Papillonnages : French for intermediate learners - Natural French at a slower pace
Papillonnages is a short French podcast for intermediate learners who want to improve their listening skills at a slower, natural pace. Hosted by Katy Beauvais, each Monday episode comes from Brittany and shares a few minutes of everyday life and curious thoughts. The show is designed to make learning French simple and enjoyable. It also serves as an entry point to The French Instinct, a podcast and community focused on immersion and progress past the intermediate plateau.
Épisodes
Rikiki 🐿️| Automn in Bretagne | B1 French listening immersion
Autumn is settling into my garden in Brittany. Listen to a little moment of nature, with unexpected visitors that make this time of year special. Discover a little piece of everyday French through this short episode, then read the transcript and notes to understand and learn new vocabulary. Lis la transcription et les notes explicatives : https://katyslanguages.fr/2026/10/19/rikiki-french-podcast-
Hop, on change !🪥 Why discomfort is a good thing - B1 everyday French at a slower pace
What if feeling uncomfortable could be good for your brain? From trying a new habit to speaking French, discover why stepping out of your comfort zone can be beneficial. Discover a little piece of everyday French through this short episode, then read the transcript and notes to understand and learn new vocabulary. Lis la transcription et les notes explicatives : https://katyslanguages.fr/2026/10/1
Grève bretonne🐚 - B1 Natural French at a slower pace - French vocabulary and history
I take you for a walk in Brittany today to show you where the word "grève" comes from. Discover a little piece of everyday French through this short episode, then read the transcript to understand and learn new vocabulary. Lis la transcription et les ressources complémentaires : https://katyslanguages.fr/2026/10/05/origine-mot-greve-papillonnages-podcast-en-francais-naturel-pour-les-appr
Fan de carnets 🪶 | Writing in French | B1 French listening immersion
Do you like notebooks ? And did you know handwriting can be very usefull to learn French? Discover a little piece of everyday French through this short episode, then read the transcript to understand and learn new vocabulary. Lis la transcription : https://katyslanguages.fr/2026/09/28/papillonnages-natural-french-podcast-b1/Tu veux aller plus loin dans ton perfectionnement en français ? 🎧 Ec
Après la pluie 🌦️ | B1 French listening practice | Nature and everyday French
Have you ever noticed that particular smell after rain? Discover a little piece of everyday French through this short episode, then read the transcript to help you understand and learn new vocabulary. Accède à la transcription : https://katyslanguages.fr/2026/09/21/podcast-en-francais-naturel-pour-les-apprenants-b1/ Tu veux aller plus loin dans ton perfectionnement en français ? 🎧 Ec
Sans école 🚸 | Learning without schooling | B1 French listening practice
There are many different ways to learn, and sometimes the most interesting ones happen outside the classroom. Listen in natural French and read the transcript to support your understanding. Accède à la transcription : https://katyslanguages.fr/2026/09/21/podcast-en-francais-naturel-pour-les-apprenants-b1/ Tu veux aller plus loin dans ton perfectionnement en français ? 🎧 Ecoute le pod
Ricochets☺️ | Joyful learning | B1 French listening practice
Did you know this French word ? Emotions are very powerful in language learning. That's why ! Listen to this short episode in natural French and read the transcript to make the most of your listening practice. Accède à la transcription : https://katyslanguages.fr/2026/09/21/podcast-en-francais-naturel-pour-les-apprenants-b1/ Tu veux aller plus loin dans ton perfectionnement en françai
Galettes bretonnes🍳 | Everyday food in Breton culture | B1 French listening practice
Let's talk about one of the simple pleasures of everyday life in Brittany: the galette bretonne. Listen to this short episode in natural French and read the transcript to help you follow along and learn everyday vocabulary about food. Accède à la transcription : https://katyslanguages.fr/2026/09/21/podcast-en-francais-naturel-pour-les-apprenants-b1/ Tu veux aller plus loin dans ton pe
Signes de l'âge👵🏻 | Getting older and learning new things | B1 French listening practice
Many things have changed in my life in the past years... But getting older doesn't mean you have to stop learning, changing or trying new things. Find out why ! Listen in natural French and use the transcript to support your listening comprehension. Accède à la transcription : https://katyslanguages.fr/2026/09/21/podcast-en-francais-naturel-pour-les-apprenants-b1/ Tu veux aller plus loi
Mon jardin🌱 | B1 French listening practice | Everyday life in a French garden
A morning ritual that feels really good and why. Listen to this short episode in natural French and read the transcript to help you understand and learn along the way. Accède à la transcription : https://katyslanguages.fr/2026/09/21/podcast-en-francais-naturel-pour-les-apprenants-b1/ Tu veux aller plus loin dans ton perfectionnement en français ? 🎧 Ecoute le podcats The French Instinct🎁
🦋On papillonne ? Natural French at a slower pace - Uplifting droplets for intermediate learners
What does papillonner mean? 🦋 And what does a butterfly have to do with learning French?In this first episode of Papillonnages, I introduce this new podcast for intermediate French learners and explain why I chose this unusual name.Papillonnages is a short, uplifting French podcast for learners who want to listen to more natural French without feeling overwhelmed. I’ll speak naturally, but at a sl
New ! Natural French at a slower pace - French for intermediate learners
Papillonnages, c’est une petite bulle francophone très légère, pleine de douceur et d’authenticité pour mettre de la vie dans ton français dès le niveau B1. Chaque lundi, pendant quelques minutes, je partagerai avec toi un petit bout de chemin : un instant de vie, une découverte, une rélfexion… Un peu comme si j’ouvrais mon journal pour te confier quelques pensées, en français naturel, mais à un r
