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Plus on écoute, plus on apprend // Conversations avec... Catherine (@catherineangus_hearyougo)

Emilie discute avec Catherine, prof d'anglais et auditrice de Passerelles, de l'importance d'écouter en profondeur pour apprendre une langue et tisser des liens. Elles partagent leurs expériences et Catherine donne des conseils concrets sur l'écoute active. #apprentissage #podcastfrancais #écouteactive
Duration
30.8 mins
Level
intermediate
Word Count
3343 (836 unique words)
Topics
Arts & Literature
Avignon, France
Canada
Education
France
Geneva, Switzerland
Language Learning
Lifestyle
Location
New Jersey, United States
New York, United States
Ottawa, Canada
Personal Development
Podcasts
Switzerland
Teaching
United States

Vocab Notes

01.
faire les choses avec les moyens du bord
to make do with what you have

This expression means to manage with the limited resources or tools available, to improvise and find solutions even when lacking ideal conditions.

02.
rentrer au bercail
to return home, to return to one's roots

This expression means to go back to one's home, often after a long absence. It can also refer to returning to one's country of origin or a place where one feels a strong sense of belonging.

03.
faire la décision
to make the decision

While grammatically correct, this expression is not the most common way to say 'to make a decision' in French. Native speakers would typically use 'prendre une décision'.

04.
les moyens du bord
the means at hand, whatever is available

This expression refers to utilizing the limited resources or tools that are readily available, often in a situation where improvisation is necessary.

05.
s'emboîter
to fit together, to interlock

This verb literally means 'to fit into each other,' like puzzle pieces. It is used metaphorically to describe elements that combine or connect harmoniously to form a whole.

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