Hey language lovers! We’re back and we’re bringing you even more French stories to hone those listening skills.
We’ve got a great line-up of guests for you, including an award-winning documentary maker, a French YouTuber, and a woman who runs a business out of a real-life castle.
So grab your transcript from our site, sit back, and enjoy!
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S2.E9 - Should I stay or should I go? (Rester ou partir?)
Six months after you start dating, your partner has an accident. They may never walk again – and they need you around 24/7 to take care of them. What would you do? Let’s find out about what happened with our guest today, Eden.
Highlights:
Growing up in France and the Philippines [01:32]
What was Eden like as a teenager? [02:16]
Living in the South of France [04:41]
What does it mean to be French? [05:22]
What three milestones have shaped Eden’s life? [07:16]
How Eden met her husband [08:46]
The accident [12:30]
Becoming a carer [20:12]
Getting married during Covid [24:47]
What does the future have in store? [26:35]
What advice would Eden give to anyone else faced with the question “Should I stay or should I go?” [29:50]
Transcript
Get the French transcript for free at www.nakedfrench.co: Should I stay or should I go?
Notes:
Follow Naked French on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nakedfrench.co/
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Credits:
Host: Shade Souc
Producer and Narrator: Michelle Teo
Translator: Eden Rebora Mourier
Sound: Jules Quirin
Creative Storytelling: Sarah Ayres
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33:34
S2.E8 - Château Coliving: Combining old and new (Allier l'ancien et le moderne)
Katia took a French château and transformed it into a coliving / coworking space for the modern world. Let’s find out what secrets this twelfth-century castle holds – and what it’s like to run a business in France as a non-native speaker.
Highlights:
Growing up in Bulgaria [01:26]
Being a “savage” teenager [03:58]
Living in Normandy [04:57]
What makes the château so special? [05:36]
Château renovation [08:26]
How big is a French château? [10:03]
From Viking fortress to French castle [11:10]
The oldest stuff inside the château (including portraits of French royalty!) [12:19]
What’s the best thing about running a coworking space? [13:48]
Learning French and working in a different language [16:16]
The hardest things about learning French [20:08]
Tips for learning French as an adult [22:47]
Transcript
Get the French transcript for free at www.nakedfrench.co: Château Coliving: Combining old and new
Notes:
Chateau Coliving: https://chateaucoliving.com/
Follow Chateau Coliving on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chateaucoliving/?hl=en
Follow Naked French on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nakedfrench.co/
Get fresh French content delivered to your inbox every month: https://www.nakedfrench.co/#newsletter
Credits:
Host: Shade Souc
Producer and Narrator: Michelle Teo
Translator: Eden Rebora Mourier
Sound: Jules Quirin
Creative Storytelling: Sarah Ayres
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26:36
S2.E7 - How to be Parisian with Claire-Lise (Vivre à la parisienne avec Claire-Lise)
Ever wondered what it would be like to move to Paris? Claire-Lise gives us an insider’s look into French work culture, what it takes to work in one of France’s hardest (male-dominated) jobs, and the best things about living in Paris.
Highlights:
What was Claire-Lise’s life like growing up? [01:09]
Unique names like Claire-Lise (and Shade 😂) [04:24]
What is an actuarial scientist? [06:27]
The best things about living in Paris [10:41]
The best places to eat in Paris (according to a local) [12:22]
French work culture [13:16]
How Claire-Lise met her husband [17:52]
How to learn English as a native French speaker [19:02]
Insider tips for moving to Paris and making friends in France [20:43]
Transcript
Get the French transcript for free at www.nakedfrench.co: How to be Parisian with Claire-Lise
Notes:
Trendy restaurant in Paris: https://chezpippo.com/en
Follow Naked French on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nakedfrench.co/
Get fresh French content delivered to your inbox every month: https://www.nakedfrench.co/#newsletter
Credits:
Host: Shade Souc
Producer: Michelle Teo
Translator: Eden Rebora Mourier
Sound: Paul Candau
Creative Storytelling: Sarah Ayres
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22:50
S2.E6 - Living between worlds with Léah (Entre plusieurs mondes avec Léah)
French YouTuber HeyoLeah tells us about living between three different cultures (French, Philipina and Algerian), how to be a content creator, and what you need to succeed as an online entrepreneur.
Highlights:
Growing up in France and the Philippines [01:45]
What was Léah like as a teen? [03:26]
“Léah in Paris” [07:29]
How to become a YouTuber [08:23]
What’s HeyoLeah all about? [10:45]
Léah’s dancing (and other passions) [16:51]
How to be a successful YouTuber or entrepreneur [18:27]
Transcript
Get the French transcript for free at www.nakedfrench.co: Living between worlds with Léah
Notes:
Check out Léah’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM31OXY_a1lrR2dSTOpeVkA
Follow Léah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyoleah/?hl=en
Follow Naked French on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nakedfrench.co/
Get fresh French content delivered to your inbox every month: https://www.nakedfrench.co/#newsletter
Credits:
Host: Shade Souc
Producer: Michelle Teo
Translator: Eden Rebora Mourier
Sound: Jules Quirin
Creative Storytelling: Sarah Ayres
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