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211: Les rénovations se paient cher … à moins que l’on ne les fasse soi-même! from 2023-10-31T19:21
This time, our lesson relates to a DIY job that frightens off a lot people, that is, laying tiles. Let’s start with a dialogue.
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210: ‘Que penses-tu de chatGPT? Faut-il en avoir peur?’ from 2023-06-08T15:09
Since the launch of chatGPT in November 2022, everyone is talking about it. Some are in awe of its potential while others go so far as to say that it represents an existential threat. Let’s talk...
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209 : Vers une société sans argent liquide from 2022-10-08T14:30
It seems we are inexorably headed towards a cashless society. It is not uncommon now for some retailers to even refuse cash payments. What are the consequences of this development? Let’s talk ab...
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208 : ‘Les garçons ne pleurent pas’ from 2022-08-01T16:50:27
In this lesson, we will hear Bertrand’s thoughts on a book he has just finished reading. But we are going to discover that the book’s title isn’t really true.
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207: J'ai eu le covid. from 2022-07-16T14:39:05
People were starting to feel invincible. After over two year’s of covid, they were saying to themselves: ‘it’s over – we can get back to normality’. But covid is still circulating. Let’s start w...
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206: De retour au bureau - à temps partiel from 2022-03-05T18:09:16
After nearly two years, we are seeing a gradual return to the workplace. Working from home – travailler de sa maison – has presented both advantages and disadvantages.
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205: Le monde appartient à ceux qui se lèvent tôt! from 2021-12-17T16:02:52
Some people are early-risers while others are night owls. In this lesson, we discuss an adage which makes the bold claim that people who fall into the first category are at an advantage.
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204: Prendre - un verbe polyvalent from 2021-07-24T10:40:25
One of our Beginner listeners asked about the English verb ‘to get’ which made us think about prendre. ‘Get’ is just one of the many meanings of this multipurpose French verb, depending...
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203: L'indice de réparabilité - un petit pas dans la bonne direction from 2021-03-10T17:46:28
This lesson centres on an interesting initiative which should see manufacturers pull up their socks when it comes to environmentally-friendly products. Let's start with a conversation!
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202: Ça pousse, ton jardin?! from 2020-08-27T09:46:10
One of our listeners asked that we would prepare a lesson with some gardening vocabulary and that’s what we did, over WhatsApp! We have lots of interesting vocabulary to learn – let’s start with...
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201: La covid-19 - une crise inédite from 2020-06-02T09:35:50
Our conversation this time is about something which has been central to our lives around the world since the beginning of the year. We are speaking, of course, about the coronavirus pandemic. Le...
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200: La crise des opioïdes from 2019-10-23T11:09:23
The subject of this - our 200th lesson! - is the opioids crisis in the U.S. which has reached quite shocking proportions. But how did it come to this? Let’s start with a conversation.
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199: ‘Les décroissants’, c’est qui? from 2019-07-20T06:21:12
Our conversation this time focuses on people who are referred to as ‘les décroissants’. But who exactly are ‘les décroissants’? To find out, let’s start with a conversation.
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198: Je viens chercher mon fils! from 2019-04-19T16:04:10
One of our listeners was taking up a position as a teacher in a pre-school in France and asked if we would put together some expressions and vocabulary that might be used in a dialogue between t...
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197: Quand l’Afrique a gagné la Coupe du Monde from 2019-03-12T15:18:27
Our lesson this time goes back to a joke made by chat-show host Trevor Noah last summer, following the World cup. The only thing is, some people didn’t find his joke funny at all, not least the ...
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196: Le Président Macron réinstaurera le Service national from 2019-02-28T19:36:55
Our conversation this time focuses on President Macron's plan to reintroduce national service in France. Some people are wondering if he is the right man to decide on such matters, given that he...
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195: La présidence Trump approche des élections de mi-mandat from 2018-07-27T19:10:07
The Trump presidency is nearing the mid-term elections in November. Mr Trump – arguably more than any other American president – has polarised opinions. Let’s talk about the first half of his ma...
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194: France: la réforme de l'accès à l'université from 2018-06-25T18:11:45
Traditionally, French high school graduates have been guaranteed public university places, regardless of the grades achieved in their baccalauréat. This, however, has resulted in very high drop-...
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193: "Que penses-tu du Brexit?" from 2018-04-04T15:50:51
Britain’s vote to withdraw from the European Union was widely controversial and continues to be so. Brexit – from a French perspective – is at the centre of our conversation this time.
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192: Le transfer de Neymar : comment expliquer une telle outrance ? from 2017-12-22T09:15:55
The transfer of Brazilian footballer, Neymar, smashed all records in terms of the colossal sums of money involved. Are such sporting investments really justified? Let’s talk about that.
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191: “Je vais m’offrir un téléphone basique” from 2017-12-02T15:24:38
Our lesson this time was inspired by a recent article entitled “Have smartphones destroyed a generation?” A provocative title indeed, but one that got us thinking. C’est parti!
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190: Le phénomène Macron ... en marche! from 2017-07-11T15:29:15
Our lesson this time - for Advanced learners – focuses on the stunning rise to the French presidency of the youthful Emmanuel Macron at just 39 years of age. How, exactly, did he manage to pull ...
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189: Comment parler d’un accident de la route? from 2017-06-26T10:28:48
A listener wondered if we could do a lesson on the basis of a traffic accident. So that’s what we’ve done : we’ve simulated a discussion on the basis of a minor accident that did actually occur ...
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188: Le retrait des États-Unis de l’Accord de Paris sur le changement climatique from 2017-06-15T15:37:18
The withdrawal of the U.S. from the Paris Accord on climate change caused consternation worldwide, not least as almost all countries signed up to its terms in 2016. Let’s talk about the decision...
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187: Un diplôme universitaire, cela en vaut-il la peine? from 2017-04-21T16:16:12
In some countries, particularly the U.S., a university education has become so expensive that some wonder if it is even worth going to college at all, any more. Let’s start with a conversation. ...
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186: "Est-ce que tu regardes quelque chose d'intéressant à la télé?" from 2016-12-21T11:32:50
It’s holiday season, a time of year when we might discuss a film or TV series we’ve seen. That’s the subject of our conversation this time. First, let’s talk about a French production called ‘Sp...
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185: Les récifs coralliens menacés de disparition from 2016-11-04T22:55:55
The coral reefs of the world’s oceans are in mortal danger but, as is often the case with environmental concerns, few people seem to appreciate that the dangers are imminent. That is the focus o...
