that stays. French you keep in your heart. Hosted by Léa Tirard-Hersant, a pioneer of online French teaching since 2013 and founder of www.Leacafe.org and the Staircase® learning method, the podcast reflects a long-standing commitment to deep, human-centered language learning. Just as Léa was among the first to build serious French-learning experiences online, she is now among the first French teachers to enrich her teaching with generated voices, thoughtfully crafted using ElevenLabs, to expand learners’ exposure to spoken French. These additional masculine and feminine voices, along with varied accents, complement the host’s voice and offer learners precise vocal models to imitate. As in music and song, pronunciation is learned through listening and vocal mirroring — hearing different voices, matching their rhythm, and gradually making the sound one’s own. One step at a time, French by heart. Each episode focuses on deep learning rather than accumulation: one essential French expression or idiom one grammar structure (verb patterns, prepositions, or tricky verbs like manquer) one French sound or pronunciation challenge (nasal vowels, liaison, or the famous French R) All elements are repeated through guided listening and drills until they become yours. This is where French moves from ear to memory. 💡 Did you know? With over 10,000 hours taught since 2013, Léa Tirard-Hersant is a popular online French tutor and an active contributor to language-learning communities and conferences. Visit www.leacafe.org (http://www.leacafe.org) to discover the complete Par cœur French program and schedule your first lessons. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite (https://ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite) pour plus d'informations.
27 Apr 2026
At the Dog Park in Paris (4/4): A Short Story to Learn French Dog Vocabulary
You're listening to Chapter 4: Eté, Malik & son pitbull of the French Short Learning Story At the Dog Park in Paris (original title: Au Caniparc). This story immerses you in the world of French dog-related vocabulary. Through a realistic story—punctuated with a few unexpected twists—you’ll discover over 30 useful expressions from everyday life with a dog, across four chapters set in Paris. Bonne écoute en français ! Would you like to access the worksheets for more active listening and writing practice? Until they're publicly available, feel free to reach out to the podcast hostess, linguist and author Léa Tirard-Hersant, on her personal website www.LEACAFE.org (http://www.LEACAFE.org) Bonne écoute ! PAR CŒUR — French by Heart is a French learning podcast inspired by the art of oral learning traditions, designed to improve listening comprehension, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary through structured listening, repetition, and spoken rhythm. French vocabulary you remember. French grammar you don’t forget. French pronunciation that stays. French you keep in your heart. Hosted by Léa Tirard-Hersant, a pioneer of online French teaching since 2013 and founder of www.Leacafe.org and the Staircase® learning method, the podcast reflects a long-standing commitment to deep, human-centered language learning. Just as Léa was among the first to build serious French-learning experiences online, she is now among the first French teachers to enrich her teaching with generated voices, thoughtfully crafted using ElevenLabs, to expand learners’ exposure to spoken French. These additional masculine and feminine voices, along with varied accents, complement the host’s voice and offer learners precise vocal models to imitate. As in music and song, pronunciation is learned through listening and vocal mirroring — hearing different voices, matching their rhythm, and gradually making the sound one’s own. One step at a time, French by heart. Each episode focuses on deep learning rather than accumulation: one essential French expression or idiom one grammar structure (verb patterns, prepositions, or tricky verbs like manquer) one French sound or pronunciation challenge (nasal vowels, liaison, or the famous French R) All elements are repeated through guided listening and drills until they become yours. This is where French moves from ear to memory. 💡 Did you know? With over 10,000 hours taught since 2013, Léa Tirard-Hersant is a popular online French tutor and an active contributor to language-learning communities and conferences. Visit www.leacafe.org (http://www.leacafe.org) to discover the complete Par cœur French program and schedule your first lessons. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite (https://ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite) pour plus d'informations.
