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Where would you like to go on a holiday? A luxurious Pacific island? Sounds nice. Sipping cocktails by the beach, sleeping under the stars, swimming in the ocean. Or maybe Africa is more your style. Or maybe you would like somewhere in the Caribbean, and South America… maybe all of them? But this of course begs the question, “What about your French studies?” Well it might surprise you to learn that France has overseas territories in all of these locations! And you thought France was just a hexagon shaped blob in the center of Europe!
In today’s lesson we’ll be learning about the history and culture of France’s overseas territories or DOM TOM so that you don’t seem like too much of a tourist on your African/Caribbean/South American/Pacific holiday. We’ll learn of the differences between them and mainland France, and some of the cultural differences between them. And of course we’ll be learning French, so that you’ll be able to communicate with the locals. For a full transcript and translation of today’s lesson, visit FrenchPod101.com!
If you want to impress the French celebrities at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, we’re sorry to tell you that you have to do better saying “Hello” in French. Here’s an idea: try speaking French to them about the history of the Cannes Film Festival, its ideals, and some interesting facts!
We at FrenchPod101.com realise that interesting facts about the Cannes Film Festival aren’t easy to come by, particularly for those who are learning the French language. That’s why we’ve prepared a lesson for everyone learning French at FrenchPod101.com on the Festival de Cannes. Just don’t forget us when you’re talking in French with celebrities on the red carpet at Cannes!
There is more to French food than nice bread, frogs and snails. French cuisine is famous through the world, and French recipes are made in homes throughout the world.
Witloof, chicon, endive … What do these three words have in common? Listen to this audio blog and discover that they refer to a very French vegetable healthy for you! It’s delicious and easy to grow. Get to know how a farmer discovered it! Prepare a traditional French recipe and share with family and friends this dish our order a dish the next time you see it in a menu.
French football and players are known for their skill. The French national soccer team is one of only seven nations to have ever one the soccer world cup. French league soccer is popular all over the country.
Why is this sport so famous in France? How did soccer became so popular and who were the precursors of this team sport? This audio Blog will give you interesting facts about the origin, evolution and birth of soccer in France in our era.
The Paris metro is the pride of all of France. Travel brochures always point out the metro as something all visitors must try. But you might find yourself disappointed when you turn up at the local station to find out that there has been a strike! In this Audio Blog you will experience a Parisan week during the public transportation strike. Live and learn how to take advantages of the situation and how it can be frustrating to for someone living it! 
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Category: Advanced Audio Blog | 10 Comments »
Topic: DON TOM, exotism, French territories, islands | Politeness Level: standard
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