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184: Les tablettes tactiles en classe: un 'canular' coûteux? from 2016-10-25T11:22:55
Digital tablets in the classroom were recently described as a 60 billion dollar hoax. Despite these strong words, it seems we’re on an inexorable drive to place a screen in front of every child ...
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183: La Norvège : 'un pays de cocagne' from 2016-10-06T13:33:10
This lesson is inspired by our having heard about Norway in Michael Moore’s latest satirical documentary. Now, no country is perfect but Norway certainly seems to have a lot going for it. Let’s ...
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182: Les centres d’appel: ‘les ateliers de misère du 21e siècle’? from 2016-07-29T09:42:11
The title of this Advanced lesson may be controversial. After all, it is a fact that tens of thousands of people – some of whom have been lifted out of abject poverty – work in call centres arou...
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181: ‘Tu’ or ‘vous’? from 2016-07-21T08:33:30
A listener asked about ‘tu’ and ‘vous’. In English, we simply use the pronoun ‘you’ but, in French, things are more complicated. In this conversation, we talk about when to use ‘tu’ and ‘vous’… ...
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180: ‘Tu as l’air stressé aujourd’hui!…’ from 2016-06-24T09:00
A listener asked said he had recently been in France and had heard a few slang words used frequently. In this lesson, our dialogue makes use of a variety of slang words, some of which are very c...
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179: "La Loi travail: une réforme controversée" from 2016-06-17T11:26:44
This time, our lesson centres on the social tensions in France, arising from the proposed introduction of new work laws. The main protagonists are, on the one hand, the CGT - a very powerful uni...
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178: "Mohammed Ali: une personnalité exceptionnelle" from 2016-06-10T11:35:14
He was the world’s most famous boxer. But, to many, he represented much more than a particular sport. In this lesson, let’s talk about Mohammed Ali.
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177: "Que penses-tu d'AirBnB? Est-ce sérieux?" from 2016-06-03T12:07:25
AirBnB has rocked the hospitality industry. For holiday-makers it has proved a boon but hoteliers are up in arms. On the other hand, hoteliers are up in arms, citing 'wild-west' practices and a ...
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176: "Sur le chemin de l'école", un documentaire émouvant from 2015-12-19T16:48:12
What exactly does the word ‘education’ mean to you ? Sur le chemin de l’école is a provocative and inspiring documentary from Pascal Plisson. It depicts vividly the insatiable thirst for learnin...
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175: "Have you heard about these 'superfoods'?" from 2015-08-10T09:25:43
This Advanced lesson (all in French) arises from a recent documentary relating to so-called 'superfoods'. Do humble foods like broccoli and quinoa deserve such an impressive label? Let's hear a ...
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174: "C'est un peu trop, là, quand même!" from 2015-08-07T08:14:13
Several listeners have asked about the expression 'quand même'. In fact, it is extremely common in French and has a wide variety of meanings. A minor change in intonation can sometimes alter its...
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173: "Les migrants en Méditerranée, y a-t-il une solution?" from 2015-06-16T14:19:38
This Advanced lesson focuses on the plight of migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean, from North Africa to the European mainland, often with disastrous consequences.
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172: "J'ai vu un excellent film il y a quelques jours" from 2015-04-10T14:25:20
"Still Alice", the story of a university professor afflicted with early-onset Alzheimer's disease, won an Oscar for Julianne Moore in the starring role. This film is the focus of our attention i...
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171: "Les attentats terroristes de Paris soulèvent une foule de questions" from 2015-03-11T13:49:37
The attacks on the Charlie Hebdo headquarters raised many questions. How far does freedom of speech go? Can we simply say whatever we like, whenever we wish? Let's hear a conversation, to start....
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170: "Faire du ski?... Allons-y, en piste!" (part II) from 2015-01-02T12:01:50
This second part of our two-part lesson focuses on other skiing activities including 'snowboarding' and, of course, the very important social aspect of a skiing trip. Let's listen.
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169: "Faire du ski?... Allons-y, en piste!" (part I) from 2014-12-26T13:08:24
One of our listeners asked for a lesson that would include skiing-related vocabulary. In this two-part lesson, Bertrand plays the role of an experienced skiier while I'm a beginner. I'll soon be...
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168: "Bonjour, pouvons-nous nous installer à une table, s'il vous plaît?" from 2014-11-16T21:31:43
In this lesson, we take a look at some essential tourist vocabulary that just about everybody needs on a holiday to France. Our conversation is a typical one where a family arrives on the terras...
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167: "As-tu suivi les événements récents en Ukraine?" from 2014-07-18T15:39
Little did we know when we were preparing this lesson in recent days that the situation in Ukraine would become even more fragile with the shooting down of a civilian airliner. Bertrand gives hi...
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166: "C'est confirmé... t'es atteint d'APC!" from 2014-06-06T15:56:08
The focus of our lesson this time is something which could be described as a modern-day disorder, afflicting a huge number of people. We're not talking about a physical disorder, per se... more ...
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165: "Hier, j'ai assisté à un concert éblouissant!" from 2014-05-23T13:41:12
Our lesson this time focuses on a concert Béatrix attended, a classical concert. Bertrand wonders what makes the difference between a concerto on the one hand and a symphony on the other. Béatri...
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164: "As-tu vu 'Dallas Buyers' Club'?" from 2014-05-14T11:17:23
Our lesson this time centres around a film called "Dallas Buyers' Club", the story of a Texan cowboy who contracted AIDS at a time when most people had not yet heard of the disease. Let's listen...
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163. "Nelson Mandela: comment se fait-il que l'on parle autant de lui?" from 2014-02-22T11:33:25
If ever the term 'great statesman' were relevant, it could surely be attributed to Nelson Mandela. In our conversation this time, Bertrand puts some questions to Béatrix to discover why, exactly...
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162: "As-tu entendu parler des ouvriers népalais au Qatar?" from 2014-01-24T16:09
Our conversation this time focuses on working conditions as Qatar develops its infrastructure for the football World Cup in 2022. The tournament is some years away but the con...
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161: "Are you following the Snowden affair?" from 2013-08-03T15:35
Just recently, Edward Snowden was living a normal life. Now, however, he is a hunted man with a future that is very uncertain. Once he revealed that U.S. authorities were monitoring the daily co...
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160: "What do you think of the lottery?" from 2013-07-06T12:27
Florida was home to a recent winner of the Powerball jackpot of around 400 million dollars. As always, there was a media frenzy. In this lesson, Lucien and Zara discuss lotteries in general. Zar...