12 Apr 2026
At the Dog Park in Paris (3/4): A Short Story to Learn French Dog Vocabulary
Visit www.LEACAFE.org (http://www.LEACAFE.org) to find out more! You're listening to Chapter 3: Printemps, Claire & son Epagneul Tibétain of the French Short Learning Story At the Dog Park in Paris (original title: Au Caniparc). This story immerses you in the world of French dog-related vocabulary. Through a realistic story—punctuated with a few unexpected twists—you’ll discover over 30 useful expressions from everyday life with a dog, across four chapters set in Paris. Bonne écoute en français ! Would you like to access the worksheets for more active listening and writing practice? Until they're publicly available, feel free to reach out to the podcast hostess, linguist and author Léa Tirard-Hersant, on her personal website www.LEACAFE.org (http://www.LEACAFE.org) Bonne écoute ! PAR CŒUR — French by Heart is a French learning podcast inspired by the art of oral learning traditions, designed to improve listening comprehension, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary through structured listening, repetition, and spoken rhythm. French vocabulary you remember. French grammar you don’t forget. French pronunciation that stays. French you keep in your heart. Hosted by Léa Tirard-Hersant, a pioneer of online French teaching since 2013 and founder of www.Leacafe.org and the Staircase® learning method, the podcast reflects a long-standing commitment to deep, human-centered language learning. Just as Léa was among the first to build serious French-learning experiences online, she is now among the first French teachers to enrich her teaching with generated voices, thoughtfully crafted using ElevenLabs, to expand learners’ exposure to spoken French. These additional masculine and feminine voices, along with varied accents, complement the host’s voice and offer learners precise vocal models to imitate. As in music and song, pronunciation is learned through listening and vocal mirroring — hearing different voices, matching their rhythm, and gradually making the sound one’s own. One step at a time, French by heart. Each episode focuses on deep learning rather than accumulation: one essential French expression or idiom one grammar structure (verb patterns, prepositions, or tricky verbs like manquer) one French sound or pronunciation challenge (nasal vowels, liaison, or the famous French R) All elements are repeated through guided listening and drills until they become yours. This is where French moves from ear to memory. 💡 Did you know? With over 10,000 hours taught since 2013, Léa Tirard-Hersant is a popular online French tutor and an active contributor to language-learning communities and conferences. Visit www.leacafe.org (http://www.leacafe.org) to discover the complete Par cœur French program and schedule your first lessons. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite (https://ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite) pour plus d'informations.
6 Apr 2026
At the Dog Park in Paris (2/4): A Short Story to Learn French Dog Vocabulary
Visit www.LEACAFE.org (http://www.LEACAFE.org) to find out more! You're listening to Chapter 2: Hiver, Etienne & son Bouvier Bernois of the French Short Learning Story At the Dog Park in Paris (original title: Au Caniparc). This story immerses you in the world of French dog-related vocabulary. Through a realistic story—punctuated with a few unexpected twists—you’ll discover over 20 useful expressions from everyday life with a dog, across four chapters set in Paris. Bonne écoute en français ! Would you like to access the worksheets for more active listening and writing practice? Until they're publicly available, feel free to reach out to the podcast hostess, linguist and author Léa Tirard-Hersant, on her personal website www.LEACAFE.org (http://www.LEACAFE.org) Bonne écoute ! PAR CŒUR — French by Heart is a French learning podcast inspired by the art of oral learning traditions, designed to improve listening comprehension, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary through structured listening, repetition, and spoken rhythm. French vocabulary you remember. French grammar you don’t forget. French pronunciation that stays. French you keep in your heart. Hosted by Léa Tirard-Hersant, a pioneer of online French teaching since 2013 and founder of www.Leacafe.org and the Staircase® learning method, the podcast reflects a long-standing commitment to deep, human-centered language learning. Just as Léa was among the first to build serious French-learning experiences online, she is now among the first French teachers to enrich her teaching with generated voices, thoughtfully crafted using ElevenLabs, to expand learners’ exposure to spoken French. These additional masculine and feminine voices, along with varied accents, complement the host’s voice and offer learners precise vocal models to imitate. As in music and song, pronunciation is learned through listening and vocal mirroring — hearing different voices, matching their rhythm, and gradually making the sound one’s own. One step at a time, French by heart. Each episode focuses on deep learning rather than accumulation: one essential French expression or idiom one grammar structure (verb patterns, prepositions, or tricky verbs like manquer) one French sound or pronunciation challenge (nasal vowels, liaison, or the famous French R) All elements are repeated through guided listening and drills until they become yours. This is where French moves from ear to memory. 💡 Did you know? With over 10,000 hours taught since 2013, Léa Tirard-Hersant is a popular online French tutor and an active contributor to language-learning communities and conferences. Visit www.leacafe.org (http://www.leacafe.org) to discover the complete Par cœur French program and schedule your first lessons. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite (https://ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite) pour plus d'informations.
