A Paris street at dusk, the Eiffel Tower lit up at the end of it

💜 The Private Podcast

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220 episodes

Every lesson in the library as an episode, so your French fits into a walk, a commute or a coffee.

Live Transcript

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The first minute of Tour Montparnasse, from 🗼 Paris Series. Noah and Mathilde argue about whether the view can beat Sacré-Cœur.

Tour Montparnasse 🏯
🗼 Paris Series · the first minute
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  • NoahAlors, Mathilde, tu penses vraiment que la Tour Montparnasse va nous offrir une meilleure vue que le Sacré-Cœur ?So, Mathilde, do you really think the Montparnasse Tower will offer us a better view than Sacré-Cœur?
  • MathildeC'est ce que disait la femme avec qui on a bu de l'absinthe hier soir. Elle avait l'air convaincante, non ?That's what the woman we drank absinthe with last night said. She seemed convincing, didn't she?
  • NoahPeut-être, mais ce bâtiment... C'est une tache noire corporative sur la skyline de Paris. Franchement, il gâche tout le charme.Maybe, but that building... It's a corporate black stain on the Paris skyline. Frankly, it ruins all the charm.
  • MathildeOh arrête de râler, Noah. Je vais jeter un œil par moi-même. Si les vues sont aussi bonnes que promis, ça vaudra peut-être le coup.Oh, stop complaining, Noah. I'm going to take a look for myself. If the views are as good as promised, it might be worth it.
  • NoahSi tu le dis. Mais franchement, ça va être chaud de battre le Sacré-Cœur. Ce dôme blanc avec ses petites ruelles en dessous, c'est iconique.If you say so. But honestly, it's going to be tough to beat Sacré-Cœur. That white dome with its little streets below, it's iconic.
  • MathildeBon, on est arrivés. Qu'est-ce que tu en penses de l'intérieur ? Moi, je trouve ça un peu vide et sans âme.Well, we've arrived. What do you think of the interior? I find it a bit empty and soulless.
  • NoahOui, ça manque de vie. C'est froid et impersonnel. Mais bon, montons voir la vue. On ne perd rien à essayer.Yes, it lacks life. It's cold and impersonal. But anyway, let's go up and see the view. We have nothing to lose by trying. ...
  • MathildeWow, Noah, regarde ça ! C'est comme un jeu de société géant. On voit chaque monument parisien.Wow, Noah, look at this! It's like a giant board game. We can see every Parisian monument.

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Any day

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What readers say

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Questions, answered

What is 💜 The Private Podcast?

Every lesson as an episode in a private feed: 220 episodes with ⚡️ Live Transcript. It comes with the 💎 Premium Program.

Which app do I listen in?

The one you already use. The private feed lands in your podcast app the moment you join.

What is ⚡️ Live Transcript?

The words of the dialogue on screen as they're spoken, so you can check a line the moment it slips past you.

Is there a free podcast?

Yes: the weekly public episode, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, rated 4.9★.

How often do new episodes arrive?

Twice a week. Each of the 💬 2 Full Lessons arrives as a new episode.

Can I try it before paying?

Yes. Premium starts with a 7-day free trial, and there's a 30-day money-back guarantee.