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Learning French? Three times a week, une petite histoire... fun little French tales in a flash. French comprehensible input that is perfect for beginners.

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Jean-Luc Dervin

The French Imperfect (Imparfait): A Complete Guide

The past tense for how things used to be — and what was going on.

Jean-Luc Dervin

French Vocabulary

French Family Members: The Complete Vocabulary Guide

Jul 25, 2026

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3 min read

French Family Members: The Complete Vocabulary Guide

From parents to in-laws — how to talk about your famille in French.

Jean-Luc Dervin

French Story for Beginners

Jul 24, 2026

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9 min read

La Canicule du Quartier

Un voisin remarque un silence inhabituel

Jean-Luc Dervin

French Story for Intermediates

Jul 23, 2026

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10 min read

La Colo

Le premier grand départ d'un petit garçon

Jean-Luc Dervin

French Comprehensible Input

Best French Podcasts for Beginners (and How to Actually Learn From Them)

Jul 22, 2026

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3 min read

Best French Podcasts for Beginners (and How to Actually Learn From Them)

Listening is half of comprehensible input — here's how to do it right.

Jean-Luc Dervin

French Story for Beginners

Jul 21, 2026

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8 min read

Le Bal des Pompiers

Une soirée dansante entre voisins

Jean-Luc Dervin

French Story for Beginners

Jul 17, 2026

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8 min read

La Course de Bateaux à Bayonne

Une première fête en blanc et rouge

Jean-Luc Dervin

French Story for Intermediates

Jul 16, 2026

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10 min read

Le Dernier Col

Vingt ans plus tard, la même pente l'attend

Jean-Luc Dervin

French Culture

Bastille Day: What It Is and How the French Celebrate It

Jul 15, 2026

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3 min read

Bastille Day: What It Is and How the French Celebrate It

France's biggest national holiday, explained; and it's not just about a prison.

Jean-Luc Dervin

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The French Imperfect (Imparfait): A Complete Guide

French Family Members: The Complete Vocabulary Guide

La Canicule du Quartier

La Colo

Best French Podcasts for Beginners (and How to Actually Learn From Them)

Le Bal des Pompiers

La Course de Bateaux à Bayonne

Le Dernier Col

Bastille Day: What It Is and How the French Celebrate It

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