Bonjour, tout le monde! I am FINALLY back after a LONG leave! I hesitated for a very long time to post this episode all around driving because it was to be published around the same week the #blacklivesmatter movement started. Because this story is set in Africa and sheds a bit of a "funny" light on African ways, I wasn't sure I should publish it. However, this is my story, it happened over 15 years ago and I can't say for how things are now. I hope you will enjoy it for what it is: a personal little story all around driving. It is in no way my intention to hurt or offend anyone with this episode. // Full transcription is available on my website thefrenchcompass.com. // On a side note: can you tell I paid someone to do the editing, mixing and mastering of this week's episode? I'm honestly facepalming over not having done this sooner to spare your ears. My takeaway: stick to what you do best and let others do the rest! Have a wonderful weekend, the sun is still shining behind the rain clouds. Lisiane

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48 - Can You Drive?

Dear all, a couple of weeks ago I was on the verge of having a severe burnout so I pulled the emergency brake without giving any notice. Désolée! ? I feel much better again and look forward to coming back soon. In the meantime, take care of yourselves! ? À bientôt, Lisiane

Interlude - Silence Radio

Bonjour à tous, hope you're all well! This is a special story. Full transcription available on my website thefrenchcompass.com . As per your request, PDF downloads will be available soon. Stay safe, Lisiane

47 - What's the Strangest Dream You've Ever Had?

Bonjour tout le monde! I hope you're hanging in there during these crazy, crazy times. We're all looking forward for them to end and I hope that in the meantime you are finding smart ways to use this strange season for the best. Remember: This too shall pass! Sending you love, courage and especially HOPE all the way from Germany. Take care and God bless, Lisiane

[Special Edition] Little Announcements

Hello everyone, I hope this episode finds you well and in good health. This week's random question was submitted by a podcast listener. If you would like to submit a random question, feel free to do so through my contact form on my website thefrenchcompass.com! Also, I had a little sound issue this week with an occasional tapping sound in the recording. I apologize and hope it won't disturb you too much. I wish you a great Easter, stay safe and in good health! Lisiane // Full transcription can be found in the episode's show notes on my website thefrenchcompass.com

46 - Is It Better to Be Kind or Honest?

? Hey all, I hope you are all in good health and staying safe from this "calamity". ? I think about you often and hope you will enjoy this new episode! ☺️ Little warning: this one is very close to normal spoken French, including familiar French/slang and dropping "e"s and other vowels. Hopefully it won't be too challenging - it's good practice for listening to native speakers or TV series! ? Phrase by phrase translation is included and for full transcription, see the show notes on my website thefrenchcompass.com // Take care & stay safe, ? Lisiane

45 - What Would You Do If You Were Broke?

? Hi all! Apologies for publishing one week late. ? No excuses. Just life! ?‍♀️ I currently have a terrible cold so forgive the weird voice today! ? Hope you're all doing well and praying the virus stays away from you! Stay calm, stay safe. ? À bientôt! ? Lisiane // Full show notes available on my website thefrenchcompass.com

44 - Is Netflix Good or Not?

Soooo! Long time no hear! I'm back at last and looking forward to publishing more podcast episodes! Find out in this episode what kept me away for so long! // Full transcription available over at thefrenchcompass.com. À bientôt! Lisiane

43 - So, What's Up?

? Hey all! Oh.my.word. We f.i.n.a.l.l.y. got internet installed in our new home after almost a month ? (yes, we're still in Germany ??). Anyway, new podcast episode will be up soon! Looking forward to coming back! Thanks for your patience - I owe you one! - and Happy New Year a month late ?, Lisiane

[FYI] New Episode Coming Soon! (See description)

? Hello everyone! I'm back for a short and sweet special edition this week. ✨ The Christmas audiobook ? is finally out and I wanted to share an extract with you. I hope you will enjoy it! ☺️ Please note that there is no transcription available for this special edition in the show notes but you can get the full audiobook, including all the transcriptions, in my shop on my website thefrenchcompass.com. This will be my last episode this year as I'm way too busy to publish anything else at the moment, but I hope to be back next year in January. In the meantime, I wish you a wonderful time with your family and friends, ?? Joyeux Noël à vous tous et à bientôt, j'espère! Lisiane ?

[Special Edition] The Christmas Shopping

Dear all, I'm truly sorry not to have an episode for you this week. I was hoping to get one out but I got ill and at the same time I have my hands full getting ready for a couple of major life changes taking place in the next few days and weeks - which I will tell you more about when things have settled. So, that's why I haven't had the time to create an episode. I hope to be back soon and wish you a lovely week. Oh, and I hope to have the Christmas audiobook out this coming week. I will keep you posted. Thanks for journeying along, I love having you "around". Lisiane ?

Interlude (more info in the description)

? Alright, so, I’m aware that this is a super cheesy ? thing to say today because you’ve probably heard it a thousand times ? BUT I truly am grateful ? for all of you! It would be a super sad (and pathetic!) journey for me if I was just talking away in an empty room! As a thank you, I want to share with you a free chapter from my upcoming audiobook, ? so make sure to ? sign up on my website thefrenchcompass.com or go to the show notes to find another link there. ? THANK YOU and Happy Thanksgiving! ??

42 - Have You Ever Celebrated Thanksgiving?

? Do you like ads? Hate them? Pay to avoid seeing them? I'd love to know! As a side note, I'm planning on sending out a little surprise/gift ? to my newsletter subscribers next week, ?? so if you haven't already signed up and you'd like to get it too, make sure you sign up before next Thursday! ? Enjoy the episode and have a wonderful (ad-free?) weekend, Lisiane ? // For full transcription, check out the show notes on my website thefrenchcompass.com

41 - Should Ads Be Prohibited?

? Okay, everyone, here comes another LONG episode! ☺️ It took me FOR.EV.ER to make it ? in every abstract sense of the word. But it's finally here! ? It's a little different from the others because of the recipe format. I hope you will still enjoy it! Check out the full transcription in the show notes on my website thefrenchcompass.com if you want to try it out! ? Have a delicious weekend! ? Lisiane

40 - What's Your Favorite Recipe?

? Okay, full disclosure here: some of my previous recording equipment gave up the ghost a week ago (Halloween retaliated ? but it was to be expected ?) and so I've been using new recording ? equipment and software ? this week. Which means some of it will be good, and some won't. ? Anyway, I hope you will still enjoy this episode and bear with me while I master new technology ? - I'll do my best to learn fast. ? It's lovely to have you and I wish you a wonderful weekend! Lisiane ? // PS. As always, full transcription can be viewed for free on my website thefrenchcompass.com

39 - Have You Ever Been On A Cruise?

Want to learn French? Give this a try! Phrase by phrase translation included. Every week, I answer a random question in French and hopefully help you improve your listening. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I enjoy designing and creating it! Looking forward to connecting with you, Lisiane NOTE: All transcriptions and translations can be viewed on www.thefrenchcompass.com

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