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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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00:26:14

#72: French vs North American Conversation Styles - A...

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

2026/03/10

What's it like to work in the US, from a French perspective?In this episode, my guest, Denis Gras, shares the cultural surprises he experienced while working in an American environment, especially when it comes to communication styles. We talk about politeness, directness, small talk, and the subtle differences between French and North American conversation norms.To get the most out of this lesson: 1️⃣ Check your understanding of the episode with the transcript here.2️⃣ Tap the subscribe button

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00:19:15

#71: 9 Uses of PASSER You Didn’t Learn in French...

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

2026/03/03

The French verb PASSER doesn’t just mean “to pass.” In fact, it has so many meanings that it can completely change depending on context, and that’s exactly why it confuses intermediate learners.In this episode, you’ll learn 9 essential uses of PASSER, with clear examples and simple explanations (in French). Then we tackle the big grammar question: When does PASSER take AVOIR vs ÊTRE in the passé composé?If you’ve ever hesitated before saying j’ai passé or je suis passé, this episode will make it

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00:10:29

#70: How to Use Quelque Chose, Quelqu'un, and Quelque...

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

2026/02/24

Learn exactly how to say "something, " someone," and "somewhere," and the grammar rules for quelque chose + de + adjectif. Voici tes prochaines étapes (Here are your next steps!):1️⃣ Make it stick by reviewing the transcript.2️⃣ Take the quiz to practice the negative forms of these words.3️⃣ Check out episode #19 to work on advanced negative forms. Bonne continuation et à la prochaine!P.S. Learn something new today? If so, would you mind leaving a review and rating of this podcast wherever you're

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00:20:14

#69: Why Isn't Vocabulary Sticking? Try These 4...

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

2026/02/17

4 Strategies that take just 50 minutes per week to help you improve your vocabulary by leaps and bounds.To get the most out of this lesson: 1️⃣ Get your customized reading list here.2️⃣ Use the double-play method to check what you learned.3️⃣ Send a message to me (Natalie) @elevatefrench on Instagram or Facebook to let me know which book you're picking to implement these vocabulary strategies!Tu as appris quelque chose de nouveau aujourd'hui? Leave a rating and a review to help this podcast

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00:15:24

#68: Intermediate French Enemy - How to Actually Use...

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

2026/02/10

And no, it doesn't mean "place" like you think it does!You'll learn 8 ways to use "la place" in your everyday conversation, and what to say when you're talking about the places that you go. 1. Access your Customizable Study Template to track the 8 uses of "la place" and all the vocabulary you're learning. 2. Check out the 8 uses and the examples (with English translations).3. Tap "Follow" so that you never miss an episode of Let's Speak French!

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00:10:31

#67: Stop Being Scared of DONT: 3 Ways French...

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

2026/02/03

Have you been avoiding using DONT ? This lesson will hep you use it in your everyday speech to sound more natural and less repetitive. After you listen to the lesson, voici tes prochaines étapes:1. Check the transcript to review expressions with DE. 2. Take the DONT Quiz to make it stickIf you learned something new today, leave a rating or review to help this podcast reach more intermediate learners!

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00:13:25

#66: How to Talk About U.S. States & Provinces in...

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

2026/01/20

Take your intermediate French to the next level with the Intermediate French Class!

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00:18:47

#65: Why Your Work French Is Too Formal (And What to...

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

2026/01/13

Sound more natural in your next French conversation with these everyday slang and idioms that you can use at work or in daily conversations. 1️⃣ Join the free workshop: Speak Real French - Slang & Idioms for Intermediate Learners2️⃣ Review the 8 expressions you learned in this episode with the French transcript.

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00:05:51

#64: The One Tense Intermediate French Learners Overuse

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

2026/01/06

J'irai ou je vais aller? Learn how to stop overusing the futur simple and when to use the futur proche or the present tense instead. Tes prochaines étapes: 1. Follow along with the transcript to view the examples from today's lesson.2. Download your French Fluency Roadmap to track your French goals, vocabulary, and progress in 2026.3. Tap the "Subscribe" button so that you never miss a lesson from Let's Speak French! Craving more bite-sized French lessons? Follow Natalie

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00:18:22

#63: Set a French Goal You’ll Actually Stick To...

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

2025/12/30

Your guide for setting a SMART French goal that you'll actually stick to.Tes prochaines étapes [Your next steps]1. Download your French Fluency Roadmap to set and track your SMART French Goal, week by week.2. Check the French transcript for this episode to make sure you're ready to set a SMART Goal.3. Share this episode with a friend learning French so that you can keep each other assignable (the A in SMART) with your goals this year.Have a question? Want to share your French goal? I love

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00:08:45

#62: A Cozy French Lesson - How Christmas Feels in...

