177: "Que penses-tu d'AirBnB? Est-ce sérieux?"
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 lack o...
3 Jun 201615min
176: "Sur le chemin de l'école", un documentaire émouvant
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 learning of c...
19 Des 201510min
175: "Have you heard about these 'superfoods'?"
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 conver...
10 Aug 20158min
174: "C'est un peu trop, là, quand même!"
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 meani...
7 Aug 20154min
173: "Les migrants en Méditerranée, y a-t-il une solution?"
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.
16 Jun 20156min
172: "J'ai vu un excellent film il y a quelques jours"
"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 in this...
10 Apr 20158min
171: "Les attentats terroristes de Paris soulèvent une foule de questions"
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...
11 Mar 201525min
170: "Faire du ski?... Allons-y, en piste!" (part II)
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.
2 Jan 201513min
