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Today's long-awaited FrenchPod Café has all sorts of news about FrenchPod: we've got an update regarding our fantastic application in the iPhone App Store and other - less happy - news about the FrenchPod team. So tune in and find out what's going on!
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nchriste says
June 8, 2009
Frenchpod, Italianpod, and Spanishpod all are announcing staff departures. It appears that there is some serious house-cleaning going on at Praxis. What's up? Obviously all of these departures are no coincidence. Praxis has NOT been giving us a full account of what is happening. First the lesson cutbacks, and then all of our favorite staff are departing.
empty says
June 8, 2009
I can sympathize with JP. Although living in Lyon is pretty cool, I do miss my home in Seattle quite a bit too.
I miss Thai food, Mexican food, snowboarding in the snowiest mountains on earth, not needing air conditioning in the summer, free refills, seahawks games, the folk-life festival, gigantic evergreen trees, dim sum and redhook beers.
Good luck with your new thing JP. Bonne chance & buena suerte.
jpvillanueva says
June 8, 2009
Thanks so much, empty! Mexican food, dim sum, redhook.... I can't wait to go back! :)
I also want to say that whoever gets to be Amo's next cohost is a lucky person! Amaury is a kick in the pants! ;)
londonparis says
June 8, 2009
That's sad news to hear your leaving us JP. Thanks for all the work you've put into Frenchpod, we'll miss you.
I hope Frenchpod keeps up the Frenchpod Cafe show despite the unfortunate 1 lesson per week (temporary!) schedule.
Without this Frenchpod cafe show the site feels a bit dead.
sulis says
June 8, 2009
It's a shame that the FrenchPod decison makers have not reconsidered the new schedule (although I didn't really expect it.) It is clear that we are not getting the full story here.
Maybe the recycling of old lessons will suit new members, but what about all the loyal FrenchPod users who have been here almost since the beginning? Many of us will have already worked though most of the lessons. So what is left for us? One new lesson a week? Sorry, but I don't see many people paying a subscription fee for such a small amount of new content. It seems like a bad business move to me.
Anyway, I would like to say thank you to the team for being great hosts and I wish JP all the best!
jimoya says
June 8, 2009
Oh, no! JP is leaving us!! We're gonna miss you! Good luck in whatever you do next.I'll follow you on facebook ^^
Actually, that means there's no one left from all the people I met when I visited Fpod a year ago...kind of sad...
anugrah says
June 8, 2009
JP is leaving us too! Arg, what's in Seattle, all there is, is that fair, and the Space needle. (joking) I love the West coast, born and raised in Oregon.
I dont see why you want to see rain everyday, for 2 weeks straight at a time!
I'll definetly be missing you JP even though you haven't got to know me...
bryn says
June 8, 2009
Bonne chance, buena suerte & good luck, JP! Thanks for all the work you have put into FrenchPod during your time here.
nativi98 says
June 8, 2009
Oh no, not you too JP!! I can't count how often the Amaury/JP banter has caused me to laugh hysterically! I expect Praxis to be looking for a new co-host for a long time because you'll be hard to replace...sniff sniff :'( Good luck in all your new adventures JP!
Can anyone at Praxis give us an idea of when the lessons might go back up to 3 per week? My premium subscription expired last month & I'd love to renew, but can't justify paying for only 4 new lessons per month.
shoshanna says
June 8, 2009
I have really not heard any true answer to any concerns voiced in the e-mails posted.
I can only assume that things are tough financially & that is why the cuts were made.
It seems now that the site is good for beginners but those of us who want to progress are now at a stalemate.
I hope you will reconsider this decision. Hopefully,.... when the economy picks up. Until then, Au revoir.
Shoshanna
martinl says
June 9, 2009
The quality of this service has really deteriorated over the past few months. Updates are more sparse and the new dialogues are nowhere near as well-acted, educational and humorous as they once used to be.
Frenchpod has been an invaluable tool for me to learn French and I appreciate your hard work and efforts, but due to the above mentioned problems, I am no longer a paying customer.
Adieu !
billkaulitzlover says
June 9, 2009
Nooooooooo! JP and Amaury was a great team! :(
They were so funny together! :(
eastcoastc says
June 9, 2009
Good luck JP!
Did I hear correct that there is an G1 Android app? Right now I can only see the Chinesepod Quick, which I have already downloaded.
strelnikov1960 says
June 9, 2009
As long as Amaury sticks around, I'll keep listening to Frenchpod.
omarreen says
June 10, 2009
Je suis triste! I really like JP! I like him as a host in Spanishpod and in Frenchpod. I feel like he is a big part of my life as a language enthusiast (you too, Amaury and Liliana). I love the way you present the lessons. Where can I keep in touch with you people?
blueschaeffer says
June 10, 2009
Bonne chance JP! Any intermediate lessons coming up??? I'm listening to old newbie lessons that I skipped earlier on, but even though I'm far from fluent, they're not much of a challenge.
anugrah says
June 10, 2009
Yeah, Amaury if you ever leave, I will really get ticked, so DON'T. Unless you find someone that the whole Praxis company agrees on that is funnier than you and JP combined. But that won't happen, so please, DON'T LEAVE!
