As one of the pioneering voices in podcast-based language learning, this show has provided since 2006 what's surprisingly hard to find: French that exists nowhere else.

Not textbook French, not simplified YouTube French, not unstructured oral French, not literary French, not radio or TV French - but the French you only hear when you're actually there, when you have a friend there : « la langue de tous les jours ». 
 

This podcast offers : 

・A unique narrative approach

・Authentic real-life situations

・The poetry of everyday moments

・The immersive sound of spoken French

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Why this works 

This podcast is different. These aren't lessons - they're letters you'd receive from a friend. But their effect on your French is just as powerful.

The first benefit? Listening comprehension.

When you learn French, listening is the key that unlocks speaking, reading, and writing. At first it might feel difficult, but episode by episode, your ear gets used to my voice, my words, my sentence structures.

 

And then something wonderful happens: you start listening for what I'm saying, not just to understand what I'm saying.

Why does this work?

Because every episode (except interviews, of course) is written first. This isn't spontaneous street French with its incomplete sentences and false starts. It's carefully crafted French that sounds natural while maintaining clear structure - the kind you need to express complex ideas, tell stories, or hold real conversations.
 

What you get

 

 

 

 

Subscribe to receive my Parisian letters - €10/month
 

📧 Letters twice a week


The complete text of each episode sent by email the day it's published - directly from me. Print it, highlight it, write on it. My linguistic notes point out natural phrases, cultural context, expressions you won't find in textbooks.
 

📖 La Grande Lettre - monthly


Exclusive content I don't share anywhere else: the book I'm reading, a Parisian address I love, a personal reflection. Plus answers to your questions about French.
 

🎧 Thematic Collections


Regular curated playlists from my archives: ice cream in Paris, Parisian cafés, going to the bakery, vélo in Paris - organized and ready to explore.
 

 

What makes these letters different

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The notes make learning more lively.

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I explain cultural context through historical references or details that help you understand subtleties.

For example, I recently shared how a young woman on the bus said she was moving "to the 17th arrondissement, but on the edge of the 18th." This detail matters in Paris because the 17th is quite chic in the south but more working-class in the north, near the 18th arrondissement boundary.
 

I also like suggesting phrases for you to repeat aloud. Speaking aloud is essential for feeling comfortable in conversation.
 

For instance, when pastry chef Ophélie Barès talked about her version of the Opéra cake, I chose this sentence to repeat:
"Donc c'est un opéra que j'avais fait à l'époque pour ma sœur, c'est son gâteau préféré, et je l'avais retravaillé pour que les couches soient ultrafines et qu'il y ait vraiment à la dégustation un équilibre café chocolat qui soit parfait."
 

Why this sentence?
- First, it's long. You need to say it all. Start with small pieces, then the whole sentence. Long sentences matter in real conversations, and even if you master them in writing, speaking them is different.

- Second, it contains "pour que" - nearly as common in French as "il faut que." You can't really avoid these connectors. You could work around them, but it wouldn't sound natural.

- Finally, "pour que" triggers the subjunctive. It's incredibly useful to practice saying sentences with subjunctives aloud without saying anything complicated.

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・I can also use something particular in the text to encourage you to review a specific grammar point.
Whenever possible, there are photos so you can literally see what I'm talking about - where I was, portraits of people I met, views of Paris.
 

・And finally, I answer your questions!
- Laetitia, why did you use the passé simple in this sentence?

- Laetitia, when do we say "docteur" and when "médecin"?

- Laetitia, in episode 2344 about the ballet Giselle, you say "On s'est tous retrouvé pendant l'entracte..." Why do you use "l'entracte" and not "pause"?

- Laetitia, is the RER a suburban train in Paris?
 

What Subscribers say

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"The illusion of having acquaintances in Paris. Although you don't know me at all, I feel like we're almost friends." — Jeff

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"It's not just lessons - it's receiving letters you'd get from a friend. Your podcast has become part of my daily routine." — Rob (listening since 2012)

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"I feel transported to France during my little break in the day. Your voice is warm and your advice on repeating phrases aloud has helped me so much." — Julia

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"After 7 years of listening, I understand 95-100% of the podcast. It helps me maintain my French at a level where I don't sound outdated." — Bill

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"The variety of topics is wonderful - from pastry chefs to book reviews to family vacations. Each episode offers an intriguing slice of life." — Mary (listening since 2016)

 

"Your podcast gives me the best chance of understanding authentic French. The French is beautifully enunciated, and the episodes are short enough to listen several times." — Ellen

About Laetitia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When I created the podcast, I had very strong material constraints: a one-year-old baby (Micaela), a job (in publishing), and days that were too short.

These constraints have only persisted, even eighteen years later: I'm married, I have three daughters, an intense sporting activity, I love reading, and going out in Paris.

These constraints gave me a framework for the podcast: a short format, based on my daily life so I wouldn't have to invent content, a rhythm of two to three times a week to allow me to offer several anecdotes. It's this format that gave the podcast its title: telling one thing from my day.
 

[Listen to how it started →] Invite your ear to French and transport yourself to Paris.

 

FAQ

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Do I need to be an advanced learner?

The podcast is best suited for intermediate learners (A2/B1) and above. But many beginners listen too – they start by reading along, then gradually their ear gets used to my voice and rhythm.
 

How often do you publish?

Two episodes per week for One Thing In A French Day, plus one weekly Slow French episode (Cultivate Your French).
 

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time. No questions asked.
 

What if I'm already a subscriber?

Your current price doesn't change. This new €10/month offer is for new subscribers only.

 

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Please note : 

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