Let's Speak French! with Dr. Natalie Amgott - Details, episodes & analysis

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Let's Speak French! with Dr. Natalie Amgott

Dr. Natalie Amgott

Education

Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 100

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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🇨🇦 Canada - Language Learning
10/10/2026
#90
🇨🇦 Canada - Language Learning
29/09/2026
#80
🇨🇦 Canada - Language Learning
31/08/2026
#90
🇨🇦 Canada - Language Learning
28/07/2026
#77
🇨🇦 Canada - Language Learning
23/07/2026
#89
🇨🇦 Canada - Language Learning
29/04/2026
#84
🇨🇦 Canada - Language Learning
28/04/2026
#82
🇨🇦 Canada - Language Learning
27/04/2026
#98
🇨🇦 Canada - Language Learning
01/02/2026
#96
🇨🇦 Canada - Language Learning
15/11/2025
#85

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https://www.elevatefrench.com/lesson
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https://www.elevatefrench.com/fluency
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https://www.elevatefrench.com/learnwithme
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https://www.instagram.com/elevatefrench
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#100: 5 Weeks of French Immersion = 5 Years of French Classes?

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 • Duration 26:44

Can 5 weeks of French immersion really equal 5 years of French classes?

For Episode 100, I’m joined by a very special guest: my husband, Ryan! 🇨🇦 He shares how he went from speaking zero French to using it confidently at work every day—and the unconventional strategies that helped him get there.

We talk immersion, pronunciation, Québec French, building confidence, and why sometimes you just have to start speaking before you feel ready.

Tes prochaines étapes:

1. Follow along with the French transcript of the episode here.

2. Share this episode with your friends learning French, so that you can talk or text about it next time you're chatting en français!

3. Tap "Follow" so that you never miss an episode of Let's Speak French!

Podcast created and produced by Dr. Natalie Amgott | Elevate French, LLC

Edited by Paroma Banerjee

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#99: Aussi vs. Autant - A Simple Way to Remember the Difference

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 • Duration 14:56

Still mixing up aussi and autant? Both can translate to “as…as” in English, but they’re used differently in French.

In this short lesson, you’ll learn when to use aussi with adjectives and adverbs, autant with verbs, and autant de with nouns. Then, test yourself with a quick quiz at the end of the episode!

Once you've listened once through, check your understanding by listening through a second time with the transcript and English translations at elevatefrench.com/episode99.

Have a friend learning French? Share this episode with them so that they know exactly when to use autant and aussi!

Podcast created and produced by Dr. Natalie Amgott | Elevate French, LLC

Edited by Paroma Banerjee

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#98: "I feel" or "I smell?" - 3 French Verbs to Talk about Feelings

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 • Duration 16:23

Have you been telling people you smell bad, instead of that you feel bad?!

In this lesson, you'll learn exactly how to use three French verbs to talk about feeling and smelling: sentir, se sentir, and ressentir

Tes prochaines étapes:

1. Check your understanding and the English definitions with the transcript after listening.

2. Try using sentir, se sentir, and ressentir to talk about how you're feeling. Send it in a message to Dr. Natalie @elevatefrench on Instagram or Facebook. I LOVE hearing from you!

3. Learn something new? Share this episode with your French class pal!

Podcast created and produced by Dr. Natalie Amgott, Elevate French LLC

Edited by Paroma Banerjee

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#97: How to Take Your French Offline and Practice with Real People

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 • Duration 15:40

What happens when you take your French practice offline?

In this episode, I’m chatting en français with Benni Kunz, creator of TandemMate, a free app designed to help language learners find people nearby for in-person language exchanges.

We talk about why real conversations are so important for improving your French, Benni’s favorite strategies for learning languages, and how to get more speaking practice with real people. Plus, you’ll get to listen to an authentic French conversation and hear all those little words like alors, du coup, en fait, and mais bon in action!

Tes prochaines étapes:

1. Download the TandeMate app to get started finding other people who speak French near you.

2. Listen once without the transcript, then ⁠follow along with the transcript here⁠.

If you enjoyed this episode, your rating and review are appreciated!

Podcast created and produced by Dr. Natalie Amgott

Edited by Paroma Banerjee

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#96: LUI vs LE and LEUR vs LES: Finally Understand the Difference

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 • Duration 12:17

Should you use LUI or LE? To start sounding less repetitive in French, COD and COI (direct and indirect object pronouns) are essential! Learn exactly how to determine which one to use in this lesson.

