We live in tumultuous times, but Patrice and Sophie are optimistic, excited even, about the changes that are happening around the world. They're referring specifically to the yellow vests movement (les gilets jaunes), a populist movement that began in France in 2018.

Patrice and Sophie have a conversation about the French language. They agree that French people speak too fast for the average learner, and abbreviations and contractions make it even more difficult to understand. Patrice has a few theories as to why Parisians in particular speak so fast.

In the Porte des Lilas neighborhood, Sophie and Patrice discuss a relatively new form of transportation in Paris: the tram. It's clean and green, though according to Sophie, it could use a bit more charm. Still, it's a great way to get around Paris.

Patrice and Sophie are at Porte des Lilas in Paris, where some new athletic spaces have recently been added. Among other things, you can now bring your racket and ball to play ping pong for free.

Sophie and Patrice introduce the basics of counting in French. They make it up to one sextillion (un trilliard), but if you're new to French, you can just focus on learning zéro to neuf.

Sometimes numbers like cent (hundred) and quatre-vingts (eighty) take an S at the end, but other times they don't. Others, like mille (thousand), never take one. Sophie and Patrice explain these and other rules of writing numbers in French in this video.

Sophie and Patrice will teach you the names of colors, from basic ones to the more unusual ones. For example, do you know what grège is?

Patrice and Sophie explain the use of the twenty-four-hour clock in French. It's more widely used in France than in English-speaking countries, and it's very helpful for making sure you don't miss your plane or an important appointment!

Patrice is not feeling well and thinks he might have eaten something that didn't agree with him. Sophie tries to help with some good advice.

Sophie and Patrice sample some delicious pastries for breakfast: pain au chocolat, chausson aux pommes, pain au lait, and more. Warning: this video may give you some serious cravings!

Sophie and Patrice tell us about the heat wave in France and its consequences.

Sophie and Patrice are looking for an exotic destination to spend their summer holidays, not too far and not too expensive. Where will they choose?

Patrice et Sophie enjoy their small balcony. Even though they live in Paris, they have their little haven of peace where they can grow plants and even small trees, and it's also a great place to sit outside to relax.

Patrice and Sophie reminisce about their summer vacation. They both feel refreshed and are very pleased.

Patrice and Sophie discuss the possibility of buying an apartment in Paris. They've found one they're interested in but it is very expensive.