Dylan, prof américain à la fac française (il parle super bien français et nous allons découvrir pourquoi) — From Boston to Sorbonne

Comment le français peut-il devenir une passion ? Aujourd'hui, c'est Dylan qui est au micro : il est un professeur américain de Felicia à l’université, et c’est aussi un francophone qui parle très bien français. Quelle est son histoire avec le français? C’est ce que nous allons découvrir dans cette première partie d’interview. 

A real conversation with Dylan, an American professor teaching at a French university, about how he fell into — then fell for — the French language almost by accident. This first of two episodes traces his journey from a random high school class choice to his very first hours in Paris, plus a genuinely thoughtful comparison between the American and French university systems, from seminar-style discussions to the physical distances of Parisian student life.

The conversational, reflective register here sits comfortably in B2–C1 territory — Dylan expresses complex, nuanced ideas (multilingualism, cultural identity, the privilege of mobility) with real clarity, making this an excellent model for learners working on expressing abstract thoughts naturally in French. It's also a great listen for anyone curious about studying or teaching in France.

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