Patrice tells Sophie about a friend who missed a meeting due to a miscommunication and stresses the importance of good clear exchanges. They also discuss the reasons for misunderstandings and ways to avoid future problems.

Nelly goes over the six essential verb tenses in French, starting with the present, compound past, and imperfect. Though there are plenty of exceptions, the conjugation rules are a lot simpler than you might think!

On this special day of Candlemas, Nelly makes some delicious crêpes and shares her recipe. She also explains why crêpes are traditionally eaten on this holiday.

Sophie went to a party on a barge and it was horrible! Watch this video to find out what happened.

Nelly goes over some of the most common French acronyms and abbreviations used in text messages, on social media, and in professional settings. Don't miss this one, SVP!

Caroline shows us some of the delicious fruit you can find on Réunion Island. She's off to a healthy start for the new year!

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

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 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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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.