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159: "Are you on Twitter?" from 2013-05-11T10:11
Today, several hundred million people around the world are ‘tweeting’. In this lesson, let’s hear a conversation between Bertrand and Amandine. Bertrand is a regular Twitter user, but Amandine i...
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158: France at war in Mali from 2013-04-05T12:08
This lesson, which we recorded some time ago, focuses on the situation in Mali. In our role-play, Brendan asks Simone to shed some light on the military intervention of France in one of its form...
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157: "Tell me what's wrong..." from 2013-01-15T09:05
One of our listeners, a doctor working in a French-speaking community in New York, suggested that we devote a lesson to a dialogue between a doctor and a patient. That's the subject of this less...
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156: "Would you please stop texting?!" from 2012-06-28T18:47
More than a few people seem to suffer from the modern-day 'affliction' of almost constant texting. That's the topic of conversation in this lesson. Alain and Thérèse are out for dinner but they ...
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155: Mahler... interrupted! from 2012-05-25T20:45
We've all been there, in an auditorium, a church, a meeting where a phone has gone off. But few interruptions are as dramatic as a recent one in New York. Let's hear what happened, exactly.
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154: The presidential elections from 2012-04-22T20:23
Two men are at the forefront of the race to become the next president of the French republic. As is the case with all political battles, things often take an ugly twist on the campaign trail. Le...
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153: "What are your thoughts on the Facebook flotation?" from 2012-02-13T13:39
Facebook is about to float on the stock market. In the business community, it has been one of the most talked-about events of recent years with its massive valuation. Can it possibly be as valua...
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152: "The situation has changed on the Korean peninsula..." from 2012-02-01T14:15
The situation on the Korean Peninsula changed dramatically in December 2011 with the death of Kim Jong Il. Our conversation in this lesson focuses on the harsh communist regime of North Korea, l...
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151: "What are your thoughts on the monarchy?" from 2011-10-13T17:17
The very existence of the monarchy is something which arouses strong feelings. Some think it is an institution to be cherished, others think it is an absurdity. Arnaud, sees it from two points o...
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150: "Do you know the Château of Versailles?" from 2011-05-06T14:45
Paris boasts some wonderful sites for visitors but, surely, the Château of Versailles is the jewel in its crown. Even for visitors who don't get to see inside the castle, the majestic gardens wo...
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149: "Do you have information on the computer classes in town?" from 2011-04-22T13:10
In this era of information technology, we’ll need to know some basic internet-related expressions. Those will be the basis of this Beginner lesson. Let’s first listen to a short role-play betwee...
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148: "Is this the end of the 'European Project'?" from 2011-01-20T18:45
Europe is in crisis. The euro, too, is going through a turbulent phase. But are those who are predicting the end of the "European Project" simply being pessimistic? Let's analyse a discussion on...
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147: Pronunciation: another look at the French alphabet from 2010-12-29T15:40
This lesson takes another look at the alphabet, and concentrates especially on the distinction between the letters 'E' and 'I', as well as between 'G' and 'J'. There's a particular focus, too, o...
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146: "It's really cold this morning!" from 2010-12-14T17:18
Though the spring is still a long way off, we’ve already had some very cold weather in Europe. In this lesson – lesson 146 – let’s talk about cold weather, icy roads … and a way of guarding agai...
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145: "Did you hear about the boys who survived in the Pacific?" from 2010-12-03T15:25
What an incredibly uplifting story it was to hear about the three boys rescued in the south Pacific. In case you didn’t hear about them, let’s listen to Gabriel and Énora discussing them. We'll ...
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144: "Do you know that President Sarkozy is on Facebook?" from 2010-11-30T21:25
Since President Obama utilised modern technologies so cleverly en route to the White House, world leaders have come to appreciate the power of social networking sites and services. French Presid...
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143: "What do you think about the expulsion of the Roma from France?" from 2010-09-21T14:53
In this lesson, lesson 143, we talk about the controversial expulsion of members of the Roma community from France. The tough stance taken by President Sarkozy's government on the matter has bee...
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142: "Have you heard about the trapped miners?" from 2010-09-13T18:31
Our lesson, this time, centres on an event that captured everyone's attention - the situation regarding the trapped miners in Chile. Let's begin with a converstation between Olivier and Béatrix....
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141: "What's happening, then, in Greece?" from 2010-06-09T08:45
The economic situation in Greece has slipped off the front pages of newspapers… for the moment. However, Greece's problems and those of Portugal, Ireland, Italy and Spain are largely responsible...
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140: "What do you think of the situation in the Gulf of Mexico?" from 2010-05-19T16:48
The subject of this lesson - lesson 140 - is the oil spill which occurred in the Gulf of Mexico. President Obama is adamant that B.P. will resolve the problem and pick up the bill. Nonetheless, ...
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139: "Google is one of the great successes of the last ten years... what do you think?" from 2010-05-02T19:44
In this lesson, lesson 139, we are talking about the phenomenon that is Google. But people have mixed feelings about this commercial entity that has become synonymous with searching for informat...
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138: "I'd like to send money to a friend who lives in Toulouse..." from 2010-03-20T08:30
In this lesson, our task is to find out how to transfer money to someone elsewhere in France. The Post Office can help us with this task but there are different options available. Let’s study so...
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137: Back to Europe after 10 years in the U.S. from 2010-03-08T16:15
In this lesson, lesson 137, Paul and Julie are talking about Julie's friend, Anne, who has moved back to Europe having lived for a decade in the U.S. We examine the verb "vivre" again and we pra...
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136: "How did it come to happen that Haïti is 'the poorest country in the western hemisphere'?" from 2010-02-05T21:32
The subject of this lesson, lesson 136, is Haïti. Not, in fact, the dreadful tragedy which befell the country in the form of an earthquake, but the reasons why Haïti continues to be such an impo...
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135: "I'm going to be late" from 2009-12-12T13:14
The topic of this short lesson is how to explain that you're running late for an appointment. In our role-play, Mr. Morel is stuck in traffic. He has to pull over and make a quick call to say th...
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134: "Have you heard of Valentina Lisitsa?" from 2009-12-04T18:38
The subject of this lesson is a remarkable woman, born in the Ukraine but now a resident of the United States. Some say she has raised the bar of musical performance higher than anyone so far. W...