To take your French further:

1. Sign up for the Intermediate French Class with Elevate French

2. Not ready for Intermediate? Reboot your French with Beginner French Foundations Reboot.

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#95: Still Translating French in Your Head? Try This

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 • Duration 15:47

Still translating everything in your head before you speak French? In this episode, you’ll learn simple strategies to start thinking more en français and make French feel more automatic, without expecting yourself to switch off English completely.

Plus, enrollment is officially OPEN for Elevate French Fall group classes!

Choose your level:

1. The Intermediate French Class: Build your confidence, speak more fluidly, and put your intermediate French into practice.

2. Beginner French Foundations Reboot: Rebuild your French foundations and finally feel confident with the basics.

Classes start September 14, and enrollment closes September 10, 2026. Have a question about French classes? Email Dr. Natalie at natalie@elevatefrench.com.

Podcast created and produced by Dr. Natalie Amgott, Elevate French, LLC

Edited by Paroma Banerjee

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#94: 11 Mindset Shifts To Make You A Better French Learner

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 • Duration 23:17

After 12 years of teaching French to more than 1,400 students, I’ve learned a few things about what actually helps language learners make progress.

In this episode, I’m sharing 11 of the biggest lessons and mindset shifts I’ve learned—from why the intermediate level takes so long to why speaking imperfectly is one of the best things you can do for your French.

To put them into practice:

1. Attend the Live Intermediate Workshop to learn Slang and Idioms useful for the intermediate level.

2. Review the transcript to check your understanding of the French part of the episode.

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#93: 6 Strategies to Sound More Natural in French (Without Learning More Grammar)

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 • Duration 20:06

Sometimes what you need to get momentum with your French isn’t a whole new grammar lesson!

In this lesson, Dr. Natalie Amgott walks you through 6 easy ways to sound more natural in French. 5 of them involve subtracting something that you know rather than adding anything new!

You'll learn:

When to drop the NE
Whether to use NOUS or ON
How to use filler words
When to use ÇA vs CECI and CELA
Pronunciation shortcuts to sound more natural
And a speaking strategy that they don't teach you in apps or textbooks

Voici tes prochaines étapes:

1. Download the Filler Word Guide to sound less stiff and more natural. You'll learn filler words for France and Québec and how to pick which ones to actually use in conversation.

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#92: 14 French Words Where you SHOULD Pronounce the Final S

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 • Duration 15:23

You’ve learned that the final S is usually silent in French, but not always!

In this episode, you’ll learn 14 common French words where you SHOULD pronounce the final S, including ours, bus, vis, cactus, fils, and more. We’ll also look at a few words where both pronunciations are accepted.

These small pronunciation details can make a big difference in how natural and confident your French sounds. Luckily, this is one list of exceptions that’s pretty easy to learn!

So if you're feeling burned out on conjugation tables or grammar rules, you'll love how easy it is to apply what you learn from this episode.

Voici tes prochaines étapes (Here are your next steps):

1️⃣ Listen once without the transcript, then listen again and follow along with the transcript to check your understanding and see the English translations of the words that end in -S.

2️⃣ Practice to make these words stick! I’ve also created a FREE flashcard set with all 14 words from today’s episode, plus a few bonus words. Access your flashcards here to hear the pronunciation and get comfortable with each word where you can pronounce the final -S.

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend or classmate who’s learning French. Chances are, they’ve been silently dropping some of these final S sounds, too!

Podcast created by Dr. Natalie Amgott
Edited by Paroma Banerjee

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#91: How Does School Work in France vs. Québec?

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 • Duration 17:32

What does "le bac" mean? When do you use "le collège," "l'université," and "le cégep?"

In this lesson, you'll learn how the school systems work in France and Québec, including the specific vocabulary for schooling from ages 2-22.

You'll also learn how the vocabulary differs for schooling in France vs. Québec!

Voici tes prochaines étapes:

1. Check out the comparison tables with all the vocabulary for the French, Québécois, and US / Canada systems.

2. Listen again and follow along with the French transcript.

3. Learning French for France or Québec? Join the waitlist for Elevate French group classes.

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Podcast created and hosted by Dr. Natalie Amgott

Audio editing by Paroma Banerjee

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