Sophie and Patrice need to rent a car, but Sophie is shocked at the cost. Fortunately, Patrice may have found a rental package that will be cheaper.

Nelly talks about a vibrant Celtic festival in Brittany, plus other highlights of her summer vacation, including horseback riding and playing the drums!

Sophie and Alexandre complain about the cost of Paris public transportation, which has tripled recently. On the bright side, the price of a ticket to the suburbs has gone down considerably.

Nelly just came back from Marseille and decided to give us a little course on the very unique and colorful dialect of France's second-largest city.

Sophie and Edmée love to hang out in cafés on weekends to watch the world go by, relax, or even do some work. Though the servers and other customers can be mean sometimes!

In this video, Nelly explains and gives some examples of the differences between the accents of Marseille and Paris. Pay close attention to her pronunciation!

Why is sunflower oil so expensive? Sophie and Patrice talk about grocery store prices and how it reminds them of the early days of COVID.

Nelly breaks down a complicated subject, compound relative pronouns (duquel, auxquelles, etc.), using easy-to-follow examples. Learning these will help you avoid repeating yourself!

Sophie and Alexandre talk about the importance of passions and hobbies—not just for entertainment, but also for mental health and resilience. Sophie loves plants, while Alexandre is into books.

Confused as to which "which" is which? Nelly will help you untangle the differences between lequel, duquel, and auquel so you'll know which of those you should use in a prepositional phrase.

Patrice and Sophie demonstrate how to tell the time using different expressions, and explain the proper use of the twenty-four-hour clock.

Can you guess what the most taboo subject in France is? Here's a hint: It's a source of jealousy and a symbol of inequality that became taboo as a result of the French Revolution.

Sophie and Patrice go over the names of the vegetables they're about to cook with. It takes them a while, but eventually they get them right!

Nelly shares the final two reasons why talking about money is taboo in France, and gives some pointers for approaching the subject tactfully in conversation.

Sophie and Alexandre reflect on the status of women in the MeToo era. Has the plight of women changed that much over the years?