Episodes
This episode is an exploration of Michael Morpurgo's novel "Private Peaceful" and the true stories that inspired it. During the First World War, 306 British soldiers were executed for "cowardice" (lâchté) - some as young as 16. This episode uncovers how Morpurgo transformed this dark chapter of history into an unforgettable story of two brothers. Perfect for intermediate English learners, we'll explain key vocabulary, historical context, and the journey to justice that finally came in 2006...
Published 11/18/24
Published 11/18/24
Welcome to "Word of the Week" from the Déclic Anglais Podcast. This week's word is: mittens. Are your hands cold on a winter's day? Then you need mittens! Other vocabulary heard in this episode: a glove (un gant) Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The Déclic Anglais Podcast est le podcast idéal pour progresser rapidement et efficacement en anglais. Avec un nouvel épisode tous les mardis, améliorez votre compréhension orale en anglais, débarrassez-vous de...
Published 11/17/24
Welcome to "Word of the Week" from the Déclic Anglais Podcast. This week's word is: scarf. A scarf is essential in the cold winter weather! Other vocabulary heard in this episode: a garment (un vêtement) Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The Déclic Anglais Podcast est le podcast idéal pour progresser rapidement et efficacement en anglais. Avec un nouvel épisode tous les mardis, améliorez votre compréhension orale en anglais, débarrassez-vous de vos...
Published 11/10/24
Welcome to "Word of the Week" from the Déclic Anglais Podcast. This week's word is: bracing. Bracing is a good adjective to use on a cold day! Other vocabulary heard in this episode: a walk (une promenade) Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The Déclic Anglais Podcast est le podcast idéal pour progresser rapidement et efficacement en anglais. Avec un nouvel épisode tous les mardis, améliorez votre compréhension orale en anglais, débarrassez-vous de vos...
Published 11/03/24
Welcome to the special Halloween episode of The Déclic Anglais Podcast. In this episode, you will go on a journey to the magnificent Raynham Hall, beautiful country estate in rural England. But be careful: Raynham Hall is not just home to aristocrats and banquets. You might also meet a ghostly resident... The Brown Lady. Happy Halloween, dear listeners! Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The Déclic Anglais Podcast est le podcast idéal pour progresser...
Published 10/31/24
Welcome to "Word of the Week" from the Déclic Anglais Podcast. This week's word is: costume. Costume should not be confused with "a suit", which are formal clothes for men. Other vocabulary heard in this episode: clothes (des vêtements) Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The Déclic Anglais Podcast est le podcast idéal pour progresser rapidement et efficacement en anglais. Avec un nouvel épisode tous les mardis, améliorez votre compréhension orale en...
Published 10/27/24
Summer is finished, the autumn is here! In this episode, we are once again exploring the fascinating world of phrasal verbs (des verbes à particule). This episode explores THREE phrasal verbs related to autumn, looking at their meanings, context, and also gives you an opportunity to practice your pronunciation. If you are not confident with phrasal verbs, this is a very important episode for you! As usual, happy listening! :-) Cliquez ici pour télécharger la...
Published 10/22/24
Welcome to "Word of the Week" from the Déclic Anglais Podcast. This week's word is: chestnuts. Other vocabulary heard in this episode: raw (cru)to roast (rôtir) Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The Déclic Anglais Podcast est le podcast idéal pour progresser rapidement et efficacement en anglais. Avec un nouvel épisode tous les mardis, améliorez votre compréhension orale en anglais, débarrassez-vous de vos croyances limitantes sur l'apprentissage de...
Published 10/20/24
Welcome to "Word of the Week" from the Déclic Anglais Podcast. This week's word is: foliage. Other vocabulary heard in this episode: leaves (des feuilles) Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The Déclic Anglais Podcast est le podcast idéal pour progresser rapidement et efficacement en anglais. Avec un nouvel épisode tous les mardis, améliorez votre compréhension orale en anglais, débarrassez-vous de vos croyances limitantes sur l'apprentissage de...
Published 10/13/24
Welcome to "Word of the Week" from the Déclic Anglais Podcast. This week's word is: sunflower. Other vocabulary heard in this episode: tall (haut-e)a seed (une graine)edible (comestible) Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The Déclic Anglais Podcast est le podcast idéal pour progresser rapidement et efficacement en anglais. Avec un nouvel épisode tous les mardis, améliorez votre compréhension orale en anglais, débarrassez-vous de vos croyances limitantes...
Published 10/06/24
Welcome to "Word of the Week" from the Déclic Anglais Podcast. This week's word is: harvest. Harvest can be used as a noun or a verb. Other vocabulary heard in this episode: a farmer (agriculteur, agricultrice)maize (le maïs)a field (un champ) Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The Déclic Anglais Podcast est le podcast idéal pour progresser rapidement et efficacement en anglais. Avec un nouvel épisode tous les mardis, améliorez votre compréhension orale...
Published 10/03/24
Combien y a-t-il de mots dans la langue anglaise ? Ce nombre pourrait bien vous surprendre ! Mais ne vous inquiétez pas, vous n'avez pas besoin de connaître tous les mots pour parler l'anglais couramment. Dans cet épisode, nous allons explorer le nombre de mots qu'un apprenant doit connaître pour :    Survivre en tant que touriste,   Obtenir un B2 au TOEIC,   Parler comme un locuteur natif,   Ou même parler « mieux » qu'un locuteur natif ! L'épisode aborde ensuite les façons dont les...
