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:
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
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.
Difficulty:
Beginner
France
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!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
France
Patrice and Sophie demonstrate how to tell the time using different expressions, and explain the proper use of the twenty-four-hour clock.
Difficulty:
Beginner
France
Patrice and Sophie discuss what's in store for la rentrée, or the return from the summer holiday. So far it's not looking too promising to Sophie. There's a shortage of staff in schools and hospitals, and also a shortage of hairdressers and barbers, apparently....
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
France
Why has Patrice suddenly sprouted a mustache? It's all because of Marcel Proust...
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
France
Zelensky and Putin, although at war with each other, came up with the same new word: macroner. What could that mean? Here is a clue: It comes from the name of the French president.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
France
Sophie and Patrice discuss the drought problems in Corsica. Sophie wishes she'd spent her summer vacation in the mountains instead!
Difficulty:
Beginner
France
When should you say bonjour versus bonsoir? Should you say un or une après-midi? Find out in this video.
Difficulty:
Adv 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:
Adv Beginner
France
Sophie and Patrice explain how hard life is now in France with inflation and prices rising. Sophie thinks the world is going through unprecedented times, while Patrice disagrees.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
France
Patrice had the opportunity to portray literary icon Marcel Proust in a production on a beach. He and Sophie reflect on this wonderful experience.
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
France
How do Patrice and Sophie celebrate Valentine's Day? It's a big surprise...especially for Sophie, who takes it all in stride. It's the thought that counts, right?
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
France
Patrice and Sophie don't quite see eye to eye about the protests against pension reform in France. Listen to them discuss both sides of the argument.
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