The Learn French With Alexa Podcast
The Perfect French Listening Practice
The Learn French With Alexa podcast is a free French listening podcast hosted by Alexa Polidoro, a French teacher and YouTuber.
Each episode includes stories, French culture and fun facts with short quizzes and clear explanations, so you can practise listening comprehension at a variety of French levels.
New episodes are released every Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.
Listen to the latest episode: S2 EP5 | Les vols au Louvre ⬇️
The next episode will be Louis XIV on 22 Oct.
You can also find the podcasts on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or watch my podcasts on YouTube.
Have any questions about the podcast? Email us at support@learnfrenchwithalexa.com.
Podcast FAQs
Everything you need to know about the Learn French With Alexa podcast, including new episodes, learning levels and support guides.
Is the Learn French With Alexa podcast free?
Yes! You can listen for free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, or watch on YouTube. You don’t need a Complete French Course subscription to enjoy the podcast.
When are new episodes released?
During active seasons, new episodes are released every Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.
Are there support guides with each episode?
Yes! Each episode comes with a downloadable PDF support guide to help with your learning. Guides are available on the relevant episode page on our website every Friday, the day after the podcast is released.
What are the podcast seasons about?
Season 1: Learn French With Fun Facts
Get to know Alexa through stories about her family, life and favourite things, while practising your French listening skills.
Season 2: Faits historiques macabres
Join Alexa and her guests as they explore the darker side of French history, while helping you build your French vocabulary and listening comprehension.
What level of French is the podcast suitable for?
The level varies by episode. Season 1 offers more accessible listening practice, while Season 2 is aimed at B1 (intermediate) learners. Check the level listed on each episode page to help you choose where to start.
How can I use the podcast to practise my French?
Listen once to see how much you understand, then replay any sections you find difficult. Open the episode page to read the accompanying French text, check the English translation and try answering the practice questions.
Can I use the podcast alongside the Complete French Course?
Yes! The podcast gives you extra listening practice and helps you hear French in context. Some episodes also include notes pointing you towards relevant Complete French Course lessons if you’d like to explore a topic further.
Can I download the podcast to listen offline?
Yes, you can download the audio using the “Download this Podcast” link on the episode page.
Who can I contact if I have a question about the podcast?
Email 📧support@learnfrenchwithalexa.com and our customer support team will be happy to help.
Les vols au Louvre (The Louvre Thefts)
In this week's episode, host Alexa and guests, Adam and Josh, dive deep into the thefts of one of Paris's most famous museums.
Les lois insolites (Unusual laws)
Join host Alexa and guests, Kafí and Agnès, in episode 4 as they uncover strange and unusual French laws.
Le Bazar de la charité (The Charity Bazaar)
In episode 3, Alexa teaches guests Katie and George about the 1897 fire at the Parisian Charity Bazaar, putting their knowledge of French numbers to the test!
Les catacombes (The Catacombs)
In episode 2, Satie and Liam join Alexa to discuss the Paris Catacombs, while putting their knowledge of B1 level French to the test.
La morgue de Paris (The Paris Morgue)
In this episode, host Alexa is joined by the lovely Satie and Liam, who learn more about 'La morgue de Paris', or the Paris morgue, while also strengthening their B1 French skills.
Season 1, Episode 12
Do you know Alexa's favourite book? In this final episode of Learn French with Fun Facts, host Alexa Polidoro talks about her latest read and why it's her favourite.
Season 1, Episode 11
In Episode 11 of Learn French with Fun Facts, host Alexa Polidoro talks about what she did when she was younger. What job did you do when you were younger?
Season 1, Episode 10
In Episode 10 of Learn French with Fun Facts, host Alexa Polidoro talks about her father, where he is from and what he did for a living. Do you have a fun fact about your family?
Season 1, Episode 9
In Episode 9 of Learn French with Fun Facts, host Alexa Polidoro talks about her favourite movie and what year it's from. Do you know this film? What's your favourite movie?
Season 1, Episode 8
Episode 8 of Learn French with Fun Facts is all about jobs! Host Alexa Polidoro talks about her job and why she became a teacher. What do you do for work or alternatively, what is your dream career?