#402 | The French Foreign Legion

 It is, by some measures, the toughest fighting force in the world – yet it continues to attract people from across the globe through the promise of a fresh start and adventure.   In this episode, we'll be talking about the origins of the French Foreign Legion, how you join it, and what life is like as a Legionnaire.   French Foreign Legion: Toughest fighting force, attracts diverse recruits worldwide. Origins: Founded in 1831 to manage foreign soldiers in France. Recruitment: Open to all nationalities, minimal requirements, new identity. Training: Physically demanding, intense, discipline enforced, harsh conditions. Deployments: Legion serves French interests globally, long history of conflicts. Unique Composition: Multinational units, French language requirement. Rewards: Basic salary, housing, meals, new identity, path to French citizenship. Sacrifices: High risk, thousands of Legionnaires have died for France. Fascinating History: From Algeria to modern deployments, rich legacy. Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/french-foreign-legion ---You might like:🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership 📧 Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية