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Let"s Speak French! with Dr. Natalie Amgott

Dr. Natalie Amgott

Welcome to Let’s Speak French! I’m your host, Dr. Natalie Amgott. My mission is to help you overcome your French learning jitters with step-by-step podcast lessons where we break down the structures, vocabulary, and cultural tidbits you’ll need to confidently speak French while traveling or working in France or Québec. Whether you’re an intermediate adult learner or feeling rusty with your with your high school French, you"re in the right place, mon ami!

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00:14:22

#26: Write French Emails for Work & Beyond

Let"s Speak French! with Dr. Natalie Amgott ·

2025/04/08

Need to send emails in French for professional or personal life, but unsure how to sound polite, natural, and not too formal? In this episode, you’ll learn the structure of a typical French email for France and for Québec, must-know phrases to start and end your message, and how to avoid common mistakes. Whether you're writing to a coworker, Airbnb host, or someone you just met, you'll walk away with tools to write with confidence and ease.Your action steps: 1️⃣ Grab the email template mentioned in

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00:32:59

#25: The Art of “S’en Foutre” to Learn French without...

Let"s Speak French! with Dr. Natalie Amgott ·

2025/04/01

What if the key to speaking French with confidence was… caring less?Follow along here with the French transcript for today’s episode. I’m sitting down with French teacher and entrepreneur Jennie, who shares her top mindset shifts for learning French without stress or perfectionism getting in the way. 🔥 Why overthinking is the #1 thing slowing you down (and how to stop) 🔥 The surprising power of not caring about mistakes (and why it helps you learn faster) 🔥 How immersion works—even if you can’t

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00:15:45

#24: 11 Rules to Determine if French Words are...

Let"s Speak French! with Dr. Natalie Amgott ·

2025/03/25

Is a French word really feminine if it ends in -E? In this episode, we’re busting that myth and breaking down 11 essential rules to help you confidently determine if a French word is masculine or feminine (without just guessing!).🔹 Learn the most common endings for masculine vs. feminine words 🔹 Discover key exceptions you need to know 🔹 Get a step-by-step strategy to memorize these rules easily📖 Click to access the free guide and transcript for this lesson.

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00:17:20

#23: Sound More Natural in French - The Filler Words...

Let"s Speak French! with Dr. Natalie Amgott ·

2025/03/18

Want to sound more like a local? French is full of filler words like tsé, genre, quoi, and du coup—small words that don’t change the meaning of a sentence but make your speech flow naturally. In this episode, we’ll break down key filler words used in France and Québec so you can sound more fluid and confident when speaking French!📩 Grab Your French Filler Word Guide - A handy PDF with all the words from the episode, organized by region!Action Steps: ✅ Pick 3 filler words and start using them in

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00:13:08

#22: Why You Should Say “Merde” More Often –...

Let"s Speak French! with Dr. Natalie Amgott ·

2025/03/11

French lucky phrases and words of encouragement. From “bonne chance” to “merde” and “je touche du bois,” you’ll learn when and how to use these expressions like a native.Action Steps:✅ Follow along with the transcript to reinforce what you learn. ✅ Add these expressions to your French Fluency Roadmap so you can start using them naturally. ✅ Try using at least one of these phrases in a conversation or on social media today!👉 Love the episode? Share it with a friend who’s learning French! 💙

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00:23:03

#21: Are immersion experiences worth it? - Charlie...

Let"s Speak French! with Dr. Natalie Amgott ·

2025/03/04

A chat with Charlie Whitesides from Street French, who learned French from scratch and speaks with an unmistakable Parisian accent. We tackle: Are immersion experiences worth it? What should you do when you get stuck? What should you focus on to make real progress with your French, starting today?

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00:16:06

#20: Avoid Embarrassing French Mistakes - What These...

Let"s Speak French! with Dr. Natalie Amgott ·

2025/02/25

Are you really asking if that jam has preservatives, or did you just say something super embarrassing? Welcome to the word of les faux amis or false friends! In this episode of Let's Speak French!, we break down 21 words that sounds like an English counterpart but meaning something totally different, including le conservateur vs le préservatif and les stores vs les magasins. Here are your action steps: 1️⃣ Access your False Friends Flashcards to make sure these words stick2️⃣ Tap

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00:08:48

#19: Advanced French Negation - 10 Essential...

Let"s Speak French! with Dr. Natalie Amgott ·

2025/02/18

When should you use ne plus, ne jamais, ne guère, ne rien, personne ne vs. ne personne? We're breaking down 10 negation structures that go beyond ne...pas and will help you to communicate with more fluency at the B1 and B2 Intermediate levels. Your action steps: 1️⃣ Take the Negation Quiz2️⃣ Check out the French transcript for this episode3️⃣ Tap the "Follow" button where you're listening to make sure you never miss an episode! Private French lessons are now open! Spaces are

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00:17:23

#18: French Pronunciation Hacks for Intermediates - 4...

Let"s Speak French! with Dr. Natalie Amgott ·

2025/02/11

Breaking down the hardest words to pronounce for intermediate learners, including the U vs. OU, U vs EU, and UI sounds.Your action steps:1️⃣ Grab the10 Intermediate Tongue Twisters to Improve Your Pronunciation2️⃣ Tap the "Follow" button where you're listening to be in the loop for your weeklyLet's Speak French! lesson. 3️⃣ Follow Dr. Natalie for more French lessons @elevatefrench on Instagram & Facebook

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00:35:32

#17: French Reading Made Easy - Intermediate Tips...

