Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
France
Barbara and Isabelle were really looking forward to their vacation in Bali, but unfortunately the airport is closed! However, a surprise for Barbara is just around the corner...
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
France
The 2009 transport regulations failed to achieve their objectives. Large vehicles are still popular and polluting the atmosphere. Learn more about the cause of this failure and what can be done about it.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Sophie likes the French weekly Le Canard enchaîné because it's one of the few remaining newspapers with some independence. She and Patrice discuss what makes a newspaper honest and objective.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
France
Learn the fascinating history of Saint-Germain-en-Laye near Paris, which was once the place of residence of Louis XIV until he left for Versailles. Later, the town experienced another revival with the arrival of the railway in the nineteenth century.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Nelly concludes her list of 100 essential adjectives. Once you master them all, you'll be a pro at describing things in French!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Sophie and Alexandre admit to having read their horoscopes in magazines from time to time but they don't take it too seriously. And yet... they both agree that the planets influence our destinies.
Difficulty:
Beginner
France
Are you more like Lionel, who is always on time, or like Sara, who is always late? Listen to their conversation as they reflect on the psychology behind such two different behaviors.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
In the last thirty years, cars have become heavier and larger. This alarming trend has been addressed by European authorities, who have imposed new measures to curb pollution. But are these measures actually working?
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
France
Barbara is very excited because she bought her cousin's scooter and expects to feel totally free. But her mother is a bit too enthusiastic...
Difficulty:
Beginner
France
Nelly goes over some adjectives you'll need to know for intermediate-level French. Try to form some sentences with them!
Difficulty:
Beginner
France
Sophie admits that she spends too much time on Instagram, but it's fun! Though it does make her feel a bit guilty...
Difficulty:
Beginner
France
Barbara Pravi sings "Dis, quand reviendras-tu," a beautiful song about the pain of waiting for a lover to come back.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Is it acceptable to tell white lies to smooth things over, like Sara, or is it better to tell the truth at the risk of offending someone, like Lionel? Is it any wonder Lionel never gets invited back for dinner?
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
France
Used books, anyone? Aude owns an amazing secondhand bookstore brimming with books on all topics imaginable. If you can't make it to her 90-year-old shop in Reims, you can order online!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
In honor of Valentine's Day, Nelly has some excellent tips on what to say when you want to flirt or express your love to someone—and what not to say when you're talking to friends or acquaintances.
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