Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
France
In 2021, the city of Nice is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the timeless classic The Little Prince by the famous writer and aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, who had strong ties with the city.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
France
At the onset of the COVID pandemic, Olivier, a Parisian of Cambodian heritage, was subject to racism at work and in public transit. Before masks and social distancing were widespread, people made an effort to avoid him, assuming he was Chinese.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
France
Listen to people's reaction to Emmanuel Macron's reelection for a second term. Some newspaper headlines show a lack of enthusiasm, yet there is also a sense of relief.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
France
What a tough final for the Bleus (French national soccer team) during the 2022 World Cup. Watch this video to find out what happened, and how the French people responded to it.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
France
How are toys selected before they end up on the shelves just in time for Christmas? Find out how buyers go through a thorough selection process up to a year in advance!
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
France
Printing the Christmas toy catalogue is a huge task for a toy store. The printer in this video produces three thousand catalogues per day for a single brand!
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
France
This video outlines the shortcomings of the Louvre Museum's security system in the wake of the 2025 jewelry theft. It also talks about the security measures and techniques of another museum in Chartres that are much more efficient.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
France
Patrice and Sophie discuss the various candidates in the 2022 French presidential election. Patrice predicts the second round could be between Macron and Pécresse. Time will tell!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Patrice and Sophie discuss the recent coup that took place in Mali. As always, people suffer in the hands of the army and the oppressors.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
France
Patrice and Sophie discuss the war in Ukraine and the consequences of the sanctions and trade embargo for the Russian people.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Sophie and Patrice discuss the legislative elections in June 2022. The left-wing parties have reunited for the first time since the Popular Front in 1936. How long will they be able to set aside their differences to form a solid and lasting coalition?
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Why is sunflower oil so expensive? Sophie and Patrice talk about grocery store prices and how it reminds them of the early days of COVID.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Sophie likes the French weekly Le Canard enchaîné because it's one of the few remaining newspapers with some independence. She and Patrice discuss what makes a newspaper honest and objective.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
France
Sophie and Patrice explain how hard life is now in France with inflation and prices rising. Sophie thinks the world is going through unprecedented times, while Patrice disagrees.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
France
Patrice and Sophie don't quite see eye to eye about the protests against pension reform in France. Listen to them discuss both sides of the argument.
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