Difficulty: Intermediate
France, Martinique
Souleymane talks with Tao about his new toy: a yo-yo that changes color depending on speed.
Difficulty: Newbie
France
Easter is just around the corner, so take the opportunity to learn some Easter vocabulary with Patricia.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
In addition to its saltworks, the town of Marsal boasts some interesting artwork, such as the bovine statue by the Hungarian artist Sandor Kiss. And Michel will explain the town's connection with Louis XIV and French military engineer Vauban.
Difficulty: Beginner
France
Nelly will introduce you to some of the most common French faux amis (false cognates)—words that may look easy to understand because they resemble English, but mean something entirely different. Learning these might help you avoid some embarassing situations!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France, Martinique
Rachel speaks to Souleymane about his late nights out. She is worried about his studies.
Difficulty: Beginner
France
Asma shares an amazing recipe for a pistachio orange blossom tart. Try making this simple and delicious dessert at home!
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Lionel takes us to the Salt Museum in Marsal, dedicated to the history of the town's saltworks. He introduces us to Michel, president of the Friends of the Museum, and to Juliette, who is starting her first day on the job.
Difficulty: Beginner
France
Sophie and Patrice complain about the excessive use of Article 49.3, a law that allows the government to bypass parliament and push through many unpopular measures like the latest labor reform.
Difficulty: Beginner
France
Enjoy another walk through the fields with pig brothers Piggeldy and Frédéric. This time Piggeldy wants to know what a sheep is.
Difficulty: Newbie
Réunion
Leïa is twelve and lives on Réunion Island. There, she goes to a collège (middle school), where she is in cinquième, equivalent to seventh grade in the US. (In France, the grade number goes down as you progress.)
Difficulty: Beginner
France
Patrice and Sophie don't quite see eye to eye about the protests against pension reform in France. Listen to them discuss both sides of the argument.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
We end our visit to the museum where Josef Pyrz's beautiful wooden statues are displayed. Find out why some heads are represented upside down and a few are not.
Difficulty: Beginner
France
Professor Joseph Melone stresses the importance of sources in historical research. He also makes the disputed claim that Shakespeare never existed. Whether you believe that or not, his message is clear: check your sources!
Difficulty: Beginner
France
How do Patrice and Sophie celebrate Valentine's Day? It's a big surprise...especially for Sophie, who takes it all in stride. It's the thought that counts, right?
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Enjoy the exquisite statues of Josef Pyrz, a Polish sculptor who finally found recognition thanks to the famous composer Olivier Messiaen who propelled his career. The statues are made of various woods and many have a religious theme.
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