Morocco seeks to claim sovereignty over Western Sahara, a long-disputed territory on the northwest coast of Africa, which is sought out for its large phosphate deposits and abundant fisheries.

Released in 1993, MC Solaar's "Nouveau Western" is critical of the Americanization of French culture through the movie industry. The lyrics characterize the classic genre of the American western, but transpose it into contemporary Paris, underlining the spread of the Wild West beyond borders.

Enjoy the misadventures of Barbara and Isabelle, who just can't seem to do anything right: from Barbara's mad dash to rescue her report card, to Isabelle's botched internet order, to an accident involving Mr. Balain's glasses.

Let's talk small essential kitchen utensils with chef Philippe Etchebest. In the process you will enrich your French vocabulary. Can you guess what kind of utensil une araignée is?

Nelly takes you on a tour of her home town of Toulouse. Enjoy the giant animated creatures, the Romanesque Saint Sernin Basilica, and much more.

The defendant, Doctor Dolan, digs himself into a deeper hole in court and yet his lawyer doesn't seem alarmed. Does he have something up his sleeve?

Take a look at the amazing Hanifaru Bay in the Maldives, where manta rays are protected. There, you can observe their unique ballet and learn about their amazing characteristics.

Barbara uses telepathy to share some bad news about her grades. There's a serious mixup at work that causes Isabelle a huge embarassment. Politeness and patience can go a long way when looking for a parking space, but appearances can be deceiving.

How do you choose between the imperfect and the compound past tense? Nelly explains it all to you and even shares a secret trick for distinguishing them.

Hugo prepares a mouth-watering winter recipe that will stick to your ribs and delight your palate. It's a tradional dish called croziflette, from the Savoie region in the French Alps, that uses a local cheese called Reblochon and a local pasta known as crozet.

Nelly is in her hometown of Toulouse at her parents' house. She will show you around Toulouse soon, but first, let's take a look at her brand new electric bike and learn some useful bike vocabulary in the process.

Doctor Dolan's testimony is not going well. He has lost all credibility. Where does that leave him now?

The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics are a bit controversial, because they aren't as environmentally friendly as they claim to be and are being sponsored by some big oil companies. Learn more in this video.

The Fontainebleau area offers a variety of very interesting activities. You can practice sylvotherapy (tree therapy) in the forest or visit the artist village of Barbizon, a popular destination for the Impressionists.

Nelly explains three more essential tenses: the pluperfect, the simple future, and the near future. Don't worry, she saves the easiest for last!