Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
In part two on this series on the Clog Museum, we meet the last remaining clog maker in the village. And surprisingly, he isn't wearing clogs!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
Hilaire from the Clog Museum shares some more interesting facts about clog manufacturing back in the day. For instance, clogs used to be sold without a strap—the buyer would have to put one on him or herself.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
We continue our visit to the Clog Museum with Lionel and Hilaire who will teach you how to use some very interesting tools for clog manufacturing.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
We continue our series on clog making. Hilaire explains step three, the hollowing out of the clog with special equipment, and the finishing stage, sanding the outside and drying the wood.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
Hilaire summarizes all the steps in the clog-making process. The Clog Museum has descriptions with models in relief for the blind and visually impaired.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
We continue our visit to the Clog Museum and learn about these very old machines that are still in use today.
Difficulty: Advanced
France
Hilaire shows us some of the more unusual clogs at the Clog Museum, from souvenirs clogs made for American troops in World War II to clogs made for cracking chestnuts.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
In the final episode of this series on the Clog Maker's Museum, you'll see many kinds of clogs from all over Europe, including clogs for babies!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
Lionel, Michel, and Juliette take a stroll through the village, where they meet some ceramic artists, a dog, and even the mayor!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
Moving on from the salt mines of his previous episode, Lionel goes to Réchicourt-le-Château to learn about the locks and waterways of the area.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
The lock in Réchicourt-le-Château holds a record in France. Find out what it is!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
Lionel takes us inside the control room where locks are filled and emptied with an intricate system of drainage and supply valves. You'll learn a lot of technical vocabulary in the process!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
In Paris, Lionel talks to Lahlou about the ordeal of getting to and from work during the recent pension reform strikes. With ten out of fourteen subway lines closed, Lahlou's commute can take upwards of three hours.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
Lahlou discusses what it's like to be a Muslim in France. He normally prays five times a day and goes to the mosque on Friday. He distances himself completely from those who commit attacks in the name of Islam, which is a religion of peace.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
Lalhou talks about his life as a Muslim in France and how he enjoys celebrating New Year's with his four children.
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