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133: "What are your thoughts on the Polanski affair?" from 2009-10-07T12:16
In this lesson, lesson 133, we hear a discussion between Sonia and Frédéric about the Polanski affair. His recent arrest in Zurich was an outrage to some and long overdue to others. Discover use...
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132: "I've picked up a virus!" from 2009-09-24T17:03
In recent weeks, just about every news bulletin has had a mention of swine flu. To pick up some relevant vocabulary, in this lesson, lesson 132, we’ll hear a role-play where Céline tells us how ...
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131: "I went to a great concert last night!" from 2009-08-16T14:20
In this lesson, lesson 131, we’ll discover how to talk about a concert we’ve been to. In this case, it’s a rock concert. Let’s get started with a role-play between Lucie and Étienne. We'll pract...
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130: "'The King of Pop' has died, aged 50" from 2009-06-26T23:35
The world of pop music lost one of its most famous exponents in Michael Jackson. His passing was a shock, not least because he was only fifty. In this lesson, let’s talk about some of the things...
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129: "I've never heard such absurdities!" from 2009-06-12T15:23
In this lesson, lesson 129, we hear a role-play between Sandrine and Yann. They are discussing an article by a journalist who has made some rather unflattering comments about the French on an En...
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128: "I'd like to open a bank account, please..." from 2009-05-30T15:18
One of our listeners asked that we would do a lesson on opening a bank account. That’s the topic of conversation in this lesson, lesson 128. In fact, opening an account is not so straightforward...
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127: "Did you hear about the 'portraits' of Mr Cowen?" from 2009-04-21T17:09
Though this lesson, lesson 127, has an Irish flavour, our dialogue relates to a quirky story which hit the headlines worldwide… at the expense of the Irish Prime Minister. Let’s listen to a role...
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126: Looking for an apartment... from 2009-04-04T09:10
One or our listeners asked that we would do a lesson on renting an apartment. It’s an activity which, as one might expect, has its own specific vocabulary. In this lesson, lesson 126, let’s see ...
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125: Lance Armstrong: the return!... from 2009-03-20T15:15
A new sporting chapter has opened for Lance Armstrong, 7-time winner of the Tour de France. This year, after 3 years of retirement, he plans a return to the world’s greatest cycling race. Surely...
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124: "Did you hear about Stéphane? He is going to be made redundant..." from 2009-02-16T16:20
As a consequence of the global financial crisis, unemployment is at the top of the agenda. Being made redundant is one of the themes of this lesson, lesson 124. We'll make use of the verbs 'lice...
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123: "I'd like to have these trousers cleaned, please..." from 2009-02-01T21:32
One of our listeners asked that we would do a lesson focusing on a trip to the local dry-cleaner’s. That’s the topic of conversation in this lesson, lesson 123. We'll discover lots of useful exp...
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122: "Watch out for flying shoes, Mr President!" from 2008-12-28T13:59
In this lesson, lesson 122, we hear a conversation about the unexpected ‘goodbye kiss’ President Bush received in Iraq. The President brushed it off as something insignificant but it will be an ...
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121: "Your car is ready to be collected..." from 2008-12-05T18:22
In our last lesson, we booked our car in to the local garage for a service. This time – in lesson 121 – the car is ready. Let’s hear the conversation when Madame Legrand goes to pick up her car....
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120: "I'd like to book my car in for a service, please..." from 2008-11-21T21:54
This lesson – lesson 120 – is a short one. We simply want to make an appointment to book our car into the local garage for a service. Let’s hear a role-play. We'll learn the terms for 'car servi...
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119: "I'd like to have a puncture repaired..." from 2008-11-14T17:01
In this lesson, lesson 119, we need to have a specific service carried out, that is, to have a puncture repaired. But the expressions used could just as easily apply to a variety of services. Le...
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118: "Let's call a taxi!" from 2008-10-16T18:26
In this lesson - lesson 118 - we’ll deal with a common situation - calling for a taxi - not such an easy task when you can’t see the other person’s gestures and so on, over the phone. Let’s disc...
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117: The financial crisis: "how did it come to this?" from 2008-10-08T11:27
La crise financière a dominé la rentrée 2008. Les marchés ont vraiment été chahutés en ce mois de septembre. Certains jours, une psychose de ‘fin du monde’ régnait en bourse. Les grandes banques...
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116: "Go and tidy your room!" from 2008-09-25T15:54
One of our listeners, Corrine, asked that we would do a lesson on phrases a mum might need around the home with her children. So, in this lesson, let’s deal with that. This time, Xavier, will pl...
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115: Plane travel and airport security from 2008-09-10T18:21
Brian, one of our listeners in Canada, asked that we would do a lesson on the difficulties one experiences nowadays travelling. In particular, the security issues at airports, whether people of ...
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114: Shopping for clothes from 2008-08-23T14:14
One of our listeners asked for a lesson which would help when buying clothes. In this Beginner lesson – lesson 114 – that will be the topic conversation. We'll discover how to ask for a garment ...
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113: Getting to know more about the Tour de France from 2008-08-15T22:10
The Tour de France is the world’s premier cycling race. It traces a route – ‘la Grande Boucle’ – through France and certain stages – des ‘étapes’ – are sometimes organised in neighbouring countr...
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112: Large numbers and dates from 2008-07-28T17:33
One of our listeners in the U.S. asked if we would create a lesson focusing on larger numbers, for example those found in dates, and so on. That’s the subject of this lesson, lesson 112. We’ll s...
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111: "What about the Irish who voted 'No' to the Lisbon Treaty?" from 2008-07-02T15:12
In this lesson, lesson 111, we discuss the rejection of the Lisbon Treaty by Irish voters. An event which dominated current affairs in Europe recently. This very complicated document, aimed at f...
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110: "The race to the White House has truly begun!" from 2008-06-25T16:04
The real race to the White House has begun, after a gruelling campaign for the Democrats. For now Hillary Clinton is out of the picture, leaving Barack Obama and John McCain to slug it out. In t...
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109: "The price of oil is going through the roof!" from 2008-06-18T21:10
In this lesson, lesson 109, our conversation centres on oil and, more significantly, the spiralling price of oil. Let's discover some of the vocabulary we'll need in order to talk about prices t...
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108: How to say 'my', 'your', 'his', 'her'... from 2008-06-13T14:28
In this Beginner lesson, lesson 108, we talk about possessive adjectives, that is, words like ‘my’, ‘your’ and ‘his’ in English. We'll discover that, like regular adjectives, possessive adjectiv...
