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Intermediate
France
Nelly talks about the top most searched French words on Google in 2025. Do you know what wesh and gougnafier mean?
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Nelly shares some more interesting facts about her hometown of Toulouse. Can you guess why Toulouse is nicknamed "the pink city"? Plus, discover some of the distinctive vocabulary and pronunciation features of the southwestern French accent.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Released in 1993, MC Solaar's "Nouveau Western" is critical of the Americanization of French culture through the movie industry. The lyrics characterize the classic genre of the American western, but transpose it into contemporary Paris, underlining the spread of the Wild West beyond borders.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Nelly takes you on a tour of her home town of Toulouse. Enjoy the giant animated creatures, the Romanesque Saint Sernin Basilica, and much more.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Take a look at the amazing Hanifaru Bay in the Maldives, where manta rays are protected. There, you can observe their unique ballet and learn about their amazing characteristics.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Nelly is in her hometown of Toulouse at her parents' house. She will show you around Toulouse soon, but first, let's take a look at her brand new electric bike and learn some useful bike vocabulary in the process.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
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.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
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.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
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.
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Intermediate
France
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?
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
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.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Sophie went to a party on a barge and it was horrible! Watch this video to find out what happened.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
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.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Sophie and Alexandre reflect on the status of women in the MeToo era. Has the plight of women changed that much over the years?
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
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.
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