Small talks - French with Anne

Oct 22 2024 35 ep. 9 mins 3
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This podcast is about sharing small talks in French. Each podcast invites a different guest who shares my life in one way or another. It includes my family members, my friends and my students. The aim is to show that no matter what the accents and levels are, there is always a way to make ourselves be understood. Respect and open-mindedness are just the foundations. So let's get started!

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Episode 35 : Snoopy ... dog!

Oct 22 2024 9 mins  
In this episode, I talk about the new addition to our already chaotic family but what an addition! Snoopy is our new puppy and we are so grateful for him. He became part of our family thanks to one of my students, Caroline, who entered a competition with a breeder of Aussidoodle to win a puppy for her daughter. When speaking to me about it, I realized that it would be great to make

Episode 34 : Wedding bells

Oct 09 2024 12 mins  
In this episode, I talk about our wedding day. I explain why it was a long process to get everything ready (sourcing caterer, venue, wasters, decor, dresses, suits, wedding cake). I also mention how the kids helped with cleaning all the cutlery that we used for the wedding dinner. I also thank Cassy and Lee for providing a wonderful Italian meal along with a special thanks to the t

Episode 33 : Summer 2024

Oct 09 2024 5 mins  
In this episode, I talk about our summer 2024 where many things happen at the same time so juggling was a skill we developed: moving places, getting married and adopting a puppy. The moral of the story: nothing is perfect but when you follow your heart, it makes it right.

Episode 32 : Family and friends back home in France

May 15 2024 8 mins  
In this episode, I talk about how important my family and friends are to me and how despite being far away from them, I think of them every day. I also explain how excited I am to see them in August for our big event and how I will help them organise their trip to Quebec by setting up a WhatsApp to share places to visit and things to do while they are vacationing.

Episode 31 : Moments of happiness

May 15 2024 9 mins  
In this episode, I talk about the moments of happiness I have had since my last episode: - our game nights with Laila and Ricardo, Ian and June and our Italian caterers and friends now, Cassy and Lee. - my beef bourguignon - our renovations with the help of Jesus - Mother's day - and finally, my new students: Marie-Amandine, Daira and Sara

Episode 30 : Easter, friends and good times

Mar 26 2024 9 mins  
In this episode, I talk about the brunch we were invited to on Sunday at our Polish friends, Kris and Aga. As usual, they welcomed us with open arms. They prepared a traditional Polish Easter lunch: a soup to start with, sausages and boiled eggs and many desserts including a cheesecake, a chocolate tart and a Panetonne. We discussed our traditions around Easter and also shared reco

Episode 29 : Valentine oh valentine!

Feb 15 2024 8 mins  
In this episode, I talk about Valentine's day and the legends behind it. I also talk about the French expressions related to love and how the world celebrates it. Enjoy and Happy Valentine's to everybody!

Episode 28 : Career week

Feb 05 2024 6 mins  
In this episode, I talk about career week at my son's school. It is a week where parents are invited to talk about their profession. Etienne asked me to participate in it and I was glad to do it. The students and the teacher, Miss Antonia, were so welcoming. They asked great questions. Later this year, I explain how I will help Etienne's teacher organise the graduation part

Episode 27: 2024, here we go!

Jan 17 2024 10 mins  
In this episode, I wish everybody a happy new year! I resume what we did as a family for Christmas and our New Year holidays. I also explain why we have been busy lately with our upcoming wedding and how much our kids participated in the planning. I also explained how 2024 started off with new students and new challenges. Happy listening!

Episode 26: Will

Nov 16 2023 7 mins  
In this episode, I talk about Will, my step son who just celebrated his 12th birthday. I talk about the person he is and all the ordeals he had to go through in the last three years due to his drug resistant epilepsy. I speak about his new school and his Paralympic club that he attends every Saturday. I praise him for being so brave and kind, and for teaching us every day two impor