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107: "Were you watching Roland Garros?" from 2008-06-07T19:22
Kaleema, one of our listeners in the U.S. asked if we would talk a little about tennis and Roland Garros. That’s the topic for today’s lesson. We’re coming to the end of the 2008 tournament : le...
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106: "Do you know the Dordogne?" from 2008-06-06T13:49
The subject we will deal with in this lesson was suggested to us by Maureen, one of our listeners in Australia. This year, Maureen will forsake city life for a holiday in the countryside, in the...
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105: "I have such backache!..." from 2008-05-29T12:55
In this lesson we talk about a common physical condition which effects so many people : back pain. We’ll learn how to describe the pain and we’ll talk about the possible solutions to this proble...
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104: "Let's buy costume jewelry for the fancy dress!" from 2008-05-23T21:05
In this lesson, lesson 104, we'll discover the vocabulary required to go on a shopping trip for inexpensive jewelry. Sophie wants to buy jewelry which will go with her outfit. Let's hear how her...
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103: In the kitchen garden... from 2008-05-14T07:26
This lesson is in response to an idea from Brian living in the Hautes-Alpes who was taking some time out from working in his kitchen garden and wanted to know how to talk about vegetables, manur...
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102: "Let's count!" [Part III] from 2008-05-12T11:58
Lessons 93 and 96 dealt with numbers from 1 - 20 and 21 - 69, respectively. This beginner lesson will take us from 70 to 100, and beyond. We will then know virtually everything we need when deal...
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101: Complaining about poor service in a restaurant from 2008-05-02T21:05
One of our listeners asked: 'How do you complain about bad service?' In this lesson, we will see how to say we didn't order something, how to say that food is cold, and how to talk about an erro...
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100: "It's our anniversary..." from 2008-04-21T16:28
Hard though it is to believe, we have reached our hundredth lesson since we first started in June 2006. So, in this lesson, why not talk about anniversaries... and learn how to never forget an a...
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99: "Marion Cotillard as Édith Piaf in 'La Môme': did you enjoy her interpretation?" from 2008-04-14T20:21
'La Môme' was released into French cinemas recently. It is the story of France's best known singer – the artist who made 'Non, je ne regrette rien' an expression familiar to everyone. In this ad...
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98: "Have you been following the situation in Zimbabwe?" from 2008-04-08T19:53
Zimbabwe is anxiously awaiting the results of presidential elections. Robert Mugabe, in power for the last 28 years, looks to be in trouble but shows no signs of giving up the reins of power eas...
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97: "What about the Olympics in Beijing?" from 2008-03-31T17:45
In this lesson, lesson 97, we'll hear a brief discussion about the Olympics in Beijing. Let's get started with a role-play between Yves and Olive. We'll talk about the pride of the Chinese Olymp...
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96: "Let's count!" [part II] from 2008-03-21T22:30
This short lesson is a follow-on from lesson 93 on the numbers from 1 to 10. This time, we'll proceed as far as the number 69. From 70 onwards, there are another few twists which we’ll deal with...
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95: "'Les Cantonales', 'Les Régionales', tell me more?" from 2008-03-09T17:51
Local and regional elections are about to take place in France. It's all a little complicated, in fact. In this lesson - an advanced leson completely in French! - let's study at least some of th...
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94: "Hey, Xavier, you've been working out!" from 2008-03-05T00:06
This lesson is in response to a listener who asked about getting fit, going to the gym, avoiding fast food and so on. The possibilities are endless but, in this lesson – lesson 94 – we’ll study ...
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93: "Let's count!" from 2008-02-23T14:06
This is a short lesson, for beginners, to recap on one of the basics – numbers and counting. We'll focus on the numbers 1 to 10 and discuss a few points of pronunciation we’ll need to watch out ...
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92: "Did you hear about the Société Générale Scandal?" from 2008-02-08T18:32
It seems that one quick way of becoming a cult hero is to blow over 7 billion dollars on financial trading. That’s what has happened in the case of Jérôme Kerviel, France’s most famous - or most...
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91: A job interview from 2008-01-31T21:10
This lesson, lesson 91, centres on a job interview. We'll study the verbs 'to apply (for)', 'to specialise' and 'to spread oneself too thin'; we'll also discover adjectives we might use about ou...
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90: "How do I get to the Post Office?" from 2008-01-25T23:35
It has been a while since we have had a basic lesson so this lesson - our 90th lesson - is just that. Let’s talk a little about directions. We’ll also learn how to say ‘I don’t speak French well...
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89: "What is your opinion of these 'Miss France' competitions?" from 2008-01-14T23:10
Despite the fact that such events are becoming more anachronistic with each passing year, there is still no shortage of enthusiasm for events like the 'Miss France' competition. In this lesson l...
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88: "Did you see? The towns are all decorated!" from 2007-12-29T23:02
Though France could not be described as a religious country, Christmas is widely celebrated in French towns and cities, with children eagerly anticipating the arrival of Santa Claus. But what ab...
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87: "What a fine dog! What breed is he?" from 2007-12-17T23:53
This time, we’ll hear a conversation between two people who meet in the park and have a general chat about their dogs. We'll study lots of new vocabulary - discussing the breed of dog, commentin...
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86: Helping look after a friend's child from 2007-12-08T02:17
This lesson is in response to a suggestion made by Gene who will be looking after an 8-month-old baby on New Year's Eve for friends. But what about all those baby terms? Changing diapers, burpin...
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85: Strikes yet again?! from 2007-12-01T01:12
It seems nobody can organise strikes quite like the French. In recent weeks, President Sarkozy has had his first real test since coming into office with the public transport system grinding to a...
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84: "Am I speaking to the plumber?" [Part II] from 2007-11-21T18:40
In the last lesson, we called a plumber and spoke to him over the phone. This time, in lesson 84, the plumber calls ‘round to conclude the job. Let’s see how the conversation unfolds.
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83: "Am I speaking to the plumber?" [Part I] from 2007-11-10T17:43
This lesson is based on a request from one of our listeners who needed the assistance of a plumber while in France. So, what happens if the bath drain gets blocked? How do we convey this to the ...
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82: "Have you heard about the Jammie Thomas affair?" from 2007-10-30T11:09
In this lesson, lesson 82, we talk about a recent court ruling in the U.S regarding Jammie Thomas, found guilty of downloading and illegally re-distributing copyrighted music. Let’s study some o...
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81: A walk in the forest from 2007-10-17T10:49
The scene of this lesson is the forest of Fontainebleau where Amélie and Xavier are having a stroll, and picking up a few delicious mushrooms along the way. Let’s listen to their conversation un...
