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 Maj 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 Dec 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 Dec 201015min
145: "Did you hear about the boys who survived in the Pacific?"
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 make u...
3 Dec 201023min
144: "Do you know that President Sarkozy is on Facebook?"
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 President Ni...
30 Nov 201020min
