Do you hate spelling and grammar mistakes? Are you passionate about current affairs, the French language and etymology? Here are three programs broadcast on the radio and which you can also find in podcast to improve your French.
RFI’s easy French newspaper
I easily understand international news in French every day thanks to RFI/Credit: RFI
The newspaper in easy French of RFI has a dual objective: to inform you about international news and at the same time allow you to improve your vocabulary in the language of Molière. You will hear throughout the newspaper, lasting around ten minutes, words explained by their synonyms. This podcast is for me a good daily summary of international news. I like its credits and its educational approach.
News from RFI
I enrich my vocabulary in French with Ivan Amar/Credit: RFI
Curious by nature, I like to learn new things. With ” News words » from RFI, it’s done! I am learning more about certain words and expressions used on world radio. In partnership with the General Delegation for the French Language and the Languages of France, Ivan Amar explains a word or expression every day. The approach is often the same. He first discusses the context in which the word was used. The chronicler then traces the origin or origins of the word. Then, he ends, most of the time, by listing the synonyms and expressions that can arise from the news word.
These two RFI broadcasts are part of a line of podcasts available on the easy French site with RFIwhich helps to perfect the French language.
A candy on the tongue of RTL
Every Saturday and Sunday, I listen to my French lesson on RTL. It is given by Murielle Gilbert. The columnist is not only an author, but also a proofreader for the newspaper The world. His columns essentially answer questions asked by listeners. Questions often linked to grammar, conjugation, vocabulary. They also concern spelling, usage, meaning of words and etymology. The proofreader often gives tips to avoid certain pitfalls of the French language. It specifies the correct use of words or expressions. The author often addresses the multiple subtleties of French. Sometimes, she addresses themes or debates on the evolution of Molière’s language.
I get my French lesson every weekend with Muriel Gilbert/Credit: CommunicationRTL