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InnerFrench

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France
Toulouse
Emmanuel Macron
Music
Colonization
Language Learning
Romans Feuilletons
PFAS
Taxation Of Wealth
Émile Zola
Astérix
Christmas
Wealth Inequality
Jeux Olympiques
Rassemblement National
19th Century Literature
Mayotte
French Language Learning
French Language Immersion
Poland

French that speaks to you.

Salut, c'est Hugo! I created this podcast in 2017 when I was teaching at the French institute in Warsaw, Poland. My goal was to show my students that they could learn French naturally simply by listening to it. 30 million downloads later, I think we're onto something!

Granted, it's not a magic bullet. This method still requires hundreds of hours of practice. That's why... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes201Founded9 years ago
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Après 9 ans d'existence, c'est la fin du podcast innerFrench.

Hugo et Ingrid vous expliquent les raisons de cette décision, avant de se remémorer leurs meilleurs moments derrière le micro.

Un grand merci à vous, chers auditeurs et auditrices, pour ... more

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Apprendre une langue derrière un écran, c'est pratique. Mais il manque souvent un ingrédient essentiel : la rencontre en chair et en os, ces moments où l’on pratique la langue en vivant quelque chose ensemble.

Grâce à ses nombreux voyages, Ingrid a ... more

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Cet été, la France a connu des incendies dévastateurs et des canicules à répétition. Le changement climatique n'a jamais semblé aussi concret, aussi proche. Et pourtant, malgré l'ampleur de la catastrophe en cours, la plupart d'entre nous continue de... more

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L'amour, le couple et la famille ont toujours été considérés comme plus essentiels que l'amitié.  On la considère souvent comme un plaisir de jeunesse qui doit passer au second plan à l'âge adulte pour se focaliser sur sa carrière et sa famille.

Mai... more

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Recent Guests

Yasmine d'I Learn French
Language teacher and founder of Le Français avec Yasmine, known for I Learn French
I Learn French
Episode: E192 Corriger les erreurs fossilisées avec Yasmine d'I Learn French
Zoé Dubus
Historian specializing in the history of medicine and psychotropics.
Episode: E158 Comment la drogue est-elle devenue taboue en France ?
Leonard Velicu
Founder of E-Rom, an association helping the Roma community in Bordeaux
E-Rom
Episode: E142 Les Roms en France : préjugés et exclusion
Joël Dicker
Swiss author and novelist
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Episode: E139 Joël Dicker nous parle de son nouveau roman

Hosts

Hugo
Host of InnerFrench; leads discussions and explains concepts; frequent on-air presence across episodes.
Ingrid
Co-host, French journalist and teacher; provides context, examples, and helps explain cultural and linguistic nuances.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 16.5k ratings
  • Merci pour tous vos travaux pendant les années. J'était un auditeur fidel depuis le début. Ça a été triste d'avoir entendu que d'autres auditeurs se plaignaient du contenu ou du niveau de difficultés. J'ai bien recommendé votre podcast à tous mes amis francophiles. Vous allez nous manquer!

    Encore, merci beaucoup!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    howard Wightman
    23 days ago
  • C’est fantastique!

    I learned French many years ago in high school and I am relearning the language. I am currently at the B1 level and have primarily been using Duolingo and occasionally talking with a friend who is fluent. There really is no substitute for listening consistently to a language, though, and that’s when my search for a podcast began. Inner French is great for intermediate speakers, and it’s also interesting and fun. It’s been the missing piece that I needed for my aural comprehension. Thank you so ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wagongirl01
    United Statesa month ago
  • Recommended - thank you!

    I started listening to this podcast to improve my French but I quickly became genuinely interested in the topics being discussed. I’m sad to see it ending, but luckily there are still plenty of older episodes for me to enjoy. Thank you for all the great content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GiorgiaU
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Innerfrench

    This is my go to source for listening/learning. Hugo creates interesting articles and his French is clear, distinct, and at just the right speed for an intermediate learner.

    Bonjour Hugo et Ingrid,

    Merci Mille fois pour tous.

    Vous me me manquerez.

    Bonne continuation, Robert

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rfisher17
    United Statesa month ago
  • Bonne chance pour la suite🥰

    Je vous suis depuis longtemps et j’ai vraiment adoré votre podcast. C’était tellement agréable à écouter, et pour moi, c’était vraiment l’un des meilleurs podcasts en français. C’est dommage que vous ayez arrêté, mais je comprends tout à fait.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lovtoplaybackgammon
    United Statesa month ago

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Many comments highlight the show's breadth across culture, politics, and daily life as a strong hook for language learners.
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E180 Une école française sur un autre continent
Q: What motivates teachers to work at the Franco-Senegalese school?
Most teachers are motivated by the opportunity to enrich their educational practices and share knowledge gained in Senegal with their home educational systems, along with the chance for new experiences.
E180 Une école française sur un autre continent
Q: What are the challenges teachers face in adapting their teaching methods?
Teachers must adapt to cultural differences in classroom management, student evaluation, and communication with families, with significant differences noticed in both French and Senegalese systems.
E178 Dépasser le plateau intermédiaire avec Impolyglot
Q: Quel conseil peux-tu donner pour rester régulier dans l'apprentissage?
Lionel stresses developing discipline through the creation of habits and routine, and suggests associating new habits with existing ones.
E178 Dépasser le plateau intermédiaire avec Impolyglot
Q: Est-ce que tu as l'impression que ton approche a changé au fil des années?
Lionel acknowledges that his methodology has evolved, emphasizing the importance of pleasure in learning and adapting routines over time.
E178 Dépasser le plateau intermédiaire avec Impolyglot
Q: Comment t'es arrivé dans l'univers des langues étrangères?
Lionel shares that he discovered his passion for languages through great teachers and initially focused on English, later falling into Spanish by accident due to personal circumstances.

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What is InnerFrench about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently delivers approachable, real-world French learning content paired with thoughtful discussions on culture, society, politics, and everyday life in France. Episodes blend language explanation with analysis of topics ranging from French politics and energy policy to lifestyle trends, work culture, and social change, often featuring a conversational dynamic between Hugo and Ingrid. Listeners likely appreciate clear pacing, cultural context, and usable vocabulary, with transcripts and accessible explanations helping learners follow along. A standout trait is the host duo's ability to tackle timely topics while keeping language learning natural and engaging for a broad audience of intermediate learners and curious multilingua... more

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1. Yasmine d'I Learn French
2. Zoé Dubus
3. Leonard Velicu
4. Joël Dicker

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