Let"s Speak French! with Dr. Natalie Amgott ·

2025/02/04

Boost your intermediate French by reading novels in French. In this episode, I chat with Frédéric Patenaude, founder of French with Frédéric and the podcast Learn Quebec French. We break down the best reading habits and strategies to learn more French.Follow along with the⁠ transcript of our French conversation and the vocabulary lesson here⁠. We break down: What book should you read in French first? How many words should you look up per page? What are good strategies for reading in French

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00:08:47

#16: Crêpes 101 - The French Holiday Tradition You...

Let"s Speak French! with Dr. Natalie Amgott ·

2025/01/28

Explore La Chandeleur, the delightful French holiday celebrated on February 2nd. Discover the history behind this tradition, why crêpes are the star of the day, and learn how to bring a little French culture into your kitchen.What You’ll Learn: The origins of La Chandeleur and its connection to light and prosperity. The difference between sweet crêpes and savory galettes. Essential French vocabulary related to crêpes and the holiday. Action Items: Try your hand at making crêpes! Download

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00:19:21

#15: Irregular Verb Boot Camp - The Refresher You Need

Let"s Speak French! with Dr. Natalie Amgott ·

2025/01/21

How to conjugate the most common irregular verbs in the present, passé composé, imparfait, futur, conditionnel, and subjonctif. Your action steps: 1. Choose your level 2. Sign up for Beginner French Foundations Reboot or Intermediate French Classes start soon and only open for enrollment twice per year!

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00:12:04

#14: How to Think in French without Translating

Let"s Speak French! with Dr. Natalie Amgott ·

2025/01/14

Your action items to start thinking in French: 1️⃣ Enroll in the Intermediate French Class with Elevate French January-April 2025 cohort for the support and momentum you need with your French. 2️⃣ Let me know on Instagram which technique you're going to try out this week to think in French! I'm just @elevatefrench on Instagram and I can't wait to hear from you Bonne continuation, mon ami.e!

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00:13:26

#13: French Slang Expressions No One Taught Me (But...

Let"s Speak French! with Dr. Natalie Amgott ·

2025/01/07

Today we're diving into everyday expressions that you won't typically find in a textbook or language learning app. The most common French slang expressions you'll hear everyday in France and Québec. Your action step: 1️⃣ Join the free masterclass - French Slang Made Simple: Speak French Like a Local. 2️⃣ Share the registration link with a friend so that you can learn to speak French more naturally together! This workshop is your key to sounding more natural and conversation in French whether

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00:14:00

#12: Sound More Fluent with French Si Phrases

Let"s Speak French! with Dr. Natalie Amgott ·

2024/12/24

Your guide to knowing which verb to use with French Si Clauses. Your action steps: 1️⃣ Listen to the episode and follow along with the French transcript. 2️⃣ Download your free guide: French 'If' Phrases Made Simple Learn something new in today's episode? I'd be so grateful if you could leave a rating and review! If you're feeling stumped with a particular aspect of intermediate French grammar, send me an email at natalie@elevatefrench.com and I'd love to turn it into a future episode!

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00:14:37

#11: From B1 to B2 - How to Nail French Prepositions...

Let"s Speak French! with Dr. Natalie Amgott ·

2024/12/17

Should you be using à, de, or, en with that verb in French? In this Intermediate French lesson, you’ll learn how to use 26 of the most common conversational verbs that require the prepositions à, de, or en. Your action step: access your French flashcards to remember which preposition to use with these verbs. If you learned something from today’s episode, I’d be so grateful if you could leave a rating and review to help me reach more French learners like you! For more bite-sized French lessons,

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00:13:03

#10: 7 Ways to Use Chez in Everyday French

Let"s Speak French! with Dr. Natalie Amgott ·

2024/12/10

Prepositions are tricky at the intermediate French level! In this episode, we’re talking about the 7 different meanings of the sneaky preposition “chez.” Follow along with the French transcript and take the quiz for this lesson! In this lesson, you’ll learn how "chez" isn’t just about someone's home—it's used for artists, doctors, restaurants, and more! Join the Conversation: Instagram & Facebook: Find me @elevatefrench for more tips, quizzes, and updates. DM me: Let me know what tricky

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00:15:32

#9: Read Your First French Novels - Essential Idioms...

Let"s Speak French! with Dr. Natalie Amgott ·

2024/12/03

In this episode of Let’s Speak French!, host Dr. Natalie Amgott shares 10 French expressions to improve your intermediate French. Specifically, you’ll learn French idioms that will help you to read your first French novels. Check out the free guide to the passé simple and the transcript for this episode. Hungry for more French? Get free weekly French lessons straight to your inbox.

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00:18:25

#8: Why Passé Composé v Imparfait is Still Hard (+...

Let"s Speak French! with Dr. Natalie Amgott ·

2024/11/26

Why is the passé composé vs. the imparfait still hard? Today we tackle 3 reasons why your textbook or language learning app is slowing down your understanding of the passé composé vs. imparfait at the intermediate level. This lesson also coincides with the launch of my brand new workshop: Master the Past in French! To simplify the passé composé vs imparfait and finally master them once and for all, head to elevatefrench.com/past. I can’t wait to see you at the workshop! Access the transcript

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00:11:49

#7: Use These 5 Tricky French Verbs without Confusion

Let"s Speak French! with Dr. Natalie Amgott ·

2024/11/19

When should you use retourner, rendre, rentrer, revenir, and renvoyer in your Intermediate French? These 5 verbs all mean something similar to “return” in English, but have different meanings and uses in French. Learn when to use each verb without confusion during today’s lesson! Your next steps: Take the Return Verbs Quiz and check out the transcript for this lesson. Make sure to tap the “Follow” button where you’re listening to this podcast so that you’ll never miss a lesson! Want more

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