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80: "Do you know about the new French number plates?" from 2007-10-09T00:03
In this, our 80th lesson, we talk about a change which will soon apply to all new French car registrations. The distinctive French number plate which tells us which department a car comes from, ...
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79: "Would you like a coffee?" from 2007-09-28T22:51
In this lesson, lesson 79, we will learn how to simply ask if someone would fancy a cup of coffee that we are about to make. And, while we are at it, we will learn some trivia about a former Phi...
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78: "It's sad that Pavarotti has passed away, don't you think?" from 2007-09-20T10:30
This month, Italy lost one of her great musicians and personalities in Luciano Pavarotti. In this lesson, let’s talk about what made him a household name and such a popular figure the world over...
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77: "Do you mind if I smoke?" from 2007-09-08T21:32
Some people love them, others hate them. Still more cannot do without them. But, what if someone asks you if it is ok to light up a cigarette in your presence? Let’s listen to a role-play and se...
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76: "That guy has a bit of a (personal) problem..." from 2007-09-01T10:33
It’s an issue none of us likes to talk about but one we occasionally confront in the workplace. So what about the delicate subject of personal hygiene ? How do we discuss it in French ? In this ...
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75: The holidays are over! from 2007-08-24T20:47
It is perhaps the most hated word in the French language. In fact, the noun itself - 'la rentrée' - means simply, 'the return' but, for secondary school students it means the end of 'les grandes...
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74: 'Vélib'... it's fantastic! from 2007-08-17T20:47
In this lesson, Amélie will tell us about 'les Vélib' (vélos libres), an initiative in the French capital which puts bicycles at the disposal of those looking for a healthier option for getting ...
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73: "What did you do for the environment today?" [Part II] from 2007-08-10T13:19
Continuing our theme of the last lesson, this time we look at the promises made by President Sarkozy in relation to the environment during the run-up to the French presidential elections. Let’s ...
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72: "What did you do for the environment today?" [Part I] from 2007-08-01T13:02
Though he wasn’t in the final reckoning for the French presidential election, the participation of Nicolas Hulot, a prominent environmentalist, drew the attention of many French voters to the pr...
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71: "I had to do overtime..." from 2007-07-27T14:37
The number of hours worked per week by French employees has been a hot topic in France recently. In this lesson, let’s study some of the vocabulary which will enable us to talk about overtime, i...
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70: "Is there a special ticket I can buy?" from 2007-07-17T20:42
Perhaps the first thing tourists to the French capital must think about is how best to get around. In this lesson, lesson 70, let’s hear a conversation which takes place at the ticket counter to...
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69: "I'd like to hire a car" [Part II] from 2007-07-13T17:44
In the last lesson, we were talking about hiring a car. In this second part of the two-part lesson, let’s complete the task. We’ll hear the final part of the discussion between the customer and ...
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68: "I'd like to hire a car" [Part I] from 2007-06-28T21:28
It's summer vacation time. In this lesson, let's discover how to carry out a common task for tourists - to hire a car. We'll learn how to ask the basic questions related to this undertaking, as ...
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67: "You never stop complaining!" from 2007-06-23T19:24
Antoine and Linda are visiting the Louvre Museum in this lesson. Though it should be an enjoyable outing, Antoine is unhappy about a number of things and is doing his fair share of moaning and g...
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66: "How are you?..." from 2007-06-21T12:30
A listener recently asked us: 'Which lesson deals with 'Ça va?'!…' Though it's a simple expression, it's an essential one. As it’s been a while since we’ve had a beginner lesson, let's visit som...
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65: "I'm as stiff as a board today!" from 2007-06-13T18:38
It’s a physical feeling we experience frequently, after sport, a day’s gardening, whatever. We’ll be talking about feeling stiff in this lesson – lesson 65. We'll see how to say 'What's the matt...
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64: "I gave blood today!" from 2007-05-30T17:10
A good deed - giving blood, to be precise - is the topic of this lesson, lesson 64. We'll study a variety of expressions, including 'I did a good deed...' and 'It's for that (very) reason that.....
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63: "Do you know anyone who can help me with electrical work?" from 2007-05-25T21:55
We're looking for someone to help us with a specific task, once again, in this lesson. The job in question is electrical work: we'll discover some electricity-related vocabulary and we'll revise...
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62: "Do you know anyone who can help me create a website?" from 2007-05-21T18:14
We're looking for someone to help create a website in this lesson - Lesson 62. We'll learn some useful computing-related vocabulary. In addition to this, we'll study the useful expressions 's'y ...
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61: "What've you been up to this last month?!" from 2007-05-16T16:04
When we bump into someone we haven’t met for a while, we’ll commonly ask them what they’ve been up to. That’s the topic of this lesson. We'll work with a variety of useful expressions including:...
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60: "How is your course going?" from 2007-05-08T19:41
In this lesson, we'll study the vocabulary needed to ask someone how he or she is progressing at an art course. We'll examine a range of useful expressions, including 'avoir peur de', 'il y a to...
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59: "I saw something interesting on TV last night..." from 2007-04-29T15:49
We'll discover how to discuss a programme from last night's TV schedule in this lesson. In particular, Xavier talks about a documentary he saw on the life of Henri Troyat, a prolific French writ...
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58: "So, who do you think will make it to the Oval Office?" from 2007-04-26T16:33
In our recent discussion of American politics, we mentioned Barack Obama. This time our role-play will focus on whether America is ready for a woman to take the top job at the Oval Office. Let's...
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57: "Have you been following the political situation in the U.S.?" from 2007-04-20T14:38
France will soon have a new President. So, too, will the U.S. In London, Tony Blair will be leaving 10 Downing Street after 10 years as British Prime Minister. In this lesson, let's study some v...
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56: "What are your thoughts on the situation in Iraq?" from 2007-04-17T00:27
Hardly a day passes without the terrible conflict in Iraq making the news headlines. In this lesson, lesson 56, we'll study vocabulary which will allow us to offer an opinion on a situation for ...
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55: "I think my dog may have eaten poison..." from 2007-04-10T21:11
This time, our dog is in trouble and requires a trip to the vet. We'll learn how to say that something is wrong and we'll study a number of useful verbs, including 'rester', 'se mettre à', 's'at...
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54: At the dentist's [Part II] from 2007-03-30T09:22
In our last lesson, a trip to the dentist resulted in a filling. The dentist and patient had a brief chat at the end of the appointment. Let's see how their conversation ended up. We'll study th...
