As a French learner who speaks six languages, I share honest reflections, stories, and conversations about language, culture, and personal growth.
From learning French while living in England to exploring what languages teach us about courage, identity, and connection — this podcast invites you to slow down, listen deeply, and rediscover the beauty of communication.
For learners, francophiles, and curious minds who believe languages aren’t just tools, but windows to who we are. 🌍💬
Finally Approaching B1 in French... Am I Taking Too Long?
In this episode, I share what moving from A2 towards B1 has felt like, the small habits supporting my French, and the changes I’m finally noticing after my two-week stay in France. Along the way, a film about fast-forwarding through life, our recent house move, and a different way of recording my daily progress bring an unexpected perspective to that question: am I taking too long? If you’re learning French—or working towards something that’s taking longer than you imagined—come and join me f...
6 Oct 2026
It's My Birthday! The French & Chinese Art of Celebrating
It’s my birthday today! 🎂 In this episode, I explore what French and Chinese culture have made me notice about celebration — gathering around food, giving presents, making a fuss, and the difference between showing that we’re celebrating and actually feeling celebrated. Maybe getting older isn’t about learning how to celebrate bigger. Maybe it’s about finally knowing what actually matters to you. 💌 Subscribe to my French Letter for more personal reflections, French discoveries and little thin...
29 Sept 2026
How French Culture Made Me Rethink Boundaries
Have you ever agreed to help someone because you could, even when you had little energy left for yourself? In this episode, I share how that guilt affected my time, attention and relationships — and how my interest in French culture made me rethink what it means to protect my own space while still caring for other people. If this resonates, I’d love to hear from you: which boundary is hardest for you to set? French Letter: I’m creating a twice-monthly note with a French expression, an observa...
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