french with elise

Bad news: there is no tooth fairy in France! Good news: Instead, it is a small mouse (la petite souris).

Have you ever heard of the High Speed Train we have in France? Listen to this episode and learn more about the TGV.

The subway line in Paris is the third-longest line in Europe with over 300 stations.

How did a rooster become the symbol of France? What are the other symbols?

Everyone knows that French people love the croissants! What they usually don't know is that the croissant was invented in another European country.

What do French people do for Halloween? What is the spookiest place to visit in Paris? Elise can't wait to share with you details about the most famous French cemetery.

Podcast Episode 6 Do French people really wear shirts with blue and white stripes? If so, where does it come from? Learn everything about la marinière, Coco Chanel and more. Find the activity packet here:

Podcast Episode 5 Are you wondering how to faire la bise and greet like a French person? This episode will teach you everything you need to know about the French cheek kisses! If you want to learn more, download the activity packet here! To receive more info, tips and tricks about learning French with your kids in an engaging way email me at info@frenchwithelise.com Connect with the French with Elise community on Instagram here!

This episode is about pigeons in Paris, poop, a funny French invention and a strange superstition. Eclectic and fun! If your family wants to learn more, find out which sounds animals make for the French and review some vocabulary, download the activity packet here. To receive more info, tips and tricks about learning French with your kids in an engaging way email me at info@frenchwithelise.com Connect with the French with Elise community on Instagram here!

Do you know Cloclo? Claude François is one of our most beloved French singers and you're about to discover everything about him through this podcast and its activity packet. His song Le lundi au soleil (Monday in the sun) will lead us to learn more about the days of the week, in French!

What is the most popular sport in France? Football! No, not American Football, but Soccer. French people call Soccer: Football or Le Foot! But wait what is "le"? Elise answers this question and more in the second episode of French with Elise and through different activities from the activity packet (see notes below).

Do you know what a croque-monsieur is? Find more about this traditional French food and learn useful French greetings and salutation vocabulary. Listening to this podcast will definitely help you learn bits of French in an organic way.