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Oct
31
2023
Les rénovations se paient cher … à moins que l’on ne les fasse soi-même!
Renovations are expensive … unless you do them yourself!
This time, our lesson relates to a DIY job that frightens off a lot people, that is laying tiles.… Read More
Jun
08
2023
« Que penses-tu de chatGPT ? Faut-il en avoir peur? »
“What do you think of chatGPT? Should we be afraid of it?”
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.… Read More
Oct
08
2022
Vers une société sans argent liquide
Towards a cashless society
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.… Read More
Aug
01
2022
« Les garçons ne pleurent pas. »
“Boys don’t cry.”
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.… Read More
Jul
16
2022
J'ai eu le covid.
I got 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.… Read More
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Recent Lessons
Lesson no: 211, Level: Intermediate
Les rénovations se paient cher… à moins que l’on ne les fasse soi-même!
This time, our lesson relates to a DIY task that frightens off a lot people, that is laying tiles. Let’s start with a dialogue.
Lesson no: 210, Level: Intermediate
210: Que penses-tu de chatGPT?
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.
Lesson no: 209, Level: Intermediate
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.
Lesson no: 208, Level: Intermediate
‘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.
Lesson no: 207, Level: Intermediate
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.