Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
On "Watt's In," Kendji tells us how he became the star of the TV show The Voice in France. You will discover how he molded his talent by mixing his family's Gypsy origins with his love for new music. You'll also notice Kendji's southern French accent!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
In her interview with "Watt's In," Zaz talks about her debut in the music industry and her very first concert in Germany. She expresses her genuine surprise concerning the recent success of her hit songs "Je veux" (I Want) and "On ira" (We'll Go) and is learning to deal with the demands and expectations of her fans.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
Louane talks about her meteoric rise to fame and success. Spotted by Éric Lartigau during her auditions for The Voice, she was selected for his movie La Famille Bélier, which earned her a César Award in 2015 at the tender age of eighteen. Despite her instant success, she still has her feet firmly planted on the ground.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Senegal
Cristina talks about Senegal, where she comes from. This French-speaking country has close ties with France and is well worth a visit. It has a mild climate and a beautiful coast. And you might like to try the local cuisine, such as chicken yassa.
Difficulty: Beginner
France
English speakers may find this strange, but most European languages (including French) assign a gender to every noun. So how are you supposed to know that the word for “apple” (la pomme) is feminine, but the word for “grape” (le raisin) is masculine? Practice, practice, practice!
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
The French equivalent of ESL (English as a Second Language) is known as FLE (Français langue étrangère, or "French as a Foreign Language"). FLE is what you're learning right now, and it's what one of the women in this video is learning to teach.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Yacine Boularès, a young French musician of Tunisian origin, demonstrates some of the differences between Western and Arabic music on his saxophone. If you like what you hear, check out Yacine's jazz band, Afro Groove Collective.
Difficulty: Beginner
France
Yacine Boularès, from the band Afro Groove Collective, talks about the different kinds of saxophones and gives a demonstration of each one. If you'd like to expand your saxophone knowledge even further, check out these Yabla videos from jazz musician Alex Terrier!
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
The musician Yacine Boularès talks to us about his large family, which spans two continents, and explains the origins of French influence in Tunisia.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
A theatrical spectacle called "Je t'aime, un peu, beaucoup, aveuglément" revisited the Oedipus myth, incorporating works on the same theme from twentieth-century French playwrights. The event took place in the Château du Grand-Pressigny, and the public was encouraged to wander around the castle as part of the show.
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