Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
Can you survive in France without knowing French? We ask this question plus lots of others of our favorite French educator, Benoit Rincé. We'll talk about how to approach learning the language to get ready for when you land in France!
Side note - this is the real-life Benoit who inspired "Benoit the Baguette" you see pop up in our videos with language explanations! 😊🥖We will be forever grateful for his help in making learning French feel fun and possible. ❤️
If you'd like to connect with Benoit, you can find him on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/benoit-rinc%C3%A9-750976214
00:00 - Intro
02:40 - Benoit Rincé
05:43 - Do you really need to know French before you leave the US?
08:40 - How do I begin learning French?
11:33 - What French vocabulary is most useful for beginners?
13:24 - How long does it take to learn French?
15:12 - Overcoming frustrating with the new language.
19:18 - How much will I remember from my French lesson?
21:18 - How good does my French need to be before I jump in?
30:30 - Summary
Favorite French shows on Netflix to practice listening to French and training your ear:
- Lupin (suspense) - netflix.com/fr-en/title/80994082
- Call My Agent (comedy/drama) - netflix.com/fr-en/title/80133335
- The Parisian Agency (real estate reality show) - netflix.com/fr-en/title/81417684
- Resource Benoit recommends for French language practice. Listen to podcasts, do exercises, and take practice tests according to your specific level at https://francaisfacile.rfi.fr/fr/ -
P.S. Sorry, I don't know what was happening with that weird color changing on our screen!
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Follow our journey @ baguettebound.com
About Us:
We are an American family of 3 who moved to France for an extended stay adventure in 2022.
We wanted to experience Europe as more than rushed tourists on a 10-day vacation. To dive into the culture, learn a new language, experience daily life, and truly know what it was like to work and live somewhere other than the US.
In France, we set up a business, enrolled in a middle school, found housing, and even got our cat a European passport!
While in the US preparing to leave, the information we found about staying in France for longer than a short vacation was directed at college students, young & single digital nomads, or retirees. Where was the useful information for families like us?
With a year under our belts in France, we created Baguette Bound to pass on what we have learned. We hope to make it easier and inspire other families who are interested in experiencing a long stay in France with their families. Stay tuned for more information on French culture, local travel ideas, and the logistics of moving across the world.
Book a 1:1 Consult with us: BookWithRaina.as.me/BaguetteBoundConsult
Can you survive in France without knowing French? We ask this question plus lots of others of our favorite French educator, Benoit Rincé. We'll talk about how to approach learning the language to get ready for when you land in France!
Side note - this is the real-life Benoit who inspired "Benoit the Baguette" you see pop up in our videos with language explanations! 😊🥖We will be forever grateful for his help in making learning French feel fun and possible. ❤️
If you'd like to connect with Benoit, you can find him on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/benoit-rinc%C3%A9-750976214
00:00 - Intro
02:40 - Benoit Rincé
05:43 - Do you really need to know French before you leave the US?
08:40 - How do I begin learning French?
11:33 - What French vocabulary is most useful for beginners?
13:24 - How long does it take to learn French?
15:12 - Overcoming frustrating with the new language.
19:18 - How much will I remember from my French lesson?
21:18 - How good does my French need to be before I jump in?
30:30 - Summary
Favorite French shows on Netflix to practice listening to French and training your ear:
- Lupin (suspense) - netflix.com/fr-en/title/80994082
- Call My Agent (comedy/drama) - netflix.com/fr-en/title/80133335
- The Parisian Agency (real estate reality show) - netflix.com/fr-en/title/81417684
- Resource Benoit recommends for French language practice. Listen to podcasts, do exercises, and take practice tests according to your specific level at https://francaisfacile.rfi.fr/fr/ -
P.S. Sorry, I don't know what was happening with that weird color changing on our screen!
_______________________________
Follow our journey @ baguettebound.com
About Us:
We are an American family of 3 who moved to France for an extended stay adventure in 2022.
We wanted to experience Europe as more than rushed tourists on a 10-day vacation. To dive into the culture, learn a new language, experience daily life, and truly know what it was like to work and live somewhere other than the US.
In France, we set up a business, enrolled in a middle school, found housing, and even got our cat a European passport!
While in the US preparing to leave, the information we found about staying in France for longer than a short vacation was directed at college students, young & single digital nomads, or retirees. Where was the useful information for families like us?
With a year under our belts in France, we created Baguette Bound to pass on what we have learned. We hope to make it easier and inspire other families who are interested in experiencing a long stay in France with their families. Stay tuned for more information on French culture, local travel ideas, and the logistics of moving across the world.
Book a 1:1 Consult with us: BookWithRaina.as.me/BaguetteBoundConsult
