Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Patrice and Sophie discuss Anne Hidalgo's contribution to the city of Paris. As mayor, she is a controversial figure best known for banning cars from the banks of the Seine. Many Parisians either love her or hate her.
Difficulty: Beginner
France
Sophie and Patrice talk about all the construction work being done in Paris to beautify the city and its suburbs before the 2024 Olympic games. They share different opinions on this disruption.
Difficulty: Beginner
France
Living in an apartment can be hell when your neighbor decides to remodel. Patrice and Sophie suffer in silence while the noise goes on unabated around them. It's so bad, Patrice thinks that even the plants are hurting...
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: 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: Adv-Intermediate
France
Simon and his mother are making pain perdu (literally "lost bread") or French toast. Listen to their conversation as they putter around the kitchen. In the process, you will learn a wealth of kitchen-related vocabulary.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Meet Tsuki, an adorable, playful dog who loves to play with the cats, even though the feeling isn't always mutual...
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Simon and his mother continue their chat about dogs. They get annoyed with irresponsible dog owners and are pleased with the fact that dogs are now allowed in some stores.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Marion explains to Simon what she does to help the homeless. She is a volunteer for an organization called Les Restos du Cœur (Restaurants of the Heart), which offers provisions to unhoused and food-insecure people.
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