TV series are great for language immersion. If you like a little drama fiction, then you will enjoy “Petits Secrets entre Voisins.” This series is ideal for intermediate learners. However it can only be found on the French TF1 channel, therefore you will need a VPN if you wish to watch from of outside France.

Each episode lasts around 30 minutes and has different stories and characters. So this is not like a traditional soap opera or feuilleton as it is called in French. There is also the option of using French subtitles, which are invaluable to your learning experience, as they help you to follow the language that are hearing and see how it is written if you do not understand. This is a useful way to learn new words and phrases, which will link with the context and give a picture of the meaning. Alternatively you can note a few words down to check later. But be aware not to stop the flow, by pausing the video all the time as it can result in you feeling frustrated. The idea is to get a general meaning of what is being shown and then re-watch to capture words that have unknown definitions.

You will be amazed at how many common phrases that you hear using authentic colloquial French; such as “c’est chelou” which means “it’s weird.”

There is never a dull moment when watching “Petits Secrets entre Voisins” which will motivate you to keep watching. Beware as it is intriguingly addictive, and may become your next favourite evening watch.

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