Published 09/30/24
En tant qu'apprenant de l'anglais à un niveau intermédiaire, il est essentiel de s'assurer que vous maîtrisez les expressions courantes de la vie quotidienne. Dans cet épisode ludique du Déclic Anglais Podcast, nous nous concentrons sur les différentes façons de dire « I'm sorry », en proposant des exemples et des scénarios pratiques. Des excuses relativement décontractées comme « Excuse me ! » aux excuses plus formelles comme « Please accept my sincerest apologies », nous abordons tous les...
Published 09/25/24
Happy rentrée, everyone! The rentrée is a good time to start developing new habits (nouvelles habitudes). Words are powerful things. They can influence how you see yourself, the world, and how you act. One of the most influential words is 'yet' (en français 'pas encore'). Hard work is good when you want to improve your English. But your mindset (votre état d'esprit) is just as important! In this episode, we will explore how this tiny word can change how you see the learning process by...
Published 09/04/24
The National Eisteddfod of Wales: Europe's largest cultural festival that you have (probably) never heard about! Imagine a week of poetry and music, with druids in colourful costumes performing elaborate ceremonies. It looks like something from a fantasy film - and it's an important event in Welsh culture. In this episode, we explore the history of the eisteddfod - what happens there? And why are these festivals so important to British culture? Cliquez ici pour télécharger la...
Published 08/20/24
The summer holidays are here, and many of us are going on long journeys. These long journeys are a great opportunity to practise English, especially if our travel companions are also learners! In this episode, we will explore 3 games which will help you practise your spoken English through the holidays: "I spy...""Would you rather...?""Fortunately... Unfortunately..." These games help you build your vocabulary, practise basic grammar, and even exercise your creativity! Wherever you go this...
Published 08/08/24
It's July 2024, and the Summer Olympics are coming to Paris! Many new sports have been added to the Olympic Games over the years. But some sports have also been lost. In honour of the 2024 Olympic Games, we will explore some of those forgotten Olympic sports! Happy listening, everyone! :-) Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The Déclic Anglais Podcast est le podcast idéal pour progresser rapidement et efficacement en anglais. Avec un nouvel épisode tous...
Published 07/16/24
Bored and Boring...Two little words that can cause big problems for learners of English! As we often say on this podcast: "You do not need to look far to improve your English." (Vous n'avez pas besoin de chercher bien loin pour améliorer votre anglais!) In other words, don't worry so much about acquiring new vocabulary - make sure that you can correctly use the vocabulary that you already have! The majority of elementary and intermediate learners do not know how to use 'bored' and 'boring'...
Published 07/09/24
In this episode, we will continue our exploration of modal verbs - this time should and ought to. What do these verbs mean exactly?Are there any nuances in their definitions?How must we use them in a sentence? If you're not sure, THIS is the episode for you! Happy listening, people! :-) Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The Déclic Anglais Podcast est le podcast idéal pour progresser rapidement et efficacement en anglais. Avec un nouvel épisode tous les...
Published 07/05/24
The best way to see immediate improvements is to correct the small mistakes that francophones often make in English. This episode continues the theme of modal verbs, this time examining the difference between: "I don't have to..." and "I must not..." (trust me, dear listeners, they do not mean the same thing!) After exploring the meaning, we play a short game to consolidate your learning. Happy listening, everyone! Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The...
Published 06/23/24
Brexit, brunch, electrocute, podcast... What do these words have in common? They are all portmanteau words (des mots-valise). And English is full of them! In this episode, we will explore the wonderful world of English portmanteaus (also known as 'blended words'). What are they exactly? Why do we use them? You will also learn some interesting portmanteaus to impress your English-speaking friends and colleagues. As always, dear listeners: Happy listening! :-) Cliquez ici pour télécharger la...
Published 06/16/24
On Thursday, 4th July 2024, the British people will vote in a General Election. A General Election is where the British people can choose the most powerful person in their country: the Prime Minister. But how does a General Election work? What is the role of the House of Commons? And what happens if a Prime Minister suddenly resigns? Listen to this episode to find out more! Cliquez ici pour télécharger la transcription. -------------------------  The Déclic Anglais Podcast est le podcast...
Published 06/13/24
This episode is another exploration of modal verbs. Here we explore two modal verbs in even more detail - have to and must. These verbs change a lot depending on the tense and if a sentence is positive or negative! Using them properly is essential if you want to speak good English. What is the difference between have to and must ? Are they synonyms? Or are there nuances in meaning? More episodes on have to and must are coming soon! Happy listening! Cliquez ici pour télécharger la...
Published 05/29/24
Adorable, hardworking, fascinating... Just three words to describe bees (les abeilles). Bees play a key part in our eco-system: "No bees = No food. No food = No humans." International Bee Day comes every 20th May, and raises awareness for the essential role that bees play as pollinators. In honour of International Bee Day, this episode gives a short introduction to the fascinating world of bees! How do bees live? What is honey exactly? How is a bee colony like an episode of Game of Thrones?...
Published 05/20/24