In this video, David talks to us about the animals that are on the beautiful island of Martinique: hens, pelicans, frigate birds, and more.

David talks about West Indian family life and the important role that women play in the household. He also shares photographs of his mother and sister on the island of Martinique, where he lives.

Christmas is a time of celebrations and a showing of goodwill. This young man followed his heart and started giving out small gifts to the homeless. Find out what prompted him to do so at the end of this video.

In this beginner-level conversation, you will learn some useful vocabulary about everyday objects you might put in your bag.

In part two of our Conversations au parc series, you'll learn how to describe things as big and small, and how to say "me too" in French.

Somebody left a backpack on the park bench, so Anne and Samuel go through its contents to see whom it might belong to.

Samuel meets Anne and tells her about the gifts he bought for his friends' new baby and their older daughter.

In the park, Samuel and Anne talk about some things they like. They have a lot in common!

Claude made a delicious pizza using natural ingredients, half-vegetarian and half-meat, so there's something for everyone.

Philippe meets up with his old friend Claire, whom he has not seen in a while. Philippe is thinking about becoming a teacher, and Claire, who happens to be one, is able to tell him all about her job.

Claire talks with Philippe about her holiday in the countryside. Then the conversation drifts to their respective children and their little adventures in the park.

Claire has a sore throat, and Philippe is concerned about her health. They exchange a few health tips and home remedy ideas. Claire loves aromatherapy, while Philippe recommends pans of water for humidifying the air to make it more breathable.

Philippe apologizes to Claire for arriving late. He was not sure which platform he should have been standing on as both trains went to Versailles. He realized something was wrong when his train never came.

Philippe composed a short piano melody for Claire. After playing it for her, he teaches her some basic chords.

Chef Christian Le Squer, takes us into the kitchen of his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, Le Cinq. You will see the cooks at work making exquisite dishes. Le Squer wants the food cooked to perfection, even "sexy," as he puts it. His job is to taste only, but it's not as easy as it looks.