French Made Easy

Mathilde Kien

Bite-sized and easy-to-follow French lessons for beginners. Join Mathilde as she teaches you the basics you need to know to kickstart your French learning journey, and ultimately speak French clearly and confidently. Each episode covers topics related to French grammar, French pronunciation, and French vocabulary. At the end of each episode, you can download the lesson's exercises – so you can start practicing what you've learned right away. Head to https://www.mathildekien.com/subscribe-library to subscribe to the free FME (French Made Easy) Exercise Library. 🗝

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Jul 31, 2025 · 6 min
188 - How to Conjugate “Prendre” (To Take) in French (Present Tense)
In this episode, you’ll learn how to conjugate French verb prendre (to take) in French in the present tense. 📝 Cheat Sheet, Transcript & Exercise Library: Click here to download the cheat sheet, transcript, and exercise for this episode. It's free! 🪄 Feel like you kind of know French, but can’t actually speak it? Get The French Fluency Gap Guide — your roadmap to the 5 fluency pillars every learner needs. See where you’re on track, where you’re stuck, and what to focus on next. Click here to download it for free! 🤍
Jul 29, 2025 · 8 min
187 - How to Use "Chez" (At Someone’s Place) in French
In this episode, you’ll learn how to use the word 'chez' (at someone's place) in French. 📝 Cheat Sheet, Transcript & Exercise Library: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free! 🪄 Feel like you kind of know French, but can’t actually speak it? Get The French Fluency Gap Guide — your roadmap to the 5 fluency pillars every learner needs. See where you’re on track, where you’re stuck, and what to focus on next. Click here to download it for free! 🤍
Jul 22, 2025 · 4 min
186 - The /y/ Sound [French Pronunciation Practice]
In this episode, you’ll practice the French /y/ sound with a simple listen & repeat exercise. 🎧✨ 📝 Cheat Sheet, Transcript & Exercise Library: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free! 🪄 Feel like you kind of know French, but can’t actually speak it? Get The French Fluency Gap Guide — your roadmap to the 5 fluency pillars every learner needs. See where you’re on track, where you’re stuck, and what to focus on next. Click here to download it for free! 🤍
Jul 1, 2025 · 9 min
185 – 15 French Words for TV & Movies
Learn French for 7-days FREE at Lingopie! https://learn.lingopie.com/mathilde In this episode, you’ll learn 15 easy French words to talk about TV and movies. 🎥 📝 Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free! 🪄 Feel like you kind of know French, but can’t actually speak it? Get The French Fluency Gap Guide — your roadmap to the 5 fluency pillars every learner needs. See where you’re on track, where you’re stuck, and what to focus on next. Click here to download it for free! 🤍
Jun 24, 2025 · 5 min
184 - French Dictation Practice for Beginners #10 [Transportation]
In this episode, you'll practice your French listening and writing skills with a beginner dictation themed around transportation. 🚊✨ Download the Dictation Workbook, and choose from two levels: Level 1 for beginners with some gaps to fill, and Level 2 for a bigger challenge. 🎧✏️ 📝 Dictation Workbook: Click here to download the workbook for this episode. 🪄 Feel like you kind of know French, but can’t actually speak it? Get The French Fluency Gap Guide — your roadmap to the 5 fluency pillars every learner needs. See where you’re on track, where you’re stuck, and what to focus on next. Click here to download it for free! 🤍
Jun 14, 2025 · 13 min
183 - Passé Composé vs. Imparfait: Which One to Use?
Learn French for 7-days FREE at Lingopie! https://learn.lingopie.com/mathilde_kien In this episode, you'll learn the difference between le passé composé and l’imparfait, and when to use each one. 📝 Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free! 🪄 Feel like you kind of know French, but can’t actually speak it? Get The French Fluency Gap Guide — your roadmap to the 5 fluency pillars every learner needs. See where you’re on track, where you’re stuck, and what to focus on next. Click here to download it for free! 🤍
Jun 11, 2025 · 4 min
182 - How to Say "Please" in French
In this episode, you’ll learn how to say please in French. 🙏✨ 📝 Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free! 🪄 Feel like you kind of know French, but can’t actually speak it? Get The French Fluency Gap Guide — your roadmap to the 5 fluency pillars every learner needs. See where you’re on track, where you’re stuck, and what to focus on next. Click here to download it for free! 🤍
