183: La Norvège : 'un pays de cocagne'
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 start ...
6 Okt 201613min
182: Les centres d'appel: 'les ateliers de misère du 21e siècle'?
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 around the...
29 Juli 20168min
181: 'Tu' or 'vous'?
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'… and ho...
21 Juli 20169min
180: 'Tu as l'air stressé aujourd'hui!…'
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 common....
24 Juni 20169min
179: "La Loi travail: une réforme controversée"
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 union - a...
17 Juni 201610min
178: "Mohammed Ali: une personnalité exceptionnelle"
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.
10 Juni 201612min
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 Juni 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 Dec 201510min
