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One of our listeners asked for a lesson which would help when buying clothes. In this Beginner lesson â lesson 114 â that will be the topic conversation. We'll discover how to ask for...
The Tour de France is the worldâs premier cycling race. It traces a route â âla Grande Boucleâ â through France and certain stages â des âÃtapesâ â are sometimes organised in neighbouring...
One of our listeners in the U.S. asked if we would create a lesson focusing on larger numbers, for example those found in dates, and so on. Thatâs the subject of this lesson, lesson...
In this lesson, lesson 111, we discuss the rejection of the Lisbon Treaty by Irish voters. An event which dominated current affairs in Europe recently. This very complicated document,...
The real race to the White House has begun, after a gruelling campaign for the Democrats. For now Hillary Clinton is out of the picture, leaving Barack Obama and John McCain to slug...
In this lesson, lesson 109, our conversation centres on oil and, more significantly, the spiralling price of oil. Let's discover some of the vocabulary we'll need in order to talk about...
In this Beginner lesson, lesson 108, we talk about possessive adjectives, that is, words like âmyâ, âyourâ and âhisâ in English. We'll discover that, like regular adjectives, possessive...
Kaleema, one of our listeners in the U.S. asked if we would talk a little about tennis and Roland Garros. Thatâs the topic for todayâs lesson. Weâre coming to the end of the 2008 tournamentâ:...
The subject we will deal with in this lesson was suggested to us by Maureen, one of our listeners in Australia. This year, Maureen will forsake city life for a holiday in the countryside,...
In this lesson we talk about a common physical condition which effects so many peopleâ: back pain. Weâll learn how to describe the pain and weâll talk about the possible solutions to...
In this lesson, lesson 104, we'll discover the vocabulary required to go on a shopping trip for inexpensive jewelry. Sophie wants to buy jewelry which will go with her outfit. Let's...
This lesson is in response to an idea from Brian living in the Hautes-Alpes who was taking some time out from working in his kitchen garden and wanted to know how to talk about vegetables,...
Lessons 93 and 96 dealt with numbers from 1 - 20 and 21 - 69, respectively. This beginner lesson will take us from 70 to 100, and beyond. We will then know virtually everything we need...
One of our listeners asked: 'How do you complain about bad service?' In this lesson, we will see how to say we didn't order something, how to say that food is cold, and how to talk
Hard though it is to believe, we have reached our hundredth lesson
since we first started in June 2006. So, in this lesson, why not talk
about anniversaries... and learn how to never...
'La MÃme' was released into French cinemas recently. It is the story of
France's best known singer â the artist who made 'Non, je ne regrette
rien' an expression familiar to everyone....
Zimbabwe is anxiously awaiting the results of presidential elections. Robert Mugabe, in power for the last 28 years, looks to be in trouble but shows no signs of giving up the reins...
In this lesson, lesson 97, we'll hear a brief discussion about the Olympics in Beijing. Let's get started with a role-play between Yves and Olive. We'll talk about the pride of the
This short lesson is a follow-on from lesson 93 on the numbers from 1 to 10. This time, we'll proceed as far as the number 69. From 70 onwards, there are another few twists which weâll...
Local and regional elections are about to take place in France. It's all a little complicated, in fact. In this lesson - an advanced leson completely in French! - let's study at least...
This lesson is in response to a listener who asked about getting fit, going to the gym, avoiding fast food and so on. The possibilities are endless but, in this lesson â lesson 94 â...
This is a short lesson, for beginners, to recap on one of the basics â numbers and counting. We'll focus on the numbers 1 to 10 and discuss a few points of pronunciation weâll need
It seems that one quick way of becoming a cult hero is to blow over 7 billion dollars on financial trading. Thatâs what has happened in the case of JÃrÃme Kerviel, Franceâs most famous...
This lesson, lesson 91, centres on a job interview. We'll study the verbs 'to apply (for)', 'to specialise' and 'to spread oneself too thin'; we'll also discover adjectives we might...
It has been a while since we have had a basic lesson so this lesson -
our 90th lesson - is just that. Letâs talk a little about directions.
Weâll also learn how to say âI donât speak...
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
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....
This time, weâll 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,...
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,...
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
In the last lesson, we called a plumber and spoke to him over the phone. This time, in lesson 84, the plumber calls âround to conclude the job. Letâs see how the conversation unfol
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...
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. Letâs...