Jun 2, 2025 · 13 min
181 - French Verb Tenses for Beginners
Learn French for 7-days FREE at Lingopie! https://learn.lingopie.com/mathilde_kien In this episode, you’ll learn 7 French tenses every beginner should know — with examples and when to use each one. ⏱️✨ 📝 Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free! 🪄 Feel like you kind of know French, but can’t actually speak it? Get The French Fluency Gap Guide — your roadmap to the 5 fluency pillars every learner needs. See where you’re on track, where you’re stuck, and what to focus on next. Click here to download it for free! 🤍
May 21, 2025 · 4 min
180 - The /ɛ/ Sound [French Pronunciation Practice]
In this episode, you’ll practice the French /ɛ/ sound with a simple listen & repeat exercise. 🎧✨ 📝 Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free! 🪄 Feel like you kind of know French, but can’t actually speak it? Get The French Fluency Gap Guide — your roadmap to the 5 fluency pillars every learner needs. See where you’re on track, where you’re stuck, and what to focus on next. Click here to download it for free! 🤍
May 15, 2025 · 6 min
179 - French Listening Comprehension Story for Beginners #7 📖✨
Practice your French listening skills with this story: Bienvenue dans le quartier 🏡😊 Click here to download all the resources (free) for this episode. 📚 Story Transcript (French), English Translations, and Comprehension Questions & Answers Perfect for beginners and kids! Chapter Markers: 00:02:07 🗨️ Chapitre 1 : Julie et Karim se parlent 00:02:45 📝 Chapitre 2 : L’organisation du dîner 00:03:15 🚶‍♀️ Chapitre 3 : Julie arrive à la soirée 00:03:55 🍽️ Chapitre 4 : On passe à table 00:04:20 🧘‍♀️ Chapitre 5 : Une nouvelle amitié ? 🪄 Feel like you kind of know French, but can’t actually speak it? Get The French Fluency Gap Guide — your roadmap to the 5 fluency pillars every learner needs. See where you’re on track, where you’re stuck, and what to focus on next. Click here to download it for free! 🤍
May 7, 2025 · 4 min
178 - 7 Shapes in French
In this episode, you’ll learn 7 shapes in French. 🔺🔵 📝 Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free! 🗝✨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Made Easy podcast lessons to help you practice and improve your French skills! Click here to access the FREE Library! 🔓 🪄 Feel like you kind of know French, but can’t actually speak it? Get The French Fluency Gap Guide — your roadmap to the 5 fluency pillars every learner needs. See where you’re on track, where you’re stuck, and what to focus on next. Click here to download it for free! 🤍
Apr 29, 2025 · 10 min
177 - 11 Common French Words Starting with an Aspirated H
In this episode, you’ll learn 11 common French words that start with an aspirated H. 📝 Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free! 🗝✨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Made Easy podcast lessons to help you practice and improve your French skills! Click here to access the FREE Library! 🔓 🪄 Feel like you kind of know French, but can’t actually speak it? Get The French Fluency Gap Guide — your roadmap to the 5 fluency pillars every learner needs. See where you’re on track, where you’re stuck, and what to focus on next. Click here to download it for free! 🤍
Apr 22, 2025 · 6 min
176 - How to Conjugate “Aller” (To Go) in French (Imperfect Tense)
In this episode, I’ll break down the imperfect tense conjugation of ‘faire’ (to do/make). 📝 Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free! 🗝✨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Made Easy podcast lessons to help you practice and improve your French skills! Click here to access the FREE Library! 🔓 🪄 Feel like you kind of know French, but can’t actually speak it? Get The French Fluency Gap Guide — your roadmap to the 5 fluency pillars every learner needs. See where you’re on track, where you’re stuck, and what to focus on next. Click here to download it for free! 🤍
Apr 18, 2025 · 5 min
175 - French Dictation Practice for Beginners #9 [Easter]
In this episode, you'll practice your French listening and writing skills with a beginner dictation themed around Easter 🐣✨ Download the Dictation Workbook, and choose from two levels: Level 1 for beginners with some gaps to fill, and Level 2 for a bigger challenge. 🎧✏️ 📝 Dictation Workbook: Click here to download the workbook for this episode. 🪄 Feel like you kind of know French, but can’t actually speak it? Get The French Fluency Gap Guide — your roadmap to the 5 fluency pillars every learner needs. See where you’re on track, where you’re stuck, and what to focus on next. Click here to download it for free! 🤍
Apr 11, 2025 · 6 min