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53: At The Dentist's [Part I] from 2007-03-29T16:27
In our last lesson, we saw how to make an dental appointment. This time, we’re in the dentist’s chair… The drill, fillings, injections, cavities – we’ll meet them all in this first part of a two...
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52: "I'd like to make an appointment to see the dentist..." from 2007-03-25T10:34
We'll see how to make an appointment to see the dentist in this lesson. We'll meet a variety of useful expressions, including 'prendre rendezvous avec quelqu'un', 'ressentir (une douleur)' and '...
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51: "I'd like to reserve a table for four, please..." from 2007-03-17T20:43
Our task is a simple but common one in this lesson - that is, to make a restaurant reservation. We'll learn to recognise some common questions which are likely to be put to us by the receptionis...
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50: "I'd like to hire a pair of ski-boots, please..." from 2007-03-09T23:07
A ski-wear shop is the setting for this, our 50th Learn French by Podcast lesson. We'll see how to make effective use of the verbs 'aimer', 'suivre', 'passer' and 'essayer' and we'll also learn ...
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49: "There's a problem in my hotel room..." from 2007-02-28T18:26
A hotel guest makes contact with the front desk in relation to a problem in his room. We'll discover how to say 'I can't get it to work'. We'll also practice using several verbs, including 'se m...
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48: "I'd like to book a room for this evening, please..." from 2007-02-26T20:49
We'll learn how to carry out a common task in this lesson - to book a hotel room. We'll see how to ask the receptionist how we should pay, if we can have our luggage taken up to our room, if we ...
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47: The elections are approaching! from 2007-02-23T23:54
With the presidential elections in France just around the corner, it’s time to learn some vocabulary related to politics and voting, in general. That will be the topic of this lesson. We'll lear...
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46: "What did you do for your winter vacation?" from 2007-02-17T22:11
In lessons 21 and 22 we spoke about a vacation we’d had. This time, in lesson 46, we’ll hear about a winter vacation and, with the World Ski Championships taking place at the moment, it's an opp...
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45: "Hello, and welcome to La Maternelle des Marguerites!" from 2007-02-09T22:19
In this lesson, lesson 45, a father brings his son to playschool for the first time. Let's hear the conversation between Mr. Jones and the playschool teacher. We'll meet the expressions ‘Je vais...
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44: "I had a narrow escape this morning!..." from 2007-01-30T21:46
The French tendency to drive fast will form the basis of our lesson this time - our conversation will deal with a near miss on the road. We'll learn how to say 'I had a narrow escape', we'll mee...
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43: "Damn! I've broken it..." from 2007-01-25T21:43
An incident in a shop where a customer drops and breaks something is the subject of this lesson. The reaction of the shop assistant will bring up the topic of the subjunctive and one particular ...
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42: "I'm starving! When can we sit at the table?!" from 2007-01-23T23:12
Our food is almost prepared. But we want to ask when exactly it will be ready and when we should sit at the table. Let's see how to do that in this lesson. We'll also meet the expressions 'Je me...
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41: "I didn't know Paul was religious, did you?" from 2007-01-18T00:19
We'll be talking about someone who is quite religious in this lesson. We'll meet the adjectives 'croyant' and 'pratiquant' to describe such a person, we'll see how to use 'ne... jamais', we'll u...
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40: "How am I going to explain it to him?" from 2007-01-10T20:50
Relationship problems are the topic of this lesson! We'll learn how to ask someone what's wrong, we'll meet the reflexive verb "se séparer" and we'll ask ourselves the question, "How am I going ...
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39: "I can't find my keys!" from 2006-12-30T22:16
We'll deal with a common scenario in this lesson: we've lost our keys. We'll learn how to say we can't find them and where to look for them. We'll also meet the expression 'jeter un coup d'oeil'...
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38: "My meeting has been cancelled!" from 2006-12-26T16:59
'annuler', 'reporter' and 'modifier' are three verbs we'll meet in this lesson, as well as the expression 'C'est (vraiment) pas de chance!' In this lesson, lesson 38, we'll be examining the voca...
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37: "Could you lend me some money?" from 2006-12-19T16:47
We sometimes find ourselves in a position where we need to borrow money from someone. In this lesson - lesson 37 - let's find out how to do just that. We'll meet the verbs 'prêter', 'rembourser'...
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36: "I'd like to buy phone credit, please..." from 2006-12-17T21:00
Some people choose to pay their mobile phone bills by monthly standing order. Many others, however, simply choose a pay-as-you-go option, buying credit whenever necessary. In this lesson, let's ...
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35: "Have you met Léa recently? She's put on weight!" from 2006-12-07T21:34
Putting on weight is a topic we'd sometimes prefer not to think about but that's the topic of conversation in this lesson, lesson 35. We'll meet the verbs "grossir" (to put on weight) and "voir"...
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34: "That fragrance is nice, don't you think?" from 2006-11-28T22:39
We often pass comment on fragrances - food, perfume, flowers, nature, and so on. Let's study, in this short lesson, some expressions which will allows us to do that. We'll meet the verbs "sentir...
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33: "Excuse me... would you have the time?" from 2006-11-24T17:39
Whether we like it or not, our modern lives are ruled by the clock. Let's study one of the basics in this lesson: how to tell the time. We'll also meet the expressions: "I'm going to be late!", ...
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32: "How are things going for your new colleague?" from 2006-11-17T12:41
In this lesson, lesson 32, we'll be talking about Amélie's new colleague at work. Let's see what his responsibilities are and discover a little about his linguistic abilities. We'll meet the ver...
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31: "Tell me about your hometown..." from 2006-11-08T15:01
Let's listen to Xavier tell us a little about his home town in this lesson. We'll work with a number of useful expressions which could be used in a wide variety of situations. We'll discover the...
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30: "White, Red or Rosé?" from 2006-10-31T23:32
In this lesson, we'll be talking briefly about wine, and the kinds of food we might eat with the various types of wines. We'll meet some useful vocabulary and expressions related to food, too. I...
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29: "It's been a long time!... What have you been up to?!" from 2006-10-29T21:00
In this lesson, lesson 29, we'll find out how to say "It's been a while!" or "It's been a long time!" We'll also see how to ask what someone's been up to recently.
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28: "Do you have the internet at home?" from 2006-10-25T17:02
In this lesson, we'll be dealing with some internet-related vocabulary. We'll meet some other useful expressions, too, including "I don't want to complicate my life!", "I'm not promising anythin...
