Written by Gabriela Estrada

Let's talk about streaming as an educational resource for learning intermediate to advanced French. "Lupin" is a French French mystery and suspense series, which premiered on Netflix in January 2021. This series is not only characterized by its mix of action, drama and touches of comedy, but it is also considered an excellent tool to learn or improve French, especially for thoseespecially for those who already have an intermediate or advanced knowledge of the language.

In this blog, I explain the top 5 reasons to watch "Lupin" as a French learning resource. Let's get started!

Is "Lupin" useful for learning French?

yes! "Lupin" is a teaching tool to didactic tool to advance in French, especially for thoseespecially for those who already have an intermediate or advanced knowledge of the language.

In addition, given the strong presence of French as an official language in Canada (especially in Quebec), and the cultural affinity with French productions, this series has had a peculiar receptivity. peculiar receptivity in the country. in the country. The fact that it has become a resounding success in multiple countries outside of France attests to its reach beyond the language, and as far as the French-speaking Canadian population and those learning French there are concerned, this series is ideal for leveling up.

5 basic reasons to improve your French with the "Lupin" series

Here's why "Lupin" will take you to a higher level of French:

1. Authentic and contemporary French: 

The series uses French spoken by native speakers in everyday situations, including colloquial expressions, slang (slang) and common contractions that are not learned in traditional textbooks. This is invaluable for understanding "street French" or "everyday French".

1. Clear diction by Omar Sy: 

Omar Sy, the lead actor, is known for having a fairly clear diction, which makes it easy for French learners to understand, even when applying the natural contractions of the spoken language.

1. Varied dialogues: 

Although there are action scenes, many dialogues are between two people and often occur in environments without much background noise, which improves audio quality and facilitates listening skills.

1. Cultural immersion: 

Watching "Lupin" not only exposes you to the language, but also to aspects of contemporary French culture, customs, references and a glimpse into Parisian society.

1. Engagement and motivation: 

The plot is highly intriguing and has a very entertaining pace, which keeps the student motivated to keep watching the series and, therefore, to keep practicing the language without it feeling like a chore.

Recommendations when watching "Lupin" as a French learning resource

For students according to their language level, these steps will help you make progress every day:

1. Beginners/low intermediate: 

Start watching the series with French audio and Spanish subtitles. This will help you follow the plot and become familiar with the sounds of French.

1. Intermediate: 

When you feel more comfortable, switch to French audio and French subtitles. This will allow you to associate what you hear with what you read, improving both listening and reading comprehension and vocabulary.

1. Advanced: 

Dare to watch it with French audio only, without subtitles! This is the ultimate step to train your ear and your natural understanding of the language.

1. Take notes: 

Write down new words or expressions that you find interesting and look them up to incorporate them into your active vocabulary.

1. Pay attention to the differences: 

Sometimes subtitles do not match the spoken dialogue word for word (due to condensation or adaptations). So focus on overall comprehension and how sentences are used in context.

In summary, "Lupin" is a high quality series that offers a golden opportunity to immerse oneself in spoken French in a natural and entertaining way, making the learning process much more dynamic and effective.

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I hope this topic has been useful and you will be entertained while learning French with the streaming series: "Lupin".

Thanks for reading! See you in the next blog!

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