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

2025/12/23

In this A2/B1 level French lesson, you'll learn about food, music, and cultural traditions for the holidays in France. Tes prochaines étapes [Your next steps]1. Get your free French travel course to learn how to navigate travel mishaps that will occur with transportation, lodging, and restaurants as you travel in France and Québec.2. Check out the transcript for the French lesson.3. Tap the "Subscribe" button, so that you never miss an episode of Let's Speak French!

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00:15:04

#61: French Listening Anxiety? Here’s What Actually...

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

2025/12/16

How to improve your listening comprehension, based on scientific research on the "double play" method. You'll learn listening strategies and how to feel less anxious while listening. Prochaines étapes: 1. Download your French Listening Without Stress guide. 2. Tap "Subscribe" so that you never miss an episode!

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00:14:55

#60: C'est BON ou C'est BIEN? Get It Right Every Time

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

2025/12/10

A lesson for both intermediate and beginner French learners to avoid the common mistakes between BON and BIEN. Tes prochaines étapes (Your next steps)1. Check your understanding with the transcript.2. Got a question about BON vs BIEN? I love hearing from you! Drop me a line at natalie@elevatefrench.com. 3. Tap "Follow" so you never miss an episode of Let's Speak French!

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00:44:53

#59: Why Aren’t You Fluent in French Yet? (And Why...

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

2025/12/02

Frédéric Patenaude, French teacher and polyglot, breaks down the best ways to go about learning a language (and learning multiple languages over the decades). If you're ready to make real progress with your intermediate or advanced French, you'll love Frédéric's tips for improving your study habits and the mindset shifts you need to finally speak French more proficiently. Voici tes prochaines étapes: 1️⃣ Check your comprehension with the transcript of this week's episode. 2️⃣ Défi /

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00:09:56

#58: Beyond “Merci Beaucoup”: Natural Ways to Say...

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

2025/11/25

Improve your intermediate French with these better alternatives to "merci beaucoup" to sound more nuanced in your French for work, travel, or casual conversation. Tes prochaines étapes [Your next steps]1️⃣ Get the French Professional Email Template to politely communicate in formal email contexts. 2️⃣ Review the transcript and pick three new expressions that you'll aim to use in your next French conversations to express your thanks.3️⃣ Tap the "Subscribe" button so you never

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00:16:24

#57: Stop Getting Lost Listening to French News -...

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

2025/11/18

Improve your B1 and B2 French listening comprehension skills with the passive voice, which is frequently used to talk about French news. Your intermediate French action steps 👇🏻1️⃣ View the lesson examples in the transcript here.2️⃣ Take the Passive Voice Quiz to get immediate feedback on your use of this tricky structure. 3️⃣ The passive voice doesn't get talked about enough in French learning resources, but you hear it all the time! Share this episode with a friend that's learning French

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00:17:33

#56: Liaison Rules You Need to Know to Sound More French

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

2025/11/11

Improve your French pronunciation with these 14 liaison rules for liaison obligatoire, liaison interdite, et liaison facultative! Your action steps: 1️⃣ Check out the transcript of this lesson.2️⃣ Record yourself practicing the examples in the transcript, or just talking about your day. You can send it to Dr. Natalie for feedback on Instagram @elevatefrench in direct messages!3️⃣ Did you learn something today? Leaving a rating and review helps the podcast to reach more French learners and is always

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00:32:32

#55: Beating the Intermediate French Plateau:...

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

2025/11/04

What's it like to stay in a dorm and speak only French for 7 weeks as an adult? Brittany Kreek shares her experiences and her tips for going from beginner to the top of Middlebury's language program level in just 4 years. She'll tell you how to study on the days that you aren't feeling motivated and how to stay focused as an adult!Vos prochaines étapes (Your next steps):1️⃣ Overcome the Intermediate Plateau with your Customizable Study Template2️⃣ Review the transcript3️⃣ Share this

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00:15:12

#54: The Scariest Day Speaking French + How to Stay...

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

2025/10/28

Learn how to get by in French when disaster strikes! Specifically, you'll learn intermediate tips to improve your French for the B2 and C1 levels. Tes prochaines étapes: 1️⃣ Download your Intermediate French Kit to gain confidence with speaking, grammar, and pronunciation.2️⃣ Tu as compris? Follow along with the transcript for this episode to check your comprehension and review the new vocabulary you'll learn. 3️⃣ Tap "Follow" wherever you're listening so that you'll never

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00:12:49

#53: The French Verbs Everyone Mixes Up - Arriver,...

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

2025/10/21

Learn how to use 3 verbs that confusion intermediate learners - arriver, partir, and s’en aller! Discover what “arriver” really means, when to say “je m’en vais,” and how to sound more natural by using "arriver" to talk about what you can and can't do.Your action steps: 1️⃣ Take the quiz to test your understanding!2️⃣ Check your understanding with the transcript3️⃣ Checkout Part I of this series: How to use retourner, rendre, rentrer, revenir, and renvoyer

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