Difficulty: Advanced
France
Back in the 80s, nearly every French household had a Minitel. It was the first computerized directory of its kind and a precursor to the modern computer. Later on, even Google showed an interest in the Minitel archives. Find out how advanced it was in its day.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
Barbara thinks she has the perfect plan to sneak out of the house to attend Hugo's party. But her mother begs to differ....
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: Adv-Intermediate
France
A wildlife hospital near Montpellier in the south of France treats injured birds and other animals. Unfortunately, a lot of those injuries are caused by human actions.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
In a very emotional denouement, all anger dissolves as both parties realize that this is not a time for conflict. However, the couple will face new challenges... together!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
Sophie bought a bicyle that she's hoping to ride when the weather allows. Patrice discusses bike gear that could make riding in the cold and the rain more comfortable.
Difficulty: Advanced
France
Have you ever heard of the Minitel? In this video, you'll discover vintage technology from the seventies and eighties. Though once state of the art, the poor Minitel is now gathering dust in people's attics...
Difficulty: Advanced
France
In part 2 of this review of Ridley Scott's Napoleon, we learn why Napoleon really left the island of Elba and how he dealt with the death of his wife Josephine.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
Xavier Plot finally decides to reveal his dark secret, to everyone's surprise. Why has he been meeting with a doctor every week?
Difficulty: Advanced
France
Director Ridley Scott's recently released movie Napoleon was never intended to be historically accurate. Find out where the movie departs from the facts.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
With Christmas around the corner, Patrice and Sophie discuss the pros and cons of live Christmas trees versus artificial ones. Patrice makes a crazy suggestion. Be sure to watch to the very end!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
The second mystery woman involved in Xavier Plot's life is summoned to testify in court. However, she claims that she's sworn to professional secrecy.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
Suzie tells the court about Xavier's strange behavior and what prompted her to follow him. That's when she discovered that there was yet another woman involved.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
In 1983, the murder of an Algerian immigrant on a train galvanized a massive anti-racism protest that led to significant government reforms. But racism remains a serious problem in France to this day.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
Isabelle comes back from a business trip with an amazing gift for her daughter, but it's not exactly to Barbara's taste. How will Barbara get rid of the gift without offending her mother?
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