Lionel and Sara have a conversation about suntanning, the contrast between a golden summer hue and the pale look of winter. In the process, we learn some interesting facts about their origins.

Lionel explains a special prononciation feature of French called a liaison. Listen carefully to his many examples and you will get the idea!

Lionel explains the concept of homonyms and homophones in French, using the examples of leur, leurs, leurre, l'heure and l'heur.

Leïa talks about the port, the boats, and the feral cats that lurk about the shore. She also explains a trick for remembering the words for "port" and "starboard" in French.

Amener, apporter, emmener, emporter: which form of "to take" or "to bring (along)" should we use? Watch this video carefully to understand the difference.

Nelly lists some other alternatives for expressing a desire or wish. By the end of the video, you'll be able to order in a restaurant like a pro!

Sophie and Patrice talk about all the construction work being done in Paris to beautify the city and its suburbs before the 2024 Olympic games. They share different opinions on this disruption.

There are many ways to express wishes and desires, from a polite request (je voudrais) to a rude demand (je veux). Nelly will explain how to use the appropriate language for the situation, and give you a refresher on grammatical moods.

Patricia discusses the various ways zeppelins were used in the twentieth century, as well as what led to their downfall.

Simon and Marion want to visit a museum and are trying to figure out the best option. Which one will they choose?

Patrice is not feeling well and thinks he might have eaten something that didn't agree with him. Sophie tries to help with some good advice.

Humanity has always dreamed of flying through the air. That dream was made possible with the arrival of the zeppelin at the end of the nineteenth century.

It's a beautiful day out, so Simon and Marion decide to go for a long walk. As they live in Paris, there's no shortage of things they can do along the way.

Living in an apartment can be hell when your neighbor decides to remodel. Patrice and Sophie suffer in silence while the noise goes on unabated around them. It's so bad, Patrice thinks that even the plants are hurting...

Nelly goes over the most common endings of feminine and masculine nouns, including some exceptions. Her tips will help you master the tricky subject of gender in French!