89: "What is your opinion of these 'Miss France' competitions?"
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 let's h...
14 Jan 200813min
88: "Did you see? The towns are all decorated!"
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 about th...
29 Dec 200716min
87: "What a fine dog! What breed is he?"
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, commenting on h...
17 Dec 200714min
86: Helping look after a friend's child
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, burping the ...
8 Dec 200724min
85: Strikes yet again?!
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 halt....
1 Dec 200720min
84: "Am I speaking to the plumber?" [Part II]
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.
21 Nov 200715min
83: "Am I speaking to the plumber?" [Part I]
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 plumbe...
10 Nov 200717min
82: "Have you heard about the Jammie Thomas affair?"
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 of the ...
30 Okt 200720min
