Traditions iconiques - A Kiss Hello

To celebrate France’s love of culture, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes featuring francophone artists and performers. This episode, the story of Simone, who unknowingly became the most “listened-to voice in France.” Stick around until the end for an update on what S ...  Show more

To celebrate France’s love of culture, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes featuring francophone artists and performers. This episode, the story of Arnaud, who launched a career impersonating one of France’s most beloved male singers, Jacques Brel. Stick around until t ...  Show more

Join Ted on his French conversational journey as he learns how to greet in French. In this very first episode, Ted learns how to greet someone with our Babbel expert, Caroline’s help. The burning question: what on earth is this tricky cheek kiss that French people call “la bise?” ...  Show more

How do you kiss someone without kissing them? Neil and Feifei explain a word which describes a popular way of greeting and saying goodbye to friends 

A shake of the hand received with an approving grip. A bow of the head prompts a slightly confused bow in return. A bear hug... a stone stiff body. Two kisses on each cheek... well, you might want to think twice about that one. Unsure what to do? ChinesePod greeting methodolog ...

Did you know that there are different ways of greeting people depending on the time of day in France? In this episode, we'll teach you how to greet people at different times of the day. You'll also learn how to say your name in French.This season of Coffee Break French features a ...  Show more