Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Simon and Marion discuss bike traffic problems in Paris, which are exacerbated by the proliferation of bike rental services. Simon also explains to Marion how to use Vélib'.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Like many French people, Sophie and Alexandre are totally sick of the rain. Besides, Sophie always ends up with wet shoes and frizzy hair. Alexandre has some good tips for her.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
September is a special time in France called la rentrée, when students and workers get back into the swing of things and possibly the dreariness of the work and study routine. Alexandre dreads this time of year while Sophie embraces it as an opportunity for starting afresh.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Sophie and Alexandre talk about the French overseas territories (les outres-mers). Their idyllic settings belie a host of problems such as radioactivity left from nuclear tests in the Pacific, and income disparity between French settlers and indigenous people.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Sophie and Alexandre admit to having read their horoscopes in magazines from time to time but they don't take it too seriously. And yet... they both agree that the planets influence our destinies.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Sophie and Alexandre talk about their lives as actors, which is not as easy or glamorous as one might think. In order to receive benefits, casual workers in the entertainment industry have to work a total of 507 hours over a year, which is difficult when there isn't steady work.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Sophie and Alexandre are wondering whether they should drink bottled water or tap water. Which one is healthier and which one is better for the environment?
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Sophie and Alexandre are talking about the French tradition of the galette des rois (kings' cake). Will Sophie get the trinket this time?
Difficulty:
Newbie
France
Sophie and Edmée discuss what they like and dislike about bananas.
Difficulty:
Beginner
France
Sophie and Edmée are studying medicine together. They share their thoughts on what led them down that path and what lies ahead for them.
Difficulty:
Beginner
France
Sophie and Edmée tell us what they have for breakfast besides the traditional croissant or pain au chocolat.
Difficulty:
Beginner
France
Sophie and Edmée didn't do much last night but are both very tired. Let's find out why!
Difficulty:
Newbie
France
Sophie and Edmée are comparing their experience with cell phone addiction. Edmée's dad is even worse than she is!
Difficulty:
Beginner
France
Sophie and Edmée talk about welcoming the first days of spring and the promise of warmer days that brighten people's moods.
Difficulty:
Beginner
France
As temperatures warm up with spring, Sophie and Olivier don't know what to wear anymore. It's freezing in the morning and hot in the afternoon. Sophie may have found a solution... What do you think?
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