174 - How to Conjugate “Faire” (To Do/Make) in French (Imperfect Tense)
In this episode, I’ll break down the imperfect tense conjugation of ‘faire’ (to do/make). 📝 Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free! 🗝✨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Made Easy podcast lessons to help you practice and improve your French skills! Click here to access the FREE Library! 🔓 🪄 Feel like you kind of know French, but can’t actually speak it? Get The French Fluency Gap Guide — your roadmap to the 5 fluency pillars every learner needs. See where you’re on track, where you’re stuck, and what to focus on next. Click here to download it for free! 🤍
Apr 7, 2025 · 4 min
173 - The /e/ Sound [French Pronunciation Practice]
In this episode, you’ll practice the French /e/ sound with a simple listen & repeat exercise. 🎧✨ 📝 Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free! 🪄 Feel like you kind of know French, but can’t actually speak it? Get The French Fluency Gap Guide — your roadmap to the 5 fluency pillars every learner needs. See where you’re on track, where you’re stuck, and what to focus on next. Click here to download it for free! 🤍
Apr 2, 2025 · 8 min
172 - 10 Common French Idioms (Part 2)
In this lesson, you’ll learn 10 common French idioms. 🐛 You can listen to more idioms in episode 167 :) 📝 Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. 🪄 Feel like you kind of know French, but can’t actually speak it? Get The French Fluency Gap Guide — your roadmap to the 5 fluency pillars every learner needs. See where you’re on track, where you’re stuck, and what to focus on next. Click here to download it for free! 🤍
Mar 27, 2025 · 5 min
171 - French Dictation Practice for Beginners #8 [Recipe]
In this episode, you'll practice your French listening and writing skills with a beginner dictation themed around a simple recipe — how to make a classic omelette. 🍳✨ Download the Dictation Workbook, and choose from two levels: Level 1 for beginners with some gaps to fill, and Level 2 for a bigger challenge. 🎧✏️ 📝 Dictation Workbook: Click here to download the workbook for this episode. 🪄 Feel like you kind of know French, but can’t actually speak it? Get The French Fluency Gap Guide — your roadmap to the 5 fluency pillars every learner needs. See where you’re on track, where you’re stuck, and what to focus on next. Click here to download it for free! 🤍
Mar 18, 2025 · 5 min
170 - The /i/ Sound [French Pronunciation Practice]
In this episode, you’ll practice the French /i/ sound with a simple listen & repeat exercise. 🎧✨ 📝 Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free! 🪄 Feel like you kind of know French, but can’t actually speak it? Get The French Fluency Gap Guide — your roadmap to the 5 fluency pillars every learner needs. See where you’re on track, where you’re stuck, and what to focus on next. Click here to download it for free! 🤍
Mar 11, 2025 · 5 min
169 - How to Say "Sorry" and "Excuse Me" in French
In this episode, you’ll learn how to say and write “sorry” and “excuse me” in French. 🙏✨ 📝 Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free! 🗝✨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Made Easy podcast lessons to help you practice and improve your French skills! Click here to access the FREE Library! 🔓 🪄 Feel like you kind of know French, but can’t actually speak it? Get The French Fluency Gap Guide — your roadmap to the 5 fluency pillars every learner needs. See where you’re on track, where you’re stuck, and what to focus on next. Click here to download it for free! 🤍

French Made Easy

188 - How to Conjugate “Prendre” (To Take) in French (Present Tense)

187 - How to Use "Chez" (At Someone’s Place) in French

186 - The /y/ Sound [French Pronunciation Practice]

185 – 15 French Words for TV & Movies

184 - French Dictation Practice for Beginners #10 [Transportation]

183 - Passé Composé vs. Imparfait: Which One to Use?

182 - How to Say "Please" in French

181 - French Verb Tenses for Beginners

180 - The /ɛ/ Sound [French Pronunciation Practice]

179 - French Listening Comprehension Story for Beginners #7 📖✨

178 - 7 Shapes in French

177 - 11 Common French Words Starting with an Aspirated H

176 - How to Conjugate “Aller” (To Go) in French (Imperfect Tense)

175 - French Dictation Practice for Beginners #9 [Easter]

174 - How to Conjugate “Faire” (To Do/Make) in French (Imperfect Tense)

173 - The /e/ Sound [French Pronunciation Practice]

172 - 10 Common French Idioms (Part 2)

171 - French Dictation Practice for Beginners #8 [Recipe]

170 - The /i/ Sound [French Pronunciation Practice]

169 - How to Say "Sorry" and "Excuse Me" in French