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Rachel mais Rachelle en français

Podcast by Rachel W. Mak

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About Rachel mais Rachelle en français

As a French learner who speaks six languages, I share honest reflections, stories, and conversations about language, culture, and personal growth.From learning French while living in England to exploring what languages teach us about courage, identity, and connection — this podcast invites you to slow down, listen deeply, and rediscover the beauty of communication.For learners, francophiles, and curious minds who believe languages aren’t just tools, but windows to who we are. 🌍💬

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13 episodes

episode I Tried Institut Français London as a Busy Adult — Was It Worth It? artwork

I Tried Institut Français London as a Busy Adult — Was It Worth It?

After a month of silence, I'm back — and I have a very good reason for disappearing. Instead of my usual self-study routine, I did something completely different: I enrolled in the Saturday Express course at Institut Français in South Kensington, London. Five full Saturdays. A real classroom. Real classmates. And a very honest wake-up call about where my French actually stands. In this episode, I share: ✅ How I learned French from A1 to A2 as a busy adult with zero immersive environment ✅ How a random conversation with my French tutor led me to Institut Français ✅ What my first day of French school actually felt like (spoiler: very nervous) ✅ The real pros AND cons of group language learning vs. self-study ✅ What I discovered about my speaking and listening skills ✅ Whether I'd do it again — and the smarter way to approach it 🎁 FREE French Vision Board (desktop + mobile wallpaper): Get my French Fluency Vision Board → https://rachelwmak.com/newsletter/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTh0RDQxTmQzdWhnYkNrblpxQ0dmQ0FNNWZxUXxBQ3Jtc0tuOG91RjJSVWl3TEFTZmlvOGIwNHhNMVBBczFlREc3TWdLNk1CMFp5RV95bE1GNkgxUXhReEpNR1VxYWpXWFpvcjZ6d01GMGZiSUZjc0ZlcUNBTDF0ajVCclYtQW0yUHl0VDlvWHdmOXpKa2pxN0FoZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Frachelwmak.com%2Fnewsletter%2F&v=BkBF5bLYBpA] 📺 Watch the full video on YouTube (includes the assessment, classroom footage & my French journal entry — can you understand it without subtitles?) https://youtu.be/BkBF5bLYBpA --- 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED - Institut Français London: https://www.institut-francais.org.uk - Saturday Express course: https://www.institut-francais.org.uk/french-courses/saturday-express/#/ - My 30-Day French Speaking Challenge (YouTube): https://youtu.be/WjGJU9LD6mQ - How I Learn French Without Living in France (YouTube): https://youtu.be/iROGBIXhlZc - Free French Vision Board download: https://rachelwmak.com/newsletter/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTh0RDQxTmQzdWhnYkNrblpxQ0dmQ0FNNWZxUXxBQ3Jtc0tuOG91RjJSVWl3TEFTZmlvOGIwNHhNMVBBczFlREc3TWdLNk1CMFp5RV95bE1GNkgxUXhReEpNR1VxYWpXWFpvcjZ6d01GMGZiSUZjc0ZlcUNBTDF0ajVCclYtQW0yUHl0VDlvWHdmOXpKa2pxN0FoZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Frachelwmak.com%2Fnewsletter%2F&v=BkBF5bLYBpA] --- 💬 LET'S CONNECT I'd love to know — what's YOUR biggest challenge as a French learner right now?  Speaking? Listening? Finding the time? If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review — it genuinely helps other  French learners and francophiles find this podcast. Merci beaucoup! 🇫🇷 #LearnFrench #FrenchLearning #AdultLanguageLearner #InstitutFrançais  #FrenchInLondon #Francophile #LanguageLearningJourney Support the show [https://www.paypal.me/rachelwmak] - - -  🧡Support the show [https://www.paypal.me/rachelwmak] Hosted by Rachel W. Mak — creator of Rachel mais Rachelle en français 🎬 Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@rachel_mais_rachelle [https://www.youtube.com/@rachel_mais_rachelle] 🌍 More reflections & updates: rachelwmak.com/podcast [http://www.rachelwmak.com/podcast] 💌 Say bonjour: hello@rachelwmak.com [hello@rachelwmak.com]