29 Mar 2026
At the Dog Park in Paris (1/4): A Short Story to Learn French Dog Vocabulary
You're listening to Chapter 1: Automne, Brice & son Berger Maremme of the French Short Learning Story At the Dog Park in Paris (original title: Au Caniparc). This story immerses you in the world of French dog-related vocabulary. Through a realistic story—punctuated with a few unexpected twists—you’ll discover over 20 useful expressions from everyday life with a dog, across four chapters set in Paris. Bonne écoute en français ! Would you like to access the worksheets for more active listening and writing practice? Until they're publicly available, feel free to reach out to the podcast hostess, linguist and author Léa Tirard-Hersant, on her personal website www.LEACAFE.org (http://www.LEACAFE.org) Bonne écoute ! -- PAR CŒUR — French by Heart is a French learning podcast inspired by the art of oral learning traditions, designed to improve listening comprehension, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary through structured listening, repetition, and spoken rhythm. French vocabulary you remember. French grammar you don’t forget. French pronunciation that stays. French you keep in your heart. Hosted by Léa Tirard-Hersant, a pioneer of online French teaching since 2013 and founder of www.Leacafe.org and the Staircase® learning method, the podcast reflects a long-standing commitment to deep, human-centered language learning. Just as Léa was among the first to build serious French-learning experiences online, she is now among the first French teachers to enrich her teaching with generated voices, thoughtfully crafted using ElevenLabs, to expand learners’ exposure to spoken French. These additional masculine and feminine voices, along with varied accents, complement the host’s voice and offer learners precise vocal models to imitate. As in music and song, pronunciation is learned through listening and vocal mirroring — hearing different voices, matching their rhythm, and gradually making the sound one’s own. One step at a time, French by heart. Each episode focuses on deep learning rather than accumulation: one essential French expression or idiom one grammar structure (verb patterns, prepositions, or tricky verbs like manquer) one French sound or pronunciation challenge (nasal vowels, liaison, or the famous French R) All elements are repeated through guided listening and drills until they become yours. This is where French moves from ear to memory. 💡 Did you know? With over 10,000 hours taught since 2013, Léa Tirard-Hersant is a popular online French tutor and an active contributor to language-learning communities and conferences. Visit www.leacafe.org (http://www.leacafe.org) to discover the complete Par cœur French program and schedule your first lessons. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite (https://ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite) pour plus d'informations.
11 Feb 2026
Le verbe "manquer" 4/4
PAR CŒUR — French by Heart is a French learning podcast inspired by the art of oral learning traditions, designed to improve listening comprehension, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary through structured listening, repetition, and spoken rhythm. French vocabulary you remember. French grammar you don’t forget. French pronunciation that stays. French you keep in your heart. Hosted by Léa Tirard-Hersant, a pioneer of online French teaching since 2013 and founder of www.Leacafe.org and the Staircase® learning method, the podcast reflects a long-standing commitment to deep, human-centered language learning. Just as Léa was among the first to build serious French-learning experiences online, she is now among the first French teachers to enrich her teaching with generated voices, thoughtfully crafted using ElevenLabs, to expand learners’ exposure to spoken French. These additional masculine and feminine voices, along with varied accents, complement the host’s voice and offer learners precise vocal models to imitate. As in music and song, pronunciation is learned through listening and vocal mirroring — hearing different voices, matching their rhythm, and gradually making the sound one’s own. One step at a time, French by heart. Each episode focuses on deep learning rather than accumulation: one essential French expression or idiom one grammar structure (verb patterns, prepositions, or tricky verbs like manquer) one French sound or pronunciation challenge (nasal vowels, liaison, or the famous French R) All elements are repeated through guided listening and drills until they become yours. This is where French moves from ear to memory. 💡 Did you know? With over 10,000 hours taught since 2013, Léa Tirard-Hersant is a popular online French tutor and an active contributor to language-learning communities and conferences. Visit www.leacafe.org (http://www.leacafe.org) to discover the complete Par cœur French program and schedule your first lessons. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite (https://ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite) pour plus d'informations.
