Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Lionel is at a loss as to what to do with his spare time. He decides to take up the guitar, but knitting or tarot might be more suitable for him...
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Louis is stressed out about a project that he's running out of time to complete. And his work partner abandoning him didn't help! Listen carefully to all the slang expressions Anna and Louis use.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Patrice tells Sophie about a friend who missed a meeting due to a miscommunication and stresses the importance of good clear exchanges. They also discuss the reasons for misunderstandings and ways to avoid future problems.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Sophie went to a party on a barge and it was horrible! Watch this video to find out what happened.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Sophie and Alexandre reflect on the status of women in the MeToo era. Has the plight of women changed that much over the years?
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Nelly shares the final two reasons why talking about money is taboo in France, and gives some pointers for approaching the subject tactfully in conversation.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Can you guess what the most taboo subject in France is? Here's a hint: It's a source of jealousy and a symbol of inequality that became taboo as a result of the French Revolution.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Patrice and Sophie demonstrate how to tell the time using different expressions, and explain the proper use of the twenty-four-hour clock.
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
In this video, Nelly explains and gives some examples of the differences between the accents of Marseille and Paris. Pay close attention to her pronunciation!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Nelly just came back from Marseille and decided to give us a little course on the very unique and colorful dialect of France's second-largest city.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Nelly talks about a vibrant Celtic festival in Brittany, plus other highlights of her summer vacation, including horseback riding and playing the drums!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Sophie and Patrice need to rent a car, but Sophie is shocked at the cost. Fortunately, Patrice may have found a rental package that will be cheaper.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Over coffee, Nelly discusses some current events that are capturing French people's attention. Learn about the huge fire in the south of France, the women's Tour de France winner, and the controversy surrounding the Bayeux Tapestry.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Sophie and Alexandre talk about their school life. Was Alexandre as naughty as Sophie says or was he a good student? Which one of them went to boarding school and got kicked out?
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