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197: Quand l'Afrique a gagné la Coupe du Monde Mar 12, 2019

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Our lesson this time goes back to a joke made by chat-show host Trevor Noah last summer, following the World cup. The only thing is, some people didn't find his joke funny at all, not least the French ambassador in Washington. So what was it all about, again? Let's start, as usual, with a conversation to put things in context.

196: Le Président Macron réinstaurera le Service national Feb 28, 2019

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Our conversation this time focuses on President Macron's plan to reintroduce national service in France. Some people are wondering if he is the right man to decide on such matters, given that he himself is the first French president not to have done military service.

195: La présidence Trump approche des élections de mi-mandat Jul 27, 2018

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The Trump presidency is nearing the mid-term elections in November. Mr Trump – arguably more than any other American president – has polarised opinions. Let's talk about the first half of his mandate and what has being going on in recent weeks.

194: France: la réforme de l'accès à l'université Jun 25, 2018

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Traditionally, French high school graduates have been guaranteed public university places, regardless of the grades achieved in their baccalauréat. This, however, has resulted in very high drop-out rates. It is hoped that, from 2018, proposed reforms will result in a more efficient means of access to university. Let's talk about all this. C'est parti!

193: "Que penses-tu du Brexit?" Apr 04, 2018

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Britain's vote to withdraw from the European Union was widely controversial and continues to be so. Brexit – from a French perspective – is at the centre of our conversation this time.

192: Le transfer de Neymar : comment expliquer une telle outrance ? Dec 22, 2017

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The transfer of Brazilian footballer, Neymar, smashed all records in terms of the colossal sums of money involved. Are such sporting investments really justified? Let's talk about that.

191: "Je vais m'offrir un téléphone basique" Dec 02, 2017

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Our lesson this time was inspired by a recent article entitled "Have smartphones destroyed a generation?" A provocative title indeed, but one that got us thinking. C'est parti!

190: Le phénomène Macron ... en marche! Jul 11, 2017

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Our lesson this time - for Advanced learners – focuses on the stunning rise to the French presidency of the youthful Emmanuel Macron at just 39 years of age. How, exactly, did he manage to pull off such a victory? Let's discuss.

189: Comment parler d'un accident de la route? Jun 26, 2017

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A listener wondered if we could do a lesson on the basis of a traffic accident. So that's what we've done : we've simulated a discussion on the basis of a minor accident that did actually occur recently at our end. Let's start with a conversation: then we'll look closely at the vocabulary.

188: Le retrait des États-Unis de l'Accord de Paris sur le changement climatique Jun 15, 2017

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The withdrawal of the U.S. from the Paris Accord on climate change caused consternation worldwide, not least as almost all countries signed up to its terms in 2016. Let's talk about the decision of the U.S. administration to withdraw. We'll discover how to make use of a whole range of interesting vocabulary. C'est parti!

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