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!

Our guide takes us to Fontainebleau, just an hour away from Paris. Starting from the castle and its very formal garden, we venture into the forest and discover its natural treasures. This forest features the first marked trails in the world, which paved the way for nature tourism as we know it today.

Hugo serves up his delicious winter dish of chicken and morel mushrooms over a bed of spaetzle. He bets that his guests will ask him to make it again next year!

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

A woman accuses a doctor of refusing to treat her while she suffered a nearly fatal asthma attack. The doctor asserts that she never visited his office. Who is telling the truth?

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.

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!

Barbara and her best friends want to commemorate their friendship with something special. They settle on a tattoo. But will they manage to convince Isabelle?

We continue to explore the Fontainebleau forest, a landscape full of surprises, from sand dunes to rocks perfect for climbing. Meet Tristan, a 12-year-old climber extraordinaire.

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.

Isabelle Leisi is about to deliver damning testimony in court. She explains how she ended up in the hospital following her asthma attack after the doctor refused to treat her. And yet, the doctor has no recollection of the event and pleads not guilty.

Nelly finishes her crêpes and adds some delicious sugar-free fillings that she devised herself. She also mentions a crêpe-related superstition for ensuring prosperity throughout the year.

Nelly explains three more essential tenses: the pluperfect, the simple future, and the near future. Don't worry, she saves the easiest for last!

The Fontainebleau area offers a variety of very interesting activities. You can practice sylvotherapy (tree therapy) in the forest or visit the artist village of Barbizon, a popular destination for the Impressionists.

The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics are a bit controversial, because they aren't as environmentally friendly as they claim to be and are being sponsored by some big oil companies. Learn more in this video.