The scene of this lesson is the forest of Fontainebleau where AmÃlie and Xavier are having a stroll, and picking up a few delicious mushrooms along the way. Letâs listen to their conversation...
In this, our 80th lesson, we talk about a change which will soon apply to all new French car registrations. The distinctive French number plate which tells us which department a car...
In this lesson, lesson 79, we will learn how to simply ask if someone would fancy a cup of coffee that we are about to make. And, while we are at it, we will learn some trivia about...
This month, Italy lost one of her great musicians and personalities in Luciano Pavarotti. In this lesson, letâs talk about what made him a household name and such a popular figure the...
Some people love them, others hate them. Still more cannot do without them. But, what if someone asks you if it is ok to light up a cigarette in your presence? Letâs listen to a role-play...
Itâs an issue none of us likes to talk about but one we occasionally confront in the workplace. So what about the delicate subject of personal hygiene ? How do we discuss it in French...
It is perhaps the most hated word in the French language. In fact, the noun itself - 'la rentrÃe' - means simply, 'the return' but, for secondary school students it means the end of...
In this lesson, AmÃlie will tell us about 'les VÃlib' (vÃlos libres), an initiative in the French capital which puts bicycles at the disposal of those looking for a healthier option...
Continuing our theme of the last lesson, this time we look at the promises made by President Sarkozy in relation to the environment during the run-up to the French presidential elections....
Though he wasnât in the final reckoning for the French presidential election, the participation of Nicolas Hulot, a prominent environmentalist, drew the attention of many French voters...
The number of hours worked per week by French employees has been a hot topic in France recently. In this lesson, letâs study some of the vocabulary which will enable us to talk about...
Perhaps the first thing tourists to the French capital must think about is how best to get around. In this lesson, lesson 70, letâs hear a conversation which takes place at the ticket...
In the last lesson, we were talking about hiring a car. In this second part of the two-part lesson, letâs complete the task. Weâll hear the final part of the discussion between the
It's summer vacation time. In this lesson, let's discover how to carry out a common task for tourists - to hire a car. We'll learn how to ask the basic questions related to this undertaking,...
Antoine and Linda are visiting the Louvre Museum in this lesson. Though it should be an enjoyable outing, Antoine is unhappy about a number of things and is doing his fair share of
A listener recently asked us: 'Which lesson deals with 'Ãa va?'!â' Though it's a simple expression, it's an essential one. As itâs been a while since weâve had a beginner lesson, let's...
Itâs a physical feeling we experience frequently, after sport, a dayâs gardening, whatever. Weâll be talking about feeling stiff in this lesson â lesson 65. We'll see how to say 'What's...
A good deed - giving blood, to be precise - is the topic of this lesson, lesson 64. We'll study a variety of expressions, including 'I did a good deed...' and 'It's for that (very)
We're looking for someone to help us with a specific task, once again, in this lesson. The job in question is electrical work: we'll discover some electricity-related vocabulary and...
We're looking for someone to help create a website in this lesson - Lesson 62. We'll learn some useful computing-related vocabulary. In addition to this, we'll study the useful expressions...
When we bump into someone we havenât met for a while, weâll commonly ask them what theyâve been up to. Thatâs the topic of this lesson. We'll work with a variety of useful expressions...
In this lesson, we'll study the vocabulary needed to ask someone how he or she is progressing at an art course. We'll examine a range of useful expressions, including 'avoir peur de',...
We'll discover how to discuss a programme from last night's TV schedule in this lesson. In particular, Xavier talks about a documentary he saw on the life of Henri Troyat, a prolific...
In our recent discussion of American politics, we mentioned Barack Obama. This time our role-play will focus on whether America is ready for a woman to take the top job at the Oval
France will soon have a new President. So, too, will the U.S. In London, Tony Blair will be leaving 10 Downing Street after 10 years as British Prime Minister. In this lesson, let's...
Hardly a day passes without the terrible conflict in Iraq making the news headlines. In this lesson, lesson 56, we'll study vocabulary which will allow us to offer an opinion on a situation...
This time, our dog is in trouble and requires a trip to the vet. We'll learn how to say that something is wrong and we'll study a number of useful verbs, including 'rester', 'se mettre...
In our last lesson, a trip to the dentist resulted in a filling. The dentist and patient had a brief chat at the end of the appointment. Let's see how their conversation ended up. We'll...
In our last lesson, we saw how to make an dental appointment. This
time, weâre in the dentistâs chairâ The drill, fillings, injections,
cavities â weâll meet them all in this first