Difficulty: Beginner
France
Flora tells us about her love of theater, what it means to her, and how it helped her overcome her shyness.
Difficulty: Beginner
France, Morocco
Opening night in Casablanca for the movie Indigènes (English title "Days of Glory") provided a special opportunity for some of the subjects of the film to reflect upon their past, and for Moroccans and the French to talk about their future.
Difficulty: Beginner
France
Fate works in funny ways. Melissa’s tale of how she came to be in Mozart, l'opéra rock shows us that some things are just written in the stars. We’re glad she agreed.
Difficulty: Beginner
France
Another treat from the land of the young, ambitious, and—dare we say it?—talented: the group Paulin performs their emotional song “Elle” for us.
Difficulty: Beginner
France
Cassandre, another contestant on Vous avez du talent, accompanied by her guitarist, lets us know that she likes herself just the way she is! Who would you vote for: Cassandre or Bamissa? We think they both have beaucoup de talent!
Difficulty: Beginner
France
Bamissa, contestant on local French channel’s IDF1’s show Vous avez du talent (You’ve got talent), sings a moving a cappella ballad. We agree with the voters—she does have talent!
Difficulty: Beginner
France
In our last interview with Fanny and Corrine, we hear a bit more about Brittany and learn about multiculturalism in France and how cultures can influence languages.
Difficulty: Beginner
France
Fanny and Corrine show us that you don’t have to be rich to be fashionable! On this shopping trip, we get tips on where to get the best trends for less—and what the final touch to any outfit should be.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
How did Molière become so successful? The French playwright, whose plays are still being performed today, did not just rely on his talent as a writer—he knew how to drum up publicity for himself as well.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Sandra introduces Marie to the color wheel and shows her how to mix colors together. Marie is very eager to learn!
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Sandra and Marie continue their charcoal drawing lesson. Marie isn't afraid to get her hands dirty!
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Sandra explains to Marie what materials are needed for charcoal drawing. Some you'll need to buy at an art store, but others you can find right at home!
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Marie continues her drawing lessons with Sandra. Today, she is learning new techniques to convey movement in a figure. Next time, she'll need to bring her box of charcoals to class!
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
The moment of truth has come for Marie. She is going to draw a figure with the right proportions for Sandra.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
When drawing the human figure, do you start with the general outline or by dividing it into sections? Find out in this video!
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
In this video, Sandra learns to draw hands and feet. And you will learn the words for the different parts of them in French.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
In this art lesson, Sandra critiques Marie's drawing. She gives her some pointers on adding more expression to her self-portrait.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Marie gets an in-depth lesson on how to draw faces. With careful observation, she should be able to complete her assignment.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
With the help of a mannequin, Sandra introduces Marie to the study of anatomy. They'll follow Charles Bargue's drawing course, which inspired famous artists like Van Gogh.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Sandra shows Marie a series of paintings about childhood games and explains what she'll need to know in order to depict movement.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
We conclude our visit to Marsal with a few comments from Michel, who shows us a stone marking the passage of a Roman emperor in Marsal in the first century AD. And Lionel has a few salty expressions in store for you...
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Marie continues her lesson with Sandra, who will talk about anatomy and how to draw movement. But first, they have to get their payment agreement squared away.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Michel guides us back to the time of Louis XIV, who took the town of Marsal in 1663. Find out why.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Sandra gives Marie some pointers on how to draw a leaf. And Marie shares some surprising information about the painter Henri Rousseau.
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