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215: Les EU et l’UE toujours amis mais plus alliés
To say that relations between the U.S. and Europe have changed is an understatement. NATO is a major bone of contention and the introduction of tariffs has caused turmoil in financial markets. Let’s talk about it in this lesson.
17 mar 2025 - 19 min 04 seg
214: Les jeux d’argent ne sont pas que de simples jeux.
Gambling is a colossal industry. Those with skin in the game say that it’s ‘just fun’. However, there are also those who say that gambling is addictive as a drug. Let’s discuss ‘les jeux d’argent’ in this lesson.
10 ago 2024 - 12 min 07 seg
213: Les Louisianais se battent pour la survie de leur patrimoine.
The people of southern Louisiana are very proud of their French heritage and culture. They’re fighting tooth and nail for the survival of French which is struggling against the onslaught of English. In this lesson, let’s discuss some of the things that makes Louisiana different.
3 jul 2024 - 10 min 33 seg
212: Aux élections européennes le Président Macron prend une raclée
Our lesson this time relates to the European elections in which President Macron’s party was subjected to a drubbing while support for parties of the right surged. A snap election, called by President Macron after the election results became known, is a high-risk strategy. Let’s discuss.
15 jun 2024 - 12 min 52 seg
211: Les rénovations se paient cher … à moins que l’on ne les fasse soi-même!
This time, our lesson relates to a DIY job that frightens off a lot people, that is, laying tiles. Let’s start with a dialogue.
31 oct 2023 - 13 min 13 seg
210: ‘Que penses-tu de chatGPT? Faut-il en avoir peur?’
Since the launch of chatGPT in November 2022, everyone is talking about it. Some are in awe of its potential while others go so far as to say that it represents an existential threat. Let’s talk about this technological evolution in this lesson.
8 jun 2023 - 15 min 18 seg
209 : Vers une société sans argent liquide
It seems we are inexorably headed towards a cashless society. It is not uncommon now for some retailers to even refuse cash payments. What are the consequences of this development? Let’s talk about it.
8 oct 2022 - 13 min 32 seg
208 : ‘Les garçons ne pleurent pas’
In this lesson, we will hear Bertrand’s thoughts on a book he has just finished reading. But we are going to discover that the book’s title isn’t really true.
1 ago 2022 - 14 min 12 seg
207: J'ai eu le covid.
People were starting to feel invincible. After over two year’s of covid, they were saying to themselves: ‘it’s over – we can get back to normality’. But covid is still circulating. Let’s start with a conversation.
16 jul 2022 - 12 min 50 seg
206: De retour au bureau - à temps partiel
After nearly two years, we are seeing a gradual return to the workplace. Working from home – travailler de sa maison – has presented both advantages and disadvantages.
5 mar 2022 - 16 min 50 seg