# 30. J'ai pris des congés. I took some days off. Slow French podcast for beginners.

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Published: 2026-04-24T09:19:41+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victoria-vernhes6/episodes/30--Jai-pris-des-congs--I-took-some-days-off--Slow-French-podcast-for-beginners-e3id61u
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## Resource

In this episode, I talk about my holidays, the first time since summer! This is a great episode for beginners. You'll practise: 🔹 Everyday vocabulary. 🔹 The imparfait, how to talk about past habits ("I used to…") 🔹 Natural, conversational French spoken slowly and clearly Download your free transcripttion, translation (English, Russia), and notes (grammar, vocabulary, culture) PDF to practice along with each story and make progress in French: https://tally.so/r/KYPl8z Participate in a monthly Alelier Jeux (Play and Speak French Club for beginners) t o practice your French in a small group of learners https://enfrancaisav.com/atelier-jeux/ Book a lesson with me to practice or improve your French https://enfrancaisav.com/book-a-lesson/ 🇫🇷 1 Minute in Slow French is designed for beginners who want to learn French naturally . Each episode tells a short story in slow, clear French , with vocabulary explanations for tricky words and phrases. I’m Victoria Vernhes , a certified, trilingual French teacher for beginners. I lhelp beginner learners speak French with confidence and enjoy the culture behind the language.

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