BTW JP bonne chance. Have fun in Seattle!
m1chael says
June 10, 2009
I just started my 7 day trial and i was really digging Erica and Amaury, then JP and Amaury. I'm a complete newbie btw. I've searched a lot of sites and podcasts for good French language lessons and FrenchPod is by far the best i've found. You guys are personable,funny, and great teachers with nice clean voices. I hope it continues with the new guy/girl.
*silently weeping* Good luck JP!!
abigail12 says
June 10, 2009
we will sincerely miss you JP best wishes in your teaching job hope all goes well. thnx 4 everything you did.
merci
amaurylibeer says
June 11, 2009
Merci à tous pour vos commentaires.
I am really sad as well to see JP going away, as I was when Erica had to go back to United States. I will miss him a lot.
ericat says
June 12, 2009
Happy vibes and great success to you, JP, in the next chapter of your life. Thanks for all the great contributions you've made to FrenchPod and I'll miss listening to you two!
Oh, Amaury, mon pauvre ami! Everyone keeps abandoning you like an orphelin - what a trooper you are! I second strelnikov1960 - as long as you're still there, FrenchPod goes on..
Three cheers for Amaury!!
anugrah says
June 12, 2009
Three cheers for Amaury. Erica, it's been awhile since you posted. Say something once in a while! Haha, but the both of you were awesome hosts. I'm sure Erica will go back to China and give Amaury a punch if he even gets the idea of leaving.
Keep going Amaury! I hope that you will have a good co-host!
strelnikov1960 says
June 12, 2009
Nice to see that Erica is alive and well. We miss you too, kid. You and Amaury had a vibe that was very cool. Wait - how do I say that in French?
C'est bien de voir que Erica est bien portante. Tu nous manques aussi, gamine. Tu et Amaury avaient une vibration qui était très super.
That probably sounds stupid in French, but that's why we are students.
akila says
June 13, 2009
bonjours, et merci beaucoup pour ces leçons
londonparis says
June 13, 2009
Amaury is simply fantastic! I'm glad to see Erica posting. We need Erica back!
sakurasaku says
June 15, 2009
Best of luck to JP and thank you so much for all you've done for Frenchpod. I was initially a bit wary of Erica leaving, but you brought your own style and expertise to the lessons that really enriched my learning experience. Your future students are lucky indeed.
I wish Praxis could re-hire Erica...
jbonin says
June 16, 2009
Ah, dommage. JP, I will miss hearing you and Amaury yucking it up. I've lightened up a lot since I started studying with French Pod.
I am also inspired to hear an American with such mastery of spoken French--the accent, the cadence, the pronounciation.
Thanks a lot. Bonne chance et bon voyage.
spanishlearners says
June 17, 2009
I am just wondering what is going on?
JP and Esti are leaving, lessons reductions man what is going on? Are you going to close praxis or what? I understand that the economic crisis is hitting praxis hardly. Can someone tell us the story, I will not renew the subscribtion until I am fully aware, so please inform us.
amaurylibeer says
June 19, 2009
Hi spanishlearners,
Praxis is not going to close, we're going to have new people coming in the teams. As soon as we know more about the new teams, we will let you know.
Many thanks for your feedback.
jpvillanueva says
June 21, 2009
Salut mes amis,
Thank you all so much for your kind words :)
Amaury has been cracking the whip, and we have recorded lessons well into September, so you all will have a few more months of hearing Amo and I yuckin' it up! :)
ericat, it's been way too long since our last steak dinner! I think it's my turn to pay...
kimiik says
June 23, 2009
JP,
Will you sing the famous song of Serge Gainsbourg "Je suis venu te dire que je m'en vais".