24 Mar 2026 - 13 min
episode The Real Reason French People Love Arguing artwork

The Real Reason French People Love Arguing

In this episode, I reflect on a real classroom moment from my university years in Hong Kong and how learning French later helped me understand it differently. From French philosophy and education to the famous thèse, antithèse, synthèse structure, this is a story about how culture quietly shapes our voice. It’s not about one culture being better than another — it’s about understanding why silence feels safe for some, and expression feels natural for others. If you love French culture, are learning French, or are curious about communication, identity, and critical thinking, this episode is for you.  🎁 Free Download: Get my French Fluency Vision Board → https://rachelwmak.com/newsletter/ [https://rachelwmak.com/newsletter/] 🎧 Recommended listening If you haven’t yet, you might enjoy the previous episode: Why French Culture Is So Irresistible to Me Support the show [https://www.paypal.me/rachelwmak] - - -  🧡Support the show [https://www.paypal.me/rachelwmak] Hosted by Rachel W. Mak — creator of Rachel mais Rachelle en français 🎬 Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@rachel_mais_rachelle [https://www.youtube.com/@rachel_mais_rachelle] 🌍 More reflections & updates: rachelwmak.com/podcast [http://www.rachelwmak.com/podcast] 💌 Say bonjour: hello@rachelwmak.com [hello@rachelwmak.com]

20 Jan 2026 - 8 min
episode How I Manifested My French Fluency — With Practical Steps artwork

How I Manifested My French Fluency — With Practical Steps

In this episode, I share how I manifested my French fluency — not in a magical or unrealistic way, but through mindset shifts and real-life practices that genuinely worked for me and helped me build calm, confidence, and consistency in French. If you’re a French learner, a francophile, or someone who feels stuck despite years of learning, I hope this video gives you encouragement and a different way of seeing your journey. 🎁 Free Download: Get my French Fluency Vision Board → https://rachelwmak.com/newsletter/ [https://rachelwmak.com/newsletter/] Support the show [https://www.paypal.me/rachelwmak] - - -  🧡Support the show [https://www.paypal.me/rachelwmak] Hosted by Rachel W. Mak — creator of Rachel mais Rachelle en français 🎬 Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@rachel_mais_rachelle [https://www.youtube.com/@rachel_mais_rachelle] 🌍 More reflections & updates: rachelwmak.com/podcast [http://www.rachelwmak.com/podcast] 💌 Say bonjour: hello@rachelwmak.com [hello@rachelwmak.com]

13 Jan 2026 - 14 min
episode Nervous About Speaking French? | Try this Guided Meditation artwork

Nervous About Speaking French? | Try this Guided Meditation

This gentle language learning meditation is for anyone who feels afraid, blocked, or hesitant about speaking French. If learning French has ever made you doubt yourself, feel behind, or feel “not good enough”, I hope this meditation helps you feel a little safer, a little softer, and a little more patient with yourself. Support the show [https://www.paypal.me/rachelwmak] - - -  🧡Support the show [https://www.paypal.me/rachelwmak] Hosted by Rachel W. Mak — creator of Rachel mais Rachelle en français 🎬 Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@rachel_mais_rachelle [https://www.youtube.com/@rachel_mais_rachelle] 🌍 More reflections & updates: rachelwmak.com/podcast [http://www.rachelwmak.com/podcast] 💌 Say bonjour: hello@rachelwmak.com [hello@rachelwmak.com]

30 Dec 2025 - 9 min
episode Not Fluent in French. Not Living in France. But Still Sharing My Journey. artwork

Not Fluent in French. Not Living in France. But Still Sharing My Journey.

Have you ever felt like you’re not “qualified enough” to do the thing you love? In this episode, I share why I stopped waiting to be fluent, confident, or “ready” before talking about French — and how a quiet year without big milestones actually helped me grow more than expected. This episode is about manifestation in real life, not wishful thinking. About trusting the pause. About becoming — before arrival. If you love French culture, are learning French, or feel called to a future you can’t fully see yet, this episode is for you. Support the show [https://www.paypal.me/rachelwmak] - - -  🧡Support the show [https://www.paypal.me/rachelwmak] Hosted by Rachel W. Mak — creator of Rachel mais Rachelle en français 🎬 Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@rachel_mais_rachelle [https://www.youtube.com/@rachel_mais_rachelle] 🌍 More reflections & updates: rachelwmak.com/podcast [http://www.rachelwmak.com/podcast] 💌 Say bonjour: hello@rachelwmak.com [hello@rachelwmak.com]

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