153: "What are your thoughts on the Facebook flotation?"
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 valuable as...
13 Feb 201226min
152: "The situation has changed on the Korean peninsula..."
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, long do...
1 Feb 201233min
151: "What are your thoughts on the monarchy?"
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 of view...
13 Okt 201127min
150: "Do you know the Château of Versailles?"
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 won't di...
6 Mai 201134min
149: "Do you have information on the computer classes in town?"
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 between Jean...
22 Apr 201111min
148: "Is this the end of the 'European Project'?"
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 the m...
20 Jan 201110min
147: Pronunciation: another look at the French alphabet
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, on the ...
29 Des 201016min
146: "It's really cold this morning!"
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 against a ...
14 Des 201015min