Je suis venu te dir'que je m'en vais
et tes larmes n'y pourront rien changer
comm'dit si bien Verlaine "au vent mauvais"
je suis venu te dir'que je m'en vais
tu t'souviens des jours anciens et tu pleures
tu suffoques, tu blémis à présent qu'a sonné l'heure
des adieux à jamais
oui je suis au regret
d'te dir'que je m'en vais
oui je t'aimais, oui, mais- je suis venu te dir'que je m'en vais
tes sanglots longs n'y pourront rien changer
comm'dit si bien Verlaine "au vent mauvais"
je suis venu d'te dir'que je m'en vais
tu t'souviens des jours heureux et tu pleures
tu sanglotes, tu gémis à présent qu'a sonné l'heure
des adieux à jamais
oui je suis au regret
d'te dir'que je m'en vais
car tu m'en as trop fait- je suis venu te dir'que je m'en vais
et tes larmes n'y pourront rien changer
comm'dit si bien Verlaine "au vent mauvais"
tu t'souviens des jours anciens et tu pleures
tu suffoques, tu blémis à présent qu'a sonné l'heure
des adieux à jamais
oui je suis au regret
d'te dir'que je m'en vais
oui je t'aimais, oui, mais- je suis venu te dir'que je m'en vais
tes sanglots longs n'y pourront rien changer
comm'dit si bien Verlaine "au vent mauvais"
je suis venu d'te dir'que je m'en vais
tu t'souviens des jours heureux et tu pleures
tu sanglotes, tu gémis à présent qu'a sonné l'heure
des adieux à jamais
oui je suis au regret
d'te dir'que je m'en vais
car tu m'en as trop fait
kimiik says
June 25, 2009
Jean-Louis Aubert - Voila C'est Fini
Voilà, c'est fini
On a tant ressassé les mêmes théories
On a tellement tiré chacun de notre côté
Que voilà, c'est fini
Trouve un autre rocher petite huître perlée
Ne laisse pas trop couler de temps sous ton p'tit nez
Car c'est fini...hum, c'est fini
Voilà, c'est fini
On va pas s'dire au revoir comme sur le quai d'une gare
J'te dis seulement bonjour et fais gaffe à l'amour
Voilà, c'est fini
Aujourd'hui ou demain c'est l'moment ou jamais
Peut-être après-demain je te retrouverai
Car c'est fini...hum, c'est fini
J'ai fini par me dire qu'on éviterait le pire
Qu'il fallait mieux couper plutôt que déchirer
J'ai fini par me dire que p't'être on va guérir
Et que même si c'est non, et que même si c'est con
Tous les deux nous savons que de toute façon
Voilà, c'est fini
Ne sois jamais amère, reste toujours sincère
T'as eu c'que t'as voulu, même si t'as pas voulu c'que t'as eu
Voilà, c'est fini
Nos deux mains se desserrent de s'être trop serrées
La foule nous emporte chacun de nôtre côté
C'est fini...hum, c'est fini
Voilà, c'est fini
Je ne vois plus au loin que ta chevelure nuit
Même si je m'aperçois que c'est encore moi qui te suis
C'est fini...hum, c'est fini, c'est fini, c'est fini
graemestone says
June 27, 2009
Oh no. I was just listening to the intermediate lesson on tanning and wanted to get a look at JP, and now he's leaving. It's funny because when I first started just a couple of weeks ago, I thought JP and Erika and Amaury were created personalities, but then it became clearer and clearer that you guys are real people. I've taken French in Norway, and the US both at high school and the college, and even self study, and FrenchPod is the first program I've ever wanted to return to and studied diligently on my own. I hope the format survives; you guys have really captured something. Good luck to all.
amaurylibeer says
June 28, 2009
Et oui graemestone, nous sommes bien réels ; )
The format will survive. Erica and JP were really great cohosts and their contribution to FrenchPod was huge. New people are going to join the FrenchPod team in order to develop the website.
May I ask these questions :
Quand pars-tu en vacances en France et où vas-tu?
Merci beaucoup pour ce commentaire.
johnrox says
June 30, 2009
Thanks Amaury, you have been the true anchor - you also taught JP a bit - it took it a wee while for him to loosen up and get into the flow.
I am pleased to hear that Praxis will continue. It still has star qualities, but the creativity needs to continue.
Of course at the consumer end we have freedom to mix and match; the combination I find helpful is Praxis frenchpod.com for the audio and Laura Lawless on About.com for written and grammatical. If Praxis and About.com could team up it would be something.
I have some of the classic lessons on CDs which I play endlessly in the car. I am always amazed how much you squeeze out of a short dialogue and new stuff I pick up when I go back to an old one (eg "Somethings burning - Tu sens ça?"
Every language school has to constantly reinvent itself, its the nature of the business. Praxis set a new benchmark early on and I do wish it well keeping up the innovation.
John
amaurylibeer says
June 30, 2009
Indeed Praxis will continue and we will publish new content. I also think that http://french.about.com/ is a very good study tool.
Merci beaucoup pour ton soutien John.
shazza says
August 7, 2009
A bientot JP - I hope you have a great time!!! please excuse my lack of accents and lack of French.
I hope also that Frenchpod will start having more than one lesson a week again. I don't really have time to use the online resources very much, and can't afford an iphone at the moment, so I mostly just rely on downloading the podcasts for learning French, and reading a French grammar book on the train every day. Perhaps you could copy some of the Chinese pod lessons and do them in French if that would save time over thinking up new ones. For me it would be just as useful. Anyway I still think French pod is great :) and I haven't downloaded all the audio reviews yet so planning to almost definitely sign up again to the Praxis pass if I can afford it. www.conjuguemos.com looks quite good for practicing verbs, though haven't had time recently to use the internet for study.
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