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27: "Wow! Your hair looks great!" from 2006-10-19T11:29
In this lesson, we're talking about someone's new hairstyle. We'll discover some "technical" terms in relation to hairstyling, we'll look at two different uses for "chez", and we'll see how to s...
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26: "Could you do me a favour?" from 2006-10-11T16:10
In this lesson, our goal is to find out how to ask someone to do a favour for us. We'll meet the expression "rendre un service à quelqu'un". We'll also re-visit the expression "il y a" but in th...
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Learn French by Podcast: Announcement from 2006-10-06T11:22
Hello from Learn French by Podcast. This is a special announcement regarding our audio French lessons and accompanying Lesson Guides. Those of you who have been following our lessons since we start...
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25: "Is this a vegetarian dish?" from 2006-10-05T21:35
You're in a restaurant, looking forward to your meal. That menu, however, is a little confusing: what about all those ingredients... and the names of those dishes! How can we make sense of it? W...
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24: "Excuse me... Is this seat taken?" from 2006-09-26T19:03
It's a situation we find ourselves in regularly. We're in a bar or an auditorium looking for a seat. But... is the one we have our eye on actually free? How should we ask? Let's find out in this...
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23: "Sorry, I can't make it tonight..." from 2006-09-19T13:45
In this lesson we'll discover how to postpone an appointment we've made. We'll study the expression "Je ne vais pas pouvoir ... [+ infinitive]" and we'll work with the verb "décevoir", to disapp...
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22: "How was your holiday?" [Part II] from 2006-09-12T12:57
In the second part of this two-part episode we'll meet the verb "profiter (de)", we'll use the verb "devoir" to say things like "It must have been [difficult, shocking, fantastic]" and we'll rev...
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21: "How was your holiday?" [Part I] from 2006-09-04T13:38
You're just back from a fantastic vacation. The first question you'll be asked, of course, is "How did it go?" There's so much to talk about: the weather, the food, the people, the location. Let...
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20: "I need something for these mosquito bites!" from 2006-08-24T20:51
A trip abroad can often lead to some unexpected physical condition - an upset stomach, itching from insect bites, blistered feet, or whatever. That, in turn, can lead us to the local pharmacy. B...
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19: "My cell phone isn't working. I'd like to have it repaired, please..." from 2006-08-17T17:07
"My cell phone isn't working. I'd like to have it repaired, please..." In this lesson, we'll find out what to say if we need to have something repaired. First, we'll describe the problem. Then w...
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18: "A return ticket to Toulouse, please..." from 2006-08-10T10:26
In this lesson, let's find out how to buy a train ticket. The vocabulary we'll meet will be just as useful when purchasing inter-city bus tickets, plane tickets, and so on. Let's see, also, how ...
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17: "She's not here right now - would you like to leave a message?" from 2006-08-04T09:58
You make a phone call, but the person you're looking for isn't there. Should you leave a message? Or maybe that's not necessary - you'll call back later. Let's see, in this lesson, how the conve...
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16: "Is it ok if I take your photo?" from 2006-07-29T18:13
People are usually very accommodating when we wish to take a photograph with them in it. But it's often advisable to ask first. Let's see how to do that in this lesson. We'll also see how to hav...
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15: "May I have one of those, please?" from 2006-07-25T20:17
If you've been in France or another French-speaking country, chances are that you've found yourself in a shop asking for something in French. But how do we say "I'll have that one... no, sorry.....
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14: "Let's cook!" from 2006-07-20T17:03
Whether you're an avid creator of wonderful, four-course dishes or incapable of boiling an egg, in this lesson you'll find a range of vocabulary which will take a meal through from preparation t...
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13: A visit to the doctor from 2006-07-14T21:42
You're on a vacation in France but, unfortunately, you develop an earache while you're there. There's nothing for it but a visit to the doctor. But how will you explain the problem? Furthermore,...
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12: "I've got a hangover!" from 2006-07-11T20:56
Type the word "hangover" into Google and it will return millions of hits. Remedies, cures, avoidance strategies, explanations - someone out there has all the answers. We can't pretend to have th...
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11: Talking about the weather from 2006-07-09T11:31
Wherever we are, whatever we're doing, the weather seems to have an effect on our general state of mind. In this lesson, we'll meet some expressions which will provide the basics, whether it's a...
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10: Discussing a movie you've seen from 2006-07-05T16:24
Learn how to talk about a movie you saw last night - what it was about, where it was filmed, some adjectives to describe the plot, the way in which it was filmed - it's all in this lesson. If yo...
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9: Discussing a sports event from 2006-07-03T14:59
You watched a match on TV last night with friends. Everybody is talking about it today. Your team played well and deserved their victory. But how do we talk about it all in French? Let's learn h...
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8: Making a suggestion from 2006-06-29T12:29
How do we propose going to the cinema, or the theatre? Or choosing between Thai or Chinese food? For that matter, how do we say "I don't mind - that's up to you!" Let's find the answers and lear...
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7: Talking about the future from 2006-06-27T15:45
In our previous lessons, we've confined ourselves mainly to the Present tense. But how do we talk about what we'll be doing next week, or for our summer vacation? We'll find out in this lesson.
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6: Discussing your interests from 2006-06-23T16:16
In French, there are many ways of discussing the things that interest us. In this lesson, we'll meet a variety of verbs which will allow us to do that. We'll also look at "faire", a key verb in ...
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5: A look at the alphabet! from 2006-06-22T06:36
Whether you're opening a bank account, or sending something by registered mail, chances are that someone is going to ask you to spell your name, your address, or whatever. But, how do you do tha...
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4: Problem at the airport! from 2006-06-20T16:36
Martin arrives in Charles de Gaulle airport, Paris. His luggage doesn't, however! Can you follow the directions he receives? Learn about the verb DEVOIR, the pronoun Y, talking about things in t...
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3: Talking about work from 2006-06-15T17:44
Learn how to say where and for whom you work. Discuss colleagues. Discover some French acronyms, as well as the adverbs "bien" and "mal". See how to use the verb "pouvoir"; in a variety of situa...
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2: Discussing family from 2006-06-13T17:20
In this lesson, learn how to say you get on well with someone. Speak about things in general and talk about playing musical instruments. Learn about adjectives ending in "-if", as well as the ke...
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1: Introducing yourself from 2006-06-13T16:08
Welcome to Learn French by Podcast! In this first lesson, learn how to introduce yourself, saying where you live and what you do. Learn some new verbs. Then take a test to see how well you are d...
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