Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
Martine Aubry, the mayor of Lille, is part of a vast citizen mobilization to stop the massacres in Syria. Aubry's deputy director of human rights reflects on the mayor's speech during an official ceremony at the Lille city hall.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
This news report explores the possibilities of new biofuels. The company Gecco is testing biofuels made from coffee grounds and cooking oil on service vehicles and a school bus in hopes of converting waste from schools and other institutions.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Meet Françoise, a social worker specializing in animal mediation. She visits children with developmental disabilities and introduces them to her four-legged friends. Health management students Noémie and Clémence work alongside Françoise and enjoy seeing the children flourish.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
In "Je suis Charlie" (I Am Charlie), Fabien Marsaud a.k.a. Grand Corps Malade commemorates the victims of the devastating attack on the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. As the slam poet notes, "I prefer to pick up a pen because tonight I am Charlie."
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Mathieu and Annabelle give us an overview of their company "Go! Formations," which offers training to businesses on operating construction machinery, workplace safety, and transportation and logistics.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Annabelle explains her many duties as a marketing and development professional at a training company. She's a busy woman!
Difficulty: Advanced
France
Giulia has been a jewelry maker since 2012, when she launched her Desidero brand. You can see and buy her creations in her boutique and studio located in Paris.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Gilles Martineau is a craftsman who makes beautiful objects out of concrete. Using 3D software, he first designs a mold that he prints himself with a 3D printer. Then he pours concrete into the mold to create his art.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Georges collects coins that he sells to other collectors. His customers are especially interested in buying old American dollar coins, some of which even have two holes in them! Coins were more than just a currency—they were once used as buttons, jewelry, and even lucky charms.
Difficulty: Advanced
Canada
Meet Geneviève Morissette, a singer-songwriter from Montreal whose smart lyrics and beautiful compositions make her stand out on stage.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Paris's Gay Pride march (La Marche des Fiertés) takes place every June, beginning in the Montparnasse district and ending in the Bastille district. This video of the march was recorded a few years before France legalized same-sex marriage in 2013.
Difficulty: Advanced
France
The Gallery Art Up Deco in scenic Strasbourg showcases the work of contemporary artists and aims to have something for everyone. Owner and gallery manager Toufik Zekhnini shows us the ropes.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Gaëlle and François are the proud owners of a bookstore that houses nineteen thousand books. With the stiff competition of chain stores and the internet, a personal touch is essential. Gaëlle is happy to offer advice and comments on her favorite reads.
Difficulty: Beginner
France
Frédérique takes us to the Strasbourg Christmas market, one of the oldest and most famous in Europe, where people can sample delicacies and shop at hundreds of beautifully decorated booths.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Watch Frédéric make delicious apple juice with a hand press. Once the juice is pressed and filtered, Frédéric will place it in a barrel to decant for twenty-four hours.
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