Les Balados Francophones (Francophone Podcasts)

Learning ObjectivesUnderstand and discuss the content of a French-language podcast.Use indirect speech to report what someone said.Use the relative pronoun 'dont' to connect ideas.Use the present subjunctive to express opinions, doubts, and wishes.🎧 Imagine you discover a super interesting balado québécois (Quebec podcast) [bah-lah-DOH kay-bay-KWAH] about the history of Montreal! You want to tell your friend about it, summarize a fascinating part, and explain why they should listen. This lesson will give you the tools to do that perfectly. 💬Real-World ApplicationsFollow news and social discussions in the francophonie (French-speaking world) [frahn-ko-fo-NEE].Improve your listening skills by hearing native speakers.Share cultural recommendations with francophones (French-speaking friends)...

French (Canadian)Meaning & How to Use ItExampleUn balado (A podcast) [uhn bah-lah-DOH]A digital audio show you can download or listen to online. This is a common word for 'podcast' in Canadian French.J'écoute un balado sur la science tous les matins. (I listen to a podcast about science every morning.) [zhay-KOOT uhn bah-lah-DOH soor lah see-AHNS too lay mah-TAN].Un animateur / une animatrice (A host) [uhn ah-nee-mah-TUR / oon ah-nee-mah-TREES]The person who presents a show (male / female).L'animateur a posé une question très intéressante. (The host asked a very interesting question.) [lah-nee-mah-TUR ah poh-ZAY oon kes-TYOHN trayz an-tay-reh-SAHNT].Un auditeur / une auditrice (A listener) [uhn oh-dee-TUR / oon oh-dee-TREES]A person who listens to a show (male / female).Le balado a des mil...

1. Indirect Speech (Le Discours Indirect)To report what someone else said, we often change the verb tense and pronouns. The sentence is introduced by a verb like dire que (to say that) [deer kuh], annoncer que (to announce that) [ah-nohn-SAY kuh], or demander si (to ask if) [duh-mahn-DAY see].The Rule:Direct Speech: The host says, 'Le sujet est complexe.' (The subject is complex.) [luh soo-ZHAY ay kohm-PLEX]. Indirect Speech: The host said that the subject was complex. 'L'animateur a dit que le sujet était complexe.' [lah-nee-mah-TUR ah dee kuh luh soo-ZHAY ay-TAY kohm-PLEX].2. The Relative Pronoun 'dont'The word dont [dohn] replaces a phrase that starts with de (of/from) [duh], like in parler de (to talk about) [par-LAY duh] or avoir besoin de (to need) [ah-VWAR buh-ZWAN duh]. It connects...