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Rendez-Vous Pod

English, Cultural, 2 seasons, 16 episodes, 9 hours, 13 minutes
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Rendez-vous is a weekly podcast dedicated to help you learn about the French culture and its language ??
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E16 Lionfield on THE Social Media War between France and Italy

Matteo and Emiliano aka Lionfield meet up with us for a clash of the titans between Italy and France! Best ennemies for decades, this episode highlights how these two countries have been rivals and lovers for many years now. The boys also shares their experience studying in Boston as well as the creation of their music band! 🇫🇷🇮🇹
8/27/2022 • 49 minutes, 51 seconds
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E15 NBA star Joël Ayayi on his career path from France to playing for the LA Lakers

Born in Bordeaux, Joël Ayayi sits down with the boys and opens up about his basketball career. After leaving France at only 18 to play NCAA D1 ball at Gonzaga, Joel shares his experience and the ups and downs of playing in the NBA with the Lakers & Wizards.....Want to improve your French? Stay with us until the end to learn some southern expressions that you will want to use if you're visiting the South of France for the summer 🏀
8/18/2022 • 41 minutes
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E14 Leanne Ansar on How romanticism fuels the French culture

Leanne Ansar joins today's rendez-vous to talk about how World War II is the source of her French-American roots. From the country side of France, Tours, to living in Pittsburgh, she fought her whole life to be accepted of both cultures. Today, she shares with us her story as the woman who seduces the Internet through her Franco-American classic style and vintage art!
8/11/2022 • 38 minutes, 16 seconds
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E13 LoĂŻc Suberville: Why the French don't understand French

Loïc Suberville, Mexican-American native from a French family, comes on today's episode to talk about how platforms like TikTok and Instagram made learning French easier than ever (because even French people struggle with it...)! This Parisian will also discuss current French and American political events and explain why extreme parties are getting more and more popular in both countries. Listen until the end for the funniest French lesson of your life with all the resources you need to make friends in Paris (if you ever move or go on vacation there)! French 101:  Expressions:  Le petit juif  Eau de toilette (fragrance) Barbe à papa (cotton candy) Sentences:  Un sot saute dans un seau de sceaux et ôte son manteau Un ver vert va vers un verre vert C'est un oeuf. Sept un neuf. C'est un neuf.  Homophones:  Personne (nobody or someone?)  Avocat (lawyer or avocado?)  Tache (stain or task?) Links mentioned:  Les Intouchables (French movie) Associations: ESN PARIS, POLYGLOT CLUB PARIS, LET’S RUN PARIS!, SHAKESPEARE AND COMPANY, NUAGE CAFÉ Bars: Fontaine de Belleville, Le Perchoir, Paname Brewing Co, Rue Princesse
8/4/2022 • 44 minutes, 15 seconds