23 Jan 2026
Le verbe "manquer" 3/4
Intro in French: Prêt à progresser avec le verbe manquer ? Cette leçon est faite pour ça. Il s'agit du troisième chapitre sur les quatre dédiés au verbe manquer. Dans les prochaines phrases, le verbe manquer exprime la langueur, le désir pour quelqu'un d'absent. Par exemple, tu me manques, vous me manquez, il me manque etc. C'est parti ! PAR CŒUR — French by Heart is a French learning podcast inspired by the art of oral learning traditions, designed to improve listening comprehension, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary through structured listening, repetition, and spoken rhythm. French vocabulary you remember. French grammar you don’t forget. French pronunciation that stays. French you keep in your heart. Hosted by Léa Tirard-Hersant, a pioneer of online French teaching since 2013 and founder of www.Leacafe.org and the Staircase® learning method, the podcast reflects a long-standing commitment to deep, human-centered language learning. Just as Léa was among the first to build serious French-learning experiences online, she is now among the first French teachers to enrich her teaching with generated voices, thoughtfully crafted using ElevenLabs, to expand learners’ exposure to spoken French. These additional masculine and feminine voices, along with varied accents, complement the host’s voice and offer learners precise vocal models to imitate. As in music and song, pronunciation is learned through listening and vocal mirroring — hearing different voices, matching their rhythm, and gradually making the sound one’s own. One step at a time, French by heart. Each episode focuses on deep learning rather than accumulation: one essential French expression or idiom one grammar structure (verb patterns, prepositions, or tricky verbs like manquer) one French sound or pronunciation challenge (nasal vowels, liaison, or the famous French R) All elements are repeated through guided listening and drills until they become yours. This is where French moves from ear to memory. 💡 Did you know? With over 10,000 hours taught since 2013, Léa Tirard-Hersant is a popular online French tutor and an active contributor to language-learning communities and conferences. Visit www.leacafe.org (http://www.leacafe.org) to discover the complete Par cœur French program and schedule your first lessons. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite (https://ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite) pour plus d'informations.
8 Jan 2026
Le verbe "manquer" 2/4
Intro in French: Prêt à progresser avec le verbe manquer ? Cette leçon est faite pour ça. Il s'agit du deuxième chapitre sur les quatre dédiés au verbe manquer. Dans les prochaines phrases, le verbe manquer est synonyme de rater, aussi synonyme de ne pas attraper. Par exemple, Vite, il faut courir si on ne veut pas manquer le train ! Manquer le train, c'est un classique. Manquer l'avion. Mais aussi, manquer un appel téléphonique. Ou encore, manquer une opportunité. Manquer une occasion. Voilà. Cette leçon contient plus de 25 phrases qui répètent la structure pour aider à la retenir. C'est parti ! Intro in English: This episode is the second out of four chapters on learning the verbe "manquer" (EN: to miss) in French. It repeats sentences that start with "manquer de" (EN: to lack, lack of, to not have...). Enjoy! PAR CŒUR — French by Heart is a French learning podcast built on a simple idea: 👉 Escape the endless scroll — and stay focused on French by Heart. Hosted by Léa Tirard-Hersant, French tutor and founder of Leacafe and the Staircase® learning method, this podcast helps learners retain French naturally through carefully designed repetition, listening drills, storytelling, and spoken rhythm. Instead of overwhelming you with rules, each episode focuses on deep learning — the kind that improves French vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and listening comprehension in a lasting way. Each episode is a small step, like climbing a staircase: one essential French expression or idiom one grammar structure (such as verb patterns, prepositions, or tricky verbs like manquer) one French sound or pronunciation challenge (nasal vowels, liaison, or the famous French R) — repeated through guided listening and drills until it becomes yours. 🎧 If you believe language is learned by heart — not by endless scrolling — this podcast is for you. 💡 Do you like innovation? This podcast is also entirely new and innovative. Par cœur brings to life guest voices through Léa’s thoughtful and creative use of Eleven Labs AI tools, allowing rich dialogues, masculine, feminine voices and regional accents in addition to her own, and varied immersive backgrounds such as Paris street sounds — while remaining carefully paced and structured for French learners. The result: French you remember. 💡 Did you know? With over 10,000 hours taught since 2013, Léa Tirard-Hersant is a popular French online tutor and an active contributor to language-learning communities and conferences. Visit www.LEACAFE.org (http://www.LEACAFE.org) to discover the complete "Par cœur French" program and schedule your first lessons with her. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite (https://ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite) pour plus d'informations.
8 Jan 2026
Le verbe "manquer" 1/4
Le verbe français « manquer » vous donne du fil à retordre ? Cet épisode rassemble des phrases qui commencent par « ça manque de » . J'ai choisi ce format anaphorique, avec toutes les phrases qui commencent par « ça manque de » pour optimiser la mémorisation. Profitez-en bien ! Intro in English This episode is the first out of four chapters on using the verbe "manquer" (EN: to miss) in French. Enjoy! PAR CŒUR — French by Heart is a French learning podcast built on a simple idea: 👉 Escape the endless scroll — and stay focused on French by Heart. Hosted by Léa Tirard-Hersant, French tutor and founder of Leacafe and the Staircase® learning method, this podcast helps learners retain French naturally through carefully designed repetition, listening drills, storytelling, and spoken rhythm. Instead of overwhelming you with rules, each episode focuses on deep learning — the kind that improves French vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and listening comprehension in a lasting way. Each episode is a small step, like climbing a staircase: one essential French expression or idiom one grammar structure (such as verb patterns, prepositions, or tricky verbs like manquer) one French sound or pronunciation challenge (nasal vowels, liaison, or the famous French R) — repeated through guided listening and drills until it becomes yours. 🎧 If you believe language is learned by heart — not by endless scrolling — this podcast is for you. 💡 Do you like innovation? This podcast is also entirely new and innovative. Par cœur brings to life guest voices through Léa’s thoughtful and creative use of Eleven Labs AI tools, allowing rich dialogues, masculine, feminine voices and regional accents in addition to her own, and varied immersive backgrounds such as Paris street sounds — while remaining carefully paced and structured for French learners. The result: French you remember. 💡 Did you know? With over 10,000 hours taught since 2013, Léa Tirard-Hersant is a popular French online tutor and an active contributor to language-learning communities and conferences. Visit www.LEACAFE.org (http://www.LEACAFE.org) to discover the complete "Par cœur French" program and schedule your first lessons with her. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite (https://ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite) pour plus d'informations.
5 Jan 2026
A Paris avec 37 mots féminins en -tion
Bienvenue ! Merci à Brad pour avoir rendu cet épisode possible. In this French learning episode, you practice a simple and reliable rule about French gender. Learners often ask for easy ways to know whether a French noun is masculine or feminine. This rule is one you can trust: 👉 All French nouns that end in -tion are feminine. Throughout the episode, you hear and repeat 37 common nouns ending in -tion, so the rule becomes automatic and usable — not theoretical. You’ll naturally practice feminine agreement with adjectives such as belle, douce, forte, longue, lente, and others. How to use this episode Listen more than once Repeat out loud, even briefly Revisit the idea before going to bed — sleep supports memory About this French learning podcast PAR CŒUR — French by Heart is a French learning podcast focused on vocabulary retention and memory. Hosted by Léa Tirard-Hersant, French tutor and founder of LeaCafe, the show uses repetition, listening drills, rhythmic phrasing, and structured recall to help learners remember French. Each episode focuses on one clear element — vocabulary, grammar, or pronunciation — repeated until it feels familiar. 🎧 If you want French that stays with you, this podcast is for you. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite (https://ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite) pour plus d'informations.
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