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:
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
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:
Beginner
France
Sophie and Patrice go over the names of the vegetables they're about to cook with. It takes them a while, but eventually they get them right!
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:
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 had the opportunity to portray literary icon Marcel Proust in a production on a beach. He and Sophie reflect on this wonderful experience.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
France
How do Patrice and Sophie celebrate Valentine's Day? It's a big surprise...especially for Sophie, who takes it all in stride. It's the thought that counts, right?
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.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
France
Sophie and Patrice complain about the excessive use of Article 49.3, a law that allows the government to bypass parliament and push through many unpopular measures like the latest labor reform.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Sophie and Patrice discuss the retirement reforms in France and the mass protests opposing them. They also explain the role of President Macron in this controversial situation.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
The postponement of King Charles III's visit to France prompted an interesting conversation between Sophie and Patrice. While Charles has always captured Patrice's imagination, Sophie has a certain admiration for the late Queen Elizabeth.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
France
Sophie has a DIY project she wants to share with Patrice, who is ready to help while cracking a few jokes along the way. Find out what this project is all about!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Patrice has an announcement to make. He just bought a dog! Sophie is not thrilled about the idea... But did he really